Early Childhood Special Education

April

The mission of the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Department is to build independence in all preschool students to enable them to reach their full potential in preparation for kindergarten.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting

SSD has it's own PAC and if you would like to join them just log on here. Meetings are held via zoom from 7-9 pm. Please join the final meeting of the year!

May 10, 2023

SSD PAC Meeting LINK

Meeting ID: 955 4237 2430

Passcode: 795650

Complete this online form to learn more about getting involved with the SSD Parent Advisory Council.

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.

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CONTACT US:

face@ssdmo.org

314-989-8460

ONLINE:

www.ssdmo.org/face

CLICK HERE to read the FACE Newsletter

Click links below to go directly to event registration

Event Information

Final Lunch and Learn Series of 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 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 times.

When?

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023, 6:30 – 8:30 a

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HUD Huddles offer emergency utility assistance

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HUD Huddles offer weatherization assistance...

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HUD Huddles offer information for planning ahead...

HUD Huddles

FACE is hosting two HUB Huddles this month at our HUB located in North Technical

High School. On May 12, 2023 Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL)

will be available to help families with emergency utility and weatherization assistance

from 9am-4pm.

SUMMER HOURS FOR THE HUB

Access to the HUB, located in North Technical High School, will only be available over the summer by appointment. Email face@ssdmo.org to make an appointment.

Still on the hunt for good summer camps or activities?

There are search engines that can help with that. Blueprint 4 Summer and Kids out and About are great resources to help fill those hot summer days.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Training is available for families in SSD. The course is located at Maryland Heights Community Center on July 22, 2023 from 9 - 3:30 PM. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. To join us please register at https://forms.gle/CRFvDJH76XbSyFQg7. Seats are limited. Register to become a mental health first aider today.

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The National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers meaningful resources to support youth, educators, families, and caregivers have productive discussions about mental health with youth and young adults. Please visit the website to review the resources. https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Youth-and-Young-Adult-Resources

ECSE Family Channel

Click here to see useful evidence based strategies on a variety of parenting topics for use in your home: Rules * Toilet Training * Schedules * Avoid Power Struggles & MORE. Compiled by the ECSE Student Support Facilitators.

Resources:

Special School District Website; Here is the Special School District Website. Please explore to learn further.
Superintendent Insider; A Few words from Dr. Keenan.
Family and Community Engagement: The mission of the FACE department is to partner with students, families, and staff to support students' specialized academic, social, and emotional needs to promote self-determination, equitable opportunities, and authentic inclusion.
Parent Advisory Council of Special School District ; Please visit this site to learn details about the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)