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Mini-Conference April 7th, 6-8 PM


Join us for a virtual mini-conference to learn about MPACT and the special education process. It will feature three 20 minute break-out sessions on topics including First Steps Parental Rights, Assertive Communication, Steps of Special Education, and Student-Led IEPs. The conference will end with a Q&A session.

Register by clicking HERE or call 800-743-7634.
It's Time to Prepare for Graduation!
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.

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.
Video for Youth: Transition to Adulthood
Click HERE to view the full SOP infographic
Post-Secondary Resources for Youth
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.
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
Resources for Youth from PACER Center

Check out this IEP Owners Manual for Transition-age Students and PACER's Self-Advocacy in High School video series for youth.
Post-Secondary Opportunities
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.
Barnabas Prep is a two-year faith-based collegiate program based in Branson, Missouri designed specifically for students with special needs.
University of Missouri Kansas City's Propel Program is a comprehensive college experience for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
University of Missouri St. Louis' SUCCEED is a post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18 through 25 years. 
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.

Upcoming MPACT Webinars in
March and April:
Click on the blue links below to register:
Understanding the IEP

Art of Effective Advocacy

Understanding the IEP

Solving the Employment Puzzle

Section 504

Special Education Law

Special Education Mediation

Positive Behavioral Interventions

IDEA Part C to B

McKinney Vento
Be Determined

Family Record Keeping

Section 504

Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School

Understanding ADHD

Family Record Keeping

First Steps Parental Rights

Understanding the IEP Process for ASD

Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs
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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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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