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The How-To Experts for Missouri Schools

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At STEP Up, we are driven by the belief that the field of education needs transformation.

Our curriculum products and services are designed to retain high-quality teachers and dismantle barriers to academic achievement.

We show you HOW through Systems, Clarity, and Collaboration.

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Systems

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Strong systems are at the heart of school improvement. Check out our products that ensure simple, organized and sustainable systems that give teachers ease and clarity

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Clarity

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Clarity is the foundation of great teaching. Give your educators confidence by ensuring they know what to teach and how to measure success. Our tools clarify the Missouri Learning Standards, aligning instruction and assessment effectively.

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Collaboration

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Collaboration deepens our knowledge. Opportunities for teams to develop, evolve, and guide one another through networking, coaching, and professional development. Check out our learning opportunities.

  • In-Person Training

  • Online Cohorts

  • Professional Services

  • MICRO PD

  • MOCIS Conference

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Systems

Strong systems are at the heart of school improvement. Check out our products that ensure simple, organized, and sustainable systems that give teachers ease and clarity.

  • Curriculum Management Tool

  • Reading Success Plan Fast Tracking Tool

  • Insight SPED Tool

  • CLP Builder

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Clarity

Empower your educators with the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what tot teach and how to measure success. Our tools bring focus to the Missouri Learning Standards, aligning instruction and assessment with putpose and precision, because clarity is the foundation of great teaching.

  • Missouri Early Learning Tools (MELT)

  • 4 Core Standards Book

  • Missouri Assessment and Teaching Tool Handbook (MATT)

  • Digital Missouri and Assessment Teaching Tool (MATT)

  • Vertical Progressions

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Collaboration

Opportunities for teams to learn, grow, and lead together through networking, coaching and professional learning.

  • MILN

  • Online Mini Courses

  • In Person Course

  • MOCIS Conference

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STEP Up Clients

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