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Special Education Resources

Special Education Laws and Regulations

To access the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Regulations, Missouri State Plan for Special Education, Procedural Safeguards, Parent's Bill of Rights, and more, click HERE.

MPACT videos and fact sheets are available to help you learn more about the IEP components and evaluation process. Click HERE for access to the fact sheets or HERE for the IEP Components video.

DESE Individualized Education Program (IEP) Forms

New year means time to plan and prepare for your child's IEP.

Click HERE to be directed to sample IEP forms.

Parent Participation

We believe that a child's best advocate is their parent! This is why it is so important for parents to participate in their child's IEP meeting. Even IDEA includes the wording that schools "...shall take steps to ensure that one or both of the parents of a child with a disability are present at each IEP meeting..." To learn more about parent participation at IEP meetings, click HERE.

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Governor's Council on Disability Poster Contest

Don’t miss the chance to take part in the Governor’s Council on Disability’s poster contest for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

The GCD is hosting its yearly Poster Contest for NDEAM to promote awareness about employment inclusion and recognize the valuable contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

Submit your artwork before September 15 to join the contest. Act now for a chance to win. The competition is open to Missouri residents of all ages.

For more details and entry forms, visit the GCD NDEAM Poster Contest website. If you have any questions, please call 573-751-2600.

Please share with your networks!

Early Childhood Resources

Click the image to view DAEOC's Website

Ineffective communication can often lead to misunderstandings and the overuse/misuse of discipline which can result in students being funneled into the school-to-prison pipeline. Effective Communication is the first step to resolving conflict with your child's school. A Tale of Two Conversations is a two-part video, originally developed by the Pennsylvania Office for Dispute Resolution, showing actors playing a parent of a child with a disability and a school administrator. The meeting was requested by the parent and takes place in the administrator’s office. Take one shows the parent and administrator talking about the child’s special education program. They are talking, but not listening. Their communication is unproductive. Take two shows each person using more effective communication skills.

Click HERE to learn more about Dispute Resolution on the CADRE website.

Resources for Military Families

School Support Services is dedicated to ensuring Army school-aged youth have the educational opportunities, resources, and information they need to succeed academically. The School Liaison Officer (SLO) bridges the gap between schools and families to foster student achievement. 

How do SLOs support your family? 

• They help schools recognize the unique challenges military families face. 
• They keep parents informed about local school policies. 
• They offer details on local schools, graduation requirements, after-school programs, youth sponsorship, and homeschooling. 
• They foster partnerships between military units and schools. 
• They organize workshops to help parents navigate educational transitions and advocate for their children. 
• They provide a wealth of resources to enhance the school experience for military youth. 

Learn more HERE

Additional resources:

Fort Leonard Wood School Liaison Officer

Fort Leonard Wood Directory

MPACT is here for our Military Families. We realize that you face unique challenges. Watch our VIDEO, visit our WEBSITE or contact us at 800-743-7634 for support.

Transition to Adult Life Resources

Parent Path to Success

Check out VIDEO Modules on how parents can support their children in their journey toward self-determination.

Educational Surrogate

Become an Educational Surrogate

An educational surrogate is an impartial individual who fills the role of parent for a student with a disability whenever decisions are being made about the student’s educational placement and individualized education program (IEP) when there is no biological parent or other adult authorized to make educational decisions on behalf of the student. Learn more and watch a VIDEO about the program.

September Webinar Series

Upcoming MPACT Webinars

Click on the blue links below to register

August 26th @ 11:30am-1:00pm

Special Education Law

August 27th @11:30am-1:00pm

Understanding the Evaluation Process

August 28th @11:30am-1:00pm

Understanding the IEP Process

August 29th @11:30am-1:00pm

Dispute Resolution

August 30th @11:30am-1:00pm

The Art of Effective Advocacy

September 16th @ 11:30am-1:00pm

Special Education Law

September 17th @11:30am-1:00pm

Understanding the Evaluation Process

September 18th @11:30am-1:00pm

Understanding the IEP Process

September 19th @11:30am-1:00pm

Dispute Resolution

September 20th @11:30am-1:00pm

The Art of Effective Advocacy

In-Person MPACT Training

Click on the blue links below to register

August 22 @ 1:00-3:00 pm

How to Write Annual Measurable Goals

675 E MT Vernon Blvd., Mount Vernon MO

September 19 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm

Bullying Prevention: What Parents Can Do

675 E MT VERNON BLVD., Mount Vernon MO

View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE.

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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