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Early Identification Programs | State Of Missouri: Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education

Eligibility
Children, Birth to Age 3 with delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.
Required documents
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To access this service, contact:
573-751-4212
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Languages
English
Application process
Call (866) 583-2392 to Apply
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Missouri State
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
Last Assured
08/26/2025
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