Office of Special Education
Disproportionality
Annual Disproportionality Review
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Disproportionate Representation:
School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a framework for creating safe and orderly learning environments in schools, while improving the social-emotional outcomes for students. It is a proactive approach that relies on research based practices, including developing clear behavioral expectations, teaching these expectations, acknowledging appropriate behavior, consistently correcting inappropriate behavior, and using behavioral data to systematically solve problems.
Missouri Pathway for Aspiring Leaders (MoPAL)
Missouri Special Education Leadership Certification Program
The Missouri Pathway for Aspiring Leaders in Special Education (MoPAL) is a three-year, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) sponsored program. Individuals who currently hold a Missouri administrator certificate are eligible for participation at no cost.
Evidence Based Practice
Evidence-based education is comprised of professional wisdom and empirical evidence. Professional wisdom includes individual experience and consensus. Empirical evidence includes scientifically-based research and empirical information.
State Performance Plan
Welcome to the State Performance Plan (SPP) / Annual Performance Report (APR) page. On this page you will find links to Part C and Part B SPP/APR reports, determinations letters, and related resources.
SPP / APR Stakeholder Information
Stakeholder information includes target information, data updates, and improvement activity updates.
Special Education Data
The Special Education Data Section within the Office of Special Education supports the mission of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Vision of the Division of Learning Services by providing training, support, and guidance in reporting and utilizing special education data.