State Of Missouri: Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education
Address
PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4212
AKA:
DESE
Description:
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education. It is primarily a service agency that works with educators, legislators, government agencies and citizens to maintain a strong public education system. Through its statewide school-improvement initiatives and regulatory functions, the Department strives to assure that all citizens have access to high-quality public education. Services include GED/high school equivalency test, adult literacy programs, early identification programs, and special education classes.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DESE
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, MO
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, MO DEPT. OF
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Yes
Is Shelter?
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Date of Official Change:
August 26, 2024
Address Listings
P.O. Box (Primary)
PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Physical
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Contacts
Commissioner
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 751-4212
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program provides assistance that helps Missouri adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The major areas of support are Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency, and problem-solving.
Hours
Hours Vary
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Adults 17 years of age or older not presently enrolled in secondary school (or 16 years old not presently enrolled in secondary school but have completed 16 hours of credit toward high school graduation) and speakers of English as a second language.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
State of Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
Administers Missouri schools for the blind and deaf, vocational rehabilitation, severely disabled and veterans educational program. Classifies and accredits public schools for these programs.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
State of Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
Missouri First Steps Early Intervention Program: provides families with referrals and assistance programs that best fit their child's developmental needs.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Children, Birth to Age 3 with delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (866) 583-2392 to Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program provides assistance that helps Missouri adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The major areas of support are Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency, and problem-solving.
Hours
Hours Vary
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Adults 17 years of age or older not presently enrolled in secondary school (or 16 years old not presently enrolled in secondary school but have completed 16 hours of credit toward high school graduation) and speakers of English as a second language.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
State of Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Within the Division of Learning Services, the Office of Special Education administers state and federal funds to support services for students and adults with disabilities. This office also oversees the operation of three school systems administered by the State Board of Education. These are the Missouri School for the Blind, the Missouri School for the Deaf and the Missouri Schools for Severely Disabled. Through their outreach programs and consulting services, these school systems assist local school personnel and families throughout the state in meeting the needs of children with disabilities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Call for Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 573-751-5739 or Email specialeducation@dese.mo.gov for more information
Languages
English
Service Area
State of Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
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