MPACT offices are closed VETERANS DAY, Monday, November 11th | | |
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Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices and dedication.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides Veterans Day Facts and Information
Military.com shares ideas on how to show your appreciation and thanks on Veterans Day.
The WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT share ways to make Veterans Day Memorable for kids.
PBSKids Learning Library Veterans Day VIDEO
Click HERE for some Veterans Day activities, teaching resources, and even some free printables.
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Military Families Awareness Month | |
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Explore these resources to celebrate the unique strengths of military families. Learn more about their vital contributions to the military community and our nation, and discover ways to support and honor these remarkable families.
Parenting Tips for Military Families: Guidance on addressing unique challenges, available on Military OneSource.
Education Resources for Military Children: Access information on school transitions, special education services, and more through the Military Child Education Coalition.
Check out resources from the Center for Parent Information Services, also known as CPIR. Resources Especially for Military Families
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Check out our video and resources for Military Connected Families.
MPACT Military Resources
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Youth Homeless Awareness Month | |
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November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge those children and families experiencing homelessness.
As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Along with losing their home, community, friends, and routines, as well as their sense of stability and safety, many homeless youth are also victims of trauma. While trying to survive on the streets, youth are exposed to countless dangers, with an increased likelihood of substance abuse, early parenthood, impulsivity, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a vulnerability to being trafficked.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has compiled a list of helpful resources for parents and caregivers, children and teens, mental health providers, child welfare workers, juvenile justice professionals, and policymakers.
SAMHSA has programs and resources to help prevent and end homelessness, including people with mental or substance use disorders.
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Accessible Education Materials (AEM) | |
Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) are print and technology-based educational materials, including print and electronic textbooks and related core materials and technologies that are designed or enhanced in a way that makes them usable across the widest range of learner variability, regardless of format (e.g. print, digital, graphic, audio, video) or features. Check out the MO DESE website and video to learn more. | |
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Families play an important role in ensuring their child with a disability has access to the
educational materials they need to learn and succeed. The Family’s Guide to Accessible Educational Materials is designed for parents and caregivers of children who require accessible educational materials (AEM) for learning.
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New Resources from the U.S. Department of Education Will Help School Communities Address the Needs of Students with Mental Health Disabilities
Office for Civil Rights has issued four new resources for schools, stakeholders, students with disabilities, and their families. These documents outline the rights of students with mental health disabilities and the responsibilities of elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and specifically address students with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or bipolar disorder.
The new resources are:
The fact sheets remind schools of the obligation to treat a student with a mental health disability as they must treat any other student with a disability: free from discrimination, and the obligation to provide students with mental health disabilities with the modifications, supports, and services the students need to have equal access to their education.
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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Education has a
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and
Secondary Schools
The guide explains Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which ensures students with disabilities receive the services they need without discrimination. It covers:
- School responsibilities in providing services to students with disabilities.
- Steps parents can take to secure those services.
The guide also defines key terms, explains the process for identifying and supporting students with disabilities, and outlines ways to resolve disagreements between parents and schools.
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Check out Understood.org for Section 504 resources, and how the Section 504 plans remove barriers so students with disabilities can learn alongside their peers in general education. Also find tips and answers to common questions about 504 plans. | |
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Whether you’re in distress or just want to talk about something on your mind, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org anytime you need help. If you are worried about someone else, reach out to 988 and a local, trained crisis specialist at one of Missouri’s 988 centers will help you navigate the situation.
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Early Childhood Resources | |
Missouri Family Resources is a free website and app that connects families with young children to local resources. You can search, save, and share resources by email, text, or social media. Families can also suggest new resources or updates to help keep the listings current. Account users can even make notes about resources and save favorites for future use. | |
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GAO Report Highlights Discipline Impact on Black Girls with Disabilities
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report titled Nationally, Black Girls Receive More Frequent and More Severe Discipline in School than Other Girls. The report showed that in the 2017–18 school year, Black girls had the highest rates of exclusionary discipline in schools and were the most disproportionately disciplined group among girls, according to an analysis of civil rights data. Although they made up only 15% of girls in public schools, Black girls accounted for nearly half of exclusionary discipline cases, including 45% of out-of-school suspensions, 37% of in-school suspensions, and 43% of expulsions.
Click HERE to read the report
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