Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 31! |
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MPACT is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st 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/ #ADA31 #ThanksToTheADA
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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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DESE Missouri Sample Forms |
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DESE has released 6 revised forms to be used for the 2021-22 school year.
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Thriving Through Transitions Webinar Series |
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This MPACT webinar series provides tools to support transitioning from
birth through high school.
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Summer Days Call For Lemonade |
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Mark Your Calendars for Back to School Events! |
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Mark your Calendars! The PTA Clothing Bank will be open for back-to-school shopping on August 12th from
9 am-noon. The PTA Clothing Bank serves the needs of more than 2000 students each school year throughout the entire Springfield school district for students K-12.
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Ripley County Fourth Annual Every Kid Counts Back 2 School Clothing Drive
Every kid deserves to experience how it feels to have new clothes to wear to school. On Saturday, Aug. 7, the Fourth Annual Every Kid Counts Back 2 School Clothing Drive will do its part to make it happen for students in Ripley County. Hours will be from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the West Point Church gymnasium. Free clothing, shoes, new undergarments, and hygiene packs will be available for all Ripley County students. Children must be present and accompanied by an adult.
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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 1-23. Applications are due back no later than July 23.
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Back to School Resource Fair
July 24 | 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CDT.
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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. Businesses, churches, and individuals from the community come together to offer this great event! We hope to provide the following: School Supplies, Hygiene items, Haircuts, Vision Screening, and more! Registration the day of the event is Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 9 am - 3 pm CDT. Call 417-664-2290 for more information.
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This event will help prepare students in West Plains and the five surrounding school districts for school.
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The Back to School Program for Jefferson and Franklin counties consists of many different organizations in the community with services for low-income families. Children registered for the program receive free new school supplies, including backpacks, paper, folders, glue, pens, and pencils. In addition, health screenings are completed on the children. You may register with our agency by coming into the office and providing proof of social security numbers for the Head of Household and all children registering for the program.
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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 2021, the Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 6, and runs through Sunday, August 8.
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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. |
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Juicy Summer Opportunities |
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Summer is a special time for the kids we serve. Alphapointe’s Adventure and Technology Camps provide kids who are blind and visually impaired with the opportunities to build lifelong friendships and gain skills that will keep them on track with their sighted peers.
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CampResource.com provides a list of several Missouri Special Needs day and overnight camps and programs listed in the CampResource.com summer camp directory.
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MO FEAT has several camp opportunity listings throughout Missouri. Check out the list HERE!
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The purpose of the Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) Summer Camp Program is to offer a rich experience of fun, recreation, relaxation, and socialization to MCB legally blind and sighted members as well as other legally blind citizens of Missouri who are not members of MCB.
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Boone County Family Resources has put together a list of camps in Missouri and Kansas designed especially for individuals with disabilities. With so many choices, chances are there is one for you or a loved one. Visit their summer camp webpage and contact your Support Coordinator for more information.
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*Disclaimer: These volunteer opportunities listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only. |
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Upcoming MPACT Webinars in July and August
Click on the blue links below to register
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Positive Behavior Interventions
Solving the Employment Puzzle
Family Record Keeping
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Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs
Art of Effective Advocacy
Transitions: Elementary to Middle School
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Dispute Resolution Process
This training will be held at the
Pierce City City Hall,
112 E. Commercial St, Pierce City, MO
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Understanding the IEP Process
This training will be held at the
Forum Christian Church,
3900 Forum Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203
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This training will be held at the
Blendwell Community Cafe
10725 US-24, Independence, MO 64054
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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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Submit your artwork by August, 15, 2021 |
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Make a difference in the lives of
Missouri families, Join MPACT Today!
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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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