Bright Path Advocacy

03/27/2026

This is a can't miss!

Visit with over 50 local organizations at the Clark Family Branch to learn about services for individuals with autism and their families. Enjoy bakery items available for purchase from Destination Desserts. Welcome to all ages. No registration necessary. View more details at slcl.org/events.

03/19/2026

Even when things are going well with the IEP team, it can still feel overwhelming to sit across from a group of professionals who work with your child. Never feel guilty about asking a friend, relative, neighbor, or advocate to come sit with you at the meeting.

03/18/2026

A learning disability doesn’t make a you dumb.

It means you're climbing a steeper hill, often without the tools you need.

The answer?
✔️ Evidence-based instruction
✔️ Trained educators
✔️ High expectations

What's not acceptable from anyone, name calling.

03/16/2026

Our St. Louis County Library is such wealth of knowledge. 🩵

Applications for Coding 101 are now open! Kids ages 10-14 can learn basic coding skills and take home a free Chromebook during this 4-week program. Applications will be accepted today through March 22. Learn more at https://www.slcl.org/events/coding-101. Sponsored by the Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation and Optimist Club of St. Louis.

03/12/2026

Of course, we know this to be true. It's why you follow my page.

Take a moment and read this. Then reread it. Then sit with it for a moment. The responsibility for the achievement gap we see every day does not lie at the feet of our children. At some point along our way we normalized failing to teach literacy to children in our public schools. We simply stopped expecting 40+% of our children to read.





https://blackliteracymatters.org/black-literacy-matters/presenters/

03/07/2026

📢NEWS UPDATE: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) is seeking public feedback on improving vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Public hearings will be held virtually March 17 and 18.

🔗: https://ow.ly/fVQh50Yqm7o

03/04/2026

MODE is such an amazing org. Im extremely thankful for their advocacy.

03/02/2026

To all parents and educators please join this training if you can. I unfortunately, I can not make this one but hope to join one soon.

Have you ever wondered what "deescalation" or "restraint" actually looks like in a school setting? Join us for this FREE class by CPI, where we will overview the training they provide to school districts.

We'll learn about the brain science behind escalated behaviors, we'll practice de-escalation tecniques, and we'll even practice restraint holds on each other to gain a true understanding of the material.

This information is critical in understanding what's happening at school so we can become more informed in advocating for better outcomes.

The class is free, but if you have to travel, those expenses will be on the individual.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4bTPTbB

02/24/2026

Here's the full report. It's frightening to think but it's likely, as the report states, this is an under reported issue given SSD's unwillingness to fully cooperate. Is your child being restrained or secluded?

02/23/2026

Those of us working in this space, saw this coming. Now, what does change look like and how long will it take?

Federal officials are calling for sweeping reforms at the Special School District of St. Louis County.

02/22/2026

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02/22/2026

This is a must! Excited to learn from these women.

Changing the Law: Missouri's Journey to Reform Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
Presenter: Lara Wakefield & Julia Chaney-Faughn, Esq.

Brief Session Description:
This presentation traces Missouri's legislative journey to reform its seclusion and restraint laws in schools, led by volunteers from the Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation. Presenters review the catalyst for change, outline the step-by-step process of drafting and passing the legislation, and highlight the critical role of including a public-facing data reporting requirement. Using three years of statewide data (2022 - 2025), the session presents on the importance of analyzing trends, reporting accuracy, and outcomes. Lessons learned, next steps, and an open Q&A with the audience are also included.

For additional information and to register now, please visit our website. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register



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