Save the Date to Fall Into Success! |
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¡Reserva esta fecha! Unete a nosotros para Un otoño de exito. Mini-conferencia virtual de otoño de MPACT Septiembre 9th, 2021; 6:00-8:00 pm.La noche contará con 4 sesiones individuales con temas sobre los primeros pasos de los derechos de los padres, los 10 pasos de educación especial, IEP dirigido por estudiantes, y 2 sesiones adicionales en español (6:20-6:40 pm and 7:10-7:30 pm), y mucho mas. Para mas información y para registrarte, visita: https://fallintosuccess-mpact.eventbrite.com o llama al 1-800-743-7634
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September is Suicide Prevention Month |
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255).
- For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
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Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
Sign up for Lifeline Chat HERE.
Learn more about National Suicide Prevention Lifeline HERE
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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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#BeThe1To Ask
#BeThe1To Keep Them Safe
#BeThe1To Be There
#BeThe1To Help Them Connect
#BeThe1To Follow Up
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#BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.
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20 Yard Dash to Family Engagement |
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All parents want their children to do well in school. When parents participate, children achieve. They learn more, earn higher grades, and have better school attendance. All parents want to give their children the best foundation for their future.
Click HERE to read more...
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Little Listeners in an Uncertain World |
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Military service presents special challenges for families. Feelings of worry and insecurity as well as other strong emotions in reaction to deployment and other stresses may surface. The first step in taking care of your child(ren) is taking care of yourself. When you’re anxious or worried, your child knows it. The best thing parents can do for their child(ren) is to find comfort in each other’s presence.
Download the PDF HERE published by zerotothree.org to find tips for understanding what your child is thinking and feeling and suggestions for how to help your child cope during a difficult time.
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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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Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) |
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The Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program is a voluntary parent education program offered through local school districts. The program serves families who are expecting a child or have children under the age of kindergarten entry. PAT helps families to develop healthy and meaning partnerships between home, school and the community and plays a vital role in promoting school readiness. Learn more about this program HERE.
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Get Prepared for Game Day! |
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So you're about to attend your first high school football game…
With all of the fans, both home and away, plus the bustle of a zillion people who know exactly where they're supposed to be, the vibe can be a little intimidating for a first-timer.
Get some tips on minimizing stress and maximizing the fun for your first high school football game HERE.
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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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New Madrid, MO. native, Rosie Quinn-Davis was certified as an MPACT Mentor in August 2021. Rosie says she became a mentor because she liked the thought of connecting with families one on one. Outside of work and mentoring, Rosie likes being with family and reading. She likes socializing but enjoys her reading time as well. Rosie enjoys the great outdoors, especially where there is lots of sun and shade. Her brilliant smile is truly a reflection of the sun! Rosie describes herself as open, honest, and time conscious. She embraces her inner child by watching old children’s cartoons and shows. Rosie’s personal motto is “What goes around, comes around so do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. She says that you should “Live in the moment and make the best use of that moment”. We agree Rosie. Thank you for being an MPACT Mentor! |
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Touchdown with Upcoming MPACT Webinars in September
Click on the links below to register
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McKinney Vento
Bullying Prevention
Special Education- What I Need to Know
McKinney Vento
How to Write Measurable Annual Goals
Bullying Prevention
Solving the Employment Puzzle
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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
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Your Season 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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