Missouri Is Prioritizing Early Literacy and Readiness

Missouri has raised expectations for teacher preparation in reading and early learning – embedding evidence-based literacy practices and new candidate assessments across programs. Now the goal is ensuring those priorities show up consistently in preparation.

EdPrep Partners supports Missouri preparation programs and partners in strengthening the connection between standards and day-to-day practice. We work to ensure coursework, clinical experiences, and feedback systems are aligned so every graduate is ready to teach literacy—and more—from day one.