MPACT Mentor Program | Giving Back

Empowering families to advocate for themselves so that children with special educational needs can reach their full potential in education and life - through support, training, and education.

MPACT Mentor Program

MPACT helps thousands of families in Missouri per year. We do this by helping families understand their educational rights; training families and professionals about special education, communication, and advocacy; and by attending meetings to support families. We are able to do this because we have a dedicated staff and a small army of volunteers, known as mentors, who give their time and expertise to MPACT.

If you have ever considered "giving back," maybe being a mentor for MPACT would be the right fit for you. In order to be an MPACT mentor, we ask that you complete an application, consent to a background check, and attend four of our core trainings. Most importantly, we ask that you be passionate about helping families in Missouri! Contact our Mentor Coordinator, Cheryl Thompson, at [email protected] to learn more!

Giving Tuesday

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which is this Tuesday, is known as Giving Tuesday. All of MPACT's services are free, in part to grant funding, but also through generous donations from individuals like you! Please consider giving back to MPACT on November 27 here: Give back to MPACT

MPACT is a National Parent Center and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on a variety of sources of funding, including donations.

To learn more about special education in Missouri, or of you have questions, please visit www.missouriparentsact.org or call 1.800.743.7634 for questions, resources, or information. We are here to help you!

Partners in Policymaking

Are you a parent of a child with a disability or a person with a disability?
Would you like to see a barrier-free society where everyone is a valued member of their community?
Are you interested in promoting change within your community? Within the state?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in becoming one of a growing number of Missouri's Partners in Policymaking Graduates, which is a program of the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.

Partners in Policymaking is a leadership training program for adults with disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. The program teaches leadership skills and techniques to develop positive partnerships with elected officials, school personnel and other individuals who make policy decisions about services that you and/or your family use. You can learn more about the Partners program, including dates of the sessions and the application, here: Partners in Policymaking

Free Special Education Trainings

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 by clicking on the individual links below.

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.

Kansas City Missouri Region

Section 504 and Students with Disabilities

November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Whole Person

3710 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

http://www.missouriparentsact.org/event/section-504-and-students-with-disabilities /

Understanding the IEP Process

Special Education Law

November 27 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM