Within the Division of Learning Services, the Office of Special Education, the Effective Practices section works with school districts to identify effective research and data-driven monitoring, accountability and assessment of instructional practices in areas of literacy, positive academic and behavior interventions, supportive, personalized and relevant special education instruction, technical assistance and professional development that encourages parent/district/community involvement working together to develop a clear and common focus for students with disabilities.
- Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
- Career Education Special Needs (CESN)
- Career Technical Education (CTE)
- Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)
- Paraprofessional Resources
- Parent Educational Materials and Resources
- Parentally Placed Private School Children
- Postsecondary Transition Resources
- Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS)
- State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG)
- Virtual Learning Platform (VLP)
Effective Practices Staff
James Bouslaugh, Director
Phone: 573-751-0625
James.Bouslaugh@dese.mo.gov
Sandra Murphy, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 573-751-0187
Sandra.Murphy@dese.mo.gov
Marsha Campe, Assistant Director
Postsecondary Transition/Career Education Special Needs (CESN)
Phone: 573-751-2512
marsha.campe@dese.mo.gov
Kristin Funk, Assistant Director
Achievement/Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
Phone: 573-751-7661
Kristin.Funk@dese.mo.gov