Office of Educator Quality
Educator Growth Toolbox
A one-stop destination where Missouri educators can find all of the tools they need to e
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.
MABEP
Missouri Advisory Board for Educator Preparation (MABEP)
The Missouri Advisory Board for Educator Preparation (MABEP) works with the State Board of Education and the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to strengthen teacher preparation in Missouri. By encouraging open communication and strong partnerships among educators, schools, and communities, MABEP helps ensure future teachers are well-prepared to support student success.
Educator Preparation Certification Program Changes
The Department has developed a process for implementing changes to a certification program. The changes may include revising an existing certification program, adding a new certification program or dropping a certification program. Listed below are some documents to help Educator Preparation Programs with this process.
Annual Performance Report
Annual Performance Report
The Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators (MoSPE) outline the expectations for Educator Preparation Providers (EPP) in Missouri. In order to ensure that EPPs are meeting these expectations, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) established the Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs (APR-EPP). The APR-EPP is based on the approved Missouri standards for educators and is the primary basis for DESE's annual recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding the continued accreditations of EPPs.
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Programs
The Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) below offer teacher certification programs designed for individuals who have already earned an undergraduate degree. Contact any of these institutions for specific information regarding post baccalaureate preparation in Missouri.
Missouri Educator Preparation Programs with Approved Post Baccalaureate Certification Programs