Bullying Prevention Resources | |
Unity Day October 16, 2024 | |
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WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE
to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Unite and wear orange on October 16th.
Learn more about Unity Day from
Pacer Center
Unity Day Guide
Why Unity Day
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Keeping Schools Safe: How to Report Concerns with Courage2ReportMO
The safety of our children is a top priority. To help keep Missouri schools safe, the Courage2ReportMO (C2R) program was created. This program allows anyone to confidentially report any threat to life involving a public or private school, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Report ONLINE or call 1-866-748-7047, toll free, or text "C2R" to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous P3 tip form"
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Transition to Adult Life Opportunities | |
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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!
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Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month | |
October is Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month. Reading Rockets has lots of helpful resources for learning more about dyslexia and LD, and how to support kids with school, friends, and family. | |
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Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects reading, spelling, writing, and pronunciation skills. It can impact individuals throughout their lives, with varying degrees of severity. Dyslexia is considered a learning disability because it can make academic success challenging, sometimes requiring special education or support services.
Learn More from our website HERE or check out our videos.
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Check out the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education resources on Dyslexia Learn More HERE | |
National Disabity Employment Awareness Month | |
”Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or "NDEAM." This month is about recognizing how workers with disabilities bring great value and talent to America’s workplaces and economy. The goal of NDEAM is to show that we are committed to making sure people with disabilities can find good jobs, not just in October, but every month of the year. This year’s theme is: “Access to Good Jobs for All." | |
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New Resources from the U.S. Department of Education Will Help School Communities Address the Needs of Students with Mental Health Disabilities
Office for Civil Rights has issued four new resources for schools, stakeholders, students with disabilities, and their families. These documents outline the rights of students with mental health disabilities and the responsibilities of elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and specifically address students with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or bipolar disorder.
The new resources are:
The fact sheets remind schools of the obligation to treat a student with a mental health disability as they must treat any other student with a disability: free from discrimination, and the obligation to provide students with mental health disabilities with the modifications, supports, and services the students need to have equal access to their education.
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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Education has a
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and
Secondary Schools
The guide explains Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which ensures students with disabilities receive the services they need without discrimination.
- It covers: School responsibilities in providing services to students with disabilities.
- Steps parents can take to secure those services.
The guide also defines key terms, explains the process for identifying and supporting students with disabilities, and outlines ways to resolve disagreements between parents and schools.
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Learn from Understood.org Section 504 Resources and how the Section 504 plans remove barriers so students with disabilities can learn alongside their peers in general education. Also find tips and answers to common questions about 504 plans. | |
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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.
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Early Childhood Resources | |
What you need to know about Homebound Placement
Students are entitled to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that allows them to make progress toward the general education curriculum as well as make progress toward meeting their IEP goals. A student with a disability who receives at least 5 hours of instruction per week can be counted for full attendance for funding purposes, but the amount of instruction a student receives is an IEP Team decision. Students with disabilities must receive sufficient homebound instruction to be provided with FAPE. In general, five hours a week of homebound instruction is not considered FAPE for a student with an IEP.
Read more about homebound placement HERE.
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Military Family Resources | |
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Military-connected children and youth face unique challenges that may impact their risk for bullying. They may experience stressors related to the demands of military life and parental deployment – like changes in family roles and responsibilities, increased responsibility at home, parental separation, financial stress, worry over a deployed parent’s safety, and secondary post-traumatic war trauma.
Stopbullying.gov has resource for Military-Connected Youth and Bullying Prevention
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Bullying is a common occurrence, but it can be prevented. In this webinar, MCEC identifies bullying risk factors, defines participants in the bullying scenario, and share tips for military-connected students to successfully navigate bullying in their school and within other groups. | |
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Upcoming MPACT Webinars
Click on the orange links below to register
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In-Person MPACT Training
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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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