Federal Programs

Federal Programs Listserv

This email group is open to anyone wanting to subscribe (principals, teachers, parents, etc.) It will allow subscribers to receive information, announcements and important dates relating to the ESEA/ESSA Federal Programs quickly.

Messages are from DESE only and may only be posted by DESE Federal Program Listserv manager. Subscribers may not post messages.

Committee of Practitioners

Committee of Practitioners

The Committee of Practitioners is comprised of representatives from local educational agencies, administrators, teachers, principals, parents, school board members, representatives of private school children, paraprofessionals and charter school leaders. This Committee is required by law to advise the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on federal program issues associated with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1964 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

February 25, 2019 Meeting

June 15, 2017 Meeting

January 6, 2017 Meeting

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) English Learners' Work Group

November 22, 2016 Meeting

ESSA Workshop Questions

Questions and more information

Presentations

ESEA Finance

ESEA Finance

ESEA Tiered Monitoring

ESEA Tiered Monitoring

Federal Legislation and Guidance

ESSA

Nonpublic

Title I

Federal Programs Automated Budget Instructions

Instructions for Completing Automated Application for Federal Funds

Browser Standard for DESE’s Online Applications

School district personnel must register to receive a user id and a password in order to access various online application/reporting programs. Anyone may access online application through "Public Applications" without a user ID or password. Public Applications are for viewing only.

For forgotten or unknown user ids/passwords, send your questions to dsm@dese.mo.gov or fax to Security Administrator, 573-526-4125. Please provide your name, school district name, and county-district code with your request.

For additional help you may contact your Federal Programs Supervisor.

Step 1:

Go to the DESE Application Sign-In (DAS), formerly known as Web Applications.

Step 2:

When logging in, make sure to use all lower-case letters.
Type in your USER ID that has been assigned to you.
Type in your password (up to 10 characters that a district representative has selected).
Use mouse to click on the "LOGIN" Button.

Step 3:

The "DESE Web Applications" Page is displayed.
From the Applications Menu, click on "ePeGS".

Step 4:

Select "Funding Application".
Select "Quality Schools".
Select the "ESEA Consolidated".

Federal Programs Conference

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)-sponsored Federal Programs Conference will be held at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia on October 4-6, 2026. The purpose of this conference is to provide participants with information and conversation about ESEA/ESSA Federal Programs. There will be a focus on instruction, leadership, and policy.

Current DESE staff will present relevant and necessary information extremely pertinent to any staff who administer, lead, or implement federal programs. The conference planning committee is seeking others, also in the field, to share expertise, trials, and experiences to contribute and increase the quality of the sessions offered at the conference. As such, the conference planning committee is inviting you to submit a proposal for a 60-minute presentation at the 2026 Federal Programs Conference. The Call for Proposal (CFP) submission deadline is June 22, 2026, by 5pm. All proposals submitted before the deadline will be reviewed by a committee of federal education program professionals from DESE. Lead presenters of the selected proposals will be notified by July 3, 2026. One (1) complimentary presenter registration per breakout session, accepted and confirmed, will be given.

Click here to access the Call for Proposal submission site.

Conference registration and lodging information will be posted when available on the DESE Federal Programs webpage. We look forward to seeing you in October!

If you have questions regarding the CFP session content, please contact Stacy Hamlett at MO DESE. If you have questions regarding navigating the online submission process, please contact Tammy Bagley.

Federal Programs Staff Directory

Supervisors by Region

Region and DESE Contact	Area Served
Lauren Hardwick, Director 573-751-8289
Rene Ernsbarger, Assistant Director 573-751-6830
Region A Alaina Downing 573-751-3468 William Bechtel 573-751-9124	Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, MO School For the Blind, MO School For the Severely Disabled
Region B Donisha Ray 573-522-5811	Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte
Region C Jessica Huth 573-751-6762	Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster, Wright, Department of Corrections, Division of Youth Services
Region D Janel Juergensmeyer 573-751-4888	Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Howard, Lincoln, Miller, Moniteau, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Warren, MO School For the Deaf
Region E VACANT 573-526-2582	Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard, Wayne
Region F JoAnn McGowan 573-751-5386	Bates, Benton, Carroll, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Ray, St. Clair, Saline
Region G Abigail Luebbert 573-751-4192	Crawford, Dent, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Maries, Oregon, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Washington
Region H Tyler Grellner 573-522-6182	Andrew. Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Worth
Region I Amber Grellner 573-522-6268	Adair, Chariton, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan

Forms And Applications

Consultation Forms

End-of-Year Reports

Class Size Reduction

Class Size Reduction Worksheet

Help Guides

Forms and Samples

Parent And Family Engagement