May is Military Appreciation Month | |
Memorial Day Announcement | |
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All MPACT offices are closed on Monday, May 30th, and will return to normal operations on
Tuesday, May 31st.
We honor all military members who have served and currently serve.
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Military Family Resources | | |
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MPACT appreciates the many sacrifices made by our military, and we thank you! We also recognize the unique challenges military families face and are here to help. Click HERE to learn more about how MPACT can help.
For military family resources, view our factsheet HERE
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PCS Season is Here for Military Families | |
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Summertime means PCS season is in full swing and for those military families moving to a new duty station, enjoying the rest of summer may be challenging in a new town.
HERE are some tips to enjoy summer.
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SchoolQuest Helps Military Families Manage School Moves | |
One Step At A Time Webinar Series | |
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While May is officially Mental Health Awareness Month MPACT provides resources to help guide families all year.
Check out area available Mental Health Resources
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According to the CDC, mental health in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills, and how to cope when there are problems. Click on the blue links to access material about mental health in childhood in English and Español (Spanish).
Click HERE to view the Children’s Mental Health Disorders – A Journey for Parents and Children video.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. There are many supports, services, and treatment options that may help. Browse NAMI's various resources, including mental health education, a 24/7 helpline, support groups, video resource library, and more HERE
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What is SOC-CESS? SOC-CESS stands for Systems of Care - Community for Early Signs and Symptoms. SOC-CESS is a Missouri state-wide program for youth ages 9-17 and their families. SOC-CESS provides resources and early screening and identification for youth who are potentially at risk for experiencing psychosis and displaying early signs and symptoms. Click HERE to learn more about this resource from the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
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Native American Families and Communities | |
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Physical and Behavioral Health
The Comprehensive Center Network's National Center assembled a panel of experts in the field of American Indian and Alaska Native education to help determine current needs and interests in the field. As a result, 6 primary categories were identified, and a brief for each category was developed to positively affect the learning lives of Native children and youth. One of these briefs is Physical and Behavior Health, linked above. It's 13 pages long and a good resource for state education agencies and organizations working with Native American communities.
Working with Native American Youth?
Learn more about UNITY, which has 320+ affiliated youth councils operating in 36 states. These are sponsored by tribes, Alaska Native villages, high schools, colleges, urban centers, and others. Youth Councils engage in annual projects in four areas: cultural preservation, environmental awareness, healthy lifestyles, and community service.
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MPACT Attends Missouri Juvenile Justice Association Spring Conference
On May 11th thru the 13th, the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association (MJJA) held its annual spring conference in Springfield Mo. The theme for this year was "The Power In You". Hundreds of law enforcement, school resource officers, case managers, attorneys, educators, and counseling service representatives from across the state were in attendance. Guest speakers shared messages of hope and a vast variety of resources were available.
Topics included The use of Behavior Risk Assessments-covered ways to help schools take a more proactive and preventative stance to protect students, Diversion-discussion on the approach MJJA is taking to divert youth from being unnecessarily inserted into the juvenile justice system, A Positive Approach to Rehabilitating Youthful Offenders-provided a detailed overview of MJJA's approach to rehabilitating young offenders, What's Needed for a Legally Sufficient Referral-discussed common reasons why juvenile referrals are rejected and what warrants a sufficient referral, Self-Care Doesn't Make Youth Selfish to name a few. To learn more about MJJA and future events CLICK HERE
Take a look at this tear-jerking video shared by Chief Jim Holler, an internationally known speaker who specializes in crimes against children.
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MPACT Webinars in May & June
Click on the links below to register
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Register for In-Person Training in June | | |
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What is MPACT & Special Education-What I Need to Know
Register HERE: Jun 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Mid-Continent Public Library - Grandview Branch
12930 Booth Lane, Grandview, MO 64030
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Understanding the IEP Process
Register HERE: Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location:
Free Methodist Church
1001 South East Street, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
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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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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.
Click here to fill out an application for the MPACT Board of Directors
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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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