MPACT Trainings & Calendar

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*Training is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or low registration.

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

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.

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Aug
13
Wed
Understanding The Evaluation Process For Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder @ Arc of the Ozarks Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
Aug 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Understanding The Evaluation Process For Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder @ Arc of the Ozarks Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center

Understanding The Evaluation Process For Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wednesday August 13th

11am-1pm

Arc of the Ozarks Autism and

Neurodevelopmental Center

This training takes a thorough look at the Evaluation Process with an emphasis on autism spectrum
disorders. Specific information includes how children are evaluated for autism, what types of
evaluation might be used, medical diagnosis versus educational category, and the definition and
eligibility criteria for the educational category of autism

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MPACT’s Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Aug 13 @ 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
14
Thu
MPACT’s Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Aug 14 @ 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

Aug
15
Fri
MPACT’s Back to School: August Webinar Series 2025 @ Virtual
Aug 15 @ 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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Nov
5
Wed
Save The Date: Tools For Life Transition Summit @ Missouri Southern State University (Billingsly Student Center)
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Save The Date: Tools For Life Transition Summit @ Missouri Southern State University (Billingsly Student Center)

Save The Date: Tools For Life Transition Summit

This Years Keynote Speaker will be members of MyVoice. Missouri Youth Voices of Independent and Collective Education

More Info To Come

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