Become a Teacher in Missouri
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ABCTE can help you change careers and become a teacher in Missouri. In May 2008, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed alternative teacher certification legislation approving ABCTE as a route to full teacher licensure. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) fully recognizes ABCTE certification for all school districts and charter schools in the state.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires candidates to have a 2.5 GPA. For more information on the GPA requirement contact DESE before enrolling.
Why Choose ABCTE?
ABCTE offers a flexible, affordable route to earn your Missouri teaching certificate. You can complete our self-paced program online without quitting your job or taking additional college courses.
Over 1,000 from Missouri have selected ABCTE as their route to certification. An ABCTE physics teacher from the St. Louis area was recently featured in the New York Times. Meet more career changers who chose ABCTE like Patrick McDonald.
With ABCTE, you can earn your Missouri teacher certification in a manner that is both cost-effective and efficient. On average, candidates take 8-10 months to complete the program. We provide a variety of resources to help prepare you for exams including online workshops, practice tests, and support from our advising team. ABCTE costs $1995 for initial preparation and testing. Compare this to the estimated $5,000-7,000 cost and 2 years of coursework required of the other option in Missouri.
ABCTE is now a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) approved vendor in Missouri. Please check with your local career center to see if you are eligible for reimbursement by the WIA program.
FREE TRIAL: See if our program is right for you. Try our resources for a week.
To learn more or enroll, choose the certification area licensed by Missouri.
** The grade levels below reflect Missouri licenses issued after completing an ABCTE 6-12 certification program.
Meet Your Missouri Teacher Certification Specialist
Amanda Brown is a native Missourian who understands the value in keeping local people working in the community they live. Amanda earned her Bachelor’s degree in business administration from National American University. While working on her college degree, she maintained a successful career in client services in the pharmacy and safety distribution industries. After college, Amanda decided to switch careers and work in the education field. Since becoming the Missouri teacher certification specialist for ABCTE, Amanda has been helping qualified professionals from all industries who wish to switch careers and teach earn their certification. When she’s not working, Amanda enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and all the other outdoor activities Missouri has to offer.
Contact Amanda Brown by phone at (816) 885-9641 or by e-mail at ambrown@abcte.org for more information on how to become a certified teacher in Missouri.
