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1. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentor Teachers

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 4/10/2024

DATES: Wednesday, August 2 and Wednesday, October 11, 2023; Wednesday, January 10; Tuesday, February 13; April 10, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBA in the NE RPDC Region - EXCEPT August 2 which will be a State-wide Event with Mike Rutherford at Columbia Hilton Garden Inn

COST: $200 - includes morning refreshments and lunch

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.

2. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/15/2023 to 3/26/2024

DATES: Tuesdays--August 15, September 26, November 28, 2023; January 23 and March 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.

3. MTDS Grow Your Own [GYO] Regional Cohort - Northeast

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

DATES: Wednesday, September 6, and Tuesday, November 14, 2023; Tuesday, January 30, and Friday, April 26, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $200 - morning refreshments and lunch included

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.

This regional GYO cohort is designed-
-to connect district Grow Your Own (GYO) program designers/facilitators as an active collaborative cohort;
-to promote resource and information sharing among colleagues;
-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators; and
-to use the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us for these regional meetings if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO program, class, club, or chapter who would like 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; and
>share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional cohorts support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri schools.

The Northeast Regional Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) Teacher Development Specialist (TDS) will be hosting these cohort sessions.
MTDS State GYO Coordinator Sandy Humbyrd will be facilitating these cohort sessions. Sandy is a former Education Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher and Education Club Sponsor who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO Programs.

4. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/7/2023 to 3/1/2024

DATES: Thursday, September 7; Wednesday, October 4 (state-wide event); Thursday, November 2, 2023; Friday, January 19; Friday, March 1, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm LOCATION: Truman State University TBA EXCEPT October - State-wide kick-off - Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia

COST: $200 (scholarships may be available) - morning refreshments and lunch included

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

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.

5. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2023 to 3/18/2024

DATES: Mondays--September 18, October 9, December 11, 2023; February 5 and March 18, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University 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.

6. MTDS Teacher Academy - Northeast

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

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.

7. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

Dates: 9/21/2023 to 4/25/2024

formerly Teacher Academy Graduates (TAG)

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.

8. MTDS Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)

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

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MTDS Emerging C

DATES: Thursday, September 28; Wednesday, October 4; Thursday, November 21, 2023; Friday, January 26; Thursday, February 29; Thursday, April 18, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBA in the NE RPDC Region - EXCEPT October 4 which will be at Columbia Hilton Garden Inn for a state meeting with Mike Rutherford

COST: $250 (scholarships may be available) - morning refreshments and lunch included

Take your lesson design to the next level! Learn how to design tasks that promote engagement and critical thinking in your students while also designing your own individual learning as a teacher.

This program offers continued support for
*early educators,
*those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or
*those navigating changes in content or grade-level.

Join us if you are a teacher who wants to-
-learn research and evidence-based practices that promote critical thinking and problem-solving,
-dive deeper into a topic of interest that you want to incorporate into your classroom, and
-set growth goals for your students and for yourself.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS).

9. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Hannibal Area]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Hannibal, MO (Hannibal, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 10/10/2023 to 4/22/2024

DATES: Tuesdays--October 10, December 12, 2023; February 6, March 19, and Monday, April 22, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Hannibal Area 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.

10. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: professional development committees

Dates: 4/30/2024

DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

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

At the completion of this workshop, 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. and
- draft or review the PDC Plan for the school year using the Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS)

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