State of Missouri: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Office of Special Education

Address

205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

(573) 751-5739

www.dese.mo.gov/special-education

AKA:

DESE

Description:

Within the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Learning Services, the Office of Special Education administers state and federal funds to support services for students and adults with disabilities. Services include early identification programs, public special schools and information and referral for families to best fit their child's needs.

AKA
DESE

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 26, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Mailing

PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Contacts

Agency Email

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 751-5739

Fax

(573) 526-4404

Legal Status:

Governmental

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 or enter a referral online

Languages

English

Service Area

Missouri State

Geography Served

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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

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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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

      Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

      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 or enter a referral online

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      State of Missouri

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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