Missouri State Requirements

The classification, Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) or Initial Career Education Certificate (ICEC), is valid for four years from the date of issuance. To upgrade to a Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC) or Continuous Career Education Certificate (CCEC), (both valid for 99 years) you must do the following:

• Complete four years of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved teaching experience.
• Participate in a district-provided mentoring program for two years.
• Successfully complete 30 contact hours of professional development for an IPC upgrade; successfully complete 90 contact hours of professional development for an ICEC upgrade. This may include college credits.
•  Participate in a beginning teacher assistance program offered by a Missouri college or university, Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC), or professional teacher organization such as MNEA or MSTA
• Successfully participate in your employing school's annual Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
• Develop and implement a professional development plan that is on file with the district.

If you have questions about teacher professional development requirements for your specific situation:

• Professional Development

If you are not currently teaching and your certificate has expired or will expire soon

• Reactivate Certificate

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