Early Identification Programs | State of Missouri: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Office of Special Education

Resource Name:Early Identification Programs | 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

Call for Hours

573-526-4404

Fax

573-751-5739

Voice

Main

To access this service, contact:

Agency Email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.dese.mo.gov/special-education

Languages

English

Application process

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

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Missouri State

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

Last Assured

08/26/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

What's Here

Early Identification Programs

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