Events
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Week of Events
Breaking Barriers Together: A Special Education Advocacy Conference for the Black Disability Community (Rescheduled)
Join a groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering and uplifting black families in special education. This conference offers tools and strategies for effective advocacy in special education through knowledge-sharing workshops, inspiring talks, and interactive panels.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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October 13, 2024 -Purple Sock & Heal Walk
Purple Sock & Heal Walk
BBGDF is inviting families to participate in a one-mile walk/run to raise awareness around issues of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence.
Monday, October 14, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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October 15, 2024 -Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
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October 15, 2024Talk Lead with MELR and MSDH
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Meets Tuesdays in October
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice who are championing healing-centered approaches.
Talk Lead with MELR and MSDH
It’s Lead Prevention Month! The Mississippi Early Learning Resources and the Mississippi Department of Health are coming together to discuss all you need to know about lead.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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October 16, 2024 -Understanding the Law: Special Education
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October 16, 2024Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
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October 16, 2024Meeting Families Where They Are: Developing and Implementing a Tiered Care Coordination System for Youth Behavioral Health Needs
Understanding the Law: Special Education
Educators and administrators struggle with the ever-changing dynamics of special education requirements. The Carey Institute for Excellence is hosting a one-day seminar on October 16, with attorney Ms. KaShonda Day, an experienced educational law practitioner.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Meeting Families Where They Are: Developing and Implementing a Tiered Care Coordination System for Youth Behavioral Health Needs
This webinar will offer practical strategies for building and enhancing tiered care coordination models, with an in-depth examination of Wraparound and FOCUS. You will walk away with insights on how to:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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October 17, 2024 -Board of Mental Health Meeting
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October 17, 2024Purple Dress Run 2024
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October 17, 2024 -Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting (POSTPONED)
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October 17, 2024 -Purple Thursday
Board of Mental Health Meeting
The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on October 17, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Purple Dress Run 2024
Grab your shoes and best purple running “dress” and join us at The District at Eastover for a 5K run/walk through Jackson to benefit Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families.
Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting (POSTPONED)
The Families as Allies quarterly board meeting will be held in ZOOM and is open to anyone who wants to attend.
Purple Thursday
Let’s all come together and wear purple to show our support for survivors of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Purple Thursday (October 17, 2024), we can make a difference by wearing purple to raise awareness and stand with those affected by domestic violence. Let's unite in our efforts to end domestic violence and let survivors know that they are not alone.
Friday, October 18, 2024
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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October 19, 2024Fall Movie in the Park
Fall Movie in the Park
Stop by Ballard Park Soccer Field Near the Concession Stand on Oct. 19th for Movie in the Park and enjoy Inside Out 2.