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SUMMARY:24th Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference (MCWIC)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Child Welfare Institute \n\n\n\nThe Mississippi Child Welfare Institute would like to invite you to its 24th Annual In-Person Conference (MCWIC). \n📅 Dates: Thursday and Friday\, February 5–6\, 2026\n🎯 Theme: Advancing Child Welfare Through Innovation and Resilience\n📍 Location: Hilton Jackson\, 1001 East County Line Road\, Jackson\, MS 39211 \nThis year’s conference will offer 9 Continuing Education (CE) hours\, including: \n\nCultural Diversity\nMandated Reporting\nSupervision\nProfessional Ethics\nGeneral CEs\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \nDr. Candace L. Riddley (MCWIC Chair): 601-979-2631\nDr. Angela Savage (MCWIC Co-Chair): 601-979-8896 \nWe look forward to your participation in this impactful event!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/24th-annual-mississippi-child-welfare-institute-conference-mcwic/
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Child Welfare Institute \nThe Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference returns February 5–6\, 2026\, in Jackson\, MS. Attendees can earn continuing education hours in areas such as cultural diversity\, ethics\, mandated reporting\, and supervision. \nThis year’s conference will offer 9 Continuing Education (CE) hours\, including: \n\nCultural Diversity\nMandated Reporting\nSupervision\nProfessional Ethics\nGeneral CEs\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \nDr. Candace L. Riddley (MCWIC Chair): 601-979-2631\nDr. Angela Savage (MCWIC Co-Chair): 601-979-8896 \nWe look forward to your participation in this impactful event! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-child-welfare-institute-conference/
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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-60/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Becoming a MHFA Instructor
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. During the webinar we’ll discuss: -What to expect from a MHFA class. -The role of a MHFA Instructor. -An overview of our Instructor certification process. Become a MHFA Instructor and empower your community to tackle mental health and substance use challenges head-on with an evidence-based\, nationally recognized program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/becoming-a-mhfa-instructor/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T123000
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SUMMARY:How to Help Students Effectively Participate in their IEP Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) considers the student to be an important member of the IEP team. This session will provide information on how to start including your child in the meetings\, how it can work\, why it’s important\, and strategies for successful outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-to-help-students-effectively-participate-in-their-iep-meetings/
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\,February 18\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nThe Zoom link will be sent closer to event time. \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the\nMississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-20/
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Implementation Across Diverse Healthcare Settings Using the ECHO Model: Lessons from the American Foundation on Suicide Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics
DESCRIPTION:CAPES \nJoin this session to hear lessons learned from a three-year Suicide Prevention ECHO program developed by the American Foundation on Suicide Prevention\, and American Academy of Pediatrics. Attendees will learn about the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention and methodology and results from the ECHO program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/suicide-prevention-implementation-across-diverse-healthcare-settings-using-the-echo-model-lessons-from-the-american-foundation-on-suicide-prevention-and-american-academy-of-pediatrics/
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SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMicrosoft Teams:\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 241 792 330 328 9\nPasscode: AJ2Jy2gf \nDial in by phone\n+1 769-208-4410\,\,661876060# United States\, Jackson\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 661 876 060#\nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Ashten Yost by email at\nAshten.Yost@msdh.ms.gov.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention-advisory-committee-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:Pyramid Practice Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Innovations Institute \nJoin Innovations Institute’s Parent\, Infant\, and Early Childhood (PIEC) team for their monthly Pyramid Practice Lunch & Learn. February’s session will offer concrete strategies to establish and support the UNIVERSAL Tier 1 Pyramid Model strategies. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/pyramid-practice-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nThis group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-34/
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