Leadership Academy 2026-27 41st Class

Leadership Academy is part of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) which cultivates effective school leaders who:

Facts about the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) 

What classes can I teach with my certificate?

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

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 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: