Professional Learning
formerly MLPPDMS
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Program: RPDC - South Central
Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]
Audience: Alternative Certified Teachers new to the profession
Dates: 7/15/2024 to 7/16/2024
Location: 6 West Plains Public Library (West Plains, MO)
Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to fulfill BTAP certification requirements
Dates: 7/24/2024 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. If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied. Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
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. If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied. Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
Location: 6 Washington District Technology and Learning Center (Washington, MO)
Dates: 7/25/2024 to 4/17/2025
Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)
Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/14/2025
Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/15/2025
Audience: Members of District/Building PDC
Dates: 8/29/2024 to 2/18/2025
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)
If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied. Lunch will be provided on Day One (Aug. 29). Day Two will be a follow-up session for reflection and next year planning. Breakfast/snacks only will be served on this day (Feb. 18). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
Audience: Mid-Career Teachers
Dates: 9/4/2024 to 4/23/2025
-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 If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied. Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
Audience: Mentors of new teachers and instructional coaches
Dates: 9/5/2024 to 2/26/2025
This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.
MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.
-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.
-regional networking with other mentor teachers
-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers
-competency-based programming
If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied. Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
Audience: Early career teachers who have fulfilled their BTAP certification
Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/3/2025
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.
-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!
-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series
Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]
Audience: Early Career Teachers who have their BTAP certification
Dates: 9/12/2024 to 2/27/2025
Audience: Teachers and sponsors of GYO programs
Dates: 9/26/2024 to 2/20/2025
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. If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied. Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
Audience: Teachers who have completed Teacher Academy
Dates: 10/30/2024 to 4/23/2025
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
-State event with national expert, John Antonetti
-a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design