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Special Education Law: A Brief Overview
Wednesday October 8th: 10am-12pm
Kansas City Public Library, Waldo Branch:
201 E. 75th St. Kansas City MO. RM. B
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.
ART OF EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY
Thursday October 9th: 11am-1pm
Kansas City Public Library, Waldo Branch:
201 E. 75th St. Kansas City MO. RM. B
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.
10/14/2025-What Parents Can Do: Learn how to recognize, prevent, and address bullying with practical strategies, legal insights, and tips to support your child and engage with schools.
10/15/2025–Positive Behavior Intervention: Learn how to understand behavior, encourage positive actions, and create effective support plans.
10/16/2025–Section 504: Understand how Section 504 ensures equal access in schools through 504 plans, evaluations, and legal protections.
10/17/2025–What You Can Do:This training explains what bullying is, the different types, and why it happens.
Understanding The IEP Process
Wednesday October 15th: 10:30am-12:30pm
Kansas City Public Library, Waldo Branch:
201 E. 75th St. Kansas City MO. RM. B
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.
10/14/2025-What Parents Can Do: Learn how to recognize, prevent, and address bullying with practical strategies, legal insights, and tips to support your child and engage with schools.
10/15/2025–Positive Behavior Intervention: Learn how to understand behavior, encourage positive actions, and create effective support plans.
10/16/2025–Section 504: Understand how Section 504 ensures equal access in schools through 504 plans, evaluations, and legal protections.
10/17/2025–What You Can Do:This training explains what bullying is, the different types, and why it happens.
Dispute Resolution (In-Person)
Thursday October 16th: 11am-1:00pm
Kansas City Public Library, Waldo Branch:
201 E. 75th St. Kansas City MO. RM. B
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.
10/14/2025-What Parents Can Do: Learn how to recognize, prevent, and address bullying with practical strategies, legal insights, and tips to support your child and engage with schools.
10/15/2025–Positive Behavior Intervention: Learn how to understand behavior, encourage positive actions, and create effective support plans.
10/16/2025–Section 504: Understand how Section 504 ensures equal access in schools through 504 plans, evaluations, and legal protections.
10/17/2025–What You Can Do:This training explains what bullying is, the different types, and why it happens.
10/14/2025-What Parents Can Do: Learn how to recognize, prevent, and address bullying with practical strategies, legal insights, and tips to support your child and engage with schools.
10/15/2025–Positive Behavior Intervention: Learn how to understand behavior, encourage positive actions, and create effective support plans.
10/16/2025–Section 504: Understand how Section 504 ensures equal access in schools through 504 plans, evaluations, and legal protections.
10/17/2025–What You Can Do:This training explains what bullying is, the different types, and why it happens.
Nevada Youth Life Camp: Innovate Your Future
🌟 Youth Life Camp: Innovate Your Future
Hosted by the Nevada RTN — a day of learning, fun, and resources for youth (ages 14–26) with disabilities.
📅 October 22, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Elks Lodge Bingo Hall, Nevada, MO
📌 Schedule Highlights:
10:00 – Registration & Vendor Hour
11:30 – Lunch & Advocacy Training
12:00 – The Game of LIFE
1:30 – Vendor Giveaways
St. Joseph Transition Skills Day: My First Job
🚀 My First Job – A Transition Skills Day
Students and young adults (ages 14–26), get ready to build the skills you’ll need for the workplace!
📅 November 4, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO
Topics include:
✔️ Careers That Click
✔️ Dress for Success
✔️ Workplace Accommodations
✔️ Job Skills Jenga & more!
