Webinar Series Event Registration Form

Please select the monthly webinar series you would like to attend. Please note: A new submission form is required for each monthly webinar series.

October Series

You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars within the September series.

Bullying Prevention: What Families Can Do:

This training explains bullying dynamics, types, and causes while offering strategies for intervention, empowering bystanders, understanding the school's role, and reviewing key laws and policies to help families address bullying effectively.

October 19, 2026 6pm-7pm

Positive Behavior Intervention: This training teaches families and teachers a new perspective on problem behavior, viewing it as a form of communication. You will learn the importance of conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

October 20, 2026 6pm-7pm

Section 504 and Students with Disabilities: This training explains how Section 504 protects students with disabilities from discrimination in schools receiving federal funding. It covers the basics of 504 plans, the evaluation process, and the safeguards in place to support your child's rights.

October 21, 2026 6pm-7pm

The Art of Effective Advocacy: This 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.

October 22, 2026 6pm-7pm

November Series

You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars within the September series.

Understanding the Individualized Family Service Plan Process: This training helps families of children referred to or in the Missouri First Steps program understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and how to be effective team members.

November 2, 2026 10am-11am

Parental Rights: This 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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

November 3, 2026 10am-11am

Family Record Keeping

This 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.

November 4, 2026 10am-11am

Making the Jump from IDEA Part C (infants and toddlers) to IDEA Part B (school-age):

This training helps families of young children transition from Missouri First Steps (Part C of IDEA) services to Early Childhood Special Education (Part B of IDEA) services. Learn when to begin preparing for transition, the differences between the services, and the changes in eligibility criteria.

November 5, 2026 10am-11am

Dispute Resolution Options Under Part C of IDEA’s Early Intervention Program:

This training provides families of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps 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.

November 6, 2026 10am-11am

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