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¡Reserva esta fecha! Unete a nosotros para Un otoño de exito. Mini-conferencia virtual de otoño de MPACT Septiembre 9th, 2021; 6:00-8:00 pm.La noche contará con 4 sesiones individuales con temas sobre los primeros pasos de los derechos de los padres, los 10 pasos de educación especial, IEP dirigido por estudiantes, y 2 sesiones adicionales en español (6:20-6:40 pm and 7:10-7:30 pm), y mucho mas. Para mas información y para registrarte, visita: https://fallintosuccess-mpact.eventbrite.com o llama al 1-800-743-7634



Back to School Tips from understood.org

Getting kids ready to go back to school is not always an easy task. Explore ways to help make your child's transition back to the classroom smooth.


Find out where your child's skills really are, so you can determine if they need extra support.

Dive deeper with this article published by Gail Belesky at understood.org

People who learn and think differently are more likely to have anxiety than other people. This series of articles from understood.org includes an anxiety log that parents can download and use to take notes on when their child gets anxious. The anxiety log is also available in Spanish.
McKinney Vento Act Information
McKinney Vento Act and Covid-19 Video


Who is Homeless? According to the McKinney-Vento Act, homeless children and youth include individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Click HERE to view the McKinney Vento Act Fact Sheet.

Additional McKinney Vento Act Resources
The National Center for Homeless Education has a plethora of information relating to Covid-19 and homelessness. Check out the link HERE.

As COVID-19 disrupts education, services and life across the country, children and youth experiencing homelessness are exceptionally vulnerable. School House Connections covid-19 page offers resources to help meet their needs as we respond to this global crisis. Información en Español.
Missouri Parents Guide to Special Education


This document was developed by the Compliance Section of the Office of Special Education (OSE) in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in working with the Missouri Parents Act (MPACT).

Click HERE to view the guide.
In / Out State Transfer Information
If you have a student with a disability transferring into Missouri from another state or moving from one school district to another within Missouri, state and federal regulations outline specific procedures to be followed. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has developed model forms that outline the process of transferring to the new district and provides -flowcharts for both in-state and out-of-state transfers:



There are several myths associated with the Missouri Transfer Process. Click HERE to view a myth-busting fact sheet!
Long COVID under 504 and the IDEA
The Department’s Office of Civil Rights and OSERS issued a new resource: Long COVID under Section 504 and the IDEA: A Resource to Support Children, Students, Educators, Schools, Service Providers, and Families. and clarifies that, for young children and students, long COVID can be a disability that gives rise to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) eligibility and may also be a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA.
 
The resource from OCR and OSERS builds on guidance issued by the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services concerning how long COVID can be a disability under Titles II (state and local government) and III (public accommodations) of ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Each of these federal laws protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
 
More about the Department’s work to support all students—including students with disabilities—as our nation continues to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19 is contained in the announcement below and the recent OSERS blog post.
Special Education Stakeholder Feedback Needed!
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As someone with interest in the education of students, particularly students with disabilities, your feedback is needed. All states are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to have special education performance indicators that become part of the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance (SPP/APR) Report. There are seventeen different indicators that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education uses in setting annual targets and offering ideas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Your feedback is needed, and your voice can contribute to setting targets and provide suggestions based on your lived experiences.
Here’s how to have your voice be heard:

Go to the MO DESE SPP/APR Stakeholder Information page HERE

Review each indicator, expanding the view by changing the “ꓦ” to “ꓥ” or clicking on the underlined Indicator Number and Title. You will see the indicator description, view a brief video, examine the presentation with notes, and participate in the survey for the specific indicator.
View the program overview video:
There is a separate program overview and survey for each of the indicators or indicator pairs. Click on the links below to view the videos and participate in the surveys.
1 & 2 Graduation and Dropout
5 School-age Least Restrictive Environments
6 Early Childhood Special Education Environments
8 Parent Involvement
14 Post School Outcomes
For further information, contact the Office of Special Education at speddata@dese.mo.gov or https://dese.mo.gov/spp-apr-stakeholder-information

Upcoming MPACT Webinars in August and September
Click on the blue links below to register
Understanding ADHD

Special Education Law

Parents Facilitate, Youth Take Action

McKinney Vento

Bullying Prevention

Special Education- What I Need to Know

McKinney Vento

How to Write Measurable Annual Goals

Bullying Prevention
Solving the Employment Puzzle

Art of Effective Advocacy

Special Education Law

Special Education- What I Need to Know

Understanding ADHD

Disagreement Resolution

Section 504

Positive Behavior Interventions
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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