SSD/U. City News
Edition-October 2022
Start of a New Year!
Parent Communication
INTERESTED IN AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP STUDENTS EACH DAY?
Apply for a support staff position at the link below!
Employment Link to Special School District:
https://www.applitrack.com/ssdmo/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
FACE Supports Family Engagement Across the District
To learn more about FACE (Family and Community Engagement program), please click on the link below:
New FACE website: www.ssdmo.org/face
Learn more about the Family Leadership Institute using this link:
https://www.ssdmo.org/Page/509
Learn More about FACE HERE:
file:///Users/ajbentley/Documents/Family%20and%20community%20engagement%20(1).pdf
FACE (Family and Community Engagement) 3 Part Series: Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse Framework will be held on Tuesdays, October 4th, 11th, and 18th from 11:30-12:00pm. In these 30-minute virtual sessions, families will receive an overview of Charting the LifeCourse, gather insight on the history of the framework, and learn how it can provide a systematic way to plan for the future. The second and third sessions will focus on the Trajectory tool and Integrated Supports Star planning tool and how to successfully use them. RSVP for Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse.
Lunch and Learn Series
Lunch and Learn Series 2022 - 2023: Special School District’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) department is excited to offer a virtual Lunch & Learn series for SSD families and stakeholders. The series, which will involve community organizations sharing information about their work, will continue during the 2022-23 school year and take place from 11:30 AM - Noon.
Representatives from three community organizations and three SSD departments will participate in order to increase awareness about their agencies or programs and make connections with those in our SSD community who may benefit from their programs and services.
Features in the 2022-23 Lunch & Learn Series are:
- SSD Transition department - Sept. 28, 2022
- SSD Family and Community Engagement (FACE), Activities for Family Engagement Month - Oct. 26, 2022
- Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis, Summer Resources - Dec. 15, 2022
- Productive Living Board (PLB), Resources for Families - Jan. 25, 2023
- SSD Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) department - Feb. 22, 2023
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - April 26, 2023
- SSD Family and Community Engagement (FACE), Summer Engagement Activities - May 24, 2023
Each event is held virtually through YouTube Live. To access the video, please click on the organization's name in the list above. The videos will not be available to view until their scheduled date and time.
Additional Resources
Parent Cafe: A Parent Café will be held on October 27th from 6-8 at North Technical High School. Cafes are hosted by families for families. They provide parents and caregivers a safe and welcoming space to connect and learn from each other. They are centered on the Strengthening Families Five Protective Factors: Resilience, Relationships, Knowledge, Support and Communication. RSVP for Family Cafes
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County: Join FACE as they welcome CAASTLC to the Family Resource Hub located in North Technical High School on Friday, October 14th from 9am-4pm. Families can learn about case management, utility assistance, rental assistance, financial education, weatherization, program development and education activities. A CAASTLC representative will be available to answer questions and assist with applications. To learn more about Hub Huddles please call 314-989-8034.
Affordable Connectivity Program: The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families or households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877.384.2575.
SSD Family Leadership Institute – Fall 2022
SSD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) program is seeking applicants interested in participating in the Fall 2022 SSD Family Leadership Institute.
Family Leadership Institute participants have the opportunity to:
- Build understanding of future planning and problem-solving utilizing the Charting the LifeCourse tools.
- Learn to effectively participate in their student's education and improve the educational climate for all children.
- Learn how to positively interact and collaborate with other families and school personnel.
- Discover new resources and network with other families.
This program, which is offered at no cost to participants, is designed for family members who are the educational decision-makers for a student with a disability.The four sessions will be held in-person on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM on Oct. 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2. Dinner will be provided for attendees.
For more information contact:Call 314.989.8460 or email face@ssdmo.org.
Interested in joining this year's Family Leadership Institute?
KEY CONTACTS:
Adrienne Eaglin
FACE Administrator
314.989.8311
aleaglin@ssdmo.org
Latrisa Morgan
FACE Administrator
314.989.8438
lamorgan@ssdmo.org
Debra Fiasco
FACE Administrator
314.989.8108
dmfiasco@ssdmo.org
THE FAMILY RESOURCE HUB
Learn more HERE:
Family Resource Hub Virtual Grand Opening. Video
For more information please contact 314-989-8311
PAC.ED: PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY
The SSD Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is comprised of families advising and collaborating to improve the education, confidence and social outcomes of each student served by SSD.
The PAC consists of five parents or guardians – one member and four alternates – from each of the 22 St. Louis County school districts and from each of the five SSD special education schools. The parents or guardians of students receiving special education services in that district or school elect SSD PAC members.
Learn more on the PAC website.
Upcoming Events
October 15th- UCHS Homecoming Activities (Parade/Game)
October 26-27- Parent Teacher Conferences
October 28th- No School
October 29th -Trunk or Treat (Jackson Park 6:00PM-7:30PM)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- SSD Superintendent Updates
- SSD Parent Advisory Council
- Parent Education & Diversity Awareness Program
- SSD-University City School District
SSD ADMINISTRATOR CONTACTS
Artondria Bentley, Ed.D.
Special Educator Director.
314-989-8241/314-290-4038
Meghan Boyer, Ed.S.
Special Education Coordinator
314-290-4150 Pershing Elementary School
Briana Martin
Special Education Coordinator
314-290-4280 Brittany Woods
314-290-4100 U. City High School
Special School District of St. Louis County
314-989-8100SSDMO.org
Special School District of St. Louis County
Website: SSDMO.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314-989-8100