Office of Special Education
News and Updates
Local Compliance Plan
A letter was sent by electronic mail to all superintendents informing them of the revised Local Compliance Plan posted on our website.
ECSE/First Steps/Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Updated Questions and Answers Available Online
The State Performance Plan (SPP), required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), includes an indicator that requires data collection on early childhood outcomes (ECO).
May FY13 Payment for High Need Fund (HNF)
The remaining payment for the High Need Fund (HNF) will be made in the May school payment. The payment will include both state and federal funding.
Guidance from the Office of Civil Rights on Students with Disabilities Access to Athletic Extracurricular Activities
The Office of Civil Rights with the U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance reminding school districts that retaliation against someone who has opposed discriminatory action is a violation of federal law.
2nd Annual Missouri Dropout Summit
The Office of Special Education, Effective Practices Section, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Missouri Dropout Summit to be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, 12:00 p.m., June 26 at the Truman Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri.