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Adult Education
High School Equivalency
Many people who did not finish high school have knowledge and skills comparable to people who did graduate. Most employers, colleges and universities, and the military accept a HSE (High School Equivalency) certificate as being equivalent to a high school diploma.
Adult Education and Literacy
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program provides assistance that helps Missouri adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. Find local AEL Programs near you.
Career education
Find vocational and technical schools
Obtain a degree and advance your career.
Missouri Job Centers
Visit a Missouri Job Center to get help with job readiness.
Missouri Career Education combines academics and occupational skill training to prepare students of all ages. Programs are designed around the 16 career clusters. Search the career education program directory.
Missouri Connections
MissouriConnections.org can help Missouri citizens determine their career interests, explore occupations, establish education plans, develop job search strategies and create resumes. This is available to students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and job seekers at no charge.
Career Training and Assistance
Career training and assistance programs are available to help workers, unemployed workers and employers in further their skills and practice safe working practices. Visit our training and certification page for more information.
K-12 Schools
Find a school in Missouri
- Public school directory
- Search the public school directory to find contact information for a school in your district. You can also browse a list of schools achieving A+ designation.
- Charter schools
- Learn about charter schools in Missouri.
- Home schooling
- Under Missouri law, any family may choose to home school.
- Online Virtual Schooling
- A number of Missouri students are not able to attend their local “brick and mortar” schools for medical reasons, or they are involved in special activities or are presently outside of the state.
Immunizations and Vaccines
Missouri K-12 students are required to receive vaccines and boosters to protect against certain preventable diseases. Learn more…
Keys to Success
Parental Involvement
Parents as Teachers began in Missouri to help educate first-time parents of newborns about child rearing. It then expanded to all 50 states and seven other countries. Learn how to get training from education professionals on the best practices for raising your child. Contact your local school district to participate.
Gifted Education Resources
Learn about opportunities available to gifted students in Missouri, ranging from Advanced Placement testing for college credit to specific programs and academies designed for advanced students.
Anti-bullying resources
Every school district in Missouri is required to have an anti-bullying policy. Review these resources to learn how can help stop bullies and keep your kids safe at school.
- StopBullying.gov
- Website provided by the U.S. Department of Education dedicated to bullying prevention and response, including cyberbullying.
- Courage2ReportMO
- Resources for parents, educators and law enforcement to prevent and report school violence.
Career Education
Missouri Career Education combines academics and occupational skill training to prepare students of all ages. Programs are designed around the 16 career clusters.
Missouri Connections
MissouriConnections.org can help Missouri citizens determine their career interests, explore occupations, establish education plans, develop job search strategies and create resumes. This is available to students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and job seekers at no charge.
High School Equivalency Test
Many people who did not finish high school have knowledge and skills comparable to people who did graduate. Most employers, colleges and universities, and the military accept a HSE (High School Equivalency) certificate as being equivalent to a high school diploma.
Going to College
Thinking about taking the next step in your education? Visit our colleges and universities page and get started planning today.
Government
Browse Government Topics
Elections & Voting
Find your polling place, review voting eligibility requirements and learn how to become a poll worker.
Executive Branch
Learn about your statewide elected officials and Missouri’s executive departments.
Legislative Branch
Track bills, find your legislators and learn about the Missouri General Assembly.
Judicial Branch
Review court documents, search for cases and learn about the Missouri Court System.
City & County Government
Find information about local government for Missouri’s cities and counties.
Federal Government
Find Missouri’s congressmen and learn about the United States government.
Transparency & Accountability
Track how government is spending taxes and stimulus dollars and learn how you can attend the next open meeting.