For more information about purchasing materials and scoring services for DESE products, please refer to the complete ARC assessment catalog which appears on the ARC home page, or you may request a copy be mailed to you.

Missouri Assessment Plan–Alternate (MAP-A)

As contractor to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, ARC administers the alternate assessment of the Missouri Assessment Program, the MAP-A. ARC provides services including assessment planning; production of informational, training, and assessment materials; delivery of administration training; hand-scoring of assessments; and reporting of achievement levels. Additional information about enrollment, timelines, and other resources are available at ARC’s MAP-A homepage.

Missouri Kindergarten Inventory of Developmental Skills (KIDS)

The Missouri Kindergarten Inventory of Developmental Skills (KIDS) provides relevant information about each child’s development, including number concepts, language concepts, auditory skills, visual skills, paper-and-pencil skills, and gross motor skills. The questionnaire is designed for children aged four to six, plus a parent/guardian questionnaire.

 Missouri Guidance Planning Surveys (MOGPS)

The Missouri Guidance Planning Surveys (MOGPS) were developed in collaboration with DESE to meet requirements of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) using the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Content and Standards and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs). Surveys are available by grade spans. Survey content categories include: Understanding Self as an Individual and as a Member of Diverse Local and Global Communities, Applying Skills Needed for Educational Achievement, Applying Career Exploration and Planning Skills in the Achievement of Life Career Goals, and others.