Helpful Links
A hand-picked list of trusted places to learn more — for parents, educators, and agencies navigating special education.
U.S. Department of Education — About IDEA
The federal law behind special education. This page explains what IDEA is, who it protects, and the six big principles — like FAPE and LRE — that shape every IEP.
sites.ed.gov
Missouri DESE — Special Education
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's special education home — state guidance, forms, and requirements.
dese.mo.gov
Missouri Procedural Safeguards
Your rights as a parent in the special education process, straight from the state — the document schools hand you at every meeting.
dese.mo.gov
More links coming soon — check back as the list grows.