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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: IDEA Procedural Safeguards
DESCRIPTION:Procedural safeguards may seem like a dry topic\, with long explanations and terms that are useless to your family. So why is it important and how will it help your child? Procedural safeguards are the rights that protect you. When you know your rights\, you’re able to be an equal participant in your child’s educational process and you know what to do when something isn’t working. \nRegister today! \nHosted by: Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nPresented by:\nPam Dollar\, Executive Director\,\nMS Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/know-your-rights-idea-procedural-safeguards/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:IDEA Part C: Early Intervention Written State Complaints A Guide for Families of Infants and Toddlers (Birth through Age 2)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar by Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center: \nParents have important rights if they disagree about whether the requirements of Part C of the IDEA are being followed. Join us and learn about your rights and what options are available if you have a problem. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/idea-part-c-early-intervention-written-state-complaints-a-guide-for-families-of-infants-and-toddlers-birth-through-age-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:ESY: Extended School Year
DESCRIPTION:This webinar hosted by Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center will provide parents with a greater understanding of ESY\, the qualifying criteria\, and what it means to their child. \nRegister here! \nPresented by:\nPam Dollar\, Executive Director\,\nMS Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/esy-extended-school-year/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T184433Z
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SUMMARY:Supported Decision Making in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Parent to Parent USA invites you to join us along with our partners at the Burton Blatt Institute for a four-part 8 webinar series on Supported Decision making presented by Jonathan Martinis. \nIn this session\, we will discuss ways to use Supported Decision Making to ensure that people with disabilities receive appropriate and effective supports in Special Education. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supported-decision-making-in-special-education/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T123000
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SUMMARY:Cultural and Linguistic Competency Lunch and Learn Series: Implicit Bias
DESCRIPTION:Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources’ Crossover Xpand SOC \nCultural and Linguistic Competency Lunch and Learn Series continuing on April 6th\, 2021. Each month\, there will be a one (1)  hour training with different speakers and topics. The upcoming sessions are as follows: \nApril 6\, 2021 \nReverend Edward Palmer \n“Implicit Bias” \nA one-hour continuing education (CE) credit will be awarded to those who attend each session in its entirety and return a completed post-event evaluation. For DMH and Social Work these sessions are Cultural Diversity/Awareness/Competence credit. For and NBCC (LPC and LPC-A) this session is Major Societal Concerns/Social Justice. Please note that for Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) the credit for this training is one-hour general credit CE (MFT does not award or need ‘cultural diversity’ credit). \nEach session is only 1 CE hour of credit. Participants do not have to attend all sessions to be awarded the CE for the sessions they are able to attend. \nAttached is the agenda and speaker information for the first session.  You may register using the following link: https://pbmhr2021.wufoo.com/forms/q1qw1lwf1eta9ho/ \nPlease register your name as it should appear on your CE certificate. This should also be the name you use when logged into the training via Zoom.  The registration link will close on Wednesday\, March 31st\, 2021 and the Zoom information for the training will be sent on Friday\, April 2nd\, 2021.  Registration is first come first serve and space is limited to 300 participants.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/cultural-and-linguistic-competency-lunch-and-learn-series-implicit-bias/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210330T131742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T131742Z
UID:10001073-1617804000-1617809400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Who is Caring for You? Self Care in an Age of COVID-19 with Sue Badeau
DESCRIPTION:The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)\n  \nIn the mental health field\, whether as parents\, caregivers\, professionals\, or community advocates\, we must address a wide array of child and family needs while following agency regulations\, policies\, and paperwork. In recent times\, due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, increased racial unrest\, and frequent natural disasters\, we are finding that we must do this and more without our usual resources\, tools\, or approaches. Meanwhile\, we are faced with our own emotions – grief\, loss anger\, confusion\, frustration – and the very real impact of secondary trauma. How do we cope with this mix of emotions while also doing our job? \nThis webinar will help participants understand\, express\, and cope with their emotions and create a self-care plan to develop resilience in the face of uncertainty and circumstances that change daily. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/who-is-caring-for-you-self-care-in-an-age-of-covid-19-with-sue-badeau-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210410T212257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T212359Z
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges of Hope: Supporting Children and Youth with High Emotional and Behavioral Health Needs
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex\, and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys?\n\nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected.\n\nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers\, and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs.\n\nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering.\n\nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide.\n\nLearning Institute Date and Topic\n\nTrauma-Informed Caregiver-School Partnerships in the COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond \n\nTuesday\, April 13\n4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. MT / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HT\n\n\nWednesday\, April 14\n6:00 – 8:00 a.m. ChST\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/trauma-informed-caregiver-school-partnerships-in-the-covid-19-recovery-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210323T134050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T131646Z
UID:10001071-1618412400-1618417800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Who is Caring for You? Self Care in an Age of COVID-19 with Sue Badeau
DESCRIPTION:The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)\n  \nIn the mental health field\, whether as parents\, caregivers\, professionals\, or community advocates\, we must address a wide array of child and family needs while following agency regulations\, policies\, and paperwork. In recent times\, due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, increased racial unrest\, and frequent natural disasters\, we are finding that we must do this and more without our usual resources\, tools\, or approaches. Meanwhile\, we are faced with our own emotions – grief\, loss anger\, confusion\, frustration – and the very real impact of secondary trauma. How do we cope with this mix of emotions while also doing our job? \nThis webinar will help participants understand\, express\, and cope with their emotions and create a self-care plan to develop resilience in the face of uncertainty and circumstances that change daily. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/who-is-caring-for-you-self-care-in-an-age-of-covid-19-with-sue-badeau/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210413T230957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T230957Z
UID:10001088-1618567200-1618570800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:ADA\, Olmstead and EPSDT – What Do All These Things Mean to Me?
DESCRIPTION:Nobody knows their children better or is more devoted to advocating for them than their families. This webinar gives families a layperson’s overview of civil rights laws related to mental health and Medicaid and what those laws mean about helping children be able to live in their homes and communities. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/ada-olmstead-and-epsdt-what-do-all-these-things-mean-to-me/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T141106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T141106Z
UID:10001104-1618826400-1618855200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Autism Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:If you or your child’s physician\, child care provider\, or pre- k teacher has concerns about your child’s development\, you do not want to miss this event. \nMECIC is hosting a Virtual Autism Screening Day on April 19th: To register for a screening day\, please call 601-266-4745. \nTo learn more visit https://mecic-usm.org/.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/autism-screening-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T131958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T132018Z
UID:10001091-1618999200-1619004600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Working for Change: Using the Power of a Personal Story
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project\nSystems change is about improving access to services and supports for children with disabilities and their families. This training was developed to help parents become “system change agents” to achieve this goal. This training will help parents explore what advocacy is\, why changing systems is important and how to use the power of their personal story to create change records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child’s records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will provide answers and links to other resources. \nPresented by:\nLeslie Junkin\, Project Director MSPTI \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/working-for-change-%ef%bb%bfusing-the-power-of-a-personal-story/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T125658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T125658Z
UID:10001090-1619049600-1619135999@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:State of Babies Yearbook: 2021
DESCRIPTION:Zero to Three. Early connections last a lifetime.\nLearn about the data. Hear from experts. Join the conversation. Take action to support. \nJoin experts and advocates on April 22\, 2021\, at 2pm ET for our State of Babies Yearbook 2021 Baby Summit. We’re looking forward to a robust\, solution-oriented conversation around our findings\, telling stories behind the data\, and laying out the strong\, permanent\, national policies that will ensure families and babies can thrive. \nAbout the State of Babies Yearbook: 2021\nNow in its third year\, the 2021 edition of the Yearbook explores substantial disparities and inequities in babies’ experiences when examined by race/ethnicity\, income\, and geographic setting. The 2021 Yearbook is augmented by RAPID-EC data collected during the pandemic to show how the crisis affected families with infants and toddlers. Policymakers and advocates will be able to use this data to identify and advance policies that produce the near-term support and long-term stability that babies and families need. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/state-of-babies-yearbook-2021/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210419T194518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T194518Z
UID:10001114-1619100000-1619105400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Support for Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan Series Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center\nThe National Family Support Technical Assistance Center invites caregivers\, family peer support specialists\, and other members of the mental health and substance use workforce to this 3-part series on how family members can support children who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges during their lifetime. \nJoin subject matter experts in engaging discussions about attending to both mental health and substance use problems and their complex impact on families. Following a “fireside chat” with experts\, participants will be invited to join partitioned breakout sessions based on child age (0 – 12\, 13 – 17\, 18 – 25\, 26\, and up.) Breakout discussions will be led by moderators who will invite attendees to share their lived experiences\, questions\, concerns\, unique challenges\, resources and support\, as they relate to supporting children in each age group. After the breakout sessions\, we will reconvene to synthesize ideas and identify goals for next steps. The topics and issues raised in breakout rooms during Session 1 will guide the program for Sessions 2 (May) and 3 (June). \nRegister for session 1 here. \nRegister for session 2 here. \nRegister for session 3 here.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-support-for-behavioral-health-across-the-lifespan-series-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T133249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T133249Z
UID:10001093-1619172000-1619175600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project\nMapping Dreams: The Transition to Adulthood is a training that introduces families to concepts of transition planning. The training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment\, postsecondary education or training\, and independent living. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mapping-dreams-transition-to-adulthood/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210413T230509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T230509Z
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SUMMARY:What is a System of Care and How Do MAP Teams Help Families?
DESCRIPTION:The term “System of Care” is often used to describe mental health approaches and is actually mandated in Mississippi state law. This webinar explains from a family perspective what local “Making a Plan” (MAP) teams are and how they are designed to help children with serious mental health challenges stay in their homes and communities. This session is part of a five-part series and focuses on MAP Teams as the single point of entry and support for children with the most challenging needs. This series is meant to familiarize families and those working with them with a system of care concepts and is not intended to replace more formal training such as those offered by the Mississippi Wraparound Institute or the Mississippi Department of Mental Health .\n\nAll sessions are appropriate for families\, those working with them\, and policymakers.\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/what-is-a-system-of-care-and-how-do-map-teams-help-families/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T133902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T133939Z
UID:10001095-1619517600-1619521200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Records and Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nWhat records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child’s records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will provide answers and links to other resources. \nPresented by:\nLeslie Junkin\, Project Director MSPTI\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/records-and-record-keeping/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T134736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T134736Z
UID:10001098-1619524800-1619528400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Request\, Referral\, and Consent
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project\nRequest\, Referral and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations\, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? Join us and learn what you need to know and how to use the information as you advocate for your child. \nPresented by:\nLeslie Junkin\, Project Director MSPTI\n  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/request-referral-and-consent/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210410T213727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T214743Z
UID:10000885-1619528400-1619533800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Education and Mental Health During COVID-19: How are the Children and Caregivers Doing\, Really?
DESCRIPTION:SAMHSA-sponsored webinars presented by the National Federation of Families\nA Two-Part Webinar Series Discussing the Effects of COVID 19 From the Family Perspective \nOver the past year\, COVID 19 dramatically transformed every aspect of family life as stay-at-home orders went into effect nationwide. In January 2021\, the National Federation of Families conducted a national survey to learn from families regarding the effects of COVID 19 related to their children’s education and both their children and their family’s mental health. Receiving over 1100 responses from families in every state and the District of Columbia\, NFF has compiled this data to create an infographic that offers a comprehensive look at the struggles our families face with both virtual education and behavioral health. Challenges range from balancing school and work\, meeting students’ special education needs\, and accessing needed behavioral health services. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected\, and these results will serve as the catalyst for the discussions in each webinar. \nThis topic will be presented as a two-part series. The first will present the data and define the challenges from the family perspective. We will discuss the data findings and delve into the rich\, anecdotal information. The second will address the implications for both schools and behavioral health providers. How do schools gear up to support the mental health needs of students with resources that are equitable to those earmarked for physical health issues? How do behavioral health providers meet the needs of families and attempt to mitigate the effects of the pandemic? Equally important is how these two groups partner to ensure that both children and families are receiving the support they need. \nThese two interactive roundtable events will include ample opportunities for questions from participants. By the end of these discussions\, it is anticipated that participants will be able to: \n• Understand the challenges that families have faced during the pandemic\n• Articulate the importance of supporting both mental and physical health needs as students return to in-person learning\n• Describe the importance of strong partnership between schools and behavioral health providers \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-needs-help-and-where-do-i-go-if-they-do-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T161500
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210410T224018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T224532Z
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SUMMARY:Language Matters: We Are All People\, First
DESCRIPTION:NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope – Community of Practice Series\n\n\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys? \nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected. \nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs. \nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering. \nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/language-matters-we-are-all-people-first/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T073000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210410T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T224347Z
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SUMMARY:Language Matters: We Are All People\, First
DESCRIPTION:NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope – Community of Practice Series\n\n\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys? \nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected. \nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs. \nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering. \nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/language-matters-we-are-all-people-first-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T153511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T153511Z
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SUMMARY:Future Power: How Parents Can Help
DESCRIPTION:The Meridian Public School District in partnership with Weems Community Mental Health Center has teamed up to host Future Power: How Parents Can Help  \nThe event will take place at the Meridian Community College Workforce Development Center. Parents of Elementary students are invited to come on April 28 from 11 am-Noon or 1 pm-2 pm. Parents of secondary students are invited to come on April 29 from 11 am-Noon or 1 pm-2 pm. The Keynote speaker for each hour will be Dr. James Murphy\, District Behavioral Specialist. \n“I look forward to taking a few minutes to share with the community how the Meridian Public School District is working towards educating the whole child\, specifically\, their mental health\,” said Dr. James Murphy\, MPSD District Behavioral Specialist.  “While also beginning the conversation of what are some of the challenges facing the community we serve in terms of mental health.” \nParents will be able to gather information on special services\, school programs offered by MPSD\, and community resources available through our community partners. \nAttendees will be eligible for door prizes and lunch will be provided. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at the event. For more information contact Dr. James Murphy at jmurphy@mpsdconnect.org. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/future-power-how-parents-can-help/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T153750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T153750Z
UID:10001108-1619694000-1619704800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Future Power: How Parents Can Help
DESCRIPTION:The Meridian Public School District in partnership with Weems Community Mental Health Center has teamed up to host Future Power: How Parents Can Help  \nThe event will take place at the Meridian Community College Workforce Development Center. Parents of Elementary students are invited to come on April 28 from 11 am-Noon or 1 pm-2 pm. Parents of secondary students are invited to come on April 29 from 11 am-Noon or 1 pm-2 pm. The Keynote speaker for each hour will be Dr. James Murphy\, District Behavioral Specialist. \n“I look forward to taking a few minutes to share with the community how the Meridian Public School District is working towards educating the whole child\, specifically\, their mental health\,” said Dr. James Murphy\, MPSD District Behavioral Specialist.  “While also beginning the conversation of what are some of the challenges facing the community we serve in terms of mental health.” \nParents will be able to gather information on special services\, school programs offered by MPSD\, and community resources available through our community partners. \nAttendees will be eligible for door prizes and lunch will be provided. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at the event. For more information contact Dr. James Murphy at jmurphy@mpsdconnect.org. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/future-power-how-parents-can-help-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T135339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T135339Z
UID:10001100-1619776800-1619780400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project\nIDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-and-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-after-high-school/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210416T135945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T135945Z
UID:10001102-1619784000-1619787600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project\nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Although students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210410T214535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T214535Z
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SUMMARY:Education and Mental Health During COVID-19: How are the Children and Caregivers Doing\, Really?
DESCRIPTION:SAMHSA-sponsored webinars presented by the National Federation of Families\nDiscussing the Effects of COVID 19 from the Family Perspective – Part Two \nOver the past year\, COVID 19 dramatically transformed every aspect of family life as stay-at-home orders went into effect nationwide. In January 2021\, the National Federation of Families (NFF) conducted a national survey to learn from families regarding the effects of COVID 19 related to their children’s education and both their children and their family’s mental health. Receiving over 1100 responses from families in every state and the District of Columbia\, NFF has compiled this data to create an infographic that offers a comprehensive look at the struggles our families face with both virtual education and behavioral health. Challenges range from balancing school and work\, meeting students’ special education needs\, and accessing needed behavioral health services. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected\, and these results will serve as the catalyst for the discussions in each webinar. \nThis topic will be presented as a two-part series. The first will present the data and define the challenges from the family perspective. We will discuss the data findings and delve into the rich\, anecdotal information. Part 2 will address the implications for both schools and behavioral health providers. How do schools gear up to support the mental health needs of students with resources that are equitable to those earmarked for physical health issues? How do behavioral health providers meet the needs of families and attempt to mitigate the effects of the pandemic? Equally important is how these two groups partner to ensure that both children and families are receiving the support they need. \nBy the end of these discussions\, it is anticipated that participants will be able to:\n· Understand the challenges that families have faced during the pandemic\n· Articulate the importance of supporting both mental and physical health needs as students return to in-person learning\n· Describe the importance of strong partnership between schools and behavioral health providers \nPresenters\n· Sharon A. Hoover\, Ph.D. – A licensed clinical psychologist and Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine\, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\, Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health and Director of the Center for Safe Supportive Schools (CS3)\n· Melinda Baldwin\, Ph.D. – Chief of the Child\, Adolescent\, & Family Branch in the Center for Mental Health Services at SAMHSA \nFacilitator\n· Lynda Gargan\, Ph.D. – Executive Director\, National Federation of Families \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/discussing-the-effects-of-covid-19-from-the-family-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210426T154833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T155343Z
UID:10001117-1620136800-1620136800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - Flip the Script Live!
DESCRIPTION:On May 4th\, Tuesday of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week\, at 2:00 p.m. ET\, the National Federation of Families will host a live “fireside chat” style event during which a small group of leaders from national organizations focused on children’s and youth mental health will share their thoughts on this year’s theme “Flip the Script on Mental Health” and how it applies to their work. You can learn more about the theme here. Visit this page again for updates about the event – coming soon! \nWe’re excited to announce our panel of presenters. Each will share their thoughts on how we can Flip the Script on Mental Health to build acceptance and improve the lives of the children\, youth\, and families they serve.\nModerator: \n​Lynda Gargan\, Ph.D.\nExecutive Director\, National Federation of Families\nPrincipal Investigator\, National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \n​Panel Presenters: \n​Joshua Boynton\nNational Expert\, National Federation of Families Board Member \n​Marlene Matarese\nDeputy Director\, Institute for Innovation and Implementation\, Principal Investigator\, Center for Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity\, National Quality Improvement Center for LGBTQ2S Youth In Foster Care\, National Quality Improvement Center on Family Centered Reunification\, and Clinical Associate Professor\, University of Maryland\, Baltimore School of Social Work \n​David Miller\nProject Director\, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) \n​Jennifer Rothman\nNational Youth Programs\, Senior Manager\, Youth/Young Adult Initiatives\, Information\, Support & Education\, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) \n​Dawn Tyus\nDirector/ Principal Investigator: Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center\, Principal Investigator: African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/childrens-mental-health-awareness-week-flip-the-script-live/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210427T213543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T213543Z
UID:10001118-1620201600-1620216000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Mental Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:Canopy Children’s Solutions and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health\n\nJoin us for the Seventh Annual Children’s Mental Health Summit\, presented by Canopy Children’s Solutions and Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH).\n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is Creating Cultures of Dignity and Hope.\n\n\nJoin us during this year’s summit to learn how to build a culture of dignity and hope within your organization\, with the children you serve\, and in your personal lives. \nThank you to Canopy Children’s Solutions and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for sponsoring the summit. \nThere will be a $50/participant fee for the event. \nRegister for the Children’s Mental Health Summit by: \n\nDownloading the registration form below and submitting to Canopy Children’s Solutions\, Post Office Box 1078\, Jackson\, MS 39215\, or by fax to 601.968.0021.\nPaying with Paymode – If you are a state agency paying with Paymode\, please fax in registration form below to reserve your spots and designate paying through Paymode. Payment should be designated to Mississippi Children’s Home Society.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/childrens-mental-health-summit/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210503T120836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T235056Z
UID:10001126-1620302400-1620306000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Support Group - May 6
DESCRIPTION:Any parent or caregiver of a child with a behavioral challenge is welcome to join us on the first and third Thursday of each month. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-support-group-may-6/
CATEGORIES:Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210419T165030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T014036Z
UID:10001112-1620381600-1620385200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards and Discipline
DESCRIPTION:Parents may get confused about what their rights are and what their child’s rights are when their child has an IEP and is being disciplined. This webinar will review suspensions and other disciplining of students with IEPs. Manifestation Determination hearings related to your child’s IEP will be reviewed as well. This is the fourth in a five-part series about procedural safeguards. Participants are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. This training is appropriate for families and anyone who works with families in any system. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/procedural-safeguards-and-discipline/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075433
CREATED:20210511T182621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T183757Z
UID:10000914-1620745200-1620750600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Building Restorative Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex\, and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys?\n\nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected.\n\nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers\, and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs.\n\nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering.\n\nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide.\n\nLearning Institute Date and Topic\n\n\nBuilding Restorative Classrooms \n\n\nTuessday\, May 11\n3:00 – 4:15 p.m.\nand\nWednesday\, May 12\n6:00-7:15 a.m.\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/building-restorative-classrooms/
CATEGORIES:Training
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