MPACT Trainings & Calendar

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Mar
22
Sat
STL Spring into Transition Summit @ Ed Collabitat
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
STL Spring into Transition Summit @ Ed Collabitat

STL Spring into Transition Summit

One-day event featuring resources and service providers supporting students with disabilities as they transition from youth to adulthood.

  • Ideal for HS students, graduates, and adults ready to take their next move forward in life.
  • Interact with disability service providers on employment leads, postsecondary education, funded recreation programs, decision-making supports, and more.

 

STL Spring Into Transition Summit 2025 @ Ed Collabitat
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
STL Spring Into Transition Summit 2025 @ Ed Collabitat

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Spring Into Transition Summit

WHEN: March 22, 2025
10 AM to 12 PM

WHERE: Ed Collabitat
2993 South Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121

Apr
1
Tue
MPACT’s Don’t Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am
MPACT's Don't Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual

4/1/2025 Special Education Law: What You Need to Know Join us for a training that helps you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with disabilities.

4/8/2025-Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD: Join us for a training that takes a thorough look at the IEP 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.

4/15/2025-Writing Post-secondary Goals for Students with ASD: Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders face unique challenges in transition to adulthood. This training addresses the development of Post-Secondary goals that address common concerns among students with ASD – communication, social skills, self-regulation and sensory concerns – as well as Transition Assessment and measuring progress.

4/22/2025-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.

4/29/2025-Understanding ADHD: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? How do you qualify? Who can diagnose it, prescribe medications, and offer counseling? Does a child with ADHD automatically qualify for an IEP? This training will answer these questions and many more. It will also provide strategies for parents to teach their children how to manage their symptoms.

Apr
8
Tue
MPACT’s Don’t Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am
MPACT's Don't Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual

4/1/2025 Special Education Law: What You Need to Know Join us for a training that helps you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with disabilities.

4/8/2025-Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD: Join us for a training that takes a thorough look at the IEP 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.

4/15/2025-Writing Post-secondary Goals for Students with ASD: Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders face unique challenges in transition to adulthood. This training addresses the development of Post-Secondary goals that address common concerns among students with ASD – communication, social skills, self-regulation and sensory concerns – as well as Transition Assessment and measuring progress.

4/22/2025-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.

4/29/2025-Understanding ADHD: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? How do you qualify? Who can diagnose it, prescribe medications, and offer counseling? Does a child with ADHD automatically qualify for an IEP? This training will answer these questions and many more. It will also provide strategies for parents to teach their children how to manage their symptoms.

Apr
9
Wed
The Art of Effective Advocacy @ Waldo Branch Library
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Art of Effective Advocacy @ Waldo Branch Library

This training will focus on the skills of how to be an effective advocate, why you should advocate for your child, and how to know your options. Learn the importance of what documents to gather and keep as well as organizing your child’s records and files. We will also discuss how to communicate more effectively with your child’s school district and the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems.

Apr
10
Thu
Disagreement Resolution @ Waldo Branch Library
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Disagreement Resolution @ Waldo Branch Library

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.

Apr
15
Tue
MPACT’s Don’t Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am
MPACT's Don't Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual

4/1/2025 Special Education Law: What You Need to Know Join us for a training that helps you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with disabilities.

4/8/2025-Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD: Join us for a training that takes a thorough look at the IEP 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.

4/15/2025-Writing Post-secondary Goals for Students with ASD: Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders face unique challenges in transition to adulthood. This training addresses the development of Post-Secondary goals that address common concerns among students with ASD – communication, social skills, self-regulation and sensory concerns – as well as Transition Assessment and measuring progress.

4/22/2025-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.

4/29/2025-Understanding ADHD: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? How do you qualify? Who can diagnose it, prescribe medications, and offer counseling? Does a child with ADHD automatically qualify for an IEP? This training will answer these questions and many more. It will also provide strategies for parents to teach their children how to manage their symptoms.

Apr
17
Thu
Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD (In-Person)
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am
Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD (In-Person)

4/17/2025-This training takes a thorough look at the IEP 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. 

 

Apr
21
Mon
Your Journey, Your Way Transition to Adulthood Summit @ Waynesville Career Center
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Your Journey, Your Way Transition to Adulthood Summit @ Waynesville Career Center

Your Journey, Your Way Transition to Adulthood Summit
Join us for a day of learning how to prepare for life after high school.

Monday April 21st, 2025
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Waynesville Career Center
400 GW Lane, Waynesville, Mo. 65583

 

 

 

Apr
22
Tue
MPACT’s Don’t Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am
MPACT's Don't Be Puzzled April Webinar Series for Parent of Students with ASD @ Virtual

4/1/2025 Special Education Law: What You Need to Know Join us for a training that helps you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with disabilities.

4/8/2025-Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD: Join us for a training that takes a thorough look at the IEP 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.

4/15/2025-Writing Post-secondary Goals for Students with ASD: Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders face unique challenges in transition to adulthood. This training addresses the development of Post-Secondary goals that address common concerns among students with ASD – communication, social skills, self-regulation and sensory concerns – as well as Transition Assessment and measuring progress.

4/22/2025-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.

4/29/2025-Understanding ADHD: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? How do you qualify? Who can diagnose it, prescribe medications, and offer counseling? Does a child with ADHD automatically qualify for an IEP? This training will answer these questions and many more. It will also provide strategies for parents to teach their children how to manage their symptoms.