Missouri
Learn more about what Missouri is doing to increase opportunities for youth and young adults with disabilities as they transition to employment or post-secondary education!
COVID-19 Response:
DESE Office of Special Education Compliance COVID-19 Related School Reopening and Distance Learning Question and Answer Guide
Summary: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released a guidance document for reopening and distance learning special education services. It provides guidance on IEPs, telehealth, compensatory services, transportation and homebound services.
Operated by: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Topic: Distance Learning, IEP, Telehealth
Part B Compliance 2019-20 Year-End To-Do List
Summary: Missouri released a document with the expectation of continued educational opportunities for special education during COVID-19. It lists various methods by which schools may implement alternative methods of instruction for students with disabilities, many of which include the provision of State-provided assistive technology. It also discusses a “tiered” system of monitoring students based on the level of disability, adjusting assessments and virtual instruction accordingly.
Operated by: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Topic: Distance Learning
Special Education Compliance COVID-19 Q&A
Summary: This document contains questions and answers regarding special education during COVID-19. It discusses the process by which IEP teams should hold virtual IEP meetings, the process by which schools should assess the least restrictive virtual environment for students, procedures for students with disabilities and additional advice for students on an IEP who participate in distance learning.
Operated by: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Topic: Distance Learning