Become an MPACT Parent Mentor Volunteer

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 Parent Mentor Program

MPACT Parent Mentors are available to offer support and guidance to parents of children with disabilities throughout the IEP process. Parent Mentors are volunteers located throughout Missouri who receive targeted initial training, ongoing up-to-date training, and technical assistance from MPACT staff with regard to special education law, the IEP process, conflict resolution, and effective communication.

The goal of the Parent Mentor Program is to help parents build a collaborative partnership with the school district so their child may receive an appropriate education. If you have questions regarding the status of a Parent Mentor or are interested in becoming a volunteer Parent Mentor, please contact Amey McAllister.

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Upcoming MPACT Parent Trainings

Disagreement Resolution Processes June 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joplin Regional Office 3600 Newman Rd Joplin, MO 64801	The Art of Effective Advocacy June 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Washington County SB40 Board 10558 West State Hwy E Potosi, MO 63664
Understanding the Individualized Family Service Plan June 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joplin Regional Office 3600 Newman Rd Joplin, MO 64801	The Art of Effective Advocacy June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm SEMO Autism Center 611 N. Fountain St Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Bullying Prevention: What Parents Can Do June 15 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Priority Care Pediatrics, LLC 9405 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64155	Understanding the Individualized Family Service Plan June 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Knights of Columbus Developmental Center 3800 Park Ave, 2nd Floor St. Louis, MO 63110

* Up-to-date training information is available on our website .

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.