Office of Quality Schools
News and Updates
MSIP 5 Scoring Guide Meetings
Work continues on the development of the MSIP 5 Scoring Guide. The Department believes it is vital to keep all local education agencies (LEAs) informed of the changes from the 4th Cycle MSIP scoring system to MSIP 5; therefore, a series of webinars and face-to-face meetings, for those who are able to travel to Jefferson City, have been scheduled over the summer months.
HSTW/TCTW/MMGW Implementation Grants Available
A competitive Invitation for Grant Application (IGA) is currently open seeking to secure new grant recipients for the implementation of High Schools That Work (HSTW), Technology Centers That Work (TCTW), and Making Middle Grades Work (MMGW). Eligible applicants are comprehensive public high schools wishing to implement HSTW as a stand-alone school improvement model, or in partnership with a "feeder" public middle school which would begin implementation of MMGW. Likewise, public shared-time area career centers which seek to implement TCTW are eligible to apply alone to implement that initiative without a partnering high school, or in league with a high school which would become a newly funded HSTW site.
The deadline for receipt of proposals to this IGA is 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Full execution of any and all grant awards made as a result of the IGA process is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
2012-2013 Cadre II, Year 1 1003(g) School Improvement Grant (SIG) Notification of Eligibility
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is releasing the Cadre II, Year 1 LEA/District School Improvement Grant eligibility list and grant application.
Draft ESEA Flexibility Waiver
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has prepared a draft application to seek a flexibility waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind. Public feedback is being accepted.
Unaccredited schools FAQ
The Department has prepared a frequently asked questions document to address common questions related to school districts which are or may become unaccredited.
Information about MSIP 5
2010-2011 Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Recommended for Funding
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is a recipient of the Mathematics and Science Partnership competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
MELL Program offering ACCESS for ELLs Workshops Across the State
Learn more about the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment Consortium, or WIDA Consortium, an association of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners. These workshops focus on issues related to the new annual English language proficiency assessment, ACCESS for ELLs, including an overview of: Assessment Materials, Distribution and Security Procedures, Test Administration, Scoring and Shipping.
Workshops are recommended for: ESL Coordinators, ESL Teachers, Federal Program Coordinators, and District Test Coordinators.
USDE Accepts Missouri's Compliance Review Responses
The US Department of Education recently reviewed Missouri’s responses to the USDE Compliance Review conducted of the Missouri’s administration of Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Except for a few activities that are “in progress” and which will require some future documentation, the USDE accepted Missouri’s responses in full.