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SchoolSt. Joseph, MO

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled - St. Joseph

Grades and ages

Ages 5-21

Tuition

Contact for pricing

About Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled - St. Joseph

Helen M. Davis School is the St. Joseph campus of Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. It is at 2900 Scott Street and serves students ages 5 to 21 with severe disabilities after a local district referral. Rick Ross is principal. The campus phone is 816-387-2986. Area I director Shawn Packard can be reached at 660-530-5588.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Ages 5-21
  • 5-21

Learning needs supported

  • Severe disabilities

Specialties

  • Severe disabilities
  • Separate public special education school

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Individualized instruction
  • Social skill development
  • Related services as IEP-determined

Programs

Programs at Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled - St. Joseph

Other programs and supports

  • Individualized instruction
  • Social skill development
  • Related services as IEP-determined

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • Missouri State Board of Education / Office of Special Education

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Contact for pricing

  • State-operated; local district referral

Visit us

Location and directions

Map

Physical address

2900 Scott Street, St. Joseph, MO 64507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled - St. Joseph

Who can attend an MSSD school?

MSSD serves Missouri students ages 5 to 21 with severe disabilities when the local school district cannot meet the student's educational needs in a less restrictive setting.

How does a student get placed?

The local school district refers the student and must justify that a separate school is the least restrictive environment for the identified needs.

How do current families complete yearly registration?

Student registration for 2026-27 runs through Focus, MSSD's student information system. A parent portal account must be created and linked to the student before registration forms are available.

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