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Family and Staff Newsletter September 2024

Greetings Families & Staff~

Hoping the new school year is off to a good start and all of the students have re-adjusted to the early wake-ups and school routines.

By now, your child's case manager should have introduced themselves to you, along with their classroom expectations and methods of communication. Additionally, schedules identifying when your child receives special education services should have been shared. If you have any questions regarding schedules or special education services, please contact your child's case manager.

As always, should questions or concerns arise, please don't hesitate to let one of us know. In addition, if any SSD staff member has made a positive impact on you or your student, let us know by submitting a Cause for Applause!

In partnership,

Dr. DeAndria Player, Director of Special Education, dmplayer@ssdmo.org, (314)989-8422

Dr. Barbara Champagne, Special Education Coordinator, bachampagne@ssdmo.org, (314) 989-8198

Mrs. Melissa Logan, Special Education Coordinator, mjlogan@ssdmo.org, (314) 989-8683

Parent Advisory Council

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 member.

Get Involved with the SSD PAC to...

Network and communicate with other parents of children who receive special education services
Become as informed as possible about special education services
Improve communication between your local school district and SSD
Create a positive understanding and awareness of students with disabilities
Establish a network of advocacy for local, state and national disability issues

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

SSD Parent Advisory Council

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SSD Superintendent

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Special School District Upcoming Events

September 2024

https://www.ssdmo.org/Page/2#calendar1/20240830/month

September 2: District Closed in Observance of Labor Day

September 5: FACE's Virtual Open House 6:00p-6:30p

September 10: Board of Education Retreat 5:30p-8:30p

September 17: PAC Meeting 7:00p-9:00p

September 18: Lunch & Learn with Easterseals Midwest 11:30a-12:00p (Virtual)

September 20: Hub Huddle with CAASTLC 10:00a-2:00p

September 23: Governing Council Meeting 7:00p-9:00p

September 24: Board of Education Business Meeting 5:45p-6:45p

September 24: Virtual Workshop-Parents Bill of Rights in the IEP 6:00p-7:00p

September 28: Family Academy 9:00a-12:00p

Follow SSD on Instagram!

SSD launched a new Instagram account in October and would love for you to follow. The District will be sharing photos and updates from all across the District, including our students and staff in partner districts. Follow us to stay connected and see what we are up to: www.instagram.com/ssdstlco/

Special School District of St. Louis County

Email: dmplayer@ssdmo.org
Website: www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @SSDDStLCo

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk is an open invitation from Special School District (SSD) to tell us what’s on your mind.Let’s Talk is an easy way to submit feedback at your convenience directly to the SSD staff member who can help.