Missouri

Certification Terminology

Professional Certification, Foreign Language

Grade Level of Certification:

K-12

Degree Requirement:

B.A.

Subject Matter Requirements:

30 credits

Professional Training in Education Required:

Yes

Subject Test:

No designated Latin subject test. Must take Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching test.

Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:

1. Four (4) years of approved teaching experience.
2. Development and implementation of a professional development plan that is on file with the district.
3. Successful completion of a two-year mentor assistance program.
4. Participation in a beginning teacher assistance program.
5. Thirty (30) hours of documented contact hours of appropriate professional development.
6. Successful yearly performance-based evaluations.

*Note: Individuals who complete two of the three following items, are not required to report the professional development to the Department:

1. Ten years of certified experience
2. A master’s degree
3. National certification from a recognized agency

Links:

Overview: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/teachcert/

Requirement Specifics: http://www.dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/rulesregs/EducCertManual/Index.htm

Routes to Licensure: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/teachcert/routestolicensure.html

Contact: webreplyteachcert@dese.mo.gov