Music in our Schools Month |
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“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
– Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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It's Time to Prepare for Graduation! |
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Resources from MPACT about High School Transition:
Transition is a formal process that includes short- and long-range planning to assist students with disabilities to ensure successful shifting from school into adult life. It is about planning for adult life and can include work, higher education, independent living skills, and recreational activities.
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MPACT provides tools that help parents and students understand their rights under special education law and help families become advocates for their children with disabilities.
Factsheet for Parents:
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Click HERE to view the full SOP infographic
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Post-Secondary Resources for Youth |
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Transition Resources from The Center for Parent Information & Resources
These resources from The Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR) can help Parents and Youth navigate the process of transition from high school to adult life. Check out their helpful resources on the Transition to Adulthood
page on the CPIR website.
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Post-Secondary Education/Training Programs Resources from RAISE
Check out these post-secondary resources including opportunities ranging from scholarships and assistive technology and college and career readiness for youth with disabilities
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Post-Secondary Opportunities* |
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The Mission of Achieve is to improve life readiness skills of young adults with disabilities by providing specific instruction and exposure to career opportunities while maintaining high expectations and accountability.
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Barnabas Prep is a two-year faith-based collegiate program based in Branson, Missouri designed specifically for students with special needs.
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Bear POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Work, Education and Resilience) at Missouri State University is a two-and-a-half-year, five-semester inclusive college program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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University of Missouri St. Louis' SUCCEED is a post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18 through 25 years.
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St. Charles Community College has expanded course offerings for adults with disabilities to include Social Skills/Life Skills, Exercise/Movement, Crafting and Beginning Cooking. Classes will start in April.
*Disclaimer: These college programs listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available college opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only.
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Music in our Schools Month |
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Music in Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) is NAfME’s annual celebration taking place in March which engages music educators, students, and communities from around the country in promoting the benefits of high quality music education programs in schools. MIOSM® began as a single statewide advocacy day and celebration in New York in 1973 and grew over the decades to become a monthlong, nationwide celebration of school music in 1985.
Click HERE to learn how you can get involved in Music In Our Schools Month®.
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5 Reasons Why Music Helps Children |
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"We all know how powerful music can be in our own lives and in the lives of our children, but why is music so compelling and captivating? What exactly is it about music that makes it a great way to connect with and help children with special needs?
Click HERE to learn more!
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Musical and movement programs with may be a small step in the right direction for improving the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Music and movement activities offer participants opportunities to practice speech and communication skills, make eye contact with others, and socialize. Click HERE to read more.
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Musician Ally Craig in the Spotlight |
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How did she get into music, how does her disability affect her performances and how accessible are concert venues? Musician Ally Craig speaks candidly in her interview when she says, "Music is supposed to take you away from everything: your thoughts, enemies, and sometimes even your disability. Music doesn’t judge a person by what they can do or hear, or by what they can feel through their body, for those who have hearing issues."
Click HERE to read more of Ally's Interview!
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Spring Break Ideas & Discounts for Military Families |
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Even if your fingers aren’t yet thawed out from the winter cold, it's time to start planning for Spring Break. With the help of military discounts, you can have tons of Spring Break fun without breaking the bank. Click HERE to read more!
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Second annual Break Free Edupalooza, April 25th through May 6th 2022 an online professional development event highlighting innovative and creative practices taking place at schools inside secure juvenile facilities across the country. During the event, educators who work in secure settings will share what they are doing in their classes and in their schools to make education relevant and meaningful for incarcerated teens and young adults. Click HERE to register!
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MPACT's Multi-Cultural Segment |
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Hello and welcome to MPACT’s Multi-Cultural Segment where we will feature the importance of diversity in special education. There is a quote by Jimmy Carter that states “We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” A mosaic is defined by a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass. In this reference, the different colored tiles and stones are the differences that we all possess. Together these differences create a beautiful work of art. Click HERE to view the following article that highlights cultural differences and how it enhances students’ performance.
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Register for the MOAT Power Up Conference April 4-5th |
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Missouri Assistive Technology offers a variety of programs for individuals with disabilities or for individuals experiencing age-related changes. Each program plays a role in finding the right match for the individual. Save The Date and register for Missouri Assistive Technology's Power Up Conference April 4-5th. Click HERE to learn more.
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Families First Early Intervention Program |
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Families First is a free early intervention program serving families of deaf and hard of hearing children from birth through age 8 who live anywhere in Missouri. Services involve an assigned Families First parent advisor to educate, support, and coach parents on a variety of topics unique to children with hearing impairments. These support services are based on the nationally recognized SKI*HI curriculum and include but are not limited to the following topics:
· understanding the audiology process and amplification systems
· exploring various communication methodologies
· impact of the hearing impairment on the child’s developmental skills
· milestones and language assessments
· through coaching, families learn and utilize language and communication strategies to utilize in their home and natural routines
Please email or call the Resource Center at 573-592-2543 for further information.
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Spring and Summer Camp Opportunities |
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The Dream Big program strives to empower college and technical school-bound youth with disabilities to dream big about their future. The program aims to show students that they can do many things that their non-disabled peers can do, and they should not limit their career goals.
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The UMSL Succeed Program is excited to announce that the Summer Enrichment Camp will be in-person for 2022! Campers will experience academic and recreational learning across combined pillars: Live & Learn and Work & Play.
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At Wonderland Camp, the spring and summer programs are reserved for children and adults with disabilities. Register before March 25th for Spring Break Camp!
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We're Looking For You, Apply Now! |
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MPACT Webinars in April
Click on the links below to register
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Understanding ADHD
What is MPACT
Disagreement Resolution
Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs
How to Write Measurable Annual Goals
Understanding the IEP
McKinney Vento Overview
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Understanding the Evaluation Process
What is MPACT
Understanding the IEP for Parents of Students with ASD
Art of Effective Advocacy
Art of Effective Advocacy
Special Education Law
*Featured Training of the Month
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Register for In-Person Training in April |
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Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs
Location:
The Library Center
4653 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810
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Understanding the IEP
Art of Effective Advocacy
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Trainings hosted by
Family Counseling Center (FCC) and are
held at location:
2995 Warrior Lane, Popular Bluff MO 63901
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Art of Effective Advocacy
Location:
On My Own
428 E. Highland, Nevada, MO 64772
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Understanding the IEP Process
Location:
Wright City Scenic Library
60 Wildcat Dr., Wright City, MO 63390
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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 an 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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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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