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Summer Break
For most students in Missouri, summer break has begun. While summer break can be a time of relaxation and regrouping, it can also be stressful. Changing schedules and routines can be challenging, especially for kids that have disabilities, not to mention their caregivers.
Some children with disabilities are eligible for Extended School Year in the summer. If you have questions about Extended School Year, also known as ESY, be sure to review MPACT's fact sheet. You can find it here:
Extended School Year Fact Sheet
Summertime tips
MPACT Summer Opportunities
Summertime can be a time to evaluate what your child's needs are in the educational setting. MPACT is open all summer long and is here to help you with your questions and concerns.
It also can be a time to learn. And, if you are interested in giving back, now is your time to consider being an MPACT Mentor! You can find more information here: MPACT Mentor Information. We also have a full training schedule, so be sure to catch up on your learning too!
MPACT is only a phone call or email away if you need assistance! Contact us today at 800.743-7634 or by completing a website submission
here.
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Missouri DESE Updates
The Missouri State Plan for Special Education has proposed changes that were approved by the State Board of Education in February 2019. These changes are tentatively scheduled to be effective July 30, 2019. There are proposed changes that affect many different areas of special education.
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Free Special Education Trainings
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Does your child have a disability; struggle with learning, behavior, or social issues at school; or currently receive special education services? If so, Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) may be able to help. MPACT is a federally-funded, statewide parent training and information center. MPACT offers families free training, resources, and support throughout the special education process.
All training descriptions are located on our website. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a training for your area or organization or
RSVP for any of MPACT's scheduled trainings.
For more information about MPACT or to request information and resources about the special education process, please visit www.missouriparentsact.org or call 1.800.743.7634.
Steps to Success: First Steps Parental Rights
May 28, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Kansas City Public Library: North East Branch Library
6000 Wilson Road
Kansas City, MO 64123
Special Education - What I Need to Know
June 8 @ 10:00 am -
12:00 pm
Kansas City Public Library
201 E. 75th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
Understanding the Evaluation Process
June 11 @ 5:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Swope Health Care Services (Central location)
3801 Blue Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130
Art of Effective Advocacy
June 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kansas City Public Library,
201 E. 75th Street
Kansas City,
MO 64114
Understanding the IEP Process
June 17, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kansas City Public Library: North East Branch Library
6000 Wilson Road
Kansas City, MO 64123
Art of Effective Advocacy
June 26 @ 1:00 pm -
3:00 pm
The Whole Person
3710 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Special Education Law
July 15 @ 10:00 am -
12:00 pm
Trails West Branch Library
11401 East 23rd Street
Independence, MO 64052
June 7 @ 10:00 am -
12:00 pm
On My Own
428 E. Highland Avenue
Nevada, MO 64772
Positive Behavior Interventions
June 13, 2019 @10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Missouri Care
272 South Mount Auburn Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Art of Effective Advocacy
June 26, 2019 @ 10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Naylor Library
105 Kelsey
Naylor, MO 63953
Special Education Law
June 26, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Naylor Library
105 Kelsey
Naylor, MO 63953
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Do you or someone you know have experience working with multi-cultural families? MPACT is hiring a Multicultural Coordinator who has experience with special education in St. Louis.
This position will provide parents with training, information, and resources. Learn more and apply here:
Multicultural Coordinator
Do you or someone you know care for a child with a disability? MPACT is looking for a part-time Bilingual Parent Advisor with the knowledge and experience to help English and Spanish speaking families who have a child with disabilities and special learning needs to access information and to navigate through challenges these families may encounter
Learn more and apply here: Bi-lingual Parent Advisor
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MPACT is funded in part or whole by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H328M090020-10. The contents of the website, however, and any documents cited herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S Department of Education.
Copyright © 2019 MPACT. All rights reserved.
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