Public Special Schools | State of Missouri: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Office of Special Education
205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Eligibility
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Required documents
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Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
To access this service, contact:
Agency Email
573-751-5739
Voice·
Main
573-526-4404
Fax·
Fax
Languages
English
Application process
Call 573-751-5739 or Email [email protected] for more information
Fees
No Fees
Service area
State of Missouri
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
Last Assured
08/26/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
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