St. Louis Transition Summit

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.

St. Louis Youth Transition Event

MPACT's second annual St. Louis Transition event is on November 16, 2018. This event is designed for youth with disabilities, special education teams, transition personnel, and parents. The event has a focus on mental health and will take place at St. Louis Community College - Forest Park Campus. This is a FREE event for all students, educators, and parents. Please register online and contact Karina Crouch with any questions.

Presenters at this event include:

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!

MPACT Trivia & Silent Auction

MPACT is excited to host our first annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction on December 15, 2018. Proceeds from tickets and the silent auction will benefit families throughout the state of Missouri who have children with special educational needs. You won't want to miss out!

A table of 8 can be purchased for $200 and an individual ticket is $30. Beer, soda, and snacks are all included, not to mention lots of fun! You can purchase tickets and register here: Trivia Night Registration.

Along with tickets, MPACT also has other sponsorship opportunities.

Round Sponsor - $500
Each round will have one sponsor
· Logo/Name on round answer sheet
· Free table for 8-10 participants to play ($200 value)
· Logo/Name in all promotional material
· Option to show a pre-recorded commercial
· Option to place giveaways on every teams' table OR table in the hallway outside the gym (trinkets, coupons, promotional material)

Event Sponsor - $250
· Free table for 8-10 participants to play ($200 value)
· Logo/Name in all promotional material
· Option to place giveaways on table in the hallway outside the gym (trinkets, coupons, promotional material)

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

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

Cameron Transition Skills Day |Cameron, MO

November 1, 2018 @ 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

First Baptist Church

207 McElwain Drive Cameron, MO

Contact: Lisa Bowles at [email protected]

Understanding the IEP Process

November 8 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

River of Life Baptist Church

811 Walnut St.

Cameron, MO 64429

http://www.missouriparentsact.org/event/understanding-the-iep-process-9/

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

November 13 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Holliday Montessori

7227 Jackson ave
Kansas City , MO 63142

http://www.missouriparentsact.org/event/understanding-the-iep-process/

Positive Behavior Interventions

November 13 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Mid-Continent Public Library: Woodneath Library Center

8900 Northeast Flintlock Rd

Kansas City , MO 64157

http://www.missouriparentsact.org/event/positive-behavior-interventions/

Art of Effective Advocacy

November 14 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM