|
MPACT Parent Training and Information |
|
|
MPACT Parent Training and Information |
|
| Celebrating 20 years of supporting Missouri Families! www.ptimpact.com | |
| Trainings |
|
|
Congratulations to Shari H. of Webster Groves and Kim B. or Rayville. They were the lucky winners of the $25 gift cards for filling out MPACT surveys. Being a statewide organization we rely heavily on feedback from parents and educators to let us know how we are doing. Surveys are an integral part of our programs so that we can ensure quality assistance and trainings. If you have attended an MPACT workshop, received phone support, or had an MPACT Parent Mentor attend a meeting with you, please take the time to fill out one of our surveys at http://www.ptimpact.com/main/surveys.htm. Your participation is greatly appreciated. **Please RSVP to ensure that everyone will have have handouts and materials** Art of Effective Advocacy
Bullying
Disagreement Resolution
How to Write Measurable Goals and Objectives
IDEA Boot Camp (Special Ed Law, IEP Process, Disagreement Resolution Process)
Positive Behavior Interventions
Understanding ADHD
Understanding the IEP Process
New Fact Sheets Available from MPACT
Check out our new Fact Sheets by visiting our Literature page at: www.ptimpact.com/resources/literature/literature.htm They include:
Partners In Policymaking Application Deadline Extended
Applications for the 2008 Partner class has been extended to Wednesday, December 12th.
This is a fantastic opportunity for parents of young children with developmental disabilities and adults with developmental disabilities to:
The application can be accessed online at www.mpcdd.com.
If you have any questions please contact:
Pam Byers Missouri Planning Council 1-800-500-7878 573-526-6770
Money Follows the Person Project
Housing continues to be an issue for individuals who have a disability and those who are aged. The lack of available / affordable housing causes delays in transition from institutions for people that wish to live in the community and may cause individuals to become institutionalized.
In the October DMH Housing Newsletter there was information on the "State of Missouri (draft) Consolidation Plan 2008-2012" prepared by the Department of Economic Development. According to the newsletter there were public meetings held throughout the state in November for comment.
The comment period on the five year plan will continue until December 15th. Individuals my direct there comments to the email address listed below.
The Newsletter can be viewed by going to: http://www.dhm.mo.gov/ada/housing/October2007newsletter.pdf
The drafts can be found by going to: http://go.missouridevelopment.org/cdbg
Comments can be made to: Andy Papen andy.papen@ded.mo.gov or by calling 573-751-3600
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Source: Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Assistant Commissioner
December 5, 2007 Webstream topics include, but are not limited to: discipline, implementation of new sound system disorder state criteria, conditions upon receiving FAPE, and written notice triggers.
To view December's webstream, as well as other archived webstreams visit DESE's website at: http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/mnthlywebstrmHAL.html.
Monthly webstreams generally occur the second Tuesday of each month. To participate in the webstream, go to the following website: http://desemo.acrobat.com/r10084664/.
You will need to enter as a guest by typing in your first and last name and selecting "Enter Room." Source: Julia LePage, Interim Director, Effective Practices The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in collaboration with the University of Missouri Center for Positive Behavior Support (PBS) announces the development of a new website: http://pbismissouri.org/. This site provides technical and historical information describing the School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) initiative in Missouri. Contact and participatory information are available. Resource links regarding implementation and research-base are provided. Users will find links to national PBS websites http://www.pbis.org/main.htm and http://www.apbs.org/main.htm as well as Missouri district PBS websites http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/staffdev/CPSPBS/ and http://pbiscompendium.ssd.k12.mo.us/. Missouri's exemplary PBS buildings, along with the required bronze, silver, or gold level implementation criteria, and the application for next year's recognition can be located at this website. Please become familiar with this valuable resource. Changes to Standards and Indicators Manual Source: Margaret Strecker, Director, Compliance Since posting the new Standards and Indicators in September 2007, we have found a number of corrections/changes that needed to be made in that document. The updated 2007 Compliance Program Review Standards and Indicators and a list of corrections/changes can be found on DESE's website at: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/Compliance/StandardsManual/. The list of corrections/changes includes additions/deletions to indicators, reference changes, the change of open bullets or notes to sub-indicators, and additions/deletions to indicators or sub-indicators. In addition, several changes have been made to the Missouri model forms, which can be found at: http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/Compliance/MOSample_Forms/Index.html. Special Education District Profile Public Reports Source: Mary Corey, Director, Data Coordination The Special Education District Profiles containing 2006-07 data are now available in two places. First, the reports are available to the public on DESE's School Data and Statistics page at http://www.dese.mo.gov/schooldata/school_data.html. After selecting the district and clicking "Load Profile," the district profiles are listed in the top right listing for each district. The updated profiles are also available to districts on the DESE Web Application. New Publication on RtI from NASDSE - The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) has assembled an annotated bibliography of research on Response to Intervention (RtI). This 233 page document is intended to serve as a complement to NASDSE's earlier book, Response to Intervention: Policy Considerations and Implementation. A free copy of this book can be found online at http://www.nasdse.org/documents/RtI_Bibliography.pdf or can be ordered by completing and faxing the following order form http://www.nasdse.org/documents/071009_NASDSE_RTI2_FLYER.pdf. Countering Mental Health Stigma SAMHSA’s redesigned Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma Associated with Mental Illness debuted last week with a new library of more than 600 resources including articles, fact sheets, toolkits, and brochures. The site features information and advice to help individuals and organizations counter discrimination and stigma associated with mental illness. The site also includes materials and playback information from more than 25 teleconference training events and an interactive map showcasing programs around the country that aim to reduce discrimination and stigma associated with mental illness. Access these resources and more at www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov. National Youth Leadership Network The National Youth
Leadership Network (NYLN) is looking for new leaders! And we want
you to apply to serve on our Governing Board! NYLN is a non-profit
organization run by young people with disabilities. We empower all
young people to reach their maximum potential. Applicants
to the Governing Board must: o
Be between 15 and 28 years old; o
Have a disability; o
Have leadership and advocacy skills. “We
are excited to open the door to new leaders,” said Betsy Valnes, NYLN
executive director. “Young people have a lot to offer. We
look forward to setting goals that make them fully empowered.” The
Governing Board Application is below. It can also be found at http://www.nyln.org/.
Send
completed applications to: National
Youth Leadership Network Attn:
Betsy Valnes For
more information, call 1-866-480-6565 or e-mail bvalnes@tie.net. Betsy
Valnes Executive
Director National
Youth Leadership Network 1-866-480-6565,
ext. 2 (605)
224-5336, ext. 225 This Newsletter can also be viewed on MPACT's website at: www.ptimpact.com/resources/newsletters/newsletters.htm
|
|
|
Have Questions? Email us at mpact@ptimpact.com |
|
| Home | Training | Fact Sheets | Bulletin Board |
