MPACT’s “Thankful Beginnings” November 2026 Webinar Series
-VIRTUAL- 10am-11am Each Day
November 2 :Understanding the Individualized Family Service Plan Process: This training helps families of children referred to or in the Missouri First Steps program understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and how to be effective team members.
November 3:Parental Rights: This training explains the Parental Rights document provided to all families in the Missouri First Steps program and helps families understand their and their child’s rights under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
November 4: Family Record Keeping: This training helps families understand the importance of keeping and organizing their child’s records. It covers the types of records and documentation to maintain and explains why they are essential.
November 5: Making the Jump from IDEA Part C (infants and toddlers) to IDEA Part B (school-age): This training helps families of young children transition from Missouri First Steps (Part C of IDEA) services to Early Childhood Special Education (Part B of IDEA) services. Learn when to begin preparing for transition, the differences between the services, and the changes in eligibility criteria.
November 6: Dispute Resolution Options Under Part C of IDEA’s Early Intervention Program: This training provides families of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps program with effective communication strategies and processes, along with an understanding of available dispute resolution options under Part C of IDEA, including informal complaints, mediation, child complaints, and due process, so they may address concerns collaboratively and productively.
