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SUMMARY:July Steps To Success Training: Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:July Steps to Success Training — Kansas City \nMissouri Parents Act invites families to join us for a 2-day Steps to Success Training focused on helping families understand resources\, communication strategies\, and rights within Missouri’s First Steps program. \nWaldo Library 201 E. 75th St. Room B\, Kansas City\, MO 64114 \nWednesday July 22\, 2026\n10am-12pm: Family Record Keeping\nThis 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. \n12pm-2pm: Effectively Communicating Your Children’s Needs \nThis training is designed to help families of young children who are new to working with caregivers and providers\, offering guidance on how to communicate effectively about their child. \n\nThursday July 23\, 2026\n10am-12pm: Parental Rights\nThis 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 Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). \n12pm-2pm: Disagreement Resolution Options under IDEA’s Part C Early Intervention Program \nThis training provides families of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps early intervention 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. \n  \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/july-steps-to-success-training-kansas-city/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Waldo Branch Library-Kansas City\, 201 E 75th St.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dispute Resolution Options Under Part C,Steps to Success: Effectively Communicating Your Children’s Needs,Steps to Success: Family Record Keeping,Steps to Success: Parental Rights
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ORGANIZER;CN="MPACT":MAILTO:info@missouriparenstsact.org
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SUMMARY:IEP Clinic: Springfield
DESCRIPTION:IEP Clinic: Springfield \nDate: August 5\, 2026 | 11-1pm \nLocation:\nThe Library Center\n4653 S Campbell Ave\, Community Room B\nSpringfield\, MO 65810 \nJoin us for a clinic designed to help familes understand each component of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Learn skills to strengthen your skills to engage collaboratively with educators and providers. Learn your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Bring your child’s IEP and educational documents. \n  \nDowload the Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/iep-clinic-springfield/
LOCATION:The Library Center\, 4653 S Campbell Ave\, Community Room B\, Springfield\, 65810\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEP Clinic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/wp-content/uploads/A.C.-IEP-Clinic-8.5.26AO.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="MPACT":MAILTO:info@missouriparenstsact.org
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UID:10000780-1786024800-1786028400@www.missouriparentsact.org
SUMMARY:Steps to Success August 2026: Cape Girardeau
DESCRIPTION:Steps to Success June 2026: Cape Girardeau \nIn Person: Tuesday August 6\, 2026\nCape Girardeau Public Library\n711 N. Clark Street\nCape Girardeau\, MO. 63701 \n2pm-3pm: Family Record Keeping\nThis 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. \n3pm-4pm: Disagreement Resolution Options under IDEA’s Part C Early Intervention Program \nThis training provides families of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps early intervention 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. \n  \nDownload The Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/steps-to-success-august-2026-cape-girardeau/2026-08-06/1/
LOCATION:Cape Girardeau Public Library\, 711 N. Clark Street\, Cape Girardeau\, MO\, 63701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dispute Resolution Options Under Part C,Steps to Success: Family Record Keeping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/wp-content/uploads/MW-Part-C-Dispute-Resolutionsfamily-record-8.7.26.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="MPACT":MAILTO:info@missouriparenstsact.org
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SUMMARY:Steps to Success August 2026: Cape Girardeau
DESCRIPTION:Steps to Success June 2026: Cape Girardeau \nIn Person: Tuesday August 6\, 2026\nCape Girardeau Public Library\n711 N. Clark Street\nCape Girardeau\, MO. 63701 \n2pm-3pm: Family Record Keeping\nThis 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. \n3pm-4pm: Disagreement Resolution Options under IDEA’s Part C Early Intervention Program \nThis training provides families of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps early intervention 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. \n  \nDownload The Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/steps-to-success-august-2026-cape-girardeau/2026-08-06/2/
LOCATION:Cape Girardeau Public Library\, 711 N. Clark Street\, Cape Girardeau\, MO\, 63701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dispute Resolution Options Under Part C,Steps to Success: Family Record Keeping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/wp-content/uploads/MW-Part-C-Dispute-Resolutionsfamily-record-8.7.26.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="MPACT":MAILTO:info@missouriparenstsact.org
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SUMMARY:Steps To Success: Disagreement Resolution Options under IDEA’s Part C Early Intervention Program : Fenton MO
DESCRIPTION:Steps To Success: Disagreement Resolution Options under IDEA’s Part C Early Intervention Program  \nIn-Person: Friday\, August 7\, 2026\n5pm-7pm \nLocation: We Rock the Spectrum – Fenton\n2075 Bentley Plaza \nFenton\, MO. 63026 \nThis training provides families of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps early intervention 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. \nDownload The Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/steps-to-success-disagreement-resolution-options-under-ideas-part-c-early-intervention-program-fenton-mo/
LOCATION:We Rock the Spectrum- Fenton\, 2075 Bentley Plaza\, Fenton\, MO\, 63026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dispute Resolution Options Under Part C
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T180000
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SUMMARY:MPACT’s “Back To School” August 2026 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:MPACT’s “Back To School” August 2026 Webinar Series\n-VIRTUAL- 6pm-7:30pm Each Day \nAugust 10: Special Education Law: A Brief Overview \nThis training introduces families to the key laws that protect and support students with disabilities\, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\, Section 504 of the This training introduces families to the key laws that protect and support students with disabilities\, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act\, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act\, the Americans with Disabilities Act\, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Gain the knowledge you need to effectively advocate for your child’s education. \nAugust 11: Understanding the Evaluation Process\nThis training guides families through the evaluation process\, the first step in determining whether a child needs special education services\, a Section 504 Plan\, or another educational intervention. families will learn the reasons for evaluations\, the key steps involved\, and the options available if they disagree with the evaluation results. \nAugust 12: Understanding the IEP Process\nThis training explains how an Individualized Education Program (IEP) serves as the foundation of a child’s education. Families will explore the evaluation process\, how a child qualifies for an IEP\, the essential components of the IEP document\, and how progress is tracked. families will develop a clear understanding of their role as equal partners in the IEP process. \nAugust 13: The Art of Effective Advocacy\nThis training will equip you with the skills needed to become an effective advocate for your child. You’ll learn why advocacy is important\, how to understand your options\, and the key steps to take. The session will cover the importance of gathering and organizing your child’s records and files. Additionally\, we’ll discuss strategies for communicating effectively with your child’s school district and emphasize the value of collaborative problem-solving. \nAugust 14: Disagreement Resolution Processes\nThis training helps families learn how to prevent problems before they happen by using proactive strategies like effective communication\, documentation\, and letter writing. It also covers options for working through disagreements\, including the resolution processes outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act\, so families feel confident advocating for their child. \n  \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/mpacts-back-to-school-august-2026-webinar-series/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art of Effective Advocacy,Disagreement Resolution Processes,Special Education Laws: A Brief Overview,Understanding the Evaluation Process,Understanding the IEP Process
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000
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UID:10000797-1786471200-1786476600@www.missouriparentsact.org
SUMMARY:MPACT’s “Back To School” August 2026 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:MPACT’s “Back To School” August 2026 Webinar Series\n-VIRTUAL- 6pm-7:30pm Each Day \nAugust 10: Special Education Law: A Brief Overview \nThis training introduces families to the key laws that protect and support students with disabilities\, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\, Section 504 of the This training introduces families to the key laws that protect and support students with disabilities\, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act\, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act\, the Americans with Disabilities Act\, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Gain the knowledge you need to effectively advocate for your child’s education. \nAugust 11: Understanding the Evaluation Process\nThis training guides families through the evaluation process\, the first step in determining whether a child needs special education services\, a Section 504 Plan\, or another educational intervention. families will learn the reasons for evaluations\, the key steps involved\, and the options available if they disagree with the evaluation results. \nAugust 12: Understanding the IEP Process\nThis training explains how an Individualized Education Program (IEP) serves as the foundation of a child’s education. Families will explore the evaluation process\, how a child qualifies for an IEP\, the essential components of the IEP document\, and how progress is tracked. families will develop a clear understanding of their role as equal partners in the IEP process. \nAugust 13: The Art of Effective Advocacy\nThis training will equip you with the skills needed to become an effective advocate for your child. You’ll learn why advocacy is important\, how to understand your options\, and the key steps to take. The session will cover the importance of gathering and organizing your child’s records and files. Additionally\, we’ll discuss strategies for communicating effectively with your child’s school district and emphasize the value of collaborative problem-solving. \nAugust 14: Disagreement Resolution Processes\nThis training helps families learn how to prevent problems before they happen by using proactive strategies like effective communication\, documentation\, and letter writing. It also covers options for working through disagreements\, including the resolution processes outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act\, so families feel confident advocating for their child. \n  \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.missouriparentsact.org/events/mpacts-back-to-school-august-2026-webinar-series/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art of Effective Advocacy,Disagreement Resolution Processes,Special Education Laws: A Brief Overview,Understanding the Evaluation Process,Understanding the IEP Process
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