What Is Special Education? (.pdf)

A brief overivew of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Parents Guide to Special Education (.pdf)

Great resouce for understanding special education services in Missouri.

IEP Guide for Parents (.pdf)

From the Special School District of St. Louis County

Parents Bill of Rights

Summary of the rights/procedural safeguards afforded to parents and students with special education disabilities in MO.

Disability Categories/Definitions in Missouri (.pdf)

Missouri State Plan for Special Education: MO Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education

Special Education Timelines

How long does it take for special education evaluations and IEPs to be completed?

Special Education Program Locations (.doc)

Programs listed by Parkway school and type of program. 

Special School District

SSD Website

Family and Community Resource Center

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (MO DESE)

MO DESE Special Education Website

Parents' Guide to Special Education (.pdf)

Parents' Bill of Rights (multiple languages)

Initial IDEA Referral Process

State & District Assessments - DESE Technical Assistance Bulletin (.pdf)

Vocational Rehabilitation FAQ's (.pdf)

Special Education Rights & Procedural Safeguards 

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (June 2012) (.pdf)