Certification

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TO LOG INTO YOUR ONLINE EDUCATOR PROFILE

To access your certification account (online profile) you must first log into DESE Web Applications with a user ID and password, and then choose the Educator Certification System link located on the User Applications page.  To establish a userid and password, follow the directions of the Educator Certification Help Guide.  Your certification account (online profile) provides access to each of the following:

• Apply for a certificate
• Print out a certificate
• View a certificate or pending application
• View assessment scores
• Check for the receipt of transcripts
• Check fingerprint/background status

Please Note:  If you have not accessed your certification account in over 12 months, then your account access has been disabled. You will be required to re-register and create a User ID. Please follow these steps:

• Step 1 - Go to: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/webLogin/login.aspx
• Step 2 - Click on "Register"
• Step 3 - Enter the information requested and click "Create User"
• Step 4 - Once the ID has been created, log in with the new User ID and password
• Please note that if the "Create User" button is grayed out, try using a different User ID.
• If you need additional assistance, please contact webappsloginassistance@dese.mo.gov or 573-522-3207.

Fingerprints/Background Checks

If you have questions about getting your fingerprints for 2018-19 background checks, please contact the Missouri Highway Patrol’s contracted vendor, Idemia, at 844-543-9712. You may also visit the Highway Patrol website:

https://www.machs.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MACHSFP/home.html

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