Special Education Classes/Centers | State Of Missouri: Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/26/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

Hours

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

Application process

Call 573-751-5739 or Email [email protected] for more information

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

Call for Details

Languages

English

Service area

MO

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

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. ALSO KNOWN AS DESE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, MO ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, MO DEPT. OF