Office of Quality Schools
State Supervisors of Instruction
Area Supervisor Map and Contact Information
Missouri Option Program
About the Missouri Option Program
The Missouri Option Program offers the opportunity to earn a high school diploma for students who are at least 17 years of age, enrolled in Missouri local education agencies (LEAs), and at risk of dropping out or not graduating with their cohort group. Graduation through the Missouri Option Program is not dependent on credit attainment. The Missouri Option Program is an effective program to retain students, lower drop-out rates, and improve college and career readiness.
Student Support Services
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Quality Schools Student Support Services section, provides support to educators, administrators, students, and families with resources in relation to students who are identified as Homeless, English Learner, Immigrant, Refugee, Migrant, or placed in foster or correctional settings.
Staff Contacts
Grants & Resources
As part of the Office of Quality Schools, the Grants and Resources unit supports the collaborative w
Missouri Gold Star Schools Program
Missouri Gold Star Schools Program
This state program recognizes high-achieving and improving schools and is admini
Gifted Education
Gifted Education Contacts
| Christine Nobbe | Director, Gifted Education | (573)-751-7754 |
- Acceleration
According to Section 162.722 RSMo, “each school district shall establish a policy, approved by the board of education of that district, that allows acceleration for students who demonstrate: (1) advanced performance or potential for advanced performance and (2) the social and emotional readiness for acceleration.
Federal Programs
Quick Links
- Federal Programs Calendar
- ESEA Finance
- Information for Nonpublic Schools