State Of Missouri: Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education

Address

PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102

(573) 751-4212

www.dese.mo.gov

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?

No

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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

Primary Contact

(573) 751-4212

commissioner@dese.mo.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 751-4212

Legal Status:

Governmental

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

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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

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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

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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

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        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

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