All Kansas City corps members have the opportunity gain full certification as well as a master’s degree by the end of their two-year commitments. Corps members teach under a Provisional Certificate, which is valid throughout their two-year commitments. Provisional certificates are nonrenewable and can ultimately lead to full certification. In order to qualify for the provisional certificate, all corps members are required to enroll in at least nine units of certification coursework through one of our university partners during their first year of teaching and complete an academic contract. Corps members have the option to earn credit through Buena Vista University for completing the summer training institute, which can help fulfill these requirements.
Corps members who are interested in full certification must take and pass the Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers at the end of their two years of teaching. This test is not required for those who are not interested in obtaining full certification, but is highly recommended. Additionally, some corps members with secondary placements may be required to take a Praxis test during the beginning of their two-year commitment to obtain provisional certification.. Accepted applicants will receive further information about certification opportunities, requirements, and costs as they are finalized.
In partnership with Teach For America • Kansas City, the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) offers programs that can be used toward a master's in secondary, elementary, and special education. Classes generally take place once a month on weekends and are taught as cohorts. UMSL courses are designed to accommodate corps members’ schedules as best as possible.
| Costs to Begin Teaching |
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| Testing: $130 |
| Initial Certification : N/A |
| Fingerprinting: N/A |
| Up-Front Certification Costs: $1,350 for Provisional Certificate |
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