The department is transitioning to the comprehensive Missouri Leadership Development System with the first- and second-year mentoring program. For more background, please visit the MLDS page.  

Registration to receive a mentor is open each year from April 1 through October 31.

Need a Mentor?

• If you are a superintendent needing a mentor, please contact the Missouri Association of School Administrators at 573-638-4825. 
• If you are a special education director needing a mentor, please contact The Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education via email at office@mo-case.org or 573-644-7804.
  • Information about the special education director mentoring

Mentors, make sure your information is current.

If you are interested in serving as a mentor contact the Leadership Development Specialist at your local Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) Office.

Questions: Contact your local RPDC Office or the Educator Development Section at 573-751-7986 or EQDev@dese.mo.gov. 

• Contact your Regional MLDS Specialist for a mentor log. 
• To register, contact your local RPDC.

Resources

• Missouri Leadership Development System
• Missouri Leader Standards
• Missouri's Educator Evaluation System Model
• Mentoring Program Standards

The Missouri Partnership for Mentoring School Leaders and includes membership from the following:

• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)
• Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA)
• Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MOASSP)
• Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education (MO-CASE)
• Missouri Professors of Educational Administration (MPEA)
• Missouri School Board Association (MSBA)
• Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDC)