MAP Continuing Education Requirements 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Four years

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A district mentoring program

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Two years

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC)

Answer

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

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test