Missouri Teacher Standards

Missouri's educator evaluation framework organized around nine teacher standards established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The standards define what effective teachers should know and be able to do, covering content knowledge, student learning, curriculum, critical thinking, classroom management, communication, assessment, professionalism, and professional collaboration.

Used across Missouri school districts as the state teacher evaluation framework.

Framework Domains

Missouri Teacher Standards at a Glance

Standard 1: Content Knowledge

Understanding the central concepts, structures, and tools of inquiry of the discipline and creating meaningful learning experiences.

Standard 2: Student Learning, Growth, and Development

Understanding how students learn, develop, and differ in their approaches, and providing learning opportunities that support development.

Standard 3: Curriculum Implementation

Recognizing the importance of curriculum design and using standards-aligned curriculum to guide instruction.

Standard 4: Critical Thinking

Using a variety of instructional strategies to promote student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Standard 5: Positive Classroom Environment

Creating a learning community where individual differences are respected, students feel safe, and productive routines are established.

Standard 6: Effective Communication

Using effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to promote active inquiry and collaboration in the classroom.

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