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Specialized Information and Referral | State of Missouri: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Office of Special Education

205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Eligibility

Children, Birth to Age 3 with delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.

Required documents

Call for Details

Hours

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

573-751-5739
Voice·

Main

573-526-4404
Fax·

Fax

Languages

English

Application process

Call (866) 583-2392 to Apply or enter a referral online

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

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