• Student success is our first and foremost responsibility.
• Every student will be treated with dignity and respect.
• Every student learns in an individual way and at an individual rate.
• Every student with a visual impairment in the state of Missouri, regardless of additional disabilities, benefits from educational services that address the visual impairment.
• Every student will be provided the opportunity to participate in educational, recreational, and employment activities with non-disabled peers.
• Student achievement is the responsibility of every staff member, student and their families.
• A personalized education must reflect the assessed needs of each student in all areas of academic and disability-specific core curricula.

Vision...

Missouri School for the Blind has the finest comprehensive educational system for students with visual impairments in Missouri, actively engaging families and the entire community to ensure student learning and success.

Mission...

The mission of Missouri School for the Blind is to provide individualized instruction, resources and educational services ensuring that students with visual impairments achieve the academic, social, employment, and life skills empowering them to enjoy full productive lives.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Missouri School for the Blind (MSB) do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.  

Inquiries related to MSB programs and activities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Title IX Coordinator, 5th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-4212.

Inquiries related to employment may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Title IX Coordinator, 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619

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