Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Missouri Revised Statutes Title XI. Education and Libraries § 160.045. Standards for teaching required

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Each public school shall develop standards for teaching no later than June 30, 2010. The standards shall be applicable to all public schools, including public charter schools operated by the board of a school district.

2. Teaching standards shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Students actively participate and are successful in the learning process;

(2) Various forms of assessment are used to monitor and manage student learning;

(3) The teacher is prepared and knowledgeable of the content and effectively maintains students' on-task behavior;

(4) The teacher uses professional communication and interaction with the school community;

(5) The teacher keeps current on instructional knowledge and seeks and explores changes in teaching behaviors that will improve student performance; and

(6) The teacher acts as a responsible professional in the overall mission of the school.

3. The department may provide assistance to public schools in developing these standards upon request.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XI. Education and Libraries § 160.045. Standards for teaching required - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xi-education-and-libraries/mo-rev-st-160-045/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard