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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families ( Cleveland)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 8 – Cleveland – D.M. Smith Elementary School\, 715 S. Martin Luther King Dr.\, Cleveland\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families/
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention symposium
DESCRIPTION:DMH \nThe Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is hosting its annual Suicide Prevention Symposium\, a statewide gathering designed to bring advocates\, providers\, and community members together for a powerful day of learning\, connection\, and open conversation around mental health. This year’s theme\, Changing the Narrative by Silencing Stigma\, focuses on breaking down barriers\, encouraging honest dialogue\, and strengthening community support. \nThe symposium will highlight innovative strategies\, evidence‑based practices\, and collaborative approaches across prevention\, intervention\, and postvention. Attendees will hear inspiring talks\, gain practical tools\, and engage in meaningful discussions aimed at improving outcomes for individuals\, families\, and communities throughout Mississippi. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/suicide-prevention-symposium/
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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-67/
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Jackson)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-2/
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Moss Point)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-moss-point/
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Jackson)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
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