HB 1911 -- Teacher Certification

Sponsor:  Muschany

This bill requires the State Board of Education to issue an
initial four-year teaching certificate to individuals who
complete certification with the American Board for Certification
of Teacher Excellence, except for special education
certification.  These teachers must have 60 contact hours in
specified activities to apply, and, to be eligible for a career
continuous certificate, must complete 30 hours of professional
development within four years, two years in an approved mentoring
program, have a successful performance-based teacher evaluation,
and participate in a beginning teacher assistance program.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm