Community and Education Resources

Looking for community resources, educational info, benefit resources, and activities while sheltering in place? We have them for you here!

Community Support

Date	Information
January 6 2022	Community Partnership – Lunch and Learn Community Partnerships Making Sense of Money February Five Part ABLE Account Video Series Healthy Aging in a Pandemic World How to Get Help from Social Security Know Your Rights Series – Resources for Crime Victims with Disabilities MO Property Tax Credit and Renters Rebate Assistance Tax Preparation Wolfner Library
Sept 1 2021	ABLE Act Info 2021 CAST for Kids Event Flyer Easterseals Autism Conference Guardianship and Conservatorship 2021 Horses of Hope Practical Tips for Special needs planning
April 26 2021	Disability Benefits 101 Videos Spanish Language YouTube Series about Autism Covid19 Funeral Assistance Broadband Benefit Program Fact Sheet Springfield – Homeowner Emergency Loan Program Covid19 Vaccine – Open to All MO Residents 16+ Down Payment Assistance Loan Brochure Georgia Tech Educational Videos – Covid19 May 1st COVID19 Vaccine Clinic – Library Center and Library Station
March 4 2021	App Resource List Covid-19 Testing Sites and Registration March 4 through March 12 Emergency Rental Assistance (and Utilities) Ozark Community Center Easter Egg Hunt Pandemic-SNAP And EBT Benefits Extended through March State Assistance for Housing Relief Tax Clinics
Feb 17 2021	Brain Injury Association of Missouri Education Spring 2021 Buying Groceries Online with EBT Card City of Spfld about Crisis Cold Weather Shelters Covid-19 Vaccine Scams Info Disaster Preparedness-City Utilities ECHO Autism Symposium FEMA Communication Plan FEMA Emergency Supply List FEMA Preparing for Emergencies National Parent Helpline Protecting Yourself from Covid-19 Related Fraud Rent Rebate Eligibility Rent Rebate Form 5674
Feb 9 2021	Guide to Covid-19 Stimulus Relief Camp Barnabas Update Covid-19 Testing Sites and Registration Feb2-Feb19 Edge Community Technology Center-Library Empower Abilities- Live and Thrive with a Disability Empower Abilities- Sign Language Virtual Class Empower Abilities- Virtual Social Hour Missouri Assistive Technology Workshops Springfield Park Board Drive Through Ceramics Springfield Park Board Valentines Day Craft Springfield Park Board Zoo Zoom
Dec 24 2020	covid testing 12-21-2020 CPO Tax Flyer 2021 Food stamp media release 12-23-2020 Suspension of SNAP Interviews
Dec 10 2020	Covid 19 resource for mental health Covid statewide testing 12-3-2020 Crisis Hotline for Parents Caregivers for those with IDD Health Storyline App New Assisted Tech items from MO Assisted Tech Understand Medicaid 12-7-2020
Dec 3 2020	Affordable Housing Vacancies Child Care Eligibility Infographic Covid statewide testing 12-3-2020 FREE COVID TESTING 12_12_2020 Health Storyline App Lightkey predictor 11-23-2020 PSA Eviction Moratorium Flyer Show Me Hope Statewide Counseling Social Security Increase for 2021 Virtual Dance events
Nov 19 2020	Calming Kits Press Release Calming Kits Sign PDF landlord-Tenant Law MO AT Tech Update 11-17-2020 Statewide COVID Testing Nov29-dec5
Nov 12 2020	Ceramics Fall 2020 DMH November Webinar Series Holiday Assistance 11-12-2020 Statewide Community Covid Testing 11-5-2020
Nov 5 2020	Able_Account_10_15_2020 Free_COVID19_vaccine_10_28_2020 COVIDtesting funding_for_children_10_2020 Missouri_resource_guide Virtual_Autism_Conference_Reminder
Oct 7 2020	MOAT 9.30.2020
Sept 24 2020	Child Care and LHEAP 9.21.2020 Child Care Application COVID-19 Testing Information Our Weatherization Assistance Program is a free service for income
Sept 23 2020	Benefit Resource 9-11-2020 Evictions Covid Flyer KAT Funding September 2020 MHK MHF AT Income Guidelines New SNAP Guidelines 9-11-2020
July 23 2020	Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who are Blind Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals who are Deaf Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who Use AT Devices
May 22 2020	Activities to Engage Virtually Benefit daily updates 5.20.2020 Daily living resources 5.20.2020 Food and Household Supplies 5.20.2020 Health Resources 5.20.2020 What are you doing this summer 2020 star
May 21 2020	What Are You Doing This Summer 2020
May 12 2020	Benefit daily updates 5.12.2020
May 6 2020	Benefit daily updates Daily living resources Food and Household Supplies Health Resources Pandemic Guide for ASD Adults 2020 socialization and activities
May 1 2020	Benefit daily updates 5.1.2020 socialization and activities 5.1.2020
April 28 2020	Food Stamps benefits Press Release from Social Security regarding Stimulus check 4.28.2020
April 27 2020	socialization and activities 4.27.2020 Unemployment with COVID-19 CARE Act 4.22.2020
April 24 2020	Benefit daily updates Daily living resources Food and Household Supplies Health Resources WEAAD-Protect-Our-Communities-from-Scams housing and community living needs Shelter from the Storm SDM guide socialization and activities
April 20 2020	CSS Update #19 April 20
April 17 2020	CSS Update #18 April 17
April 16 2020	CSS Update #17 April 16
April 15 2020	CSS Update #16 April 15
April 13 2020	CSS Update #15 April 13
April 9 2020	CSS Update #14 April 9
April 8 2020	CSS Update #13 April 8
April 7 2020	CSS Update #12 April 7
April 6 2020	CSS Update #11 April 6 Mental Health Activities Virtual Story Telling 2020 Be an Active Family – 10 Tips Covid-19 Time Capsule
April 3 2020	CSS Update #10 CARES Act Moratorium on Evictions Energy Assistance COVID 19 SWMO COVID-19 Resources Zoom Meeting Settings

Date	Information
July 23 2020	Benefit Resource 9-11-2020 Evictions Covid Flyer KAT Funding MHK MHF AT Income Guidelines New SNAP Guidelines 9-11-2020
July 23 2020	Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who are Blind Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals who are Deaf Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who Use AT Devices
May 22 2020	Activities to Engage Virtually Benefit daily updates 5.20.2020 Daily living resources 5.20.2020 Food and Household Supplies 5.20.2020 Health Resources 5.20.2020 What are you doing this summer 2020 star
May 21 2020	What Are You Doing This Summer 2020
May 12 2020	Benefit daily updates 5.12.2020
May 6 2020	Benefit daily updates Daily living resources Food and Household Supplies Health Resources Pandemic Guide for ASD Adults 2020 socialization and activities
May 1 2020	Benefit daily updates 5.1.2020 socialization and activities 5.1.2020
April 28 2020	Food Stamps benefits Press Release from Social Security regarding Stimulus check 4.28.2020
April 27 2020	socialization and activities 4.27.2020 Unemployment with COVID-19 CARE Act 4.22.2020
April 24 2020	Benefit daily updates Daily living resources Food and Household Supplies Health Resources WEAAD-Protect-Our-Communities-from-Scams housing and community living needs Shelter from the Storm SDM guide socialization and activities
April 20 2020	CSS Update #19 April 20
April 17 2020	CSS Update #18 April 17
April 16 2020	CSS Update #17 April 16
April 15 2020	CSS Update #16 April 15
April 13 2020	CSS Update #15 April 13
April 9 2020	CSS Update #14 April 9
April 8 2020	CSS Update #13 April 8
April 7 2020	CSS Update #12 April 7
April 6 2020	CSS Update #11 April 6 Mental Health Activities Virtual Story Telling 2020 Be an Active Family – 10 Tips Covid-19 Time Capsule
April 3 2020	CSS Update #10 CARES Act Moratorium on Evictions Energy Assistance COVID 19 SWMO COVID-19 Resources Zoom Meeting Settings

Educational Resources

Date	Information
June 9 2021	Transition from High School to Adult Independent Living
April 27 2021	Helping Your Child Become a Reader Spanish Helping Your Child become a Reader Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen in Spanish Helping Your Child become a responsible Citizen Helping your Child Learn Math -Spanish Helping Your Child Learn Math Helping Your Child Learn Science Spanish Helping Your Child Learn Science Helping Your Child Succeed in School Spanish Helping Your Child Succeed In School
April 26 2021	Helping Your Child Through Adolescence Spanish Helping Your Child Through Adolescence Helping Your Child with History Helping Your Child with Homework in Spanish Helping Your Child with Homework Helping Your Preschool Child Spanish Helping Your Preschool Child Launch Program Summer 2021 Springfield Parkboard Summer Camps Brochure 2021
March 1 2021	100 Day Tool Kit for families with children with new diagnosed 2021 CDS Day of Action Sample Letters Adults Autism questions. Autism Speaks Bear With Us Newsletter (January 2021) Conscious Discipline Parenting Fostering Healthy and Social Emotional Development in Young Children Setting_Limits_with_Children-2 Springfield Public Schools PAT and Kindergarten Enrollment 2021 9TOOLKIT-EveryBody Belongs Chair Yoga for Teens
December 30 2020	Parents Can Help Social Super Me! Parents Guide Department of Education Families and Homework
November 18 2020	How to Talk to Your Kids Online Interactions Factsheet Info on Apps for Teens Sexting Factsheet SHI Internet Safety Guide 9.27.19 Tips for Monitoring Kids Online Factsheet Video Games and Gaming Factsheet
July 13 2020	Lay Educational Advocacy Project
June 03 2020	Additional DESE Summer School Q and A College Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities ldaamerica.org-Support and Resources for Parents Resources for Parents from the Learning Disabilities Association of America se-compliance-revised-speech-language-eligibility-criteria-dialogue se-state-plan-part-b-speech-language-eligibility-criteria 2019 Tools for Student Success When your Child’s Bx Plan has stopped working
May 29 2020	CDC Considerations for Schools, Day Cares and Colleges Re- Opening Check List for Parents Schools and Childcare Programs Reopening Creating Connections without Technology for our Elderly Population-English MO Health Net Telehealth Therapy Codes Preparedness for Child Care Programs Reading, Learning, Engagement Activities State Financial Aid.A+ and Bright Flight Info Staying Connected without Technology for our Elderly Population- Spanish Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times Full Packet US Department of Education Loans Tips for a Successful Virtual Meeting
May 19 2020	2020 Summer School Dates for Greene County Building Skills at Home Hands on Learning A Day at the Zoo Terms and Conditions Used in Special Education
May 15 2020	Colleges and 504 and IEP Plans From-HS-To-College-Book-Accommodations-Request-Preparation-Form How do I get Special Education Services for my child with Special Needs Investigating Colleges through On Line Research MO DESE Transition Planning Post Secondary Transition Form for students with IEPs Transitioning from HS to College from Wright’s Law
May 12 2020	Boys and Girls Club Learning at HOME Free Resources to Keep Kids Learning Amid School Closures Free Webinar on May 19 th. Spec Ed during CoVid 10. Registration will fill up fast. JED Voices Video. Conquering Anxiety
May 5 2020	Springfield Public Schools. Summer School. Explore. End of Year wrap ups FREE-Printable Workbooks, PreK-5th grade Art and On line Games for learning
April 28 2020	Wide Open School Free-Online Learning National Center for Learning Disabilities. Resources and Tools Missouri Connections Career Planning Educating All Learners. Technology links. Resources
April 24 2020	DESE Admin Summer School Memo during Co-Vid DESE Q and A and deadlines for Summer School during Co-Vid Summer EXPLORE Program is offering virtual learning!
April 21 2020	2019-2020 Year end list for graduating seniors with IEP’s Autism Resources from A to Z I am determined self advocacy awareness Your Goals with your child who has an IEP during Stay at Home
April 20 2020	Parenting during the Pandemic: WEBINAR April 22
April 17 2020	Homemade face covering guidance Helping parents access online learning through SPS Household chores for adolescents Self care from the JED foundation MOCAP guidance Parent advocacy during the COVID-19 crisis SPS announces rescheduling of Commencement for August Activities for supporting at home children
April 16 2020	Temporary Lowcost Internet Information
April 15 2020	3 weeks of FREE reading lessons K-5th Grade 7 ways to calm a young brain during trauma Guide on supporting someone with autism Addressing the needs of serving children with disabilities Multi-Sensory techniques for teaching handwriting Multi-Sensory techniques for teaching math Self care checklist for families during stay at home Springfield schools at home resources weeks 3-5 SPS Packet day of learning for preschool students
April 9 2020	DESE School Closing Update Story time with Connor and his Mom What is your Good Life-Jamie M What is Your Good Life- Jami P
April 8 2020	Education Update # 13 Picture Schedule- Evening Routine Picture Schedule-Cleaning Room Picture Schedule-Study Hour Routine Sample Daily Schedule from Republic Elementary Coping from a Traumatic Event Getting Ready for the Day
April 7 2020	Evaluation and IEP Timeline Options Q & A on Services for Children with Disabilities Update # 12 Links to Educational Resources US Dept.of Ed. Update-Children with Disabilities FREE online learning experiences Willard School District Welcomes Dr. Missy Lucas!
April 6 2020	Educational Liaison Update April 6th Health and Wellbeing Star
April 3 2020	What is your Good Life – Rachel What is your Good Life – Katrina What is your Good Life – Jessie What is your Good Life – Mallory

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