Educator Preparation serves Missouri education by:
- Supporting Educator Preparation Programs in the recruitment and preparation of educators
- Clarifying and enforcing standards for educator preparation set by the Missouri State Board of Education
Announcement: Pearson Testing Fee Waiver
DESE has designated $500,000 for test fee waivers. Between June 6 and September 30, 2023 (or until the funds are exhausted) individuals will be able to register, at no cost, for the following Pearson assessments: Paraprofessional, MoGEA, and Missouri Content Assessments (MoCA). Click here for additional information.
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Becoming an Educator
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Educator Preparation Information
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Click here to find information about becoming an educator in Missouri
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Click here to find information about Educator Preparation
(memos, webinars, MoSPE standards, Code of State Regulations, etc.)
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Staff
- Daryl Fridley, Ph.D., Coordinator
- Buddy Alberson, M.A., Director
- Marcia Patridge, Administrative Assistant
Contact Information
Email:eqprep@dese.mo.gov
Phone: 573-751-1668
Fax: 573-522-6526
Mailing Address
Educator Preparation
c/o Office of Educator Quality
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO, 65102-0480
Street Address
3rd Floor, Jefferson Building
Office of Educator Quality
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO, 65101