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Program: RPDC - Northeast
Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)
Audience: Mentor Teachers
Dates: 8/2/2023 to 4/10/2024
This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This opportunity provides-- -a state-wide event with Mike Rutherford; -coaching, observation, and feedback training and support; -consultant support; -regional networking with other mentor teachers; -opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers; and -competency-based programming.
Audience: Beginning Teachers
Dates: 8/15/2023 to 3/26/2024
TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: 8/15-Family Life Center (220 N. Owensby, LaPlata); 9/26-Adair Co. Annex Building (300 N. Franklin, Kirksville); 11/28-Truman State University Student Union Building Alumni Room (2105); remaining dates TBA
COST: $250 (scholarships may be available) - morning refreshments and lunch included
Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first 5 years (Gray et al., 2015). Research shows 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). This opportunity provides-- -networking with other new teachers & 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 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)
Audience: Northeast Region School District Grow Your Own [GYO] Designers/Facilitators
Dates: 9/6/2023 to 4/26/2024
Audience: Any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri
Dates: 9/7/2023 to 3/1/2024
This program offers continued support for early career teachers.
To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) includes with a state-wide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! (Participants will receive a copy of this book.)
Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.
This professional development opportunity provides-- -access to experts - State Kick-off event with Mike Rutherford; -access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series; -consultant support; -networking with other teachers; and -competency-based programming.
Dates: 9/18/2023 to 3/18/2024
LOCATION: Truman State University TBA
Audience: Teachers who have completed a MO BTAP, at least 3 years of successful teaching, and a strong desire for professional improvement
Dates: 9/20/2023 to 4/24/2024
DATES: Wednesday, September 20; Wednesday, October 18; Wednesday, November 15; Tuesday, December 14, 2023; Tuesday, January 16; Friday, February 16; Wednesday, March 27; Wednesday, April 24, 2024 TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 20 and January 16 which will be at the Columbia Hilton Garden Inn COST: $300 (scholarships may be available) This program offers support for mid-career teachers. MTDS Teacher Academy (TA) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has-- 1) completed a MO Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, 2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching, 3) a strong desire for professional improvement. This opportunity provides >state-wide events with 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 & anytime, >consultant support, >networking with other teachers, and >competency-based programming.
LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 20 and January 16 which will be at the Columbia Hilton Garden Inn
COST: $300 (scholarships may be available)
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. MTDS Teacher Academy (TA) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has-- 1) completed a MO Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, 2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching, 3) a strong desire for professional improvement. This opportunity provides >state-wide events with 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 & anytime, >consultant support, >networking with other teachers, and >competency-based programming.
MTDS Teacher Academy (TA) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has-- 1) completed a MO Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, 2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching, 3) a strong desire for professional improvement.
This opportunity provides >state-wide events with 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 & anytime, >consultant support, >networking with other teachers, and >competency-based programming.
Audience: Teachers who have a strong desire for continuous professional improvement
Dates: 9/21/2023 to 4/25/2024
DATES: Thursday, September 21, and Friday, November 17, 2023; Wednesday, January 17, and Thursdays--February 22, March 21, and April 25, 2024 TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 21 and January 17 which will be state meetings at Columbia Hilton Garden Inn COST: $200 (scholarships may be available) - includes morning refreshments and lunch This program offers support for mid-career teachers. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design (formerly TAG) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has -a strong desire for professional improvement, and -although not a requirement, it is strongly recommended to have completed MTDS Teacher Academy. This opportunity provides >state-wide events with national expert John Antonetti, >a copy John's book Powerful Task Design, >consultant support, >networking with other teachers, and >competency-based programming.
LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 21 and January 17 which will be state meetings at Columbia Hilton Garden Inn
COST: $200 (scholarships may be available) - includes morning refreshments and lunch
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design (formerly TAG) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has -a strong desire for professional improvement, and -although not a requirement, it is strongly recommended to have completed MTDS Teacher Academy. This opportunity provides >state-wide events with national expert John Antonetti, >a copy John's book Powerful Task Design, >consultant support, >networking with other teachers, and >competency-based programming.
MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design (formerly TAG) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has -a strong desire for professional improvement, and -although not a requirement, it is strongly recommended to have completed MTDS Teacher Academy.
This opportunity provides >state-wide events with national expert John Antonetti, >a copy John's book Powerful Task Design, >consultant support, >networking with other teachers, and >competency-based programming.
Audience: early educators, those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or those navigating changes in content or grade-level
Dates: 9/28/2023 to 4/18/2024
Location: 4 Hannibal, MO (Hannibal, MO)
Dates: 10/10/2023 to 4/22/2024
LOCATION: Hannibal Area TBA
Audience: professional development committees
Dates: 4/30/2024