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Topics

 

A-Z Index

See an alphabetical listing of education and secondary education topics.

 

Bullying Issues

See who needs to be told and get resources to help.

 

Concern/Complaint about a school?

Find out who can help you.

 

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.

 

MAP

Find Missouri Assessment Program news and updates, assessment calendar, resources and more.

 

MSIP

Review the Missouri School Improvement Program - the state's accountability system for accrediting public schools.

 

Need a Transcript?

Get information on retrieving a copy of your high school diploma or transcript.

 

Show Me Success

Check out DESE’s strategic plan, aimed to ensure we are improving lives through education across the State of Missouri.

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.

 

High School Equivalency Test

Learn the requirements and apply for the HiSET.

 

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.

 

Webinars

See the schedule of free upcoming and view previously recorded webinars.

Data

 

Data Acquisition Calendar

Find due dates for approved Department of Elementary and Secondary Education federal and state reports.

 

Data Requests

Request special data reports from the Department.

 

MCDS Portal

Access education related data for school personnel and the public.

 

MCDS Reference Guide

Review information relating to Core Data and the Missouri Student Information System Data Collection Cycles.

 

MOSIS

Update information in the Missouri Student Information System.

Department

 

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News

Eight Missouri Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Accolades
James Young Named 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year
DESE Releases Preliminary Statewide Missouri Assessment Program Data
DESE Announces Finalists for 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year
2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year Semifinalists Announced

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