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1. Joplin Cohort: MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin - Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (Joplin, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers with an Initial Certificate or considered Teachers of Record in their District in their first 2 years of teaching.

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 3/25/2025

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.

  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Springfield Cohort: MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Classroom Teachers and Instructional Coaches with a minimum of 3 years teaching.

Dates: 8/29/2024 to 4/3/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-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

  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

3. MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Alternative Certified Teachers

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

Starting Soon

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

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

4. Heart of Missouri region MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: 223 Townsend Hall, Univ of MO-Columbia (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 7/22/2025 to 7/24/2025

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


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

*other topics based on the needs of the group


This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

5. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: New teachers needing to begin their BTAP Year 1 requirement

Dates: 7/22/2025 to 2/17/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 24/40
  • Wait: 0/0

6. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Washington Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Washington District Technology and Learning Center (Washington, MO)

Audience: New teachers needing to begin their BTAP Year 1 requirement

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 2/18/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

7. 2025-26 MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute (Southwest)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: New to the profession teachers who are entering through a non-traditional avenue.

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/4/2025

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

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

**Program Fees include: 3 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking and lunch each day.

  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

8. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: New teachers needing to begin their BTAP Year 1 requirement

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/16/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 20/40
  • Wait: 0/0

9. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Lathrop

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/24/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

10. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/24/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

11. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/24/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

12. MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: K-12 Alternative Certification Teachers

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

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

This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students. This does NOT fulfill state requirements for alternative certification

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

This training is also offered on July 22-24 in Trenton

  • Enrolled: 16/25
  • Wait: 0/0

13. 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).
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

14. 25-26 MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 8/4/2025

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

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

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

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $75/$90 for Non Member

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

15. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - West Plains Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 West Plains Civic Center (West Plains, MO) [map]

Audience: New teachers needing to begin their BTAP Year 1 requirement

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 2/24/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 17/35
  • Wait: 0/0

16. SE MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 8/7/2025

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

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program. Three days are listed below for this program. A fourth date will be determined with the group during the first meeting.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

17. MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Non-traditionally certified teachers that have yet to go through the BTAP program.

Dates: 7/31/2025 to 4/16/2026

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


All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all four sessions. Lunch provided!



IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

18. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 2/23/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

19. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - MORGAN CO R-II (VERSAILLES) COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Versailles area.

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 3/23/2026

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*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

Lunch on your own.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

20. 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.
  • Enrolled: 0/35
  • Wait: 0/0

21. 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.

  • Enrolled: 2/40
  • Wait: 0/0

22. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 3/9/2026

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:

-consultant support

-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

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 20/35
  • Wait: 0/0

23. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Jefferson City Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Jefferson City Diocese Building (Jefferson City, MO)

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 2/24/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*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

  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

24. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Trenton (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/4/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 11/20
  • Wait: 0/0

25. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - LEETON R-X COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Leeton area.

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 4/27/2026

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*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

Lunch on your own.
  • Enrolled: 5/18
  • Wait: 0/0

26. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - RICHMOND R-XVI COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Butler area.

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 3/19/2026

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*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

Lunch on your own.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/0

27. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 3/11/2026

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:

-consultant support

-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

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 10/35
  • Wait: 0/0

28. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - St Joseph (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/5/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

29. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - BUTLER R-V COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Butler area.

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 3/16/2026

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*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

Lunch on your own.
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

30. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Lathrop

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 3/16/2026

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:

-consultant support

-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

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 15/25
  • Wait: 0/0

31. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Lathrop (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/6/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

32. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 4/9/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-ongoing consultant support

-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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

33. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 3/19/2026

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:

-consultant support

-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

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 13/35
  • Wait: 0/0

34. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cole Co R-5 Eugene Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Cole County R-5 Elementary (Eugene, MO)

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 2/11/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*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

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

35. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Maryville (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/7/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

36. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cole R-5 Eugene Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Cole County R-5 Elementary (Eugene, MO)

Dates: 8/8/2025 to 1/16/2026

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

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*networking with other teachers

*competency-based programming

  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

37. MTDS Teacher Academy (Northwest Region)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)

Audience: K-12 Teachers with 3 or more years of teaching

Dates: 8/8/2025 to 4/15/2026

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-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

* Lunch included. Graduate credit available.

  • Enrolled: 9/25
  • Wait: 0/0

38. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Bolivar area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Bolivar - Lime Bank (Bolivar, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 3/23/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-ongoing consultant support

-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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 4/40
  • Wait: 0/0

39. 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.
  • Enrolled: 1/35
  • Wait: 0/0

40. 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.

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

41. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Tipton Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Tipton Central Office (Tipton, MO)

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 1/5/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*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

  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

42. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teacher Mentors and/or Instructional Coaches

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

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

43. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Joplin area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 3/24/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-ongoing consultant support

-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

**Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/0

44. 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.
  • Enrolled: 0/35
  • Wait: 0/0

45. 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.

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

46. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Jefferson City Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Jefferson City Diocese Building (Jefferson City, MO)

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 2/10/2026

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

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*networking with other teachers

*competency-based programming

  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

47. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Tipton Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Tipton Central Office (Tipton, MO)

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/20/2026

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

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*networking with other teachers

*competency-based programming

August 12 and November 3 sessions will meet at the Diocese of Jefferson City

  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

48. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2025-26 - Cohort 1, UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 3/18/2026

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 Year 1(BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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


All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

  • Enrolled: 18/30
  • Wait: 0/0

49. 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.
  • Enrolled: 2/35
  • Wait: 0/0

50. 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.

  • Enrolled: 9/40
  • Wait: 0/0

51. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2025-26 - Cohort 2, UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 8/14/2025 to 3/26/2026

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 Year 1(BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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


All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/0

52. 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.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

53. MTDS: Teacher Academy Year 2 - Powerful Task Design, 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 3/5/2026

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 continuous professional improvement

- It is recommended to attend MTDS Teacher Academy prior to attending this program, but it is not a requirement.

This opportunity provides:

-State event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming



All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

54. 25-26 MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring-KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: Kearney School District Building (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 4/14/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

55. 2025-26 MTDS Instructional Coach Academy (Southwest)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 3/10/2026

This program is designed to offer support and strategies for instructional coaches. Building on John Antonetti's work, Instructional Coach Academy will lead instructional coaches through the process of defining and planning systems to support teachers in their districts. **Program Fees: include 4 days of in-person programming, 2 days in Columbia for the state conference with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage), all materials, parking and lunch each day.
  • Enrolled: 6/40
  • Wait: 0/0

56. 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.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

57. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2)-KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: Kearney School District Building (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/3/2025 to 4/15/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming


Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Heart of Missouri region MTDS Grown Your Own (GYO) Network

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B105, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/3/2025 to 1/28/2026

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.

Cost: Fee schedule to be determined

  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

59. MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E113 Conference Room (Rolla, Mo) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed their 4th year

Dates: 9/3/2025 to 4/9/2026

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 2/8
  • Wait: 0/0

60. 25-26 MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring-PLEASANT HILL

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

Dates: 9/4/2025 to 3/12/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

61. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Day 1 Make-Up Day

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Havener Center (Rolla, MO)

Audience: Any BTAP Year 1 participant needing to make up the first day.

Dates: 9/4/2025


THIS IS FOR ANY BTAP YEAR 1 PARTICIPANT FROM ANY COHORT TO MAKE UP DAY 1. IT WILL BE HELD IN ROLLA.

Lunch provided. Share dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Southwest MTDS Grow Your Own Teacher Leader Network (Springfield)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Meyer Alumni Center (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/4/2025 to 1/29/2026

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.

  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

63. 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.

  • Enrolled: 15/30
  • Wait: 0/0

64. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Springfield area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first year of teaching.

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 4/6/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-ongoing consultant support

-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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch.

  • Enrolled: 8/40
  • Wait: 0/0

65. Heart of Missouri region MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B116, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)

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

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

*completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program

*completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

*a strong desire for professional improvement

This opportunity provides:

*two statewide 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

*competency-based programming

There will be a January State meeting with John Antonetti and a May meeting and those dates are to be announced at a later time.

Fee schedule to be determined.

  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

66. 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.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

67. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 3/23/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 29/40
  • Wait: 0/0

68. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Mentors of early career teachers

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 4/1/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

69. 25-26 MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring-KCRPDC

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 3/10/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

-competency-based programming

 

Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

70. MTDS: Teacher Academy 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: A current classroom teacher with 3 years of classroom experience - A teacher with demonstrated classroom effectiveness - A teacher with a commitment to sustained professional growth

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 5/7/2026

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-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:

-Two statewide 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

-competency-based programming



All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

71. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - St Joseph Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 3/31/2026

Closed

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 45/45
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Northwest MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Regional Cohort

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 2/10/2026

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 cohorts 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 for quarterly meetings 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 cohorts support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Teacher Development Specialist, 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 cohort gatherings.

      To sign-up for the Teaching as a Career Externship, complete the form linked through the QR code on the Teaching as a Career Externship flyer or go to https://tinyurl.com/TeachExternship



      Lunch included
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

73. 25-26 MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 2/11/2026

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.


Fees:

KCRPDC Member $75/$90 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

74. 25-26 MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Certified teachers with at least 3 years of full time teaching experience.

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 4/1/2026

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:
-completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program
-completed at least 3 years of successful teaching
-a strong desire for professional improvement

This opportunity provides:
-Two statewide events 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

Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $150/$180 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/0

75. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - DAY 1 MAKE-UP (open to any area teachers who missed Day 1 with their cohort)

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-Year Teachers.

Dates: 9/10/2025

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*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


Fee TBA.

Lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 8/50
  • Wait: 0/0

76. Heart of Missouri region MTDS Teacher Academy Year 2: Powerful Task Design

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B116, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 3/9/2026

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 continuous professional improvement

*It is recommended to attend MTDS Teacher Academy prior to attending this program, but it is not a requirement.


This opportunity provides:

*state event with national expert, John Antonetti

*a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design

*consultant support

*networking with other teachers

*competency-based programming

  • Enrolled: 1/15
  • Wait: 0/0

77. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) -KCRPDC

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/17/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming



KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 6/40
  • Wait: 0/0

78. Central Region MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, and/or GYO Program Leaders

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 2/12/2026

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.

Lunch provided for each session.

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

79. 2025-26 MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring (Hollister area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: new mentors teachers; veteran mentors

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/5/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System. 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 -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

80. Heart of Missouri region MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B116, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/5/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.


Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

*competency-based programming

  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

81. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - St Joseph Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 4/2/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 11/45
  • Wait: 0/0

82. MTDS Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking - BTAP C

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E113 Conference Room (Rolla, Mo) [map]

Audience: Early career teachers

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/5/2026

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.

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 8/10
  • Wait: 0/5

83. 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.

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2, 2025-26 (BTAP-Year 2) - Cole Camp Cohort

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice Teachers

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 4/13/2026

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!
Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
-consultant support
-networking with other teachers
-competency-based programming

Lunch on you own
  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/0

85. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Bolivar area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Bolivar - Lime Bank (Bolivar, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 3/30/2026

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides: -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 6/40
  • Wait: 0/0

86. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers needing Year 2 of BTAP

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 3/9/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 34/40
  • Wait: 0/0

87. 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).
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

88. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 3/16/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
 
This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

 

  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

89. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1)-PLEASANT HILL

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/17/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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


Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/0

90. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Joplin area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/31/2026

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides: -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **DESE Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 4/40
  • Wait: 0/0

91. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Camdenton Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Camdenton Administration Building (Camdenton, MO)

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 2/25/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

*consultant support

*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

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

92. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers needing Year 2 of BTAP

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/10/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 26/40
  • Wait: 0/0

93. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/17/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
 
This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

 

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

94. SE MTDS Grow Your Own

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 2/17/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

95. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1)-KCRPDC

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/11/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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


Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 19/40
  • Wait: 0/0

96. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2, 2025-26 (BTAP - Year 2) - Cohort 1, UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: 2nd Year Teachers who have completed 1st year Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 4/9/2026

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

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

  • Enrolled: 33/40
  • Wait: 0/0

97. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - Washington Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Washington District Technology and Learning Center (Washington, MO)

Audience: Teachers needing Year 2 of BTAP

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/11/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/0

98. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/18/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
 
This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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

 

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

99. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1)-KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: Kearney School District Building (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/16/2026

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-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


Program Fees:

KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

  • Enrolled: 2/40
  • Wait: 0/0

100. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2, 2025-26 (BTAP - Year 2) - Lexington Cohort

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Lexington 2nd-Year Teachers who have completed 1st-Year Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/14/2026

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1(BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

- consultant support

- networking with other teachers

- competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch on your own.

  • Enrolled: 15/25
  • Wait: 0/0

101. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Hollister area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

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

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides: -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 8/40
  • Wait: 0/0