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Memos

Below are a list of memos by year that have been released from Educator Preparation.

2022

  • Changes to MoCA Scoring_Teachers
  • Culminating Clinical Experiences
  • Changes in Elementary Education Multi-Content Assessment Cut Scores
  • Redistribution of Vouchers
  • Alternative Measure of Content Competency

2021

  • New Procedures and Updates to Matrix Page
  • Changes to Certification Requirements - Cumulative GPA

2020

  • 2020 APR Suspension
  • CAEP Advance Program
  • COVID-19 Waiver
  • COVID-19 Update
  • Pearson Testing Centers
  • MEES Scores
  • On-Site Culminating Waiver
  • COVID-19 Student Teaching

2019

  • ACT/MoGEA Memo

2018

  • School Leader Performance Assessment Memo
  • MEES Training Memo
  • Culminating Experience for K-12 Certification Areas

 

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Educator Preparation Monthly Webinars

  • May 26, 2022
  • April 28, 2022 
  • March 24, 2022
  • January 27, 2022

Additional Webinars

  • Substitute Application - June 9, 2022
  • Student Teaching and Provisional Certification - May 12, 2022

 

Regulations and Statues pertaining to Educator Preparation

  • Code of State Regulations - 5 CSR 20-400.440
    • Procedures and Standards for Approval and Accreditation of Professional Education Programs in Missouri (includes Certification Requirements)
  • Statue 116.097 - Evaluation of Teacher Education Program - Rulemaking Authority
  • Statue 168.400 - Programs Established for Public School Personnel
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