September is Suicide Prevention Month |
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Here are some helpful resources provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health- Division of Developmental Disabilities about suicide and how to prevent it.
According to officials at the World Health Organization (WHO.int), more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year; many more make an attempt. Rates in Missouri exceed those of the nation and have been steadily rising (SPRC.org).
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Military Families and Suicide Prevention |
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Military families face unique stressors and an increased risk for encountering suicide in their lives. Click HERE for resources available specifically for military families.
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Suicide Prevention Resources from NAMI |
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Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Click HERE for suicide prevention resources and information from NAMI
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255). Learn more about National Suicide Prevention Lifeline HERE.
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The Apple(s) of our Eyes, Engaging Families as Partners in Decision Making |
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Family engagement plays an important part in promoting positive child and youth outcomes in mental health, education, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Child and youth-serving organizations are creating family engagement opportunities that produce desired outcomes. Each child-serving system has focused their family engagement efforts on important service areas...read more HERE.
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Office of Childhood Website is Now Live! |
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Welcome to DESE’s Office of Childhood! This new office provides a comprehensive approach to childhood care and education in Missouri. It includes programs related to child care, home visiting, early learning, and early intervention for children birth to age five, as well as afterschool programs for school-age children. The Office of Childhood is responsible for overseeing DESE’s efforts to expand and improve high-quality early learning opportunities.
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Be sure to watch this video introducing the new office, which was posted on this website |
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Fall Activities for the Picking |
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Fall is near as we prepare for sweater weather, the colorful sights, crisp leaves swaying in the air, and smells of apples and bonfires. In Missouri, our local towns and cities know how to celebrate the coming of the new season. Consider spending a day (or evening) or outside munching on fresh apple fair food, selecting the largest pumpkin, and taking in the sights of the season. Take a look at all the fall festival opportunities in Missouri below: |
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*Disclaimer: These fall events listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only. |
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Special Education Stakeholder Feedback Needed! |
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As someone with interest in the education of students, particularly students with disabilities, your feedback is needed. All states are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to have special education performance indicators that become part of the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance (SPP/APR) Report. There are seventeen different indicators that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education uses in setting annual targets and offering ideas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Your feedback is needed, and your voice can contribute to setting targets and provide suggestions based on your lived experiences.
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Here’s how to have your voice be heard:
Go to the MO DESE SPP/APR Stakeholder Information page HERE
Review each indicator, expanding the view by changing the “ꓦ” to “ꓥ” or clicking on the underlined Indicator Number and Title. You will see the indicator description, view a brief video, examine the presentation with notes, and participate in the survey for the specific indicator.
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View the program overview video: |
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There is a separate program overview and survey for each of the indicators or indicator pairs. Click on the links below to view the videos and participate in the surveys. |
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1 & 2 Graduation and Dropout |
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5 School-age Least Restrictive Environments |
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6 Early Childhood Special Education Environments |
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Ripe for the Picking!
MPACT Webinars in
September and October
Click on the links below to register
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Art of Effective Advocacy
Special Education Law
Special Education- What I Need to Know
Understanding ADHD
Disagreement Resolution
Section 504
Positive Behavior Interventions
Section 504
Positive Behavior Interventions
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Transitions- Elementary to Middle School
Disagreement Resolution
Understanding ADHD
IDEA Part C to B
Understanding the IEP
Bullying Prevention-What Parents Can Do
Understanding the IEP for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Your Fall Pass to IDEA
In-Person Boot Camp Series!
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These In-Person Boot Camp IDEA training include topics of being an effective advocate, the IEP process, and disagreement resolutions! Register HERE!
September 21 @ 6:00 PM- Art of Effective Advocacy
September 28 @ 6:00 PM -Special Education Law
October 5 @ 6:00 PM - Understanding the IEP Process
October 12 @ 6:00 PM - Disagreement Resolution
All training will be held at:
Cameron Public Library, 312 North Chestnut Street, Cameron, MO 64429
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View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE.
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All MPACT trainings are free of charge! If you would like to schedule any MPACT training in your area or for your organization
please click on the link HERE.
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Make a Difference in the Lives of
Missouri Families, Join MPACT Today!
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What is a MPACT Mentor Volunteer?
Mentors are trained volunteers who, upon request, provide support to families of children with disabilities throughout the special education process. A mentor does not represent or speak for a parent or family member, but a mentor does help empower an individual to become a strong educational advocate for his or her child. MPACT mentors are screened and receive training and supervision from MPACT staff.
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MPACT (Missouri Parents Act) is looking for enthusiastic individuals to help develop a diverse community-based board of directors. We seek members with a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities and experience, people with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, people with experience with other children’s issues, people simply interested in child education, people with fundraising expertise, business professionals, and educators.
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Shop with MPACT on Amazon Smile :) |
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Help bring smiles to families all over Missouri by shopping on Amazon Smile! All you have to do is click the link below and shop:
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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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