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committee. This organization is as strong as its members. Liaison to National AHEAD/MO-AHEAD Website
Missouri AHEAD Legislative Committee Our Purpose The Legislative Committee's function is to address important legislative issues identified by MOAHEAD members which impact support services for students with disabilities. Current Projects Work with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to write and propose state legislation to set aside funding for colleges to aid in the support of the rising cost of auxiliary aids and services. White Paper Funding Services for
Students with Disabilities (Draft) Address letters to the national organizations, DLD and LDA informing them of our concerns regarding the changes in IDEA that allow informal assessments instead of more formal assessments for students going on to post-secondary education. For more information, or to join this Committee, contact: Julie Edwards
Missouri AHEAD Membership Committee Our Purpose This committee is responsible for the recruitment and registration of new and current members. For more information, or to join this Committee, contact: Amy L. Frieling
Missouri AHEAD Program Committee Our Purpose The Program Committee designs informational workshops and training sessions as needed. MO-AHEAD plans for at least one session each fall and sometimes holds a workshop during the summer. The Program Committee also assists the Conference Chair for the Great Plains Conference held in the spring in Linwood, Kansas. For information, or to join this Committee, contact: Program Committee Co-Chairs Karen Blessman Kimberly A. Fernandes
Missouri AHEAD Newsletter Committee Our Purpose A newsletter is published 4 times a year for members. Articles, concerns, questions, and information important to members of MOAHEAD should be sent to: Jennifer Argo
The Transition Training Committee was established to develop a one day workshop for secondary instructors, counselors or other appropriate secondary personnel regarding transition needs of students with disabilities. Contact the Training Committee for information about becoming a trainer. Transition Co-Chairs
Julie Edwards
Suelaine Matthews
Missouri College Guidebook Committee Our Purpose The Missouri College Guidebook provides a "roadmap" for students, teachers, and parents as they plan for the transition from high school to post-secondary educational institutions. It is located at www.moahead.org/guidebook. The committee surveys participating colleges every two years to provide current profiles and updates information concerning transition.
Liaison to National AHEAD/MO-AHEAD Website Purpose The liaison coordinates the MO-AHEAD affiliate chapter activities with National AHEAD and serves as a communication link between National AHEAD and MO-AHEAD. Another responsibility is to maintain current information on the MO-AHEAD website. Adam
Meyer
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