
Topics
Mental Health Resources for School Staff and Students
Find information about Mental Health First Aid training, resources to address student behavior challenges, and other best practices.
Educator Evaluation
Explore how Missouri’s Educator Evaluation System supports the development of teachers and education leaders.
Learning Standards
Learn more about Missouri’s academic standards.
Literacy Initiatives & Efforts
Learn more about Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed and DESE's other literacy related work.
MSIP
Review the Missouri School Improvement Program - the state's accountability system for accrediting public schools.
Show Me Success
Check out DESE’s strategic plan, aimed to ensure we are improving lives through education across the State of Missouri.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Learn more about the work DESE is involved in to address the teaching recruitment and retention challenges in our state.
Services
Certification
Apply, view, and print certificates as well as view Assessment scores and check fingerprint/background status.
Fingerprint/Background Check
Learn about fingerprinting and background check procedures and requirements.
Missouri Connections
See how Missouri Connections helps citizens explore careers, and develop education and job search strategies.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Find assistance and training for those who would like to work but have a disability that keeps them from finding or keeping a job.
Data
Data Acquisition Calendar
Find due dates for approved Department of Elementary and Secondary Education federal and state reports.
MCDS Reference Guide
Review information relating to Core Data and the Missouri Student Information System Data Collection Cycles.