Beginning July 1, 2024, Praxis Exams through ETS will replace MoCA exams for the content assessment requirements for teacher certification in Missouri. You can register for ETS assessments HERE. 

MoCA Exams passed prior to July 1, 2024, will still be accepted for certification.

General Information

• Passage of a certification test will not automatically result in certification. Candidates who have met all certification requirements must still apply for certification using the Certification Account Portal found here: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/DESEApplicationsSignin/Index.
• DESE receives all official score reports directly from the testing company and those scores are uploaded directly to the individual's educator profile. You may verify the schedule of Score Report Dates at the following website: Score Reporting Dates
• Protocol for New or Revised Certification Exam Cut Score Determination

The following links provide information regarding Missouri's required assessments for all candidates enrolled in a Missouri educator preparation program, as well as educators applying for additional areas of certification.

Pearson Assessments

• Pearson Site for Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments. Go here to register for assessments and find information about them.
• List of Tests (MoCA) Required for Certification
• List of Tests Needed to Add an Additional Area of Certification
• Paraprofessional Assessment--for individuals seeking to be employed as teaching assistants residing in Title I schools.
• Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). One option for meeting state requirements for admission to and Educator Preparation Program. For other options, see this DESE memo.
• Technical Manual 2020-2021 (Released on April 2022)