be kept fully informed of decisions made about their children.

receive information about their rights under federal disability laws.

receive prior notice with respect to the identification, evaluation, or placement of their child.

examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding their child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement and obtain copies of educational records and a response to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of their child’s records.

request amendment of their child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that the records are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of their child. [Parkway “Student Records” policy (JRA.BP) and guidelines.]

submit complaints/appeals related to identification, evaluation, educational program, or placement. Complaints/appeals are to be submitted in writing to the Parkway Superintendent. Include the nature of the complaint, circumstances giving rise to the complaint, and the relief requested. Investigations shall be prompt and may include an informal meeting with the superintendent or his/her designee to attempt resolution. Complaints also may be filed with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR). [OCR Kansas City Office  816-268-0550; Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov  / OCR website: www.ed.gov/ocr]

request a formal impartial due process hearing by an appointed hearing officer. A written request should be sent to the Parkway Superintendent (Parkway Administrative Center; 455 N. Woods Mill Rd.; Chesterfield, MO 63017). Include the nature of the complaint, circumstances giving rise to the complaint, and the relief requested.