Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Career Education Temporary Authorization Certificate (CTAC) Application Procedure

An individual who does not hold a Missouri Career Education certificate should: 

• Complete the online Temporary Authorization Certificate application.
• Mail original transcripts of all coursework (undergraduate and graduate) to:  Educator Certification, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
• Complete a criminal background check. 

The Educator Certification System located within DESE Web Applications provides users with access to each of the following:

• Apply for a certificate
• Print out a certificate
• View a certificate or pending application
• View Praxis scores
• Check fingerprint/background status

Educator Certification System Help Guide