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

• Registration & Preparation Materials

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 THE INITIAL CERTIFICATE TO CAREER CERTIFICATE

Temporary Authorization Certificate (TAC) Application Procedure

An individual who does not hold a Missouri teaching certificate should: 

The applicant for a temporary authorization certificate must comply with the following criteria:

Apply for a certificate. The Certification Account Portal allows you to:

Substitute Teachers 

Substitute Certificate Processes

The Certification Account Portal allows you to:

Rules and Statutes Governing the Discipline & Issuance of Certificates

• 5 CSR 20-400.125 Actions of the State Board of Education Relating to Applications for Educator Certificates