It's never been easier to become a certified teacher!
The State of Missouri is making it easier than ever for educators and prospective educators to get state-required certifications to teach.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is using $500,000 in funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief dollars to pay the fee on educator certification tests in the coming months. Individuals may register for any Missouri Content Assessment, Missouri General Education Assessment or the Paraprofessional exam at no cost until the state funds are spent.
Because of the constraints on the funding, this fee waiver will only apply to registrations that occur between June 6 and Sept. 30, 2023. Individuals registering for one of these assessments will automatically have the cost of the assessment applied during the registration process. No special offer code or money will be required of the registrant during the process.
Teacher candidates will be limited to three concurrent free registrations per person. Individuals have up to one year from the date of registration to take the certification test.
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Support from TeachMO
Are you ready to take your impact on our students to the next level by becoming a full-time, certified teacher? Our partners at TeachMO have free tools and services that help future teachers like you navigate the process. You'll get one-on-one career advice, resources to help you compare your options, and up to $1,100 in financial aid to help you apply to and enroll in a teaching program that’s just right for you.
With more than 30 teaching programs throughout the state offering pathways to certification for anyone with or without a college degree, it's never been easier to find an option that’s perfect for you.
Are you ready? Sign up for these free resources today!