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. 
Give Thanks!
This November, let's remember to give thanks and appreciation to Education Professionals who play a pivotal role in the lives of our children. Expressing gratitude fosters the parent and school relationship. Check out some of our fact sheets and sample letters below to help you express appreciation and give thanks to those that have impacted your child's education.
Expressing Appreciation Sample letter
It’s important that parents acknowledge things that are going well at school. Use this sample letter as a guide for expressing appreciation.
Expressing Appreciation and Documenting a Problem Sample letter
This is an example of how to write a letter to express appreciation and document a problem.
Assertiveness and Effective Communication
This fact sheet will help parents understand how to communicate assertively with school professionals.


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Free Special Education Workshops

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. 

We offer workshops throughout the state. 
All workshop descriptions, dates, and registration information are located here: MPACT Workshops
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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