MO certification
Missouri teacher certification
Teaching credentials in Missouri
Each row is a credential Missouri reported to Title II. Initial means a first credential for a new teacher. Years is the length of validity.
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Continuous Professional | No | 99 | No | 1-6, 5-9, 9-12 |
| Initial Professional Classification | Yes | 4 | No | 1-6, 5-9, 9-12 |
| Provisional | No | 2 | No | 1-6, 5-9, 9-12 |
| Temporary Authorization Certificate | No | 1 | Yes | 5-9, 9-12 |
Requirements
Yes means the state reports the item as required for that credential. Tests shows only whether tests are required; Title II does not name the tests.
| Credential | Bachelor's | Master's | Education degree | Prep program | Tests | Performance assessment | Clinical | Coursework | Credit hours | Min. GPA | Transcripts | Employment | Mentoring | Recency | Background check | Fingerprint | Police check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Continuous Professional | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Initial Professional Classification | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Provisional | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary Authorization Certificate | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Verify a teaching license in Missouri
Teaching licenses in Missouri are verified on the lookup service run by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Search there by the teacher's name or certificate number to see current status.
PT3 does not verify licenses and holds no records of individual teachers.
Renewal
Renew times is how many times the credential can be renewed; renewal years is the length of each renewal.
| Credential | Renewable | Renew times | Renewal years | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Continuous Professional | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Initial Professional Classification | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Provisional | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Temporary Authorization Certificate | Yes | 3 | 1 | Completion of nine (9) semester hours of course work toward the professional certificate of license to teach in the area of assignment based upon the requirements set forth in the compendium. |
Emergency and temporary credentials
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional | No | 2 | No | 1-6, 5-9, 9-12 |
| Temporary Authorization Certificate | No | 1 | Yes | 5-9, 9-12 |
Out-of-state teachers
Title II lists no separate out-of-state credential for Missouri. Ask Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education how it reviews licenses from other states.
Newly licensed teachers prepared out of state: 1,199.
Alternative routes
- ABCTE
- Alternative Professional Education Programs (teach while completing)
- Temporary Authorization Certificate (teach while completing)
About Missouri certification
The Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators (MoSPE) outline the expectations for programs preparing educators for certification in Missouri. In order to ensure that programs are meeting these expectations, MoSPE also creates an Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs (APR-EPP) to measure the performance of educator preparation programs(EPPs) in valid, accurate, and meaningful ways. Information provided through these reports will facilitate identification of programs in need of improvement so they can receive appropriate support and interventions. Likewise, the reports will assist in recognizing high-performing programs as models of excellence based on the same set of indicators. The APR-EPP is based on the state-approved performance standards and provides a mechanism by which to review and accredit programs in Educator Preparation.
More information about MoSPE can be found at http://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/educator-preparation/mo-standards-preparation-educators
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get a teaching certificate in Missouri?
Missouri reports 4 credentials to Title II, 1 of them initial. 1 initial credentials require a bachelor's degree, 0 require a preparation program and 1 require tests. Apply through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
How do I verify a teaching license in Missouri?
Licenses are verified on the lookup service run by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. PT3 does not verify licenses.
Can I renew a Missouri teaching certificate?
1 of 4 Missouri credentials are reported as renewable. Renewal details by credential are listed in the Renewal section.
Does Missouri issue emergency or temporary teaching certificates?
Yes. Title II lists 2: Provisional; Temporary Authorization Certificate.
Can I teach in Missouri with an out-of-state license?
Title II lists no separate out-of-state credential for Missouri. Ask Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education how it reviews licenses from other states.
Is there alternative teacher certification in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri reports 3 alternative routes to Title II.