Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

About Us

Within the Division of Learning Services, the Office of Data System Management is responsible for the development and implementation of the Missouri Comprehensive Data System (MCDS) which will include the student-level record system, Missouri Student Information System (MOSIS); Core Data, a web-based data collection system of education-related statistics; and the Electronic Plan and Electronic Grants System (ePeGs) , an instrument provided to schools to assist with federal grant applications and program planning. The MCDS also maintains the P-20 longitudinal data system utilized for tracking and research of student progress and achievement, postsecondary and workforce preparation, adult learning and GED completers, etc. The Office of Data System Management also coordinates school district data team training and certification regarding the use of data to improve classroom instruction. In addition, the office collects and generates data to meet federal reporting requirements and compliance, as well as provide data utilized in research and analysis that impacts policy decision-making.

Contact Information

Leigh Ann Grant-Engle, Assistant Commissioner

Email: leighann.grantengle@dese.mo.gov

Barb LePage, Executive Assistant

Email:  barb.lepage@dese.mo.gov

Phone: 573-522-3207

Fax: 573-522-3199 or 751-9438

Mailing Address:

Office of Data System Management

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

P.O. Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

Street Address:

6th Floor, Jefferson Building

205 Jefferson Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101