SSD/Clayton Dispatch
April 2022
Upcoming Events
School District of Clayton Calendar
- April 15: No School for Students- Teacher Conference Comp Day
- April 29: No School for Students-Teacher Professional Learning
Summer Opportunities
Center of Clayton- Summer Camp Brochure
Saint Louis Public Library- Youth Camps
St. Louis ARC- Camp and Sumer Programs
THE SUMMER RESOURCE PACKET IS HERE!
Get tips and tricks to making this your child’s best summer yet.
To access The Summer Resource Packet, click here: PEDA 2022 Summer Resource Packet
To access the YouTube Video of our recent Summer Resource Fair, click here: https://youtu.be/VVeYDiL8ykM
Lunch & Learn with SSD
Special School District’s Family and Community Outreach, Social Work, Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA) and Communications departments have teamed up 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 take place on the first Wednesday of each month during the 2021-22 school year, from 11:30 AM - Noon.
Representatives from nine community organizations will participate in order to increase awareness about their agency and make connections with those in our SSD community who may benefit from their programs and services.
Organizations represented in the Lunch & Learn series include:
- St. Louis ARC – April 6
- St. Louis County Library – May 4
Family and Community Engagement
Family Resource Hub Virtual Grand Opening Video
The Family Resource Hub located at North Tech High School is a space dedicated to families and our community stakeholders. The resource hub offers families computer and internet access, a satellite food pantry, and support navigating community resources. The space is also dedicated to supporting families by hosting learning labs, community events, and a safe and supportive environment to learn with and from one another.
Satellite Food Pantry at North Technical High School
SSD’s Parent Education and Diversity Awareness Program
Join us for our upcoming workshop:
Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Two Part Class with Dr. John Bruno Autism Effective Practice Specialist
April 14th and 21st 6-8pm
Identify and understand the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and learn effective, practical strategies that will support your child in being more successful at home and school.
The second session will focus more on strategies, with time for discussion and questions.
Click the following link to register for this event: https://SSDPEDA.as.me/understandingautism
Congratulations to our Spring 21-22 Parent Leadership Institute (PLI) graduates!!!
If you are interested in participating in a future PLI email us at ssdpeda@ssdmo.org
PEDA would love your feedback!
Please complete are PEDA Communications survey here: PEDA Survey
PAC.ED: Parent Advisory Council of Children with Educational Diversity
We advocate for awareness, understanding, equity, and inclusion of and for all children with disabilities in the School District of Clayton.
PAC.ED is a volunteer organization made up of parents, Clayton and Special School District (SSD) staff and administrators, as well as community members.
PAC.ED helps families:
- Network and communicate with other families.
- By providing support for families, including access to relevant information, training, and emotional support.
- Improve communication and partnership between SSD and the District.
- Collaborate with the School District of Clayton, Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD), and their Boards of Education, as well as parent teacher groups, school councils, and other organizations for the betterment of education, equity, and inclusion in the District.
- Create a positive awareness and understanding of students with disabilities.
Check out this month's PAC.ED Events & Information. We have wonderful actives, events and program planned for the 2021/2022 school year!
You can make a difference today by making a donation and/or volunteering to support the vital work of the PAC.ED!
Stay up-to-date with Clayton PAC.ED by visiting either our Dashboard, or our Facebook page.
We have wonderful activities, events, and program planned for the 2021/2022 school year!
For more information or questions regarding PAC.ED, please contact: Clayton PAC.ED President, Christina Blankenship, or call 314.402.4920.
Please join us for a very special PAC.ED Family Networking Social Saturday, May 7th 2022 6 pm - 8 pm via Zoom
Featuring special guests: Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, School District of Clayton, Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, School District of Clayton, Dr. Cameron Poole, Chief Equity Officer, School District of Clayton, Melissa Logan, Director of Special Education for Clayton, Special School District, and Kate Pavlisin, Instructional Coach for Clayton, Special School District. We look forward to seeing you there! Please click here to register (Required).
If you have any questions please contact Christina Blankenship, President, Clayton PAC.ED at cmblankenship@sbcglobal.net
SSD Parent Advisory Council (SSD PAC)
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.
The SSD PAC operates as a completely separate organization from the School District of Clayton PAC.ED. However, due to the nature of “dual district” structure that exists uniquely in St. Louis County, both PACs benefit from ongoing engagement, support, and collaboration. In fact, members of the Clayton PAC.ED often represent the School District of Clayton on the SSD PAC.
For more information check out SSD PAC or contact Christina Blankenship, call 314.402.4920, (Clayton PAC.ED President and SSD PAC (voting member).
Upcoming Event:
SSD PAC Meeting: Wednesday April 13, 2022, 7 PM (PRC Holding Listening Sessions)
Special School District of St. Louis County
Melissa Logan, Director of Special Education
Kate Pavlisin, Instructional Coach
Email: mjlogan@ssdmo.org
Website: www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @SSDDStLCo
Clayton School District
Website: https://www.claytonschools.net/
Location: 2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO, USA
Phone: 314-854-6000