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The Parents Guide to Special Educationin Missouri
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Offers  New and Updated Parent Resources

In an effort to inform and educate the public regarding parents' rights in the special education process, the Missouri Office of Special Education has developed a 30-minute webinar titled "Parents' Rights Under IDEA." This webinar can be found below and on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) website.

In addition, The Parent's Guide to Special Education in Missouri  (PDF) has been updated to clarify the special education process. You can access at DESE's website or by clicking the image above.

Topics included in the Parent's Guide are:
  • Effective and Informed Parents
  • How Special Education Works in Missouri
  • The Evaluation Process
  • Individualize Education Program (IEP)
  • Parent and Child Rights
  • Resolving Disputes
  • Resources
These two resources were developed to assist parents and professionals to become more informed and effective in the special education process to benefit students with disabilities in Missouri.
Parents' Rights Under IDEA

Parents' Rights Under IDEA
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