Missouri Superintendent Newsletter Guide

Missouri superintendents lead districts across one of the Midwest's most geographically and demographically diverse states, from Kansas City's urban communities to the Ozarks' rural towns. The communication needs and challenges vary significantly, but the expectation of honest, consistent communication from the superintendent is consistent across Missouri.

Report MAP results with context

Missouri's Assessment Program measures student performance in ELA, math, and science. Superintendent newsletters that report MAP results with year-over-year comparison and the district's response plan give families accurate information about student academic performance and what the district is doing to improve it.

Communicate about Missouri's accreditation system

Missouri's accreditation system reflects a district's overall performance. Superintendent newsletters that explain the accreditation framework and report on the district's current status, with context about the indicators that determine it, help families understand what the state's quality judgment means and what the district is doing in response.

Address early literacy investments

Missouri has emphasized early literacy. Superintendent newsletters that describe the district's literacy approach, what results it is producing, and what families can do to support their young children's reading development, connect the district's investment to family action.

Reflect Missouri community character

Missouri communities range from sophisticated urban neighborhoods to small rural farming communities with deep local identity. Superintendent newsletters that reflect the specific character of the community they serve, rather than a generic institutional voice, build stronger trust with families.

Communicate about the foundation formula

Missouri's foundation formula governs state school funding. When formula changes affect local programs, superintendent newsletters that explain the connection between state budget decisions and district program impacts build community understanding that can translate into advocacy.

Sample excerpt

"Our Missouri Assessment Program results are in. In ELA, 51% of our students scored Proficient or Advanced, compared to 48% last year and the state average of 50%. In math, 44% scored Proficient or Advanced. Our Missouri School Report Card will be published by DESE this fall; I will communicate those results directly to every family as soon as they are available. Our early literacy program served 198 students this year who needed additional reading support. Fall benchmark data will tell us how those students are starting the new year."

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