Mehlville School District
Special Education
January 2023 Edition
Mehlville Parent Advisory Council Information
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!
ARCH Respite Information
ARCH Respite reimburses primary caregivers at a standard rate for short-term relief services they receive either in their own home, with the community, or in the home of a care provider. ARCH Respite serves St. Louis County and St. Louis City to register, or learn more, contact ARCH@slarc.org or call 314-817-2236.
ARCH Respite Flier: https://share.peachjar.com/https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/2372403/districts/50008flyers/2372403/districts/50008
Special Education Foundation
SEF Accepting Applications for Kid to Camp Program: The Special Education Foundation is now accepting applications to assist children with disabilities served by SSD to attend one or more camps this summer. Each year, the SEF provides tuition assistance to enable students served by SSD to attend summer camps. Sometimes children with disabilities cannot join their peers in a summer camp experience due to financial constraints or other hardships. SEF steps in to help young people and their families take advantage of these experiences that can sometimes be life-changing. Parents and caregivers can have peace of mind knowing that their child is in a safe and healthy place. Apply here.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Student Leadership Opportunities: Please check out these unique and FREE leadership opportunities for high school students with disabilities, ages 16 - 21.
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:
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
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