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Special Education - The "Basics"
Knowledge is power. And the more you know about special education, the better you can advocate for your son or daughter!
MPACT has several tools to help guide you through the special education process. Our website has sample forms, sample letters, and fact sheets that will provide you with information on your eligibility, evaluation, effective communication tips, individualized education plans, and much more.
Find some of these helpful fact sheets at the links below:
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
Transition Services in Central MO
February 28, 2019 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
N.H. Scheppers / Clydesdale Room
2300 St Mary's Blvd
Jefferson City, MO
Learn about what is going on for transitions in Central Missouri. Meet colleagues from other schools and agencies. Continental breakfast will be provided!
Joplin Regional Transition Network - 2019 Links and Resources
March 6, 2019 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Independent Living Center
2639 E. 34th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Come connect and have your questions answered. Gather resources from the most comprehensive lineup of disability-related organizations for transition to Adult Life students in southwest Missouri!
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!
Candidate Career Fair
March 12 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Kansas City Expo Center
11730 N Ambassador Dr
Kansas City, MO 64153
Don't miss this opportunity to add talent to your workforce!!
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.
Transition Skills Day
March 28, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Empower U
518 S. 6TH Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Special Education News
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the U.S. Department of Education will launch an initiative to address the possible inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion in our nation's schools. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in partnership with the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), will oversee this proactive approach which will protect students with disabilities by providing technical assistance and support to schools, districts, and state education agencies, and strengthen enforcement activities.
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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
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
Special Education; What You Need to Know
March 20, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Rediscover
1555 NE Rice Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
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
Special Education Law
April 6 @ 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
April 8 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch, Room B
201 E. 75th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Children with Autism
April 11, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch
Room B, 201 E 75th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
Special Education Mediation
April 24, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Whole Person
3710 Main St,
Kansas City
MO 64111
Understanding the IEP Process
May 6, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LH Bluford Library
3050 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64128
Central Missouri Region
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
Special Education Law
March 21, 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
Disagreement Resolution Process
April 2, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Missouri Families 4 Families
Jefferson City Baptist Church
3705 Route C
Jefferson City, MO 65109
St. Louis Missouri Region
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
Understanding the IEP Process
February 27, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Second Baptist Church
3111 East Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
Bullying Prevention; What Parents Can Do
March 26, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc.
6327 Us Highway 63
West Plains, MO
Southeast Missouri Region
Positive Behavior Interventions
February 25, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Southeast Missouri State University
2401 North Main St.
Sikeston MO, 63801
Solving the Employment Puzzle
March 6 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mineral Area College
5270 Flat River Rd.
Park Hills, MO 63601
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
McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act Overview
March 13, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pentecostal Power Church
4025 South Ward Ave.
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Section 504 and Students with Disabilities
March 13, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pentecostal Power Church
4025 South Ward Ave.
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Understanding ADHD
March 20, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pentecostal Power Church
4025 South Ward Ave.
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Understanding the IEP Process
March 20, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pentecostal Power Church
4025 South Ward Ave.
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Steps to Success; Effectively Communicating your Child's Needs
March 22, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DAEOC Early Headstart
315 E. Broadway St.
Hayti, MO 63851
Be Determined
April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Special Education Law
April 9, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Poplar Bluff Regional Office
2351 Kanell Blvd.
Poplar Bluff MO 63901
Solving the Employment Puzzle
April 17, 2019 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Perry Park Center
800 City Park Ln
Perryville, MO 63775
Positive Behavior Interventions
April 25, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southeast Missouri State University
1 University Plaza
Scully Room 322
Cape Girardeau, MO 63901
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
What is MPACT
April 17, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Missouri Care
3831 Frederick Ave.
St Joseph, MO 64506
The Art of Effective Advocacy
April 17, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Missouri Care
3831 Frederick Ave.
St Joseph, MO 64506
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 Regional Coordinator in the Columbia, MO area
This position will provide parents with training, information, and resources. Learn more and apply here: Regional Coordinator Position
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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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