Continuing Education Requirements Flashcards

Which state agency oversees educator certification and renewal requirements in Missouri?

Answer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

DESE's Educator Certification office issues, upgrades, and renews Missouri teaching certificates.

How long is a Missouri Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) generally valid?

Answer: Four years

The IPC is a four-year certificate that new teachers work under before advancing to the Career Continuous Professional Certificate.

A first-year Missouri teacher holding an IPC is typically required to participate in which support program?

Answer: A district mentoring program

New Missouri teachers must participate in a district-provided mentoring program during their early years on the IPC.

For how many years must a beginning Missouri teacher typically participate in mentoring while on the IPC?

Answer: Two years

Missouri requires two years of participation in an approved mentoring program for IPC holders.

What certificate do Missouri teachers advance to after successfully completing IPC requirements?

Answer: Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC)

Completing IPC requirements allows teachers to upgrade to the Career Continuous Professional Certificate.

Why is annual test administration training important for Missouri educators who give MAP assessments?

Answer: Procedures, security rules, and accessibility features can change each year

DESE updates MAP manuals, security policies, and accessibility guidance, so test examiners must stay current every administration.

Which document guides a Missouri teacher's individual growth goals as part of continuing professional learning?

Answer: A Professional Development Plan (PDP)

Missouri teachers work with their district on a Professional Development Plan that sets individual growth goals.