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Empowering Families and Young Adults
Join a free, two‑day, in‑person training for families, transition‑age students, young adults with disabilities, and professionals. Learn about key resources that support successful community employment.
- When: October 2–3, 2026, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
- Where: Junior League of Kansas City, MO, 9215 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
Topics include employment solutions, customized employment, keeping benefits while working, and local resources.
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We are helping a student and researcher who is conducting an academic study on how artificial intelligence is influencing modern financial decision‑making.
To strengthen this project with a wide range of perspectives, we are seeking survey responses from students and young adults across Missouri. We also encourage you to share the survey link with your student body or through any relevant academic communication channels to help broaden participation.
We invite you to participate and share your insights by completing this brief survey.
Thank you for contributing to a student‑driven research effort that supports learning and innovation across the state!
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New Secret Service Safety Guidance
On October 21, 2026, the U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) will release Preventing Targeted Workplace Violence, its first comprehensive guide designed specifically to help organizations build effective violence prevention programs.
The publication shares key research on warning behaviors and introduces a practical, scalable eight‑step framework to help workplaces identify, assess, and manage situations of concern before violence occurs.
NTAC will also host a free virtual rollout event on October 21, 2025, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. EST, highlighting best practices for professionals across all sectors. Click here to register.
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School Safety & Climate Survey Participation Needed
The Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with the Committee on School Safety, is conducting a statewide Secondary School Safety & Climate Survey to better understand the current safety environment, needs, and experiences of Missouri students and school staff.
Your school’s participation is essential. Please share the two surveys below with the appropriate groups:
Thank you for helping ensure Missouri’s students and staff have a safe, supportive learning environment.
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New World Language Standards Framework Released
OCCR’s English Language Development section has issued the 2026 Missouri World Language Standards Framework, updating the state’s approach to language learning for the first time since 2009. The new framework reflects national shifts in standards and the impact of rapidly evolving global technologies.
The 2026 update moves from grammar‑focused instruction to functional proficiency and real‑world communication. Backed by current research, it offers clear performance measures and guides districts in building curricula that prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world.
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DESE's Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant is now accepting applications from local education agencies (LEAs) and educator preparation programs (EPPs) for the Building Bridges: Strengthening Literacy Partnerships Across Missouri grant program.
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MSBA’s AI in Education Symposium returns Oct. 21 in Kansas City with practical AI strategies, Missouri district examples, and sessions on data privacy and deepfakes. The event runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and includes coffee and lunch.
- Open to board members, superintendents, curriculum and tech leaders, and teachers
- Registration is $175, or $100 with MSBA’s Annual Conference
Register online or call 573‑445‑9920.
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September is National Literacy Month. Reading opens doors to learning, opportunity, and lifelong success.
Throughout the month, we celebrate the educators, families, and communities who help students build strong literacy skills every day.
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Office of Literacy Reminder
Educators are invited to join DESE’s Office of Literacy for Virtual Office Hours from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month (except December). After brief updates, the team will host Q&A on Reading Success Plans, K–12 resources, professional learning, school libraries, and more.
Questions? Email literacy@dese.mo.gov.
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Share What’s Happening in Your School
Highlight your classroom successes, CTE projects, campus events, and educator spotlights — then tag @MOEducation on Facebook, Instagram, or X.
We’ll share as many posts as we can so families across Missouri can join in celebrating your great work!
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