Division Overview
This division is responsible for evaluating teacher-training programs offered by Missouri's higher education institutions and for issuing certificates (licenses) to all professional personnel who work in the state's public school system. Personnel in this division also conduct background checks on applicants for teaching certificates and investigate certificate-holders who are charged with misconduct.
Other sections in this division award grants for innovative professional development programs, administer the state-funded "career ladder" program, and manage state-funded scholarship programs for prospective teachers.
Assistant Commissioner
Telephone 573-751-2931
Fax 573-526-3580
E-Mail webreplyqual@dese.mo.gov
Educator Certification
Certification
Telephone 573-751-0051 or 751-3847
Fax 573-522-8314
E-Mail webreplyteachcert@dese.mo.gov
Conduct & Investigations
Telephone 573-522-8315 or 522-8761
Fax 573-522-8314
E-Mail webreplyqualpci@dese.mo.gov
Educator Recruitment & Retention
Telephone 573-751-1668
Fax 573-526-3580
E-Mail webreplyqualtrr@dese.mo.gov
Educator Preparation
Telephone 573-751-0371
Fax 573-522-5085
E-Mail webreplyqualtea@dese.mo.gov
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy
Telephone 573-751-1370/751-7986/522-4160
Fax 573-522-6526
E-Mail webreplyqualla@dese.mo.gov
Professional Development
Telephone 573-751-3963
Fax 573-522-6526
E-Mail webreplyqualla@dese.mo.gov
School Improvement Initiatives
Telephone 573-751-3963
Fax 573-522-6526
E-Mail webreplyqualla@dese.mo.gov