MPACT Trainings & Calendar

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Jul
9
Wed
Transition From Elementary to Middle School @ Waldo Branch Library
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Transition From Elementary to Middle School @ Waldo Branch Library

Join us for a training that discusses tips for the transition from elementary school into middle school as well as information surrounding IEP components.

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Jul
10
Thu
McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Overview @ Waldo Branch Library
Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Overview @ Waldo Branch Library

Learn about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and how it may be able to help your family.

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Jul
21
Mon
MPACT’s Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Jul 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MPACT's Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

July 21st-Understanding the IFSP Process: This workshop helps families understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.

July 22nd-Steps to Success Parental Rights: This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that all First Steps families receive.

July 23rd -Family Record Keeping: This workshop helps families understand what types of records and documentation are important to keep and why.

July 23rd-Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs: This workshop supports families of young children on how to communicate effectively regarding your child.

July 24th: IDEA Early Childhood Part C to B: This training helps parents of young children transition smoothly from IFSP (Part C of IDEA) services to IEP (Part B of IDEA) services. You’ll learn when the transition process begins, the differences between the services, and the changes in qualification criteria.

July 25th: Missouri First Steps families: Gain practical communication strategies and learn how to navigate dispute resolution options under IDEA Part C.

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Jul
22
Tue
MPACT’s Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Jul 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MPACT's Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

July 21st-Understanding the IFSP Process: This workshop helps families understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.

July 22nd-Steps to Success Parental Rights: This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that all First Steps families receive.

July 23rd -Family Record Keeping: This workshop helps families understand what types of records and documentation are important to keep and why.

July 23rd-Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs: This workshop supports families of young children on how to communicate effectively regarding your child.

July 24th: IDEA Early Childhood Part C to B: This training helps parents of young children transition smoothly from IFSP (Part C of IDEA) services to IEP (Part B of IDEA) services. You’ll learn when the transition process begins, the differences between the services, and the changes in qualification criteria.

July 25th: Missouri First Steps families: Gain practical communication strategies and learn how to navigate dispute resolution options under IDEA Part C.

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Jul
23
Wed
MPACT’s Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Jul 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MPACT's Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

July 21st-Understanding the IFSP Process: This workshop helps families understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.

July 22nd-Steps to Success Parental Rights: This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that all First Steps families receive.

July 23rd -Family Record Keeping: This workshop helps families understand what types of records and documentation are important to keep and why.

July 23rd-Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs: This workshop supports families of young children on how to communicate effectively regarding your child.

July 24th: IDEA Early Childhood Part C to B: This training helps parents of young children transition smoothly from IFSP (Part C of IDEA) services to IEP (Part B of IDEA) services. You’ll learn when the transition process begins, the differences between the services, and the changes in qualification criteria.

July 25th: Missouri First Steps families: Gain practical communication strategies and learn how to navigate dispute resolution options under IDEA Part C.

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Jul
24
Thu
MPACT’s Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Jul 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MPACT's Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

July 21st-Understanding the IFSP Process: This workshop helps families understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.

July 22nd-Steps to Success Parental Rights: This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that all First Steps families receive.

July 23rd -Family Record Keeping: This workshop helps families understand what types of records and documentation are important to keep and why.

July 23rd-Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs: This workshop supports families of young children on how to communicate effectively regarding your child.

July 24th: IDEA Early Childhood Part C to B: This training helps parents of young children transition smoothly from IFSP (Part C of IDEA) services to IEP (Part B of IDEA) services. You’ll learn when the transition process begins, the differences between the services, and the changes in qualification criteria.

July 25th: Missouri First Steps families: Gain practical communication strategies and learn how to navigate dispute resolution options under IDEA Part C.

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Jul
25
Fri
MPACT’s Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Jul 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MPACT's Fun In The Sun: Advocating for your Early Learner July Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

July 21st-Understanding the IFSP Process: This workshop helps families understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.

July 22nd-Steps to Success Parental Rights: This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that all First Steps families receive.

July 23rd -Family Record Keeping: This workshop helps families understand what types of records and documentation are important to keep and why.

July 23rd-Effectively Communicating Your Child’s Needs: This workshop supports families of young children on how to communicate effectively regarding your child.

July 24th: IDEA Early Childhood Part C to B: This training helps parents of young children transition smoothly from IFSP (Part C of IDEA) services to IEP (Part B of IDEA) services. You’ll learn when the transition process begins, the differences between the services, and the changes in qualification criteria.

July 25th: Missouri First Steps families: Gain practical communication strategies and learn how to navigate dispute resolution options under IDEA Part C.

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Aug
7
Thu
Falling Back Into IEP Season @ Waldo Branch Library
Aug 7 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Your child’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This IEP clinic offers an in-depth look at the evaluation process, qualifying for an IEP, the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document, as well as how progress will be monitored. As a result of this training and clinic, parents will gain a better understanding of their role as equal participants in the IEP process.

Bring your child’s most recent educational records for additional support and review in person!

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Aug
11
Mon
MPACT’s Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MPACT's Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

8/11/2025-Special Education Law-Join us for a training that will provide a brief overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

8/12/2025-Understanding the Evaluation Process-This training guides parents through the evaluation process, the first step in determining whether a child needs special education services, a Section 504 Plan, or another educational intervention.
Parents will learn the reasons for evaluations, the key steps involved, and the options available if they disagree with the evaluation results.

8/13/2025-Understanding the IEP Process-Your child’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the evaluation process, qualifying for an IEP, the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document, as well as how progress will be monitored. As a result of this training, parents will gain a better understanding of their role as an equal participant in the IEP process.

8/14/2025-Dispute Resolution-Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to prevent it in the first place. Through this training you will learn strategies to prevent problems from arising in the first place through documentation and letter writing. Also covered are the resolution processes including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as well as Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

8/15/2024-The Art of Effective Advocacy-Join us for a training to learn the importance of keeping and organizing your child’s
records, as well as what information needs to be in your child’s file. We will also discuss how to communicate more effectively with your child’s school district and the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems.

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Aug
12
Tue
MPACT’s Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MPACT's Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual

8/11/2025-Special Education Law-Join us for a training that will provide a brief overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

8/12/2025-Understanding the Evaluation Process-This training guides parents through the evaluation process, the first step in determining whether a child needs special education services, a Section 504 Plan, or another educational intervention.
Parents will learn the reasons for evaluations, the key steps involved, and the options available if they disagree with the evaluation results.

8/13/2025-Understanding the IEP Process-Your child’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the evaluation process, qualifying for an IEP, the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document, as well as how progress will be monitored. As a result of this training, parents will gain a better understanding of their role as an equal participant in the IEP process.

8/14/2025-Dispute Resolution-Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to prevent it in the first place. Through this training you will learn strategies to prevent problems from arising in the first place through documentation and letter writing. Also covered are the resolution processes including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as well as Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

8/15/2024-The Art of Effective Advocacy-Join us for a training to learn the importance of keeping and organizing your child’s
records, as well as what information needs to be in your child’s file. We will also discuss how to communicate more effectively with your child’s school district and the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems.

Download Flyer