Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 32 | |
MPACT is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: www.adaanniversary.org/
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Back to School Webinar Series | |
Missouri State Plan for Special Education | |
The 2022 Missouri State Plan for Special Education was updated and went into effect on June 30, 2022.
For a description of the specific state plan changes click HERE.
In addition, click HERE for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education forms.
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Mark Your Calendars for Back to School Events! | |
The Springfield Back to School Bash
Springfield parents will be able to cross a lot of items off their back-to-school "to do" list at a free event later this month. Preparations are under way for Springfield Public Schools' Back To School Bash. The event — part carnival, resource fair and giveaway — is free to any district family. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St, Louis St.
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Urban League Back to School Fair
The Urban League (ULSTL) in conjunction with the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) hosts the Urban Expo Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival every summer that over 27,000 residents of the metropolitan area attend at America's Center in Downtown St. Louis. The Expo offers book bags, shoes and school supplies to youth and SLPS officials assist with transportation, enrollment, and other school related questions and concerns.
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Warrensburg Back to School Brigade
Welcome to the Back-to-School Brigade! On July 20th from 4:00-5:30 PM Operation Homefront is honored to be able to provide school supplies to our military families and help in any way that we can. Supplies are limited and are in the first-come, first-served registration process. Please note that this event is for DEERS to enroll military-dependent children only who will be in Kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2022 - 2023 school year.
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Columbia Rock the Community
Join Rock The Community on July 23rd from 2-7 PM for a back-to-school event. Rock the Community is a 501c3 organization based in Columbia geared towards youth development and community wellness.
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Moberly Smart Start Back to School Fair
Need some help getting school supplies for your children? Pick up an application from the church office (Family Life Fellowship, 1614 U.S. 24, Moberly, MO, 65270) from July 5-26. Applications are due back no later than July 26.
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Lebanon Back to School Fair
We know that the school year just ended, but we have to plan ahead. We want all students to be fully prepared for an awesome, successful school year. We hope to provide the following: School Supplies, Hygiene items, Haircuts, Vision Screening, and more! The day of the event is Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 9 am - 2 pm CDT. Call 417-664-2290 for more information.
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Thursday, August 4th 4:00pm-6:00pm
Benson Center. Provided by Clinton Mid Day Optimist, Clinton Bright Futures and C.H.A.R.T. **School supply registration due by July 15th
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Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. In 2022, the Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5, and runs through Sunday, August 7.
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*Disclaimer: These back to school events listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only. | |
Submit your artwork by August 15, 2022 | |
The Governor’s Council on Disability is accepting entries for the annual GCD Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Contest now through August 15. Don’t delay – start submitting your posters now. The Governor’s Council on Disability’s (GCD) annual poster contest raises awareness about the importance of employment for people with disabilities. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed each year in October to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educate about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. The posters are intended to spark a conversation about employment of people with disabilities and raise awareness about the importance of inclusion in the workplace. The winning entry will be featured on this year’s Disability Employment Awareness Month poster, GCD’s website and social media.
For more information, visit https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/PosterContest/
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Purple Out on July 18-20th
Register Now for Embracing the Future for #MILKIDS
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MCEC is proud to continue serving military-connected students by convening our 24th annual event. They have an inspired and renewed commitment to level up the learning opportunities for everyone who serves and supports the educational needs of military- and veteran-connected children.
The content for the 2022 MCEC Global Summit theme, The Journey of the Military Child, will build on a whole child and holistic approach to military-connected youth. Emphasis will focus on supporting and nurturing all areas of development and learning while incorporating a broader view of the skills and knowledge military-connected children need for long-term success. Click HERE to learn more and register virtually for free.
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Upcoming MPACT Webinars in July
Click on the blue links below to register
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View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE. | |
All training locations in Grandview, MO will be at the Independence South Mid Continent Library, 13700 E. 35th St. Independence, MO 64055 | |
All training locations in Mt. Vernon, MO will be at the Free Methodist Church, 1001 South East Street, Mount Vernon, MO 65712 | |
All training locations in Blue Springs, MO will be at the Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch, 2220 Missouri 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014 | |
All training locations in Caruthersville, MO will be at the Caruthersville Public Library, 707 W. 13th St., Caruthersville, MO 63830 | |
All training locations in Independence, MO will be at the Mid-Continent Public Library South Independence Branch, 13700 E. 35th St, Independence, MO 64055 | |
All training locations in Kansas City, MO will be at the Mid-Continent Public Library - Red Bridge Branch, 453 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 | |
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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