- 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.
- 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 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.
News
- DESE Allocates Over $50 million for Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grants
- State Board of Education Adds Members to Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board
- Missouri Joins National PSA Campaign to Address Teacher Shortage
- Governor Parson Proclaims April as Month of the Military Child
- Missouri Students Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Service