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Educator Preparation Certification Program Changes

Certification Program Changes Information

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.

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Annual Performance Report

The Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators (MoSPE) outline the expectations for programs that are preparing educators for certification in Missouri. In order to ensure that programs are meeting these expectations, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) established the Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs (APR-EPP) to measure the performance of educator preparation programs (EPPs) in valid, accurate, and meaningful ways.

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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

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All Assessments

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Educator Preparation

EPP Accreditation

The Missouri State Board of Education voted to accredit all 42 Missouri Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) for the 2024-25 Academic Year. The State Board’s decision is recognition of the commitment that faculty and staff in those institutions have to the children of Missouri. DESE’s recommendation that all EPPs be accredited was based upon data generated by the Annual Performance Reports for Educator Preparation Programs (APR-EPP).