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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected]. For questions or more information, please contact the Office of College and Career Readiness (573) 522-4003 or [email protected]. Contact Us © 2012 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Model Curriculum Missouri Model Curriculum Units Missouri’s new Model Curriculum units are available for kindergarten through 12th grade and include: Elementary and Middle School English language arts Math Social studies High School English 1, 2, 3 & 4 Algebra 1 & 2 Geometry Biology American history Government World history More information about the Missouri Model Curriculum can be found at: dese.mo.gov/ccr/modelcurriculum MISSOURI PROUD TM 0 0 0 20 20 20 by by top Preparing students for college and career is one of the major goals of the Top 10 by 20, an initiative that aims for student achievement in Missouri to rank among the top 10 performing states by the year 2020.

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected].

For questions or more information, please contact the Office of

College and Career Readiness (573) 522-4003 or [email protected].

Contact Us

© 2012 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Model CurriculumMissouri

Model Curriculum UnitsMissouri’s new Model Curriculum units are available for kindergarten through 12th grade and include:

Elementary and Middle School

• English language arts

• Math

• Social studies

High School

• English 1, 2, 3 & 4

• Algebra 1 & 2

• Geometry

• Biology

• American history

• Government

• World history

More information about the Missouri Model Curriculum can be found at: dese.mo.gov/ccr/modelcurriculum

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Preparing students for college and career is one of the major goals of the Top 10 by 20, an initiative that aims for student achievement in Missouri to rank among the top 10 performing states by the year 2020.

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Preparing students for the future

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is working with educators across the state to develop a Model Curriculum available to school districts throughout Missouri.

The Model Curriculum is aligned to the Missouri Core Academic Standards ‒ new, rigorous standards designed to prepare students for college, other postsecondary training and a career.

Districts can adopt the Model Curriculum as is, modify it to meet their needs, or use it as a resource for classroom instruction.

Developed by educators, for educators

Missouri educators, working with staff from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, have developed more than 100 units for the new Model Curriculum. Additional units will be added as they are created.

The new curriculum units are available at dese.mo.gov/ccr/modelcurriculum.html. Educators can search for units by subject, grade level and education standard.

Units have been developed for kindergarten through 12th grade in a variety of subject areas including English language arts, math and social studies.

The units include:

š Instructional strategies

š Instructional activities

š Supportive resources

š Formative and summative assessments

The units are aligned with the Missouri Core Academic Standards and reflect grade-level and course-level expectations.

Pilot testing in progress

Missouri teachers are pilot testing the new Model Curriculum units during the 2012-2013 school year. State education officials invited educators to teach the units in their classrooms and offer feedback, which will be used to review, revise and finalize the Model Curriculum.

Missouri Core Academic Standards

Missouri’s new Core Academic Standards will help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to be college- and career-ready. The standards provide educators with clear goals for learning to help better prepare students for the rapidly changing workplace and world.

The standards include the Common Core State Standards for English/language arts and math. Additional standards in other content areas will be included in Missouri’s Core Academic Standards as they are developed.

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected].

For questions or more information, please contact the Office of Quality Schools

(573) 751-4234 or [email protected].

Contact Us

© 2012 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Top 10 by 20 initiative aims for student achievement in Missouri to rank

among the top 10 states by 2020.

MSIP 5 Policy Goals ¡ Promote continuous improvement

and innovation within each district.

¡ Articulate the state’s expectations for student achievement with the ultimate goal of all students graduating ready for success in college and careers;

¡ Distinguish performance of schools and districts in valid, accurate and meaningful ways so that districts in need of improvement can receive appropriate support and interventions, and high-performing districts can be recognized as models of excellence; and

¡ Empower all stakeholders through regular communication and transparent reporting of results.

Full descriptions of required interventions, strategies and additional information regarding

MSIP 5 can be found at dese.mo.gov/qs/MSIP5

MSIP 5

MISSOURI PROUDTM000 202020byby

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Preparing Every Child for Success in School and in Life

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MSIP 5 Facts ¡ The Missouri School

Improvement Program (MSIP) began in 1990 and is entering its 5th version.

¡ MSIP is the state’s school accountability system used to review and accredit public school districts in Missouri.

¡ Annual Performance Reports (APRs) are generated for every public school, district and charter local education agency each year.

¡ APRs are used to determine appropriate supports and interventions needed at the school and district level.

¡ Each district must maintain and implement a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).

¡ The State Board of Education has the final authority in making classification determinations for the school districts.

¡ MSIP 5 will be used for classification purposes beginning in 2015.

Setting StandardsThe State Board of Education establishes high expectations for all Missouri public school students.

Performance Standards The Annual Performance Report shows how well each district is meeting the performance standards. Performance standards/indicators include:

¡ Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests

¡ ACT, SAT, Compass and ASVAB (military test) scores

¡ Successful completion of advanced courses

¡ Career education placement

¡ College placement

¡ Graduation rates

¡ Attendance rates

¡ Subgroup achievement

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MSIP 52012-2013

thru Present

2006-2007 thru

2011-2012

Missouri School Improvement Program 5 Timeline

Resource and Process StandardsThe Resource and Process Standards are designed to provide the necessary structures to support school improvement.

The Resource Standards include:

¡ Academic content required for elementary, junior high/middle school and high school grade levels

¡ Class size ratios

¡ Staff ratios for administrators, guidance counselors and librarians

¡ Staff qualifications

¡ Teacher planning time

The Process Standards include best practices around:

¡ Teacher/Leader

¡ Instruction

¡ Governance

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected].

For questions or more information, please contact the Office of Quality Schools

(573) 751-4234 or [email protected].

Contact Us

© 2012 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri’s ESEA

Flexibility Waiver

What it Means for Education in Missouri

Title I High Progress or High Achieving Schools

¡ A Title I high progress or high achieving school is:

Ø A Title I school that has demonstrated high performance, high progress, or both, over the last three years.

Priority Schools

¡ A priority school is:

Ø Among the 5 percent lowest-performing Title I schools based on state assessments in the state over the past three years; and/or

Ø A Title I school with a graduation rate below 60 percent for the past three years; and/or

Ø A Tier I and Tier II school receiving funding and support as a component of the 1003(g) School Improvement Grant (SIG).

¡ The planning phase for newly identified non-SIG priority schools will begin upon identification, with implementation starting at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year.

Focus Schools

¡ A focus school is:

Ø Title I schools with a low achieving Student Gap Group or super subgroup; and

Ø Title I high schools with graduation rates of less than 60 percent over a period of three years for one or more subgroups.

¡ Focus schools must begin implementation of the improvement plan no later than the end of the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year.

IdentificationFull descriptions of required

interventions, strategies and additional information regarding the waiver can

be found at dese.mo.gov/qs/esea-waiver

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What the Waiver Does

Missouri’s flexibility waiver application approval allows Missouri to use its own system of accountability to more effectively identify struggling schools, to efficiently direct resources to struggling schools and to recognize exemplary schools.

Waiver Facts

¡ The U.S. Department of Education approved Missouri’s ESEA waiver on June 29, 2012, giving the state more flexibility to use its own accountability measures in identifying schools that need additional assistance.

¡ The waiver will go into effect immediately for the 2012-2013 school year.

¡ States who apply for a flexibility waiver must address three main principles:

Ø Principle 1: College- and career-ready expectations for all students.

Ø Principle 2: State developed differentiated recognition, accountability and support.

Ø Principle 3: Supporting effective instruction and leadership.

Benefit to Parents

¡ Parents will receive a more accurate report on the success of their child’s school.

¡ The Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) annual performance report (APR) provides a more complete and comprehensive picture of where a school or district is meeting performance expectations and where it is not.

Benefit to Students

¡ Students will have higher academic standards preparing them for life after high school.

¡ The Missouri Core Academic Standards provide clear expectations for student achievement.

¡ A super subgroup (or student gap group) includes students otherwise missed in accountability systems ensuring districts are accountable for every student’s academic achievement.

Benefit to School Districts

¡ Schools will have more flexibility in using federal funds for school improvement.

¡ Resources will be used more efficiently to support struggling schools.

¡ Missouri’s Model Educator Evaluation System will provide more comprehensive teacher evaluation.

Benefit to Educators

¡ The state’s Educator Evaluation System model is designed to clearly measure effective practice and provide professional development support for principals, superintendents and teachers.

¡ The Missouri Core Academic Standards provide clear and consistent expectations for what all children should know and be able to do.

Implementation of the Flexibility Waiver

¡ Identify schools in need of support.

¡ Determine level and nature of service to each school.

¡ Prepare for ongoing monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education.

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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has launched Top 10 by 20, a major improvement effort that aims

for student achievement in Missouri to rank among the top 10 states by 2020.

Where are we now?

§ Missouri’s performance on a broad range of educational measures matches our geography – in the middle.

§ With 75 percent of students taking the ACT, Missouri’s composite score is 21.6, which ranks the state 26th. The #10 state’s composite score is 22.8.

§ Missouri is moving in the right direction. Across all grade levels, Missouri students are making positive gains in math, communication arts, science and other subjects important for success.

Want to Learn more?

§ To find out more about the Top 10 by 20 initiative and the Department’s plan for achieving this goal, visit the Department’s website at dese.mo.gov.

§ Additional questions, call 573-751-3469 or send an email to [email protected].

§ A short video about Top 10 by 20 is available at dese.mo.gov/top10by20.

Want to help?

§ To voice your encouragement for the Top 10 by 20 initiative, go to dese.mo.gov/top10by20 and click on the Show Your Support button.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected].

The Path To The Top 10Goal 1:College and Career ReadyIncreasing the number of students who are college and career ready. Missouri’s public schools are taking achievement seriously and are working hard to ensure all students are prepared to succeed.

Goal 2: Early Childhood EducationEarly childhood education makes children more successful in the classroom and has a tremendous impact throughout the entire school system. In Missouri, every 3- and 4-year-old child should be exposed to quality learning opportunities at home or in a formal setting.

Goal 3: Exceptional EducatorsSo much of the Top 10 by 20 initiative will depend on teachers in the classroom. Missouri must prepare and retain effective teachers and educational leaders in communities across the state.

dese.mo.gov/top10by20

Missouri public schools: the best choice...the best results!

© 2012 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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CONTACT US

Communications Office

573-751-3469

[email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in Missouri public education. Please visit our website for information about school laws, funding, Department responsibilities, school data, a broad range of programs serving school districts, educators, students, adult learners and much more.

January 2013 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • dese.mo.gov 1

dese.mo.gov

facebook.com/MOEducation

@MOEducation

youtube.com/ MODeptofEducation

Dear Friends,

In our quickly changing world, the success of our state depends upon our collective effort to prepare all Missourians for the future.

To achieve our vision for Missouri, our young people must be ready every step of the way ‒ ready to begin school, to graduate, to succeed in postsecondary education, to work and to compete internationally. Our highest priority is to ensure students are prepared for successful transitions between early childhood, elementary and secondary education, higher education, and the workforce.

Drawing on best practices and innovative ideas from across our state, nation and world, we strive to coordinate state services with those at the community level to build a system of support for every school and every child in Missouri.

Please call upon us to assist you with any education information you may need.

2012-2013

Chris L. Nicastro Commissioner of Education

The Path To The Top Ten

Goal 1: College and career ready

Goal 2: Early childhood education

Goal 3: Exceptional educatorsMISSOURI PROUD

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¡ Oversees educational programs statewide

¡ Administers policies and regulations of the State Board of Education, state law and federal law

¡ Distributes and monitors state and federal funds to school districts and charter schools

¡ Reviews and accredits school districts through the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP)

¡ Monitors 23 state and 53 federally funded programs

¡ Provides a statewide system of support for unaccredited districts and turnaround schools

¡ Evaluates and monitors educator preparation programs

¡ Develops standards for educator practice

¡ Aligns curriculum to state academic/national industry standards

¡ Operates Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf

¡ Administers adult learning/rehabilitation services

¡ Manages web-based data collections and provides instructional and operational information to schools and the public

¡ Advises districts on finance and governance issues

¡ Oversees school district audit reports

¡ Administers the federal school lunch, breakfast and snack programs

¡ And much more!

In 2011-12: ¡ Missouri public education served

916,205 students, grades Pre-K through 12.

¡ The median district enrollment was 575 students, ranging from the largest district with more than 25,000 students to the smallest with 20 students.

¡ Missouri had 66,798 teachers in K-12 classrooms.

¡ More than 21,000 students within the boundaries of the Kansas City and St. Louis City school districts attended 56 charter schools in 39 charter local education agencies.

¡ Over the past five years, the proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has grown from 42 percent to 50 percent.

¡ Thirteen percent of students received Special Education Services.

¡ In Missouri, 89 percent of school districts have high-speed Internet connectivity.

2011-12 Statewide Student Performance

¡ Four-year Graduation Rate* 85.8% ¡ K-12 Attendance Rate 94.7% ¡ Percent of Students Scoring Proficient

or Advanced on NAEP in 2011 § Mathematics – 4th Grade 41.0% § Mathematics – 8th Grade 32.0% § Reading – 4th Grade 34.0% § Reading – 8th Grade 35.0%

Our VisionMissouri public schools: the best choice...the best results!Our MissionTo guarantee the superior preparation and performance of every child in school and in life.

2 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • dese.mo.gov January 2013

THE DEPARTMENT

*The graduation rate is based on the new, federal four-year calculation method.

To access state education data, visit Missouri’s Comprehensive Data System (MCDS) at mcds.dese.mo.gov.

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Missouri Assessment Program

23.5%

24.1%

22.6%22.8%

21.6% 21.6%21.1% 21.1%

20

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

#1 State#10 StateMissouriNational

Source: ACT, Inc.

Statewide, students are making steady academic progress. However, we have a long way to go to achieve Top 10 status.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTAverage Composite ACT Scores

Mathematics

45.1 48

.4

45.9 50

.0 52.7

49.8 54

.4 57.3

51.6 55

.1 59.7

52.9 56

.4

56.6

Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12*

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Students achieving “proficient” or “advanced proficiency”

*Algebra 1 end-of-course assessment replaced grade 10 requirement in 2009.

Communication Arts

45 48.4

45.8 49

.8

72.6

49.1 51.7

73.3

49.8 52

.9

74.2

50.5 53

.5

73.0

Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12*

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Percentage of students achieving “proficient” or “advanced proficiency”

*English II end-of-course assessment replaced communication arts grade 11 requirement in 2009.

Science

44.7

43.3

45.2

45.2

55.1

49.3

48.4 56

.7

50.8

50.4

60.6

51.6

49.9 55

.1

5th Grade 8th Grade Grades 9-12*

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Students achieving “proficient” or “advanced proficiency”

*Biology end-of-course assessment replaced science requirement at the high school level in 2009.

How do Missouri students stack up nationally on college-bound exams?

The ACT®

¡ Missouri’s ACT scores have held steady for the past five years. While above the national average, the 2012 average composite score of 21.6 placed Missouri 26th among all states in the nation. The lowest average composite score of a state in the top 10 was 22.8 on a 36-point scale. Seventy-five percent of all Missouri graduates took the ACT test last year.

Advanced Placement ¡ About 14.1 percent of Missouri’s class of 2011

took an AP exam to earn college credit while in high school, which ranks us 48th nationally. The percentage of Missouri graduates scoring a 3 or higher on an AP exam during high school was 8.2 percent. To be in the top 10 of all states, 20.7 percent of all our seniors would have needed to score a 3 or better on an AP exam.

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4 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • dese.mo.gov © 2013 MoDESE

Did You Know?Total school lunches served: 105,810,760100 million lunches would feed one-third of the nation’s population.Total transportation miles traveled: 123,770,191Collectively, Missouri school buses travel the circumference of the earth 4,970 times.Average number of students transported by bus daily: 547,400

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected].

P.O. Box 480 • Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-4212 • Fax: (573) 751-8613

Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability DeterminationOperations and

Distributions 2.1%

State Board Operated Schools

1%

OtherPrograms

0.5%

Leadership0.4%

Local Education Agencies 96%

Foundation58.8% Federal

Programs 18.7%

Proposition C 14.8%

Categoricals6%

Other School Programs

1.7%

Sources of Revenue - FY2013: $5,358,454,271

Distribution - FY2013: $5,358,454,271

Distribution to Public School Districts $5,141,657,476

GeneralRevenue

55.7%

Federal20.1%

Proposition C 14.2%

Classroom Trust Fund

6%Lottery, Bingo,Other Gaming

3.6%

Other.4%

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Missouri public schools: the best choice...the best results!

Budget RequestFiscal Year 2013

Volume I

January 2012

State Board of Education

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Missouri public schools: the best choice...the best results!

Budget RequestFiscal Year 2014

Volume I

January 2013

State Board of Education

College and Career Ready

Early Childhood Education

Exceptional Educators

Efficient and Effective

© 2012 MoDESE

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performance-based accountability

Model Charter School ApplicationA Resource for Missouri Charter Public School Sponsors

For more information contact:

Office of Quality Schools

Charter Schools Unit

Phone: 573-751-4234

Fax: 573-751-9434

Email: [email protected]

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Capital Region OB/Gyn Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Sheila Carnett, D.O. Dr. Carnett is certified by the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Carnett will begin seeing patients on Oct., 1 at Capital Region OB/Gyn Associates, 1014 Madison St. To schedule an appointment call (573)632-5510.

Obstetrics/GynecologySheila Carnett, D.O.

www.crmc.org

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Region from Rush Health Systems in Meridian, MS. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith call 573/893-7848.

Capital Region Medical Center’s urgent care clinic, Health Branch West is pleased to announce the addition of Douglas Smith, D.O. to the medical team.

Dr. Smith specializes in family practice and comes to Capital

Family PracticeIntroducing...

Douglas Smith, D.O.

www.crmc.org

It’s your choice.

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Capital Region Medical Center2008 Annual Report

Capital Region Medical Center 2008 Annual Report

Fitness for Life

1125 Madison St.Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: (573) 632-5000Fax: (573) 632-5880

www.crmc.org

A Message From Our President

Ed FarnsworthPresident

We are very proud of the caliber and dedication of the fine men and women who make up the staff, physicians and volunteers at Capital Region. In addition to providing excellent

care and service, CRMC staff are committed to the hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values and they place the highest priority on treating every individual with respect.

Over the next few years you will continue to witness an exciting transformation at your hospital. As you are aware, the Goldschmidt Cancer Center was completed in November. The 22,000 square foot facility will provide treatment and support for patients and their families. Physicians and staff work together at the Goldschmidt Cancer Center to develop individualized treatment plans and give excellent care and outstanding service.

Fitness and rehabilitation plays an important part in the lives of patients with cancer, so we are pleased the Healthplex will be expanded. Ground breaking is planned for early 2009.

This is a remarkable time of challenge and change for Capital Region Medical Center. As we build on our tradition of care, in which we take great pride, we are constantly searching for better ways of providing care for those who need us. By reinvesting in, and expanding our facilities, we offer some of the latest diagnostic, surgical, and treatment services available. We will continue to build on our strengths, as we strive to provide outstanding care for our patients and our community.

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Pillars of Excellence

Service

Quality

Financial

People

Growth

MissionTo improve the health and promote wellness of the people and communities we serve.

Vision

To be the first choice for health care through excellent service, compassion and quality.

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