Approved teaching experience must be at least half-time, contracted employment in Missouri's public schools or in accredited nonpublic schools.  Experience will be accepted when earned in nonpublic schools accredited by the following accrediting associations:

To submit other educational associations, contact eqdev@dese.mo.gov for consideration.

A-Z Listing 

7th Grade Poetry (7GP)

Advance CTE

Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talented (ACE)

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

Welcome to Educator Certification!

Our mailing address for all documentation and transcripts:

Educator Certification
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102   

The Certification Account Portal allows you to:

For questions about your fingerprints and background checks, contact