Pursuant to 5 CSR 20-400.440, the Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators detail the specific responsibilities of all entities granted the authority to recommend candidates for educator certification in the state of Missouri or who are seeking the authority to do the same. 

• The recently revised version of MoSPE went into effect on August 31, 2023. Decisions that will predominantly affect circumstances in the fall of 2023 and later should be made based upon these standards.
• The previous version of MoSPE expired on August 31, 2023.