Information for Parents on the Special Education Process

This page is to help guide parents in understanding state and federal regulations and laws under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Special Education Compliance Section provides
assistance and support to parents that have students with matters involving compliance of
Individualized Education Programs.

• Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
  • Call:800.743.7634 or email: info@missouriparentsact.org
• Parent's Guide to Special Education in Missouri
  • English - 5/2018
  • Spanish - 5/2018
• Parents' Rights Under IDEA webinar (PowerPoint) - 7/2017
• Parents' Rights Under IDEA (YouTube) - 7/2017
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Forms for Special Education
• Parent Bill of Rights
• Procedural Safeguards
• Compliance Guidance
• Laws and Regulations
• Private and Home Schooling
• Complaint System

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• Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
• Bullying
• Courage to Report
• Local School and District Issues
• School Directory

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