# Site Map -- Access to Education **A visual index of every file in the Missouri K-12 Education Navigator repository.** --- ## Quick Navigation - [Repository Structure Diagram](#repository-structure-diagram) - [Root Files](#root-files) - [Commands](#commands) - [References: Roles](#references--roles) - [References: Operations](#references--operations) - [References: Compliance](#references--compliance) - [References: Programs](#references--programs) - [References: AI in Education](#references--ai-in-education) - [References: Curriculum and Instruction](#references--curriculum-and-instruction) - [References: Special Needs](#references--special-needs) - [References: General](#references--general) - [Templates: Parent](#templates--parent) - [Templates: Admin](#templates--admin) - [Templates: Specialist](#templates--specialist) - [Templates: Teacher](#templates--teacher) - [Templates: Counselor](#templates--counselor) - [Templates: Staff](#templates--staff) - [Templates: General](#templates--general-1) - [Scripts](#scripts) - [Examples](#examples) - [Evals](#evals) - [CI / Config](#ci--config) --- ## Repository Structure Diagram ```mermaid graph LR ROOT["access-to-education/"] ROOT --> CORE["Core Files"] ROOT --> CMD["commands/"] ROOT --> REF["references/"] ROOT --> TPL["templates/"] ROOT --> SCR["scripts/"] ROOT --> EX["examples/"] ROOT --> EV["evals/"] ROOT --> GH[".github/"] ROOT --> CONF["Config Files"] CORE --> SKILL["SKILL.md"] CORE --> CLAUDE["CLAUDE.md"] CORE --> MANIFEST["MANIFEST.json"] CORE --> README["README.md"] CORE --> GETTING["GETTING_STARTED.md"] CORE --> CANON["CANONICAL_OWNERS.md"] CORE --> LAST["LAST_VERIFIED.md"] CORE --> CHANGE["CHANGELOG.md"] CMD --> CMDS["COMMANDS.md -- 22 slash commands"] REF --> ROLES["roles/"] REF --> OPS["operations/"] REF --> COMP["compliance/"] REF --> PROG["programs/"] REF --> AI["ai-in-education/"] REF --> CI["curriculum-instruction/"] REF --> SN["special-needs/"] REF --> GEN["General reference files"] ROLES --> R1["students.md"] ROLES --> R2["teachers.md"] ROLES --> R3["specialists.md"] ROLES --> R4["building-leaders.md"] ROLES --> R5["school-staff.md"] ROLES --> R6["administrators.md"] ROLES --> R7["school-counseling.md"] ROLES --> R8["substitute-teachers.md"] OPS --> O1["assessments.md"] OPS --> O2["crisis-emergency.md"] OPS --> O3["discipline-behavior.md"] OPS --> O4["health-wellness.md"] OPS --> O5["technology-digital-learning.md"] OPS --> O6["athletics-activities.md"] OPS --> O7["career-pathways.md"] OPS --> O8["data-reporting.md"] OPS --> O9["facilities-operations.md"] OPS --> O10["school-culture-climate.md"] COMP --> C1["mo-education-law.md"] COMP --> C2["compliance-calendar.md"] COMP --> C3["governance-policy.md"] COMP --> C4["funding-programs.md"] COMP --> C5["equity-access.md"] COMP --> C6["title-ix.md"] PROG --> P1["special-populations.md"] PROG --> P2["early-childhood.md"] PROG --> P3["alternative-education.md"] PROG --> P4["family-community.md"] PROG --> P5["educator-workforce.md"] PROG --> P6["professional-learning.md"] PROG --> P7["rural-education.md"] PROG --> P8["mo-districts-regions.md"] PROG --> P9["english-learners.md"] PROG --> P10["gifted-education.md"] AI --> A1["INDEX.md"] AI --> A2["ai-teaching-learning.md"] AI --> A3["ai-policy-governance.md"] AI --> A4["ai-literacy-career.md"] CI --> CI1["INDEX.md"] CI --> CI2["mo-learning-standards.md"] CI --> CI3["instructional-practice.md"] SN --> SN1["INDEX.md"] SN --> SN2["vision-impairment.md"] SN --> SN3["hearing-impairment.md"] SN --> SN4["motor-impairment.md"] GEN --> G1["glossary.md"] GEN --> G2["faq.md"] GEN --> G3["mo-data-tables.md"] GEN --> G4["links-and-resources.md"] GEN --> G5["scenario-walkthroughs.md"] GEN --> G6["guia-padres-espanol.md"] GEN --> G7["quick-start-cards.md"] GEN --> G8["keyword-index.md"] TPL --> TP["parent/"] TPL --> TA["admin/"] TPL --> TS["specialist/"] TPL --> TT["teacher/"] TPL --> TC["counselor/"] TPL --> TST["staff/"] TPL --> TGEN["General templates"] TP --> TP2["cartas-padres-espanol.md"] TS --> TS2["504-decision-tree.md"] TST --> TST2["paraprofessional-guide.md"] TST --> TST3["transportation-safety.md"] TST --> TST4["food-service-safety.md"] TGEN --> TG1["printable-checklists.md"] SCR --> SC1["calculators.md"] SCR --> SC2["run-evals.sh"] SCR --> SC3["check-links.sh"] SCR --> SC4["validate-mermaid.sh"] EX --> EX1["sample-outputs.md"] EV --> EV1["test-cases.json"] GH --> GHW["workflows/"] GHW --> GHW1["validate.yml"] CONF --> CONF1[".markdownlint.jsonc"] ``` --- ## Root Files | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [README.md](README.md) | Project overview, quick start guide, and repository structure summary | | [SKILL.md](SKILL.md) | Core behavioral system -- the "operating system" with all rules (SS1-SS13) | | [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) | Auto-activates the skill when opened in Claude Code | | [MANIFEST.json](MANIFEST.json) | Machine-readable index mapping every topic to its canonical reference file | | [GETTING_STARTED.md](GETTING_STARTED.md) | Step-by-step setup guide for new users (no coding required) | | [CANONICAL_OWNERS.md](CANONICAL_OWNERS.md) | Defines which file owns which topic to prevent duplication | | [LAST_VERIFIED.md](LAST_VERIFIED.md) | Data verification log tracking when facts were last checked and sourced | | [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) | Version history from v1.0.0 through v7.1.0 | | [LICENSE](LICENSE) | MIT license | --- ## Commands | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [commands/COMMANDS.md](commands/COMMANDS.md) | Definitions for all 22 slash commands (`/start`, `/rights`, `/letter`, `/graduation`, `/iep-check`, `/policy`, `/csip`, `/safety-plan`, `/threat`, `/comply`, `/crisis`, `/lookup`, `/retire`, `/a-plus`, `/translate`, `/compare`, `/district`, `/enroll`, `/data`, `/pd`, `/walkthrough`, `/evaluate`) | --- ## References -- Roles One file per audience, covering the topics most relevant to that role. | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/roles/students.md](references/roles/students.md) | Graduation requirements, A+ program, discipline rights, FERPA, attendance | | [references/roles/teachers.md](references/roles/teachers.md) | Certification, MEES evaluation, tenure, professional development, salary schedules | | [references/roles/specialists.md](references/roles/specialists.md) | IEP process, 504 plans, IDEA disability categories, ELL, FBA, transition planning | | [references/roles/building-leaders.md](references/roles/building-leaders.md) | CSIP development, staff evaluation, school safety, Title I operations | | [references/roles/school-staff.md](references/roles/school-staff.md) | Paraprofessionals, school nurses, bus drivers, mandated reporting requirements | | [references/roles/administrators.md](references/roles/administrators.md) | MSIP 6 accreditation, funding formulas, board governance, ESSA, charter schools | | [references/roles/school-counseling.md](references/roles/school-counseling.md) | ASCA model, caseload management, college advising, crisis screening | | [references/roles/substitute-teachers.md](references/roles/substitute-teachers.md) | Quick-reference guide for substitute teachers walking into any Missouri school | --- ## References -- Operations How schools run day-to-day. | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/operations/assessments.md](references/operations/assessments.md) | MAP, EOC, ACT, WIDA ACCESS, testing accommodations and scheduling | | [references/operations/crisis-emergency.md](references/operations/crisis-emergency.md) | Emergency Operations Plans, active threat protocols, drills, reunification | | [references/operations/discipline-behavior.md](references/operations/discipline-behavior.md) | PBIS frameworks, restorative practices, bullying policy, seclusion/restraint rules | | [references/operations/health-wellness.md](references/operations/health-wellness.md) | Mental health services, SEL programs, suicide prevention protocols | | [references/operations/technology-digital-learning.md](references/operations/technology-digital-learning.md) | 1:1 device programs, CIPA compliance, SB 68 device ban, digital citizenship | | [references/operations/athletics-activities.md](references/operations/athletics-activities.md) | MSHSAA eligibility, concussion protocols, Title IX in athletics | | [references/operations/career-pathways.md](references/operations/career-pathways.md) | CTE programs, dual credit, apprenticeships, industry certifications | | [references/operations/data-reporting.md](references/operations/data-reporting.md) | MOSIS cycles, Core Data submissions, Annual Performance Report (APR) | | [references/operations/facilities-operations.md](references/operations/facilities-operations.md) | ADA compliance, capital planning, lead/asbestos testing, facility maintenance | | [references/operations/school-culture-climate.md](references/operations/school-culture-climate.md) | Climate surveys, belonging initiatives, equity audits | --- ## References -- Compliance Law, policy, funding, and deadlines. | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/compliance/mo-education-law.md](references/compliance/mo-education-law.md) | RSMo 160-178, DESE administrative rules, relevant case law | | [references/compliance/compliance-calendar.md](references/compliance/compliance-calendar.md) | Month-by-month compliance requirements and reporting deadlines | | [references/compliance/governance-policy.md](references/compliance/governance-policy.md) | Board policy development, Sunshine Law, superintendent evaluation | | [references/compliance/funding-programs.md](references/compliance/funding-programs.md) | State funding formula, Title I-IV, Perkins grants, E-Rate | | [references/compliance/equity-access.md](references/compliance/equity-access.md) | McKinney-Vento (homeless), foster care, migrant students, Title IX | | [references/compliance/title-ix.md](references/compliance/title-ix.md) | Title IX compliance procedures, sexual harassment policies, athletics equity, grievance processes | --- ## References -- Programs Populations and programs across Missouri K-12. | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/programs/special-populations.md](references/programs/special-populations.md) | Military-connected, immigrant, teen parents, LGBTQ+ students | | [references/programs/early-childhood.md](references/programs/early-childhood.md) | Pre-K programs, Head Start, First Steps, Parents as Teachers (PAT) | | [references/programs/alternative-education.md](references/programs/alternative-education.md) | Virtual/MOCAP, homebound instruction, GED, credit recovery | | [references/programs/family-community.md](references/programs/family-community.md) | Family engagement strategies, community schools, volunteer management | | [references/programs/educator-workforce.md](references/programs/educator-workforce.md) | PSRS/PEERS retirement, teacher shortages, loan forgiveness programs | | [references/programs/professional-learning.md](references/programs/professional-learning.md) | PLCs, instructional coaching, micro-credentials | | [references/programs/rural-education.md](references/programs/rural-education.md) | Consolidation, 4-day school weeks, shared services models | | [references/programs/mo-districts-regions.md](references/programs/mo-districts-regions.md) | District lookup, RPDC regions, enrollment demographics | | [references/programs/english-learners.md](references/programs/english-learners.md) | ELL/ESL instruction, WIDA proficiency levels, sheltered instruction, Title III | | [references/programs/gifted-education.md](references/programs/gifted-education.md) | Gifted & talented education, identification criteria, programming models, Missouri GTE requirements | --- ## References -- AI in Education | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/ai-in-education/INDEX.md](references/ai-in-education/INDEX.md) | Router file -- read first, then load the relevant sub-file | | [references/ai-in-education/ai-teaching-learning.md](references/ai-in-education/ai-teaching-learning.md) | AI-enhanced instruction, prompt engineering for educators, adaptive learning, AI tutoring | | [references/ai-in-education/ai-policy-governance.md](references/ai-in-education/ai-policy-governance.md) | DESE AI guidance, academic integrity, AI data privacy, responsible AI frameworks | | [references/ai-in-education/ai-literacy-career.md](references/ai-in-education/ai-literacy-career.md) | K-12 AI literacy curriculum, AI professional development, AI career readiness | --- ## References -- Curriculum and Instruction | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/curriculum-instruction/INDEX.md](references/curriculum-instruction/INDEX.md) | Router file -- read first, then load the relevant sub-file | | [references/curriculum-instruction/mo-learning-standards.md](references/curriculum-instruction/mo-learning-standards.md) | Missouri Learning Standards for ELA, math, science, social studies, fine arts, CS | | [references/curriculum-instruction/instructional-practice.md](references/curriculum-instruction/instructional-practice.md) | Science of Reading, differentiation, co-teaching, standards-based grading, PBL | --- ## References -- Special Needs Disability-specific depth guides. | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/special-needs/INDEX.md](references/special-needs/INDEX.md) | Router file -- read first for any disability-specific question | | [references/special-needs/vision-impairment.md](references/special-needs/vision-impairment.md) | Braille, TVI services, O&M, CVI, Missouri School for the Blind (MSB), ECC | | [references/special-needs/hearing-impairment.md](references/special-needs/hearing-impairment.md) | ASL, cochlear implants, interpreters, Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD), audiology | | [references/special-needs/motor-impairment.md](references/special-needs/motor-impairment.md) | OT/PT in schools, adaptive PE, assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility | --- ## References -- General Standalone reference files at the top level of `references/`. | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [references/glossary.md](references/glossary.md) | 150+ education acronyms and terms defined for non-specialist audiences | | [references/faq.md](references/faq.md) | Top 10 pre-built FAQ answers per role for speed and consistency | | [references/mo-data-tables.md](references/mo-data-tables.md) | 17 structured lookup tables with Missouri education facts, numbers, and dates | | [references/links-and-resources.md](references/links-and-resources.md) | 70+ verified URLs to DESE portals, federal resources, and Missouri-specific tools | | [references/scenario-walkthroughs.md](references/scenario-walkthroughs.md) | 10 complete step-by-step journey narratives for common education scenarios | | [references/guia-padres-espanol.md](references/guia-padres-espanol.md) | Full parent rights guide in Spanish with English legal terms preserved | | [references/quick-start-cards.md](references/quick-start-cards.md) | Quick-start role cards for all 7 roles with key tasks and first steps | | [references/keyword-index.md](references/keyword-index.md) | Searchable keyword-to-file mapping for fast topic lookups across the repository | --- ## Templates -- Parent | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/parent/letters.md](templates/parent/letters.md) | 5 letter templates: evaluation request, records request, IEP meeting, dispute, 504 request | | [templates/parent/cartas-padres-espanol.md](templates/parent/cartas-padres-espanol.md) | Spanish parent letter templates for evaluation requests, IEP meetings, records requests | --- ## Templates -- Admin | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/admin/csip-template.md](templates/admin/csip-template.md) | Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) template | | [templates/admin/ai-policy-template.md](templates/admin/ai-policy-template.md) | District AI Acceptable Use Policy template | | [templates/admin/safety-plan-outline.md](templates/admin/safety-plan-outline.md) | School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) outline | | [templates/admin/threat-assessment-form.md](templates/admin/threat-assessment-form.md) | Threat assessment documentation form aligned to CSTAG | | [templates/admin/plans-and-reports.md](templates/admin/plans-and-reports.md) | District School Improvement Plan (DSIP) and related reporting templates | | [templates/admin/operational-forms.md](templates/admin/operational-forms.md) | Behavior contracts, administrative operational forms | --- ## Templates -- Specialist | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/specialist/iep-compliance-checklist.md](templates/specialist/iep-compliance-checklist.md) | IEP compliance audit checklist with all required components | | [templates/specialist/iep-meeting-prep.md](templates/specialist/iep-meeting-prep.md) | IEP meeting preparation guide and progress monitoring templates | | [templates/specialist/plans-and-forms.md](templates/specialist/plans-and-forms.md) | 504 accommodation plans, FBA templates, and specialist forms | | [templates/specialist/504-decision-tree.md](templates/specialist/504-decision-tree.md) | 504 process walkthrough with IEP vs 504 decision tree and accommodation planning | --- ## Templates -- Teacher | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/teacher/plans.md](templates/teacher/plans.md) | PD growth plans and instructional planning templates | | [templates/teacher/observation-prep.md](templates/teacher/observation-prep.md) | Observation and MEES evaluation preparation templates | | [templates/teacher/classroom-admin.md](templates/teacher/classroom-admin.md) | Attendance trackers, classroom administration time-savers | | [templates/teacher/classroom-communication.md](templates/teacher/classroom-communication.md) | Parent email templates and classroom communication tools | | [templates/teacher/ell-planning.md](templates/teacher/ell-planning.md) | ELL lesson planning templates and student profile forms | | [templates/teacher/sub-binder.md](templates/teacher/sub-binder.md) | Substitute teacher binder -- everything a sub needs for 1 day or 1 week | --- ## Templates -- Counselor | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/counselor/graduation-audit.md](templates/counselor/graduation-audit.md) | Student graduation credit audit worksheet | | [templates/counselor/checklists.md](templates/counselor/checklists.md) | College planning checklists for juniors and seniors | | [templates/counselor/caseload-management.md](templates/counselor/caseload-management.md) | Caseload management, needs assessment intake, and student support templates | --- ## Templates -- Staff | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/staff/checklists.md](templates/staff/checklists.md) | Mandated reporter reference, new employee orientation, and staff checklists | | [templates/staff/paraprofessional-guide.md](templates/staff/paraprofessional-guide.md) | Paraprofessional guide covering roles, responsibilities, IEP support, and professional boundaries | | [templates/staff/transportation-safety.md](templates/staff/transportation-safety.md) | Bus and transportation safety procedures, driver checklists, route protocols | | [templates/staff/food-service-safety.md](templates/staff/food-service-safety.md) | Food service allergy management, safety protocols, and cafeteria operations | --- ## Templates -- General | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [templates/printable-checklists.md](templates/printable-checklists.md) | 10 printable checklists for common tasks across all roles | --- ## Scripts | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [scripts/calculators.md](scripts/calculators.md) | 5 calculators: PSRS retirement, A+ eligibility, graduation credits, SPED timelines, funding estimates | | [scripts/run-evals.sh](scripts/run-evals.sh) | Shell script to run eval test cases against the Claude API | | [scripts/check-links.sh](scripts/check-links.sh) | Link checker script to validate internal and external URLs across all Markdown files | | [scripts/validate-mermaid.sh](scripts/validate-mermaid.sh) | Mermaid diagram validation script to check syntax in all .md files | --- ## Examples | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [examples/sample-outputs.md](examples/sample-outputs.md) | 8 example responses showing target quality across all 7 roles plus parent audience | --- ## Evals | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [evals/test-cases.json](evals/test-cases.json) | 30 test cases across all roles for validation and quality assurance | --- ## CI / Config | File | Description | |------|-------------| | [.github/workflows/validate.yml](.github/workflows/validate.yml) | CI workflow for automated validation (link checking, Mermaid syntax, markdown linting) | | [.markdownlint.jsonc](.markdownlint.jsonc) | Markdown lint configuration for consistent formatting across all .md files | --- *This index covers all 85+ files in the repository. For machine-readable routing, see [MANIFEST.json](MANIFEST.json). For topic ownership, see [CANONICAL_OWNERS.md](CANONICAL_OWNERS.md).*