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1. 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

This workshop is 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).

2. MTDS TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: non-traditionally certified teachers

Dates: 7/23/2024 to 7/25/2024

New
Alt Cert Institute (formerly BTAP A Summer Institute) supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.

DATES: Tuesday-Thursday, July 23-25, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials for all 3 days

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 will be expected to enroll in MTDS BTAP A, a program for beginning teachers.

3. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/16/2024 to 4/15/2025

New
DATES: Friday, August 16 (with mentor); Wednesday, October 9 (with mentor); Thursday, December 12, 2024; Friday, January 31 and Tuesday, April 15, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - 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).

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

This opportunity provides--
-networking with other new teachers & educational consultants;
-just-in-time learning (critical firsts);
-awareness of the phases of a new teacher; and
-relationship-building skills.

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/26/2024 to 4/14/2025

New
DATES: Mondays--August 26 (with mentor), October 7 (with mentor), December 2, 2024; February 10 and April 14, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St. (Onshore Building)

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - 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).

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

This opportunity provides--
-networking with other new teachers & educational consultants;
-just-in-time learning (critical firsts);
-awareness of the phases of a new teacher; and
-relationship-building skills.

5. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentor Teachers

Dates: 8/28/2024 to 4/11/2025

New
DATES: Wednesday, August 28; Monday, September 30; Wednesday, November 20, 2024; Friday, April 11, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $140 - 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--
-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.

6. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design (TAG)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

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

Dates: 8/30/2024 to 3/31/2025

New

DATES: Friday, August 30; Thursday, September 18 (state-wide meeting); Friday, November 15, 2024; Friday, February 21; Monday, March 31, 2025
Dates are subject to change.

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 19 which will be the state-wide meeting at Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia

COST: Free (automatic scholarships) - includes morning refreshments and lunch

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 professional improvement, and
-although not a requirement, it is strongly recommended to have completed MTDS Teacher Academy.

This opportunity provides
>a state-wide event with national expert John Antonetti,
>a copy of John's book Powerful Task Design,
>consultant support,
>networking with other teachers, and
>competency-based programming.

7. 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: 9/3/2024 to 1/28/2025

New
DATES: Tuesdays: September 3 and November 1, 2024; January 28, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $75 - 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.

8. 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: 9/5/2024 to 4/2/2025

New

DATES: Thursday, September 5; Wednesday, September 18 (state meeting); Wednesday, October 16; Wednesday, November 13; Monday, December 16, 2024; Tuesday, January 21 (state meeting); Thursday, February 20; Wednesday, April 2, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 18 and January 21 which will be at Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

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 event with national expert John Antonetti,
>a copy of 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, and
>competency-based programming.

9. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Palmyra]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 4/16/2025

New
DATES: Tuesday, September 10 (with mentor); Tuesday, October 8 (with mentor); Thursday, December 5, 2024; Tuesday, February 11; Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - 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).

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

This opportunity provides--
-networking with other new teachers & educational consultants;
-just-in-time learning (critical firsts);
-awareness of the phases of a new teacher; and
-relationship-building skills.

10. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (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: 9/23/2024 to 2/26/2025

New
DATES: Monday, September 23; Friday, November 8, 2024; Monday, January 27; Wednesday, February 26, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - 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.

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--
-consultant support;
-networking with other teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

11. MTDS Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking (BTAP C)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (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: 9/25/2024 to 2/24/2025

New
DATES: Wednesday, September 25; Monday, November 4, 2024; Wednesday, January 29; Monday, February 24, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - 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).

12. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: professional development committees

Dates: 4/30/2025

New
DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

This workshop is 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).