Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP)

The Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) reviews and accredits the 524 Missouri school districts every five years. The process of accrediting school districts is mandated by state law, and the specific responsibilities are outlined both by State Board Rule and in Senate Bill 380.

School district reviews are conducted each year for approximately twenty percent (20%) of the 524 districts, and reports covering the areas of resource, process and performance are developed. These reports are reviewed by a Department School Improvement Committee and a summary of each report and the committee's recommendations regarding accreditation for each district are presented to the State Board of Education for its approval. Each district also submits a School Improvement Plan which addresses the concerns identified in the review report and may request a re-review in order to improve its accreditation rating.

Source: DESE Website

For more information on the MSIP process go to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools web site at www.dese.mo.gov.

In addition dese.mo.gov/divimprove/sia/msip/index.html provides resources detailing the MSIP process for schools and districts.