Appropriate certification for teaching assignments is determined and monitored by the Office of Quality Schools. You can also consult the department’s Core Data and Missouri Student Information System Reference Manual (see Exhibit 10).
Office of Educator Quality
Facts about the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
Facts about the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes can I teach with my certificate?
Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA)
Purpose: This test for admission into undergraduate educator preparation programs in Missouri includes sections on English language arts, writing, mathematics, science and social science. The assessment began in September 2013 and replaced the College BASE (CBASE) test.
Test Format: Computer-Based at a Pearson Vue Center in Missouri and nationally
Visiting Scholar Certificate
Visiting Scholar Certificate
A Visiting Scholar Certificate is available to individuals who hold an academic degree or have related occupational experience in a secondary content area. To qualify, an individual must be employed by a Missouri public school district as part of a business-education partnership initiative designed to build career pathways systems for students. The one-year certificate is limited to grades 9-12 and may be renewed twice if required professional development and performance evaluations are completed.
Upgrading from Initial Certificate to Career Certificate
UPGRADING FROM THE INITIAL CERTIFICATE TO CAREER CERTIFICATE
The classification, Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) or Initial Career Education Certificate (ICEC), is valid for four years from the date of issuance. Any additional areas(s) of certification issued during the valid dates of this classification will fall under the same classification regardless of the certificate effective date.
Temporary Authorization Information
Temporary Authorization Certificate (TAC) Application Procedure
An individual who does not hold a Missouri teaching certificate should:
Temporary Authorization Certificate Requirements
The applicant for a temporary authorization certificate must comply with the following criteria:
Teachers
| Teachers are certified in various areas of early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, and special education. Certification is based upon completion of an approved teacher education program. | Career Education teachers are certified to work in Career-Technical Centers and programs such as nursing, automotive, occupational family and consumer science, and trade/industrial fields. Certification is based on occupational work experience. |
Teacher
Apply for a certificate. The Certification Account Portal allows you to:
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Teachers
- Substitute Certificate Processes
NOTE: Individuals with valid Missouri teaching certificates who wish to substitute teach in a school district are no longer required by DESE to apply for a substitute certificate.