Your Child’s Rights
MPACT has several tools to help you understand your parental rights and your child’s rights under the law. Below you will find helpful sample forms, sample letters, and fact sheets that will provide you with valuable information.
Tools
Safe Schools Act Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Safe Schools Act.
Differences Between Section 504 and IDEA
This fact sheet explains the differences between 504 and IDEA.
Parent Participation Fact Sheet
IDEA affords parent the right to be apart of the IEP team and to take an active role in their child's education. This fact sheet takes an in-depth look at the role of parent in regards to special education. [pdf-embedder...
School Accommodations and Modifications
Students often need accommodations or modifications to their educational program in order to participate and be successful in school. This fact sheet gives a brief overview of what may available for your child. [pdf-embedder...
Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Missouri
Parent's Guide to Special Education in Missouri provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Procedural Safeguards
Procedural Safeguards are designed to protect the rights of parents and their child with a disability and, at the same time, give families and school systems several mechanisms by which to resolve their disputes. Download a copy and review it before your child's next...
Americans with Disabilities Act Fact Sheet
This helpful fact sheet provides a more in-depth look at the Americans with Disabilities Act. AmericanwithDisabilitiesAct-FS-07012014
Useful Terms & Definitions
A list of useful terms and definitions that are commonly used in special education.
10 Steps of the Special Education Process
This chart walks you through the 10 steps of the IEP Process.
Free Appropriate Public Education Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides you with in-depth information on Free Appropriate Public Education.
Special Education: What I Need to Know
Special Education: What I Need to Know This free training helps you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with a disability. This training is also available as an MPACT online training.
Helpful Links
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) administers the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The OSEP website houses valuable information and resources about the special education process.
The Missouri Office of Special Education is responsible for ensuring local educational agencies (LEAs) implement all laws and regulations related to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The Americans with Disabilities Act page has information about ADA regulations and compliance.
