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1. MTDS TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: non-traditionally certified teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 7/31/2025

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

DATES: Tuesday-Thursday, July 29-31, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $90 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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.

This program is NOT a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP).

2. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Moberly]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Moberly, MO (Moberly, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 9/29/2025

DATES: Mondays - August 4 and September 29, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: MFA Oil Business Support-101 McKeown Pkwy, Moberly

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Moberly, MO (Moberly, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 2/9/2026

DATES: Mondays - August 4 (with mentor), September 29 (with mentor), December 8, 2025; February 9, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: MFA Oil Business Support-101 McKeown Pkwy, Moberly

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 4 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Hannibal-LaGrange University (Hannibal, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 10/13/2025

DATES: Mondays - August 11 and October 13, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

5. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 4 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Hannibal-LaGrange University (Hannibal, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 2/23/2026

DATES: Mondays - August 11 (with mentor), October 13 (with mentor), December 15, 2025; February 23, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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.

6. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon Co. R-I (Macon, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 10/1/2025

DATES: Tuesday, August 12, and Wednesday, October 1, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

7. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 3/2/2026

DATES: Tuesday, August 12 (with mentor); Wednesday, October 1 (with mentor); Friday, December 12, 2025; Monday, March 2, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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.

8. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 10/20/2025

DATES: Wednesday, August 13, and Monday, October 20, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Ideally, mentors should attend both sessions with their mentee.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 2/13/2026

DATES: Wednesday, August 13 (with mentor); Monday, October 20 (with mentor); Wednesday, December 10, 2025; Friday, February 13, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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 Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentor Teachers

Dates: 8/29/2025 to 3/6/2026

DATES: Fridays - August 29, October 10, 2025; January 23, March 6, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.

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.

11. 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: 9/2/2025 to 1/27/2026

DATES: Tuesdays - September 2 and November 1, 2025; January 27, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $90 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments and lunch

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 through 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 or club/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.

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.

12. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/5/2025 to 3/20/2026

DATES: Fridays - September 5, November 14, 2025; January 16, March 20, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

The MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This professional development opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-networking with other teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

13. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 3 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Hannibal-LaGrange University (Hannibal, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 3/16/2026

DATES: Mondays - September 8, November 17, 2025; January 12, March 16, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

The MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This professional development opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-networking with other teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

14. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/12/2025 to 3/18/2026

DATES: Fridays - September 12, November 7, 2025; January 30, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

The MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This professional development opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-networking with other teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

15. MTDS Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Various Locations in NE RPDC Region (Various, 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: 9/15/2025 to 3/30/2026

DATES: Mondays - September 15, November 10, 2025; February 2, March 30, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATIONS: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon on 9/15 & 2/2;
Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal on 11/10/25 & 3/30/26

COST: $120 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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).

16. MTDS Teacher Academy-Northeast Year 1

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: 9/19/2025 to 3/27/2026

DATES: Friday, September 19; Wednesday, September 24 (state meeting); Fridays - October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2025; Tuesday, January 20 (state meeting); Fridays - February 27. and March 27, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 24 and January 20 which will be state meetings TBA

COST: $180 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program,
2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching,
3) a strong desire for professional improvement.

This opportunity provides
>two state-wide events 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.

17. MTDS Teacher Academy-Northeast Year 2: 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: 9/25/2025 to 2/20/2026

DATES: Thursday, September 25 (state meeting); Monday, October 27; Friday, December 5, 2025; Fridays - January 9 and February 20, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: State-wide meeting TBD; remaining-Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 ($30 per regional session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS 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.