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October Webinar Series

Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center


MPACT'sTalking to Your Child About Bullying video

stopbullying.gov Warning Signs of Bullying

Transition to Adult Life Opportunities

We are excited to invite you to the Youth Transition to Adult Life Opportunities— one-day learning event designed to help students with unique abilities successfully transition to adulthood. This summit brings together youth, parents, educators, and support professionals to learn, collaborate, and explore key areas of transition, including post-secondary education, employment, independent living, and community involvement.



What to Expect:

  • For Parents: Gain valuable insights into how you can support your child’s journey into adulthood, connect with experts, and learn about available resources.
  • For Youth: Participate in sessions that will help you develop the skills and confidence to pursue your dreams in education, employment, and independent living.
  • For Educators and Support Professionals: Learn strategies to guide students and their families through the transition process and network with fellow professionals and organizations committed to youth success.

We invite you to register today and select the summit date and location that work best for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and support our youth as they transition into adulthood!


Register by clicking the flyer below or call the number on the flyer.


We look forward to seeing you at one of the Regional Transition Network (RTN) summits!

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month


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.


National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. Read the President’s Proclamation HERE.


Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. and affects approximately 100,000 Americans. This year, Get to Know Sickle Cell.


Sickle Cell Matters 2024! Check out the Awareness Month Flyer & Facts Sheet.



Section 504 Protections for Students with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)


Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Federal civil rights law that protects students from disability-based discrimination in schools (including preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions) that receive Federal financial assistance.

Under Section 504, a student with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be a student with a disability for purposes of Section 504 if the student’s SCD substantially limits one or more of the student’s major life (34 C.F.R § 104.33)(j)(1)(i)

Happy Deaf Awareness Month

September is Deaf Awareness Month, and it’s a time to celebrate the rich culture and achievements of the deaf community.

To help families learn more, The Nation Deaf Center created a special YouTube playlist featuring inspiring deaf role models who are making a difference in the world. It’s a great opportunity for parents and kids alike to discover and appreciate the unique experiences and talents within the deaf community.

To help parents and students navigate the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process, the National Deaf Center offers a comprehensive VR Guide. This resource breaks down the services available to enhance students’ educational and career opportunities. Each state’s VR system is nuanced, but this guide can give students a strong start. Encourage your student to dive into the guide and take the first step towards a bright future!

PBS KIDS series has American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the deaf and hard of hearing in ‘Arthur’, 'Alma's Way', and ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood', and more.

Early Childhood Resources

Functional Behavior Assessments


Behavior is often a child’s way of communicating needs that he or she is not able to verbally express. A functional behavioral assessment, also known as an FBA, can determine the reasons why a student’s behavior is affecting his or her education. Different students can display behaviors that look similar, such as throwing a book, but the reason for or the cause of the behavior may be very different for each. Identifying what the student “is trying to escape or avoid” or whether they are “getting something from a behavior” can help the IEP team identify what would be helpful when developing a

positive behavior intervention plan. Check out these resources on Functional Behavior Assessments:


MPACT's Fact Sheet on Functional Behavior Assessments


Functional Behavior Assessments: Parent Center Hub


Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Interventions: What Parents Need to Know

Military Family Resources

Military One Source from the Defense Department is a 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s the “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive. Call anytime at 800-342-9647 — they are here for you.

MCEC Student 2 Student is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service, and ease transitions. Listen as Emily discusses how her S2S is helping new students start the school year with a great support network. Helping Student Success Podcast.

Facilitated IEP (FIEP)

Sometimes, parents and school staff need a little extra support during IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings to make sure everyone’s concerns are heard and addressed. That’s where a Facilitated IEP (FIEP) can help!

In a FIEP meeting, a neutral facilitator joins the team to help everyone communicate more effectively. If you feel that your next IEP meeting could benefit from this kind of support, it may be worth considering! Learn more from the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education HERE.

Upcoming MPACT Webinars

Click on the red links below to register

October 15th, 2024 @ 6pm-7:30pm

Bully Prevention: What Parents Can Do


October 16th, 2024 @ 6pm-7:30pm

Tools that Challenge the School to Prison Pipeline


October 17th, 2024 @ 6pm-7:30pm

Positive Behavior Interventions


October 18th, 2024 @ 6pm-7:30pm

Section 504 and Students with Disabilities

In-Person MPACT Training

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October 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Understanding the IEP Process and Section 504

Camdenton Library, 89 Rodeo Dr., Camdenton Mo.

View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE.

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please click on the link HERE.

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