Routes to Certification
Missouri has several methods for an individual to enter the education profession with a “certificate of license to teach.” The following routes are available:
Office of Educator Quality
Replace Certificate
Duplicate certificates may be obtained by logging into the Educator Certification System located within the DESE Application Sign-in.
Educator Growth Toolbox
A one-stop destination where Missouri educators can find all of the tools they need to enhance educator effect
Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators (MoSPE)
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.
Missouri Performance Assessments
The performance assessments listed on this page were developed in a collaborative effort between DESE and Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) in an effort to assess candidate ability to apply knowledge in authentic educational environments. These instruments are regularly reviewed to identify ways in which they might be improved, and data generated by them are evaluated to increase consistency between raters.