The ASCEND Program will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 14. The group will meet in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. ASCEND Program Director Mikala King will give the presentation, organizers said. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program topic of Oct. 14 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
William Cole, Thornfield, is the first student accepted into Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) new ASCEND Program. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program is designed to help area students with autism transition into college and toward a life of personal success and independence. The program is the first of its kind in this region. It … [Read more...] about Thornfield resident first student accepted into ASCEND Program
Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) ASCEND Program received a significant boost from the state Thursday when Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation earmarking $7.5 million in capital funding for a facility to house the program, which supports students with autism. “We are thrilled to receive this funding for our new ASCEND Program, and we sincerely thank … [Read more...] about $7.5 million in state appropriations approved for facility to house ASCEND Program
Officials with the ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a Preview Day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 28 in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 W. Main St., in West Plains. ASCEND Program Director Mikala King said the drop-in event is for students, parents, area school counselors and special education teachers, and … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program Preview Day set for June 28
Applications are now being accepted for the new ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program is designed to help area students with autism transition into college and toward a life of personal success and independence. The program, which is the first of its kind in this region, offers … [Read more...] about Applications now being accepted for ASCEND Program