Thriving Through Transitions Webinar Series |
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This MPACT webinar series provides tools to support transitioning from
birth through high school.
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Steps to Success On-Demand Trainings |
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This series of training was developed for parents of children, birth to age three. The pieces of training will help parents to understand the First Steps Program, teach them effective communication and advocacy skills, and help them to prepare for Early Child Special Education. Click on the links below to register and view on-demand. To view all training on MPACT's Steps to Success webpage click HERE.
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This workshop helps families of children in the First Steps program or in the process of being evaluated understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and learn how to be an effective member of your team.
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This workshop is designed to help families understand the importance of keeping and organizing their child’s records. We will discuss what types of records and documentation are important for you to keep and why.
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This workshop is designed to support families of young children who are new to the process of working with caregivers and providers on how to communicate effectively regarding your child and your child’s needs.
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This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that every First Steps family receives. It also helps families to understand what their rights are and what their child’s rights are under Part C of the IDEA.
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This workshop is designed to help parents of young children make a smooth transition from an IFSP to an IEP. Learn when the transition process should begin, the difference in services and in eligibility criteria.
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Missouri State Board of Education Approves Changes to IDEA Part B MO State Plan for Special Education
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Effective June 30, 2021, changes went into effect for Part B of the MO State Plan for Special Education. Click HERE for the full state plan document.
Changes to Part B (ages 3 – 21) include those made to Regulation III- Identification and Evaluation, Regulation VIII- Personnel Standards, and Regulation XVI- State Operated Programs. Click HERE for the Side-by-Side Chart of changes.
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Purple Out on July 19th
Register Now for Embracing the Future for #MILKIDS
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Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC) plans to Purple Out at the National Training Seminar (NTS) on July 19th - 21st, to send a message loud and clear that no matter where we are around the world, we're united, motivated, and excited to Embrace the Future for #MilKids!
Join this free three-day virtual event for a unique opportunity to engage with senior military, government, education, and thought leaders. REGISTER HERE
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Mark Your Calendars for Back to School Events! |
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Mark your Calendars! The PTA Clothing Bank will be open for back-to-school shopping on August 12th from
9 am-noon. The PTA Clothing Bank serves the needs of more than 2000 students each school year throughout the entire Springfield school district for students K-12.
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Ripley County Fourth Annual Every Kid Counts Back 2 School Clothing Drive
Every kid deserves to experience how it feels to have new clothes to wear to school. On Saturday, Aug. 7, the Fourth Annual Every Kid Counts Back 2 School Clothing Drive will do its part to make it happen for students in Ripley County. Hours will be from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the West Point Church gymnasium. Free clothing, shoes, new undergarments, and hygiene packs will be available for all Ripley County students. Children must be present and accompanied by an adult.
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Need some help getting school supplies for your children? Pick up an application from the church office (Family Life Fellowship, 1614 U.S. 24, Moberly, MO, 65270) from July 1-23. Applications are due back no later than July 23.
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Back to School Resource Fair
July 24 | 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CDT.
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We know that the school year just ended, but we have to plan ahead. We want all students to be fully prepared for an awesome, successful school year. Businesses, churches, and individuals from the community come together to offer this great event! We hope to provide the following: School Supplies, Hygiene items, Haircuts, Vision Screening, and more! Registration the day of the event is Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 9 am - 3 pm CDT. Call 417-664-2290 for more information.
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This event will help prepare students in West Plains and the five surrounding school districts for school.
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The Back to School Program for Jefferson and Franklin counties consists of many different organizations in the community with services for low-income families. Children registered for the program receive free new school supplies, including backpacks, paper, folders, glue, pens, and pencils. In addition, health screenings are completed on the children. You may register with our agency by coming into the office and providing proof of social security numbers for the Head of Household and all children registering for the program.
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By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. In 2021, the Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 6, and runs through Sunday, August 8.
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*Disclaimer: These back to school events listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only. |
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Youth Volunteer Opportunities |
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Click HERE to visit an article with 15 Summer Volunteer Opportunities for St. Louis Teens featured by stlparent.com
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Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC), located in Kansas City, MO, creates volunteer opportunities to address community needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service. Sign up for volunteer opportunities HERE.
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Youth in Action is a summer volunteer program aimed at kids ages 12-15. The program is an activity of the City of Columbia’s Volunteer Programs. Youth in Action is an exciting way for kids to contribute to their community this summer, make new friends, and learn new skills!
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Be a part of an amazing expedition that covers over a mile of immersive trails and exhibits showcasing 800 different species and 35,000 different animals from the wildest places on earth at Wonders of Wildlife!
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The mission of The Hive, located in Willard, Mo, and opening August 2021, is to provide opportunities for job skills to persons with disabilities by learning all roles of working in a hospitality business along with improving relational skills to network within the community.
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Garden volunteers are special people. They care. They have a sense of commitment to something greater than their own personal needs. Take action to bring more significance to your daily life. Become a part of a vital volunteer community. See a list of current Volunteer Opportunities.
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Junior volunteers have the opportunity to assist with daily chores in the education and animal management departments. This position allows young aspiring naturalists to be in safe proximity to the animals while learning about conservation and animal care. Learn more about the program HERE.
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*Disclaimer: These volunteer opportunities listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only. |
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Upcoming MPACT Webinars in July
Click on the blue links below to register
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Positive Behavior Interventions
Special Education-What I Need to Know
Positive Behavior Interventions
Section 504
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Understanding the Evaluation Process
Student-Led IEPs
Positive Behavior Interventions
Solving the Employment Puzzle
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View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE.
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Understanding the IEP Process
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Dispute Resolution Process
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All training will be at the Pierce City City Hall, 112 E. Commercial St, Pierce City, MO |
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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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Submit your artwork by August, 15, 2021 |
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Make a difference in the lives of
Missouri families, Join MPACT Today!
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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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