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IEP Meetings - Start preparing now!
We are currently in the throes of winter in Missouri and are learning just how cold winter can be! But, before you know it, the weather and seasons will be change. And, with a new season that marks the end of the school year, thousands of parents in Missouri will begin preparing for yearly IEP meetings.
It's a fact - IEP meetings can be incredibly stressful! This is true for parents who are new to the IEP process, as well as veteran parents. However, being prepared for these meetings, and knowing what to expect, can lessen this inevitable stress and anxiety.
One way to be prepared is to understand your rights. This fact sheet from MPACT can help you understand what these rights are: Parent Participation Fact Sheet
Another way that you can prepare yourself is by understanding the different components of an IEP. You can learn about this here:
IEP Components
Talking to other parents who have been through the process can also help tremendously. In this video, from Understood.org, hear from two veteran parents on what they wish they'd known before their IEP meetings.
And remember, you're not alone! Be sure to contact MPACT if we can help you through this process!
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Event Spotlights
Statewide Events
Decoding Dyslexia-MO and Missouri Parents Act Host David Kilpatrick, PhD
May 3, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Holiday Inn Conference Center
Cadillac Ballroom
10709 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
To support teachers, parents and other professionals in understanding dyslexia and other reading disabilities, David Kilpatrick, PhD will present in St. Louis, Missouri on May 3. David's book, Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties, is used by DESE and the RPDC Dyslexia Consultants as a source of information and study.
Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Seminar | Columbia, MO
May 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
University of Missouri - Stotler Lounge
S102 Memorial Union,
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.
MPACT is a National Parent Center and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on a variety of sources of funding, including donations.
Regional Events
Lake Area Transition Fair | Osage Beach, MO
March 8, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
State Fair Community College
3797 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Come join us for a transition fair for youth with disabilities! There will be breakout sessions presented on a variety of topics, as well as resource tables set up for employment, continuing education, and independent living. There will be drawings for door prizes, and lunch will be provided!
Franklin County Youth Transition Fair
March 19, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
East Central College (Not Main Building)
1964 Prairie Dell Road
Union, MO 63084
Conference Room A/B
Come and learn about how to plan for life beyond high school. Planning your life can be complicated. Whether it is finding work, continuing your education, or participating in leisure activities, there are many crucial decisions you have to make. Come and find out what services are available to help you make these decisions and build the life you want.
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Special Education News
The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum
is a unique career leadership training program for individuals with disabilities ages 16-21. Participants are selected from their local communities to cultivate leadership, citizenship, social and career development skills during the five-day leadership conference.
The dates for MO-YLF 2019 are July 16th-20th.
What does it cost to attend the Forum?
The Forum is available to the student delegates at NO COST!
Where is the Forum held?
The Forum is held at the University of Missouri-Columbia campus
How do I apply for the Forum?
What if I have additional questions about the Forum?
Please contact: 573-751-2600 or 1-800-877-8249
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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.
Note: We are making changes to our registration process to make your visitor experience seamless across multiple platforms. If you do not see the training you are interested in listed on the website, please call 800.743.7634 and a staff member will assist you.
Kansas City Missouri Region
Understanding the IEP Process
February 5, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch, Room B
201 E 75th St
Kansas City, MO, 64114
Special Education Law
February 8, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch, Room B
201 E 75th St
Kansas City, MO, 64114
Understanding the IEP Process
February 8, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LH Bluford Library
3050 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO, 64128
Steps to Success: Effectively Communicating your Child's Needs
February 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Red Bridge Elementary
10781 Oak St
Kansas City,
MO 64114
Special Education Law
February 27, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Whole Person, 3710 Main Street
Kansas City,
MO 64111
Section 504 & Students with Disabilities
March 18, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LH Bluford Library
3050 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO, 64128
Section 504 & Students with Disabilities
March 23, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch, Room B
201 E 75th St
Kansas City, MO, 64114
Disagreement Resolution Process
March 27, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Whole Person
3710 Main St
Kansas City, MO
Understanding the IEP Process for ADHD
April 1, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kansas City Public Library: North East Branch Library
6000 Wilson Rd
Kansas City, MO 64123
Central Missouri Region
Steps to Success; Effectively Communicating Your Child's Needs
January 31, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Camden County Library
89 Rodeo Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
Special Education Law
February 7, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ilrc In-Home Services, Inc.
1760 Southridge Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Student Led IEP Meetings
February 19, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ilrc In-Home Services, Inc.
1760 Southridge Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
The Art of Effective Advocacy
February 21, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Polk County Library
1690 West Broadway St
Bolivar, MO 65613
Understanding the IEP Process
February 21, 2019 @11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Polk County Library
1690 West Broadway St
Bolivar, MO 65613
Journey to Adulthood
March 7, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ilrc In-Home Services, Inc.
1760 Southridge Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Understanding the IEP Process
March 26, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ilrc In-Home Services, Inc.
1760 Southridge Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Special Education - What you Need to Know
March 28, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Camden County Library
89 Rodeo Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
St. Louis Missouri Region
Steps to Success: IDEA Part C to Part B
February 6, 2019 @
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Charles City-County Library District: Spencer Road Branch
427 Spencer Rd
St. Peters, MO 63376
Special Education Law
February 13, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Farmington Public Library -
Dayse Baker Room
101 North A St
Farmington, MO 63640
Understanding the IEP Process
February 13, 2019 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Farmington Public Library - Dayse Baker Room
101 North A St
Farmington, MO 63640
Understanding the IEP Process
February 15, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jefferson County Library: Arnold Branch
1701 Missouri State Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
The Art of Effective Advocacy
February 27, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Farmington Public Library - Dayse Baker Room
101 North A St
Farmington, MO 63640
Disagreement Resolution Process
February 27, 2019 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Farmington Public Library - Dayse Baker Room
101 North A St
Farmington, MO 63640
The Art of Effective Advocacy
March 6, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Special School District of St. Louis County
SSD Central Office
12110 Clayton Rd.
Town & Country, MO 63131
Section 504 & Students with Disabilities
March 29, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jefferson County Library: Arnold Branch
1701 Missouri State Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
Section 504 & Students with Disabilities
May 1, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Special School District of St. Louis County
SSD Central Office
12110 Clayton Rd.
Town & Country, MO 63131
So
uthwest Missouri Region
Steps to Success; Effectively Communicating Your Child's Needs
February 1, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On My Own, Inc.
428 E Highland Ave
Nevada, MO 64722
Understanding the IEP Process
February 27, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Second Baptist Church
3111 East Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
Southeast Missouri Region
Bullying Prevention; What Parents Can Do
February 4, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
Bullying Prevention; What Parents Can Do
February 4, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
Understanding ADHD
March 4, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
Understanding ADHD
March 4, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
Be Determined
April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Understanding the Evaluation Process
May 6, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Understanding the Evaluation Process
May 6, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Northern Missouri Region
Trainings will be scheduled on our website soon!
Note: We are making changes to our registration process to make your visitor experience seamless across multiple platforms. If you do not see the training you are interested in listed on the website, please call 800.743.7634 and a staff member will assist you.
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Join our Team! MPACT is hiring a Multicultural Coordinator in St. Louis, MO t
o assist parents of culturally diverse or traditionally under-served populations in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This position will provide parents with culturally appropriate training, information, and resources. Learn more and apply here:
St. Louis City Multicultural Coordinator
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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.
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