Missouri DESE

Wow! So impressed with the enthusiasm and knowledge shared by our presenters during today’s #MoEd25 breakout sessions! Looking forward to our closing session tomorrow!

Dallas DeWeese (MO ‘24) was a Hollister Middle School social studies teacher when he received Missouri’s 2024-25 Milken Educator Award on December 19, 2024. At Hollister Middle School, he integrated social studies with English, science, and math, creating a rich,…

#MoEd25 attendees learned more about the proposed reimagining of the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled in this session. They talked about the possible changes and how those would affect local districts.

DESE’s Susan German lead panelists through a discussion about practical approaches to align classroom assessments with student learning goals through performance level descriptors. #MoEd25

Effective communication and taking control of your story was front and center during this #MoEd25 session. It was great to see everyone learning about becoming better communicators and leaders! @officialSPS @StephenHall_PR

Travis Plume and his co-presenters discussed the Governor’s Workforce of the Future Challenge work group. They provided insight into the recommendations they are providing to @GovKehoe’s office in September. #MoEd25

#MoEd25 conference favorite session What You Need to Know Regarding School Finance was jam packed full of information regarding changes and updates to the 2026 Fiscal Year budget and payments.

Congratulations to all of DESE’s 2025 🏅Pioneers in Education! It was an honor to recognize your commitment & dedication! News Release ➡️ dese.mo.gov/missouri-honor…

State Board President Mary Schrag shared her childhood experiences with a great teacher during #MoEd25 and reminded us all of that educators can make an impact that lasts a lifetime.

During this great #MoEd25 panel discussion, we learned how communities can make powerful learning experiences for students of all ages through Real World Learning.

Participants during this #MoEd25 session got a front seat to all of the work involved in creating a system-wide literacy movement grounded in community. They heard from the main players responsible for the @kcpublicschools literacy program.

DESE’s Chief of Government Relations, Perry Gorrell, and a panel of Mo legislators talked through techniques and advice for administrators to navigate government relations and upcoming legislation. #MoEd25

DESE’s Stuart Smith and Pattonville’s Matt Goodman and Barry Nelson spoke to #MoEd25 about best practices and gathering community feedback when implementing an Alternative Method of Instruction plan.

Jim Wipke and Geoff Macy from @LadueSchools presented on the life lessons from running through life’s puddles and how that approach applies to school leadership. #MoEd25

DESE’s Jocelyn Strand and Shaun Bates walked #MoEd25 participants through the latest updates to the Missouri Assessment Program and the Missouri School Improvement Program for the upcoming school year.

During this essential #MoEd25 session, we learned about a comprehensive framework for enhancing school safety through strategic leadership and tiered support systems.

#MoEd25 participants learned how to successfully implement a Continuous School Improvement Plan in their district during this session held by school leaders and DESE Area Supervisors.

hief of Government Relations, Perry Gorrell, shared his legislative expertise on recent legislation passed by the 103rdGeneral Assembly and how it will affect Mo school districts with #MoEd25 participants.

Honored to speak to all these great leaders! 👇

Artificial intelligence is front and center in this #MoEd25 session! Attendees learned about the ethics of AI and how to better use data to achieve their district’s academic goals.