MIM Components

At its essence, the Missouri Integrated Model (MIM) is a systems-change process grounded in evidence-based essential features and tiered layers of support with the goal of creating collaborative and effective schools. In schools implementing the MIM, parents, community members, and school staff work together making data-based decisions to ensure positive social and educational benefits for all students.

The MIM, which began in 2008, is funded by a 2008-12 State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) grant awarded to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. This purpose of the project is to develop and pilot an innovative systems-change process, the MIM, directed at increasing student achievement and transforming school culture. The impact of the MIM is measured through rigorous, multi-level evaluation activities.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education works with educators, legislators, agencies and citizens through its statewide school-improvement initiatives and regulatory functions to assure that all citizens have access to high-quality public education from early childhood to adult education.