Special Learning Center

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

A special thank you to our friends at The Sneaker Project for partnering with our physical therapists to provide Billy Footwear shoes for children who wear orthotics. Finding shoes that fit properly over orthotics can be challenging, and Billy shoes are often the best option, but they can also be expensive for families. Through their generosity, The Sneaker Project helps ease that financial burden while ensuring children have the proper footwear needed to support mobility and progress toward their physical therapy goals. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to helping our kiddos succeed.

10/08/2026

A big thank you to Kurt Hafley with United Way of Central Missouri for spending time with Childcare and teaching us about electricity! The children had so much fun learning, exploring, and getting hands-on with science. We appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge with us!

10/07/2026

1986.

For 40 years, Special Learning Center has been helping children with developmental delays and disabilities. What began in 1986 has grown into a mission that now serves nearly 1,000 children across Central Missouri each year.

At Perfect Pairings, we were proud to unveil this special video celebrating the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped SLC over the last four decades.

We're grateful for every child, family, staff member, volunteer, donor, and community partner who has been part of this journey. Thank you for helping make these 40 years possible. 💙

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/06/2026

SLC families and alumni, mark your calendars and join us for a morning of treats, costumes, and fun at our annual Trunk or Treat!🎃 👻

10/05/2026

Childcare has been busy exploring the fall season through puzzles, sensory tables, art projects, a squirrel feeding game, leaf balance challenges, and more! They also enjoyed reading There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves and had fun helping feed the old lady all the fall items from the story! 🍁

10/02/2026

Last night was absolutely incredible.

Because of the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests, Perfect Pairings was a night to remember. Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate SLC's 40th anniversary and make the evening such a success.

We'll be sharing more photos and highlights in the coming days, but first we'd like to introduce you to our Perfect Pairings Ambassador, Blayke.

Blayke and her family served as our Perfect Pairings Ambassador Family this year, and her story is a powerful reminder of the impact SLC has on the children and families we serve. Her journey reflects perseverance, growth, and possibility, and we're honored to share it with you. 💙💛

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/01/2026

Happy Birthday to You! 🥳

Join us in celebrating the following SLC team members with October birthdays: Grace Payment, Sue Schwartz, Theresa Meystrik, Suzy Wilde, Brenda Donnell, Chris Anderson, Renea Rustemeyer, Jaiden Wieberg, Abigail Golden, and Andora Reichel.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead!

10/01/2026

Today we’re celebrating Physical Therapist Appreciation Day, and we are grateful for the incredible PT team here at Special Learning Center!

Our physical therapists play a vital role in helping children improve strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and confidence. They help children gain the skills they need to move through the world with greater independence and participate more fully in everyday life. The impact they make each day reaches far beyond the therapy room.

Please join us in thanking the SLC PT team:
• Lisa Borgmeyer
• Breanna Connor
• Torey Clogston
• Ericka Fischer
• Sam Giftos
• Mary Kloeppel
• Becky Schaefer
• Sue Schwartz
• Abbey Twehous

We appreciate everything you do for our children and families.

09/28/2026

Thank you to our Pairing Station Sponsors for helping make Perfect Pairings a one-of-a-kind experience!

What's a 40th birthday party without games and fun?
Guests can enjoy creative pairings featuring food, drinks, and entertainment, including 80s Trivia, Moscow Mules & Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Bacon & Bourbon, Pizza & B**r, and more. Thank you to these sponsors for helping bring the party to life!

LAST CALL TO GRAB TICKETS!! Contact Janelle Haley at (573) 634-3070 or [email protected]