DESE seeking comments on new Accredited with Distinction guidelines

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking for input on its proposed new guidelines for schools seeking to make the top score in the annual ratings- accredited with distinction.

According to DESE

1. The first classification for Accredited with Distinction will be made using the 2015 APR.
2. The classification of Accredited with Distinction will be made on an annual basis beginning with 
the 2015 APR.
3. Comments regarding the proposed criteria may be submitted to the Department of Elementary 
and Secondary Education, Office of Quality Schools, Attention: School Improvement Section, PO 
Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 or by email at MSIP@dese.mo.gov. Comments will 
be received September 17th, 2013 to October 17th, 2013.

Click on the screenshot to see the new accredited with distinction guidelines more clearly.