1. Who is our State Commissioner?

- Sarah H. Steelman.
2. What is MSIP?
- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
3. What are two of the policy goals of MSIP?
- Empower all stakeholders through regular communication and transparent
reporting results.
- Promote continuous improvement and innovation within each district.
4. How much plan time does each teacher get per school week?
- Each teacher has a minimum of 250 minutes of planning time each school week.
5. What is a Charter School?
- Independently operated public schools that have the freedom to design classrooms
that meet the needs of their students.
6. What are two things you must do to become a certified teacher in Missouri?
- Complete a four year college recommended course of study + graduate with
bachelors degree.
- Pass the designated assessment test.
7. What is the name of the exam you must pass in order to become a certified teacher
in MO? What does it stand for?
- MEGA. It stands for Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments.
8. What are Missouri Learning Standards? (MLS)
- They show the knowledge and skills that the students need in each grade level and
course for success in college + other postsecondary training/careers.