The Rockwood Reader
November 2024 | Issue 44
Family Cafe
November 6, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Tech High School, 1520 Derhake Road, Florissant, MO 63033
Family Cafes are hosted by families for families. They provide families and caregivers a safe and welcoming space to connect and learn from each other. Family Cafes are centered on the Strengthening Families Five Protective Factors:
- Resilience
- Relationships
- Knowledge
- Support
- Communication
Registration is highly encouraged for Family Cafes.
FACE's Virtual Open House
November 7, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Virtual
SSD's FACE (Family and Community Engagement) welcomes all families into Special School District with a Virtual Open House. Families can receive an introduction to the services and resources available through SSD. These virtual meetings invite all families into our learning community as equal partners throughout the learning process, symbolizing that FACE's door is always open!
Family Leadership Institute - Fall 2024
November 7, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
SSD Central Office, 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO 63131
Family Leadership Institute (FLI) participants have the opportunity to learn about special education from educational leaders and family experts. FLI seeks to build your knowledge of processes, tools, and available resources within SSD.
FLI is typically held during three in-person sessions at SSD's Central Office, from 5:30-8 PM. This year's second-semester dates and topics are:
Nov. 7 2024 - Supporting Self-Determination in Your Student
Nov. 14, 2024 - SPED Process
Nov. 21, 2024 - Utilizing Charting the LifeCourse Tools to Communicate and Plan for Your Student
In-Person Workshop - De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors for Families and Caregivers
November 11, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SSD Learning Center, 900 Hornet Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Join SSD's FACE for an in-person workshop on de-escalating challenging behaviors for families and caregivers.
De-escalating Challenging Behaviors: Training for Families and Caregivers is a research-based program developed in partnership with the Lurie Center for Autism, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. It teaches participants the skills to prevent crises before they occur and provides strategies to intervene in an effort to de-escalate crisis situations.
Disclaimer: The techniques in this presentation are intended only toward de-escalation and are not a substitute for consultation with police and healthcare professionals, who should be consulted prior to implementing any intervention plan.
Lunch and Learn with SSD Special Olympics
November 20, 2024
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
SSD’s FACE is excited to offer a virtual Lunch & Learn series for SSD families and stakeholders, involving community organizations sharing information about their work.
Representatives from community organizations and SSD departments will participate 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.
Join us on Nov. 20, 2024 as Kerrie Townsends, SSD Special Olympics Facilitator, shares information about SSD's Special Olympics program.
Partner District Family Engagement Guide
SSD believes that the responsibility for the education of a student is shared between the family and the school. SSD welcomes the support of families and encourages their involvement in their student’s learning, both at school and at home. The information in this Partners for Success booklet is provided to support families seeking to engage with staff on their student’s educator team. While there is no perfect roadmap, this tool provides a guide to support two-way communication, self-determination, advocacy, and networking with several programs and agencies within St. Louis County. We encourage you to use this tool as a starting point navigate your student's unique educational journey. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your team at SSD for assistance at every transition in your student’s life, from early childhood to post-secondary. We want to partner with you!
Special School District Parent Advisory Council
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING:
November 19th (Virtual)
December 17th (In-Person with Virtual Option)
January 21st (Virtual)
February 18th (In-Person with Virtual Option)
No March Meeting Due to Spring Break
April 15th (Virtual)
May 20th (In Person with Virtual Option)
Notice is hereby given that the SSD PAC will conduct a meeting at 7:00 to 9:00pm every 3rd Tuesday of the month, on the dates and locations shared above. In person meetings will be held at SSD Central Office Room 60/61, 12210 Clayton Rd, Town and Country MO, 63131, unless otherwise noticed. To ensure equal access to attend meetings, all meetings have the option of joining by zoom, and the information needed to join our SSD PAC meetings may be found below.
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.
Special School District of St. Louis County
314-989-8268
Mandy Lloyd, Administrative Assistant
636-733-2071
Website: https://www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @ssdstlco
Rockwood School District
Website: https://www.rsdmo.org
Location: 111 East North Street, Eureka, MO, USA
Phone: 636-733-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockwood.School.District
Twitter: @rockwoodschools