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's 10th Annual Transition Summit - Register Now!  

There's still time to register for our 10th annual Transition Summit in Jefferson City, MO on October 9th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  You can learn more about the Summit and register at our event website here:  MPACT 10th Annual Transition Summit

The Summit is a one-day learning experience designed for students who have
disabilities, special education transition personnel and student teams, family members, case managers, VR counselors, and Centers for Independent Living personnel. Summit sessions are focused on the preparation of youth for transition to post-secondary education, employment, independent living, and community experiences.

Loni Leforce, Self Advocate and University of Missouri Pre-Employment Transition Specialist will speak to Summit participants.  She will speak about her journey as a self advocate, which enabled her to accomplish her current career goals.


 

There will also be break-out sessions from transition related agencies including: 
Disability Employment Awareness Month | 2018

October is the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The United States Department of Labor has created a theme for the 2018 awareness that is
America's Workforce: Empowering All.  More about this year's theme and other information can be found here:  National Disability Employment Awareness Month News Release.    

In May 2011, the Missouri legislature passed House Bill 555, which authorizes school boards to require the provision of disability history and awareness instruction in public schools during the month of October of each year. House Bill 555 further requires the month of October to be designated "Disability History and Awareness Month".  You can learn more about Disability history in Missouri at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) here:  Disability History in Missouri

At MPACT, it is our goal to empower parents to advocate for their children's educational needs.   This includes post-secondary life.   MPACT has a printable Transition Inventory on our website that can assist parents and students in planning for this important time.  You can find it here:  Transition Inventory 

We also have Regional Transition Events throughout the state.  For more information on these events, please visit our website.   
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.

Northern Missouri Region

Understanding the IEP Process
September 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Church of the Nazerene
105 North Ensworth Street 
Craig,  MO 64437 

Dispute Resolution Process
October 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Church of the Nazerene
105 North Ensworth Street 
Craig,  MO 64437
 
Kansas City Missouri Region

Dispute Resolution Process
October 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County - eitas
8508 Hillcrest Rd
Kansas City,  MO 64138

Special Education Mediation
October 29 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County - eitas 
8508 Hillcrest Rd. 
Kansas City, MO 64138

Section 504 and Students with Disabilities
November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Whole Person
3710 Main Street 
Kansas City,  MO 64111
Understanding the Evaluation Process
December 10 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Trails West Branch Library
6000 Wilson Rd
Kansas City, MO 64123

Special Education:  What I Need to Know
December 10 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Trails West Branch Library
6000 Wilson Rd
Kansas City, MO 64123

Understanding ADHD
January 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Whole Person
3710 Main Street 
Kansas City, 
MO 64111

Steps to Success: Understanding the IFSP
January 28, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Kansas City Public Library: North-East Branch
6000 Wilson Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
 
Steps to Success: Family Record Keeping
January 28, 2019 @ 11:40 am - 12:30 pm
Kansas City Public Library: North-East Branch
6000 Wilson Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123

Special Education:  What I Need to Know
January 29, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Red Bridge Elementary
10781 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114

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

Central Missouri Region

Art of Effective Advocacy
October 5 @ 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm
Pulaski County Library District: Waynesville Library
306 Historic 66 West 
Waynesville, MO 65583

Understanding the IEP Process
October 5 @ 7:00 pm -  8:30 pm
Pulaski County Library District: Waynesville Library
306 Historic 66 West 
Waynesville, MO 65583

Disagreement Resolution Process
October 16 @ 11:00 am -  1:00 pm
Morgan County Library
600 North Hunter St 
Versailles, MO 65804

Disagreement Resolution Process
October 16 @ 11:00 am -  1:00 pm
Morgan County Library
600 North Hunter St 
Versailles, MO 65804

Section 504 and Students with Disabilities
October 24 @ 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm
Columbia Public Library 1
100 W. Broadway 
Columbia, 65205

Understanding the Evaluation Process
November 6 @ 10:00 am -  12:00 pm
Pat hways
860 Lynn St 
Lebanon, MO 65536
 
Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
November 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
Missouri River Regional Library
14 Adams St
Jefferson City, MO 65101

St. Louis Missouri Region
  
Understanding the IEP Process
October 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
St. Charles City-County Library District: Spencer Road Branch
427 Spencer Road 
St. Peters, 
MO 63376

Steps to Success: Effectively Communicating Your Child's Needs
October 10 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Charles City-County Library District: Spencer Road Branch
427 Spencer Rd
St. Peters, MO 63376

October 10 @ 9:00 am -  11:00 am
Green Trails Elementary School
170 Portico 
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Understanding ADHD
October 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Special School District of St. Louis County
SSD Central Office
12110 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
 
Understanding the IEP Process
October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Special School District of St. Louis County
SSD Central Office
12110 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
 
Solving the Employment Puzzle
November 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Special School District of St. Louis County
SSD Central Office
12110 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
 
The Art of Effective Advocacy
November 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
St. Charles City-County Library District: Spencer Road Branch
427 Spencer Road 
St. Peters,  MO 63376

Special Education - What I Need to Know
December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Hope High School, 307 West Pitman 
O'Fallon,  MO 63366

Art of Effective Advocacy
January 30, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Hope High School, 307 West Pitman 
O'Fallon,  MO 63366
 
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

Southwest Missouri Region

Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
October 2 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Easter Seals Midwest: Howell County 
6327 US HWY 63 
West Plains,  MO 65775

Understanding the IEP Process
October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Freeman Business Center
3220 McClelland Blvd 
Joplin,  MO 64804 

October 16 @ 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm
Joplin Public Library,  300 South Main Street 
Joplin, MO 64801

October 19 @ 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm
Joplin Public Library,  300 South Main Street 
Joplin, MO 64801

Family Record Keeping
November 10 @ 11:00 am -  1:00 pm
Joplin Public Library,  300 South Main Street 
Joplin, MO 64801

Southeast Missouri Region

Understanding ADHD
October 25 @ 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Three Rivers College, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd 
Poplar Bluff,  MO 63901

Positive Behavior Interventions
November 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Charleston Nutrition Center
205 West Commercial St 
Charleston,  MO 63834

Understanding ADHD
November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sikeston Nutrition Center
307 Creset St 
Sikeston,  MO  63801
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