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. 
Educate Yourself!   

The best way to become an effective advocate is to educate yourself!  MPACT has many trainings and events scheduled this spring.  And, we are offering Wrightslaw tickets today only for $99, a discount of over $50!  

This amazing cost includes books, a ticket to Pete Wright's seminar, lunch, and refreshments.  The Wrightslaw seminar, centrally located in Columbia, MO, is designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health professionals, service providers, advocates, and attorneys.  

Register TODAY for the seminar in order to receive the discount:  Wrightslaw Seminar Registration

And don't miss out on the rest of our upcoming events either!   Upcoming MPACT Trainings and Events  .  

What is the best way to contact MPACT?
If you have questions about your child's education or feel like you need support, call us at 800-743-7634 or fill out a website submission here:  Contact MPACT.  A staff member located closest to your area will contact you and, depending on the situation, provide information and resources to help you navigate your child's education.  Don't wait any longer - make today the day that you ask for the help you need!   
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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.  
Purchase Tickets here:  Dyslexia Conference
 
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,
518 Hitt Street 
Columbia,  MO  65211 
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.   
Special pricing is available until April 1st!
Purchase tickets here:  Wright's Law - Columbia, MO

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.

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.

Please register for all events here:  MPACT Trainings


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
 
Steps to Success: IDEA Part C to Part B (Transition from First Steps to Early Childhood Education)
April 1 @ 10:00 am -  12:00 pm 
Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch,  Room B 
201 E. 75th Street 
Kansas City, MO 64114 
 
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 


Disagreement Resolution Process
April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Missouri Families 4 Families
Jefferson City Baptist Church
3705 Route C
Jefferson City, MO 65109 

Understanding the IEP Process
April 4, 2019 @ 10:30 am -  12:30 pm 
Sedalia Public Library 
311 W 3rd St. 
Sedalia, MO 65301
 
April 10, 2019 @ 10:30 am -  12:30 pm 
Columbia College
550 Blue's Lake Parkway 
Rolla, MO 65401 

Special Education: What I Need to Know
April 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
Children's Therapy and Early Childhood
408 S. Missouri 
Mexico, MO 65265

Understanding the IEP Process
April 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
Children's Therapy and Early Childhood
408 S. Missouri 
Mexico, MO 65265
 
April 25, 2019 @ 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
Waynesville Library
306 Historic 66 
Waynesville, MO 65583

Understanding the IEP Process
May 14, 2019 @ 10:30 am -  12:30 pm 
Polk County Library
1690 W. Broadway 
Bolivar, MO 65613

Disagreement Resolution Process
May 14, 2019 @ 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
Polk County Library
1690 W. Broadway 
Bolivar, MO 65613
 
 
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 

Art of Effective Advocacy
April 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am -  11:00 am 
Head Start Office
1911 Beltway Drive 
St. Louis, MO 63114
 
Disagreement Resolution Process
April 2, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Head Start Office
1911 Beltway Drive
St. Louis, MO 63114

McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act Overview
April 16, 2019 @ 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
Scenic Regional Library: Warrenton Branch
12 S. State Highway 47 
Warrenton, MO 63383 
 
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 


April 2, 2019 @ 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
Independent Living Center
2639 E. 34th Street 
Joplin, MO 64804
*IEP's will be reviewed by MPACT staff after the training

April 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am -  11:00 am 
On my Own
428 E. Highland Ave. 
Nevada, MO 64772

April 5, 2019 @ 11:00 am -  12:00 pm 
On my Own
428 E. Highland Ave. 
Nevada, MO 64772 

Understanding the IEP Process and IEP Clinic*
April 5, 2019 @ 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm  CDT
Joplin Public Library
1901 E 20th St 
Joplin, MO 64804
*IEP's will be reviewed by MPACT staff after the training 
 
April 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
The Library Center at Springfield Public Library
4653 S. Campbell 
Springfield, MO 64810 
*IEP's will be reviewed by MPACT staff after the training  
 


Be Determined
April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEMO Alliance
755 South Kingshighway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Understanding the IEP Process
April 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
SADI
755 South Kingshighway St 
Cape Girargdeau, 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
 

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 
 
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Join our Team!   MPACT is hiring a Multicultural Coordinator in St. Louis.  This position will provide parents with  training, information, and resources.  Learn more and apply here:  Multicultural Coordinator
 
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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