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1. MTDS TeachNow: AltCert Institute

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

Dates: 7/25/2024 to 7/31/2024

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MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.

This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

Covered in this institute:
• lesson planning strategies;
• alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards;
• research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors;
• vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know; and
• other topics based on the needs of the group.

After completing this institute, participants are invited to enroll in MTDS BTAP, a required program for beginning teachers.

Must attend all 3 dates

Cost: $50 for KCRPDC Members and $75 for Non-Members
  • Enrolled: 4/60
  • Wait: 0/0

2. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: PLEASANT HILL

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 3/6/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

Mastering: Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

This opportunity provides:

-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.

-consultant support

-regional networking with other mentor teachers

-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers

-competency-based programming

 

Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

Managing a Classroom: Manages Behavior, Creates & Manages a Learning Environment, Communicates Progress Toward Learning Goals

Being a Professional: Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals

Designing Instruction: Develops Research-Based Instruction

Reflecting on Practice: Sets Growth Goals


Cost: is $50 per teacher per year for KCRPDC members, $75 per teacher per year for non-members.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

3. MTDS FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING AND MENTORING: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 2/27/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

This opportunity provides:

-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.

-consultant support

-regional networking with other mentor teachers

-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers

-competency-based programming

 

-Cost: $50 KCRPDC Members or $75 Non-Members

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

4. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: GRANDVIEW

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Grandview SD-TLC Room (Grandview, MO)

Dates: 8/9/2024 to 4/1/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

This opportunity provides:

-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.

-consultant support

-regional networking with other mentor teachers

-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers

-competency-based programming

 

Fees:$75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

5. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 3/11/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

-Cost: $50-KCRPDC Members or $75 Non Members

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

6. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3-Kearney School District Offices (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/20/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

This opportunity provides:

-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.

-consultant support

-regional networking with other mentor teachers

-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers

-competency-based programming

 

Fees:$75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

7. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): Pleasant Hill

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has not yet completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/27/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

BTAP A meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

  • Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust and mutual respect for all
  • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts and organizational strategies to:

-promote student interaction

-meet student needs and well-being

-minimize disruption

-allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress

-increase & manage student productivity

-encourage self-directed student learning

  • Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include:

-lesson targets

-activities, tasks, and/or experiences

-research-based and/or evidence-based strategies

-methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target

  • Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, high level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

8. MTDS GROW YOUR OWN (GYO) NETWORK: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: GYO Teacher Leaders

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/12/2025

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

-to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

-to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

-using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

-connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

-hear relevant guest speakers.

-learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

-share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.

Cost: $50 per teacher per year for KCRPDC members, $75 per teacher per year for non-members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

9. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): Grandview

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Grandview SD-TLC Room (Grandview, MO)

Dates: 9/11/2024 to 3/19/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

10. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr. 2): KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3-Kearney School District Offices (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/11/2024 to 3/6/2025

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 2/40
  • Wait: 0/0

11. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): Kearney

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3-Kearney School District Offices (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 4/3/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

12. MTDS TEACHER ACADEMY: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 4/2/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO

-completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

-a strong desire for professional improvement

This opportunity provides:

-Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong

-access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

-Cost: $50 KCRPDC Memmbers or $75 Non-Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

13. MTDS POWERFUL TASK DESIGN: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 4/10/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS: Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

- It is recommended to attend MTDS Teacher Academy prior to attending this program, but it is not a requirement

This opportunity provides:

-State event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

-Cost: $50 KCRPDC Members or $75 Non-Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

14. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr. 2): Pleasant Hill - CADRE A

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 3/11/2025

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

15. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr 2): KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 3/13/2025

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You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

-Cost: $50-KCRPDC Members or $75 Non Members

  • Enrolled: 2/40
  • Wait: 0/0

16. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr. 2): Pleasant Hill - CADRE B

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 3/12/2025

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

17. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP year 2): Grandview

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Grandview SD-TLC Room (Grandview, MO)

Dates: 10/17/2024 to 4/3/2025

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

18. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 4/4/2025

These sessions are designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

Participants will:
-Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)
-Examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation and professional learning
-Explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds.
- Draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net)

Suggested items to bring to aid in discussion:
 -Current PDC Plan
-CSIP
-Building school improvement goals
-Needs assessment results (if available)
-District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available)

Cost: $50 per person for KCRPDC members and $75 per person for non-members.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0