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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.
Stakeholder information includes target information, data updates, and improvement activity updates.
Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) is a state operated program serving Missouri students with severe disabilities. Established by state law in 1957, MSSD serves children and youth between the ages of 5 and 21. MSSD is administered by the State Board of Education through the Office of Special Education. MSSD is supported primarily by funds appropriated annually by the Missouri Legislature.
Extended Employment Sheltered Workshops (EESW) provide employment via a public-private non-profit partnership in a controlled, safe, and highly supervised work environment. This partnership is designed toward enabling individuals with disabilities to progress toward normal living and to develop, as far as possible, his or her capacity, performance, and relationship with other persons.
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. The Special Education Section also assists in setting state IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Indicator targets, meeting state and federal reporting requirements, as well as creating and distributing state and LEA (local educational agencies) profiles.
The purpose of the Missouri Special Education Advisory Panel is to provide policy guidance on special education and related services and to carry out those specific and general functions set forth in state statutes. The panel shall:
The Office of Special Education monitors the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by local education agencies to ensure that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.
These pages include information on requirements, supports, and resources that are important to students who experience disabilities as well as parents, families, guardians, and those who support them.
