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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 new 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 Praxis 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.