MPACT January Newsletter

Start off the New Year Right by Preparing for your IEP Meeting

IEP Meeting Preparation

The school year is halfway over yet many parents are approaching their annual IEP Meeting date. Before the IEP team reconvenes, it is a great idea to prepare for the meeting. Good preparation can lessen any anxiety or uncertainty during the meeting and can also help you be a productive team member. Below are fact sheets that will help you get prepared.

Fact Sheets to Help you Prepare for IEP Meetings

Assertive Communication Fact Sheet

This fact sheet will help parents understand how to communicate assertively with school professionals.

IEP Components Fact Sheet

Once it has been determined that a student qualifies for special education and related services the next step is to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This fact sheet helps parents understand the process.

Parent Participation Fact Sheet

IDEA affords parent the right to be apart of the IEP team and to take an active role in their child’s education. This fact sheet takes an in-depth look at the role of parent in regards to special education.

Missouri Youth Leadership Forum

MYLF Program Video for Families and Professionals

The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum is a unique career leadership training program for individuals with disabilities ages 16-21. Participants are selected from their local communities to cultivate leadership, citizenship, social and career development skills during the five-day leadership conference.

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.

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All workshop descriptions, dates, and registration information are located here:

MPACT Workshops

Please contact us if you would like to schedule a training for your area or organization.

For more information about MPACT or to request information and resources about the special education process, click here or call 1.800.743.7634.

In the event of inclement weather, trainings will be cancelled. Please visit our website, view our Facebook page, or call 1.800.743.7634 for more information.

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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