Mehlville School District
Special Education
November 2022 Edition
Mehlville Parent Advisory Council Information
The next meeting will be November 14, 2022 6:00 p.m. at Mehlville High School.
For more information:
Facebook: Mehlville Special Education Advisory Council
PAC President: Sarah Copeland
Purpose: To provide support for all students, so that they may have the opportunity for the best educational experience, in the most conducive environment.
Vision: Every student will have access to resources, to meet their individual needs, in order to be successful.
Mission: To advocate for students' needs by providing support and sharing resources with students, parents, guardians, Mehlville School District staff and Special Education District staff. To offer assistance and direction to the district's decision makers. To bridge communication and close gaps between the Mehlville School District and Special School District.
Connect with the SSD Board of Education
The SSD Board of Education strives for transparency, accountability, and accessibility. We welcome family, staff, and community members to share comments, concerns, and ideas with SSD Board of Education members. To find the Board member representing your subdistrict, visit the Board of Education page on the SSD website.
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
FACE provides families with learning opportunities, information, and much much more!
FACE Lunch and Learn Series 2022-2023- 11:30-12:00 via YouTube Live - See Event Details below
Each event is held virtually through YouTube Live. To access the video, please click on the organization's name in the list below. The videos will not be available to view until their scheduled date and time.
Features in the 2022-23 Lunch & Learn Series:
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
Event: November 5, 2022 Family Academy
Join us for SSD’s very first Family Academy on November 5th from 9am to noon at Northview High School located on Derhake Rd in Florissant. Family Academy is an opportunity for SSD families to learn and utilize resources and strategies to improve student outcomes. The Family Academy will offer networking with community agencies and other families. There will be music, light refreshments, fun learning opportunities, and learning resources to support your student in the home. https://SSDFACE.as.me/FamAcad22
Event: November 11, 2022 Community Action Agency of St. Louis County
Please join FACE on Nov 11, 2022 at the Family Resource Hub, located in North Tech High School, from 9am to 4pm. CAASTL (Community Action Agency of St. Louis County) will be available on that date to provide additional support and access to resources that promote healthy families and a thriving community. Families can learn about case management, utility assistance, rental assistance, financial education, weatherization, and program development and education activities. A CAASTLC representative will be available to answer questions and assist with applications
Event: November 15, 2022 Higher Education Consortium
The Higher Education Consortium (HEC) will be at the Family Resource Hub, located in North Tech High School, from 11am to Noon on Nov 15, 2022 . The HEC can provide families with information to increase their knowledge about education, career, and workforce planning or transitioning. High school students and anyone over the age of 19 are eligible to receive services from HEC.
Event: Family Cafe
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will be hosting a Family Cafe on November 17, 2022 from 6-8pm at the Family Resource Hub, located in North Tech 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. https://bit.ly/FamCafes
SSD is hiring!
Right now in Mehlville, SSD has openings for paraprofessional staff at both elementary and secondary buildings. If you or anyone you know may be interested in learning more, please click on the link to the SSD hiring information. Please see the posting for Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide South Region.
Meet Our Team!
Andy Nieters, Special Education Coordinator - Mehlville High School & Buerkle Middle School
Melissa Wilson, Special Education Coordinator- Oakville High School, Oakville Middle School, MOSAIC Elementary
Adam Krenski, Special Education Coordinator Coordinator - Beasley Elementary, Bierbaum Elementary, Oakville Elementary, Trautwein Elementary
Emily Kresyman, Special Education Coordinator - Washington Middle School, Blades Elementary, Hagemann Elementary, Forder Elementary
Lisa Smith, Special Education Coordinator - Bernard Middle School, Point Elementary, Rogers Elementary, Wohlwend Elementary