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1. MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 8/9/2023 to 4/25/2024

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 in September and February (must register separately)

-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

2. Makeup 1st day - BTAP

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

Audience: First / Second year teachers that were unable to attend the first session

Dates: 9/8/2023

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

3. MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network (Southwest)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Dates: 9/8/2023 to 2/1/2024

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.

4. MTDS BTAP Special Cohort (West Plains/Lutie Only)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

Audience: First year teachers

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 2/21/2024

Closed

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

5. MTDS Emerging A (BTAP)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to complete the BTAP requirements.

Dates: 1/19/2024 to 5/1/2024

Closed

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

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

Emerging A meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

  • Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust and mutual respect for all
  • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts and organizational strategies to:

-promote student interaction

-meet student needs and well-being

-minimize disruption

-allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress

-increase & manage student productivity

-encourage self-directed student learning

  • Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include:

-lesson targets

-activities, tasks, and/or experiences

-research-based and/or evidence-based strategies

-methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target

  • Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, high level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies

6. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 4/30/2024

Starting Soon

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

Participants will:

-Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)

-Examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation and professional learning

-Explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds.

- Draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) 

Suggested items to bring to aid in discussion:

-Current PDC Plan 

-CSIP 

-Building school improvement goals

-Needs assessment results (if available) 

-District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available)

7. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: professional development committees

Dates: 4/30/2024

Starting Soon
DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

This workshop is designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

At the completion of this workshop, participants will-
-understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)
-examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation, and professional learning
-explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds. and
- draft or review the PDC Plan for the school year using the Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

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

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

8. MTDS - Summer Institute for Alternative Certified Teachers

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Alternative Certified Teachers new to the profession

Dates: 7/15/2024 to 7/16/2024

Are you entering the teaching profession through alternative certification? Join specialists in Rolla from Missouri Teacher Development System for a two-session institute that will help you start the year off strong! Topics will include:

Community Builder
Effective Classroom Management
Professionalism
Lesson Design
Effective teaching strategies

*Please note, this does not fulfill certification requirements for educators to upgrade certification. Newly certified educators will still need to complete a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program as required by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

3 Separate Dates (1: In-Person - 7/15/24, 2: In-Person - 7/16/24, 3: Virtual-After School Session - Date TBD)
Presenters will schedule a 3rd virtual meeting with participants during the two-day institute.


Snacks will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

9. HOM-RPDC 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: 7/23/2024 to 7/25/2024

This 3-day institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

Covered in this institute:

>>lesson planning strategies;

>>alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards;

>>research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors;

>>vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know; and

>>other topics based on the needs of the group.

After completing this institute, participants will be expected to enroll in MTDS BTAP A, a program for beginning teachers.

9:00am-3pm each day with an hour for lunch on your own.

10. MTDS TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: non-traditionally certified teachers

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

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

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

Covered in this institute:
>>lesson planning strategies;
>>alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards;
>>research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors;
>>vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know; and
>>other topics based on the needs of the group.

After completing this institute, participants will be expected to enroll in MTDS BTAP A, a program for beginning teachers.

11. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - West Plains Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 West Plains Public Library (West Plains, MO)

Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to fulfill BTAP certification requirements

Dates: 7/24/2024 to 4/3/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

12. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - Washington Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to fulfill BTAP certification requirements

Dates: 7/25/2024 to 4/17/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

13. MTDS TeachNow: AltCert Institute

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

Dates: 7/25/2024 to 7/31/2024

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.

After completing this institute, participants are invited to enroll in MTDS BTAP, a required program for beginning teachers.

Must attend all 3 dates

Cost: $50 for KCRPDC Members and $75 for Non-Members

14. Bolivar Cohort: MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 3/24/2025

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.

15. MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 4/23/2025

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

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

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

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.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 2/25/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

18. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - New to Missouri

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Mentors for BTAP New to Missouri Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 1/28/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

19. 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: 7/30/2024 to 2/25/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 2/24/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

21. 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: 7/30/2024 to 8/13/2024

New
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.

After completing this institute, participants will be expected to enroll in MTDS BTAP, a required program for beginning teachers. The Institute DOES NOT fulfill BTAP requirements.

$50 for all sessions. Participants must attend all three sessions. Lunch included!

22. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - Rolla (Cohort 1- Mondays)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)

Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to fulfill BTAP certification requirements

Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/14/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

23. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - Rolla (Cohort 2)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)

Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to fulfill BTAP certification requirements

Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/15/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

24. Springfield Cohort: MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

Dates: 7/31/2024 to 3/26/2025

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.

25. Hollister Cohort: MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 3/27/2025

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.

26. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: PLEASANT HILL

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 3/6/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

Mastering: 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

 

Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

Managing a Classroom: Manages Behavior, Creates & Manages a Learning Environment, Communicates Progress Toward Learning Goals

Being a Professional: Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals

Designing Instruction: Develops Research-Based Instruction

Reflecting on Practice: Sets Growth Goals


Cost: is $50 per teacher per year for KCRPDC members, $75 per teacher per year for non-members.

27. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP Year 2) - Maryville/St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 3/18/2025

BTAP Year 2/Purposeful Lesson Planning and offers continued support for early career teachers.

This opportunity provides:
* application of The Artisan Teacher themes in lesson design
* application of high-yield strategies in lesson design
* consultant support
* teacher collaboration and networking

BTAP Year 2 is a four-day program designed to support teachers in applying The Artisan Teacher themes and high-yield instructional strategies in lesson design.

Upon completion, this program meets BTAP Year 2 certification requirements.

28. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP Year 2) - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 3/17/2025

BTAP Year 2/Purposeful Lesson Planning and offers continued support for early career teachers.

This opportunity provides:
* application of The Artisan Teacher themes in lesson design
* application of high-yield strategies in lesson design
* consultant support
* teacher collaboration and networking

BTAP Year 2 is a four-day program designed to support teachers in applying The Artisan Teacher themes and high-yield instructional strategies in lesson design.

Upon completion, this program meets BTAP Year 2 certification requirements.

29. Jefferson City MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

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

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

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 2/12/2025

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

30. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - LEETON COHORT 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Leeton Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 3/6/2025

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

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements

31. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - New to Missouri

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 4/1/2025

This BTAP program is specifically designed for teachers who have moved to Missouri with prior teaching experience from another state but are required to attend a "new" teacher training in order to meet BTAP requirements for certification in Missouri. This program will support you as a teacher new to Missouri but not new to teaching! In addition, this program will provide initial certification requirements required by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education while honoring the years of teaching experiences of attendees. Mentors will attend August and January sessions with their teachers.

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

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

-understanding grade-level expectations, Missouri Learning Standards, Missouri Priority Standards and assessment blueprints/resources

32. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/6/2024 to 3/24/2025

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

33. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP Year 2) - Lathrop

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 8/7/2024 to 3/31/2025

BTAP Year 2/Purposeful Lesson Planning and offers continued support for early career teachers.

This opportunity provides:
* application of The Artisan Teacher themes in lesson design
* application of high-yield strategies in lesson design
* consultant support
* teacher collaboration and networking

BTAP Year 2 is a four-day program designed to support teachers in applying The Artisan Teacher themes and high-yield instructional strategies in lesson design.

Upon completion, this program meets BTAP Year 2 certification requirements.

34. MTDS FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING AND MENTORING: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 2/27/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

-Cost: $50 KCRPDC Members or $75 Non-Members

35. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 2/27/2025

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

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

36. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 3/27/2025

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

37. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

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

Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 8/8/2024

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

-Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)

-Examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation and professional learning

-Explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds.

Draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net)

Suggested items to bring to aid in discussion:

-Current PDC Plan

-CSIP

-Building school improvement goals

-Needs assessment results (if available)

-District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available)

38. MTDS TeachNow: Alt. Cert. Institute (Southeast)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's certification requirements. This specific cohort is specifically designed for any new teacher who is or will be alternatively certified.

This opportunity provides:
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants;
- critical firsts learning;
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher;
- relationship-building skills; and
- on-demand learning.

39. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: GRANDVIEW

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Grandview SD-TLC Room (Grandview, MO)

Dates: 8/9/2024 to 4/1/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

Fees:$75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

40. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/9/2024 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

41. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Teacher Mentors and/or Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/9/2024 to 3/11/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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 provided.

42. Tipton MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

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

Location: Tipton Central Office (Tipton, MO)

Dates: 8/12/2024 to 3/3/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

43. Jefferson City MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP 2)

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

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

Dates: 8/13/2024 to 1/10/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

44. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

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

Location: B116, Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, Columbia MO 65211 (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 8/14/2024 to 4/9/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

Mastering: 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

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

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

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first 5 years (Gray et al., 2015). Research shows effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

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

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

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

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

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

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

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

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first 5 years (Gray et al., 2015). Research shows effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

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

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

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

47. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentor Teachers

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

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $140 - includes morning refreshments and lunch

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.

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

This opportunity provides--
-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support;
-consultant support;
-regional networking with other mentor teachers;
-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

48. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP) (Southeast) Cohort 5

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Kennett Higher Education Center (Kennett, MO)

Dates: 8/29/2024 to 4/15/2025

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

This opportunity provides:
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants;
- critical firsts learning;
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher;
- relationship-building skills; and
- on-demand learning.

49. MTDS Instructional Coach Academy (SOUTHEAST)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 8/29/2024 to 4/16/2025

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.

50. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Members of District/Building PDC

Dates: 8/29/2024 to 2/18/2025

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

Participants will:

-Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)

-Examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation and professional learning

-Explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds.

- Draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) 

Suggested items to bring to aid in discussion:

-Current PDC Plan 

-CSIP 

-Building school improvement goals

-Needs assessment results (if available) 

-District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available)



If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided on Day One (Aug. 29). Day Two will be a follow-up session for reflection and next year planning. Breakfast/snacks only will be served on this day (Feb. 18). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

51. 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

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

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

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

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

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

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has
-a strong desire for professional improvement, and
-although not a requirement, it is strongly recommended to have completed MTDS Teacher Academy.

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

53. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 3/11/2025

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.

-Cost: $50-KCRPDC Members or $75 Non Members

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Northeast Region School District Grow Your Own [GYO] Designers/Facilitators

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 1/28/2025

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $75 - morning refreshments and lunch included

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

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

Join us for these regional meetings if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO program, class, club, or chapter who would like to
>connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators;
>hear relevant guest speakers;
>learn about resources and opportunities that support your program; and
>share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

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

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

55. Heart of MO MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

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

Location: B116, Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, Columbia MO 65211 (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/4/2024 to 1/29/2025

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.

A fourth meeting date is TBA State GYO Teacher Leader Conference.

56. MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Mid-Career Teachers

Dates: 9/4/2024 to 4/23/2025

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.

57. Springfield Cohort: MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building Room 209 (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Teachers who are mentors, or are wanting to become mentors.

Dates: 9/4/2024 to 2/19/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

58. Heart of Missouri MTDS Teacher Academy

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

Location: B116, Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, Columbia MO 65211 (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 3/13/2025

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

-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

**There will also be an additional January Winter Meeting with John Antonetti. Date and location TBD.

59. Hollister Cohort: MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Audience: Teachers who are mentors, or are wanting to become mentors.

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 2/20/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

60. Missouri Teacher Development System - Mastering C: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 4/8/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.

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

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.

61. 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 new teachers and instructional coaches

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 2/26/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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.

62. MTDS Teacher Academy - Northeast

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have completed a MO BTAP, at least 3 years of successful teaching, and a strong desire for professional improvement

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 4/2/2025

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

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

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy (TA) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has--
1) completed a MO Beginning Teacher Assistance Program,
2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching,
3) a strong desire for professional improvement.

This opportunity provides
>state-wide event with national expert John Antonetti,
>a copy of John's book 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong,
>access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime,
>consultant support,
>networking with other teachers, and
>competency-based programming.

63. MTDS Teacher Academy 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (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: 9/5/2024 to 5/1/2025

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 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



Lunch provided

64. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3-Kearney School District Offices (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/20/2025

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

 

Fees:$75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

65. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (SOUTHEAST) Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/17/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

66. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning - BTAP B

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Early career teachers who have fulfilled their BTAP certification

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/3/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-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.

67. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 2/25/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming


Lunch provided.

68. Purposeful Lesson Planning

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building Room 209 (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Teachers with Initial Certificates or in their first 4 years of teaching; focused on creating engaging lessons and formative assessment.

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 2/24/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

69. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): Pleasant Hill

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: Any teacher who has not yet completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/27/2025

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

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

BTAP A meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

  • Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust and mutual respect for all
  • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts and organizational strategies to:

-promote student interaction

-meet student needs and well-being

-minimize disruption

-allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress

-increase & manage student productivity

-encourage self-directed student learning

  • Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include:

-lesson targets

-activities, tasks, and/or experiences

-research-based and/or evidence-based strategies

-methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target

  • Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, high level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies

70. MTDS GROW YOUR OWN (GYO) NETWORK: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: GYO Teacher Leaders

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/12/2025

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

-to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

-to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

-using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

-connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

-hear relevant guest speakers.

-learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

-share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.

Cost: $50 per teacher per year for KCRPDC members, $75 per teacher per year for non-members

71. Heart of Missouri MTDS Developing Stories through Powerful Task Design (TAG)

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

Location: B116, Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, Columbia MO 65211 (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/20/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Developing Stories through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

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

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

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

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

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

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

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first 5 years (Gray et al., 2015). Research shows effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

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

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

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

73. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP) (Southeast) Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 3/24/2025

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

This opportunity provides:
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants;
- critical firsts learning;
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher;
- relationship-building skills; and
- on-demand learning.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/11/2025

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.



      Lunch included

75. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): Grandview

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Grandview SD-TLC Room (Grandview, MO)

Dates: 9/11/2024 to 3/19/2025

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.

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

76. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr. 2): KEARNEY

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3-Kearney School District Offices (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/11/2024 to 3/6/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

77. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (SOUTHEAST) Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/11/2024 to 3/19/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

78. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1): Kearney

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3-Kearney School District Offices (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 4/3/2025

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

79. MTDS TEACHER ACADEMY: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 4/2/2025

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

-Cost: $50 KCRPDC Memmbers or $75 Non-Members

80. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP) (Southeast) Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 3/25/2025

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

This opportunity provides:
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants;
- critical firsts learning;
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher;
- relationship-building skills; and
- on-demand learning.

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

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Early Career Teachers who have their BTAP certification

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 2/27/2025

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).

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.

82. MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 2/13/2025

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

-to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

-to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

-using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

-connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

-hear relevant guest speakers.

-learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

-share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.



Lunch provided.

83. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - SESSION 1 MAKE-UP DAY 9-13-24

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 9/13/2024

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

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

84. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP) (Southeast) Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 3/31/2025

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

This opportunity provides:
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants;
- critical firsts learning;
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher;
- relationship-building skills; and
- on-demand learning.

85. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP) (Southeast) Cohort 4

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 4/2/2025

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

This opportunity provides:
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants;
- critical firsts learning;
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher;
- relationship-building skills; and
- on-demand learning.

86. MTDS Teacher Academy (SOUTHEAST)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/18/2024 to 4/30/2025

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

87. Springfield Cohort: MTDS Powerful Task Design

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building Room 209 (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have completed Teacher Academy.

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 4/3/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS: Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

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

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

88. MTDS POWERFUL TASK DESIGN: KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 4/10/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS: Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

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

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

-Cost: $50 KCRPDC Members or $75 Non-Members

89. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design (SOUTHEAST)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 4/14/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers. 

MTDS: Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

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

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

90. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 3/27/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS: Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

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

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



Lunch provided.

91. MTDS Developing Stories Through Student-Driven Learning (SOUTHEAST)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 4/28/2025

This program focuses on engaging students as assessment-capable learners. Using student engagement and self-regulation, teachers can help students transition to taking ownership of their own learning.

92. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP B)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

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

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 2/26/2025

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

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

93. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr. 2): Pleasant Hill - CADRE A

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 3/11/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

94. MTDS Mastering A: Facilitating Self-Directed Student Learning

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 To Be Determined (To Be Determined, MO)

Audience: Year 3 or more teachers

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 4/14/2025

This program is for educators who have two years or more teaching experience and are interested in competency-based learning environments. This collaborative group will focus on guiding students to become assessment-capable learners utilizing success criteria, student goal setting, student reflection of learning, and student articulation of learning paths.

This is a four-day program with two additional days of teaching studies (classroom observations).

95. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (SOUTHEAST) Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Kennett Higher Education Center (Kennett, MO)

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 3/25/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

96. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr 2): KC RPDC 24-25

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 3/13/2025

New

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

-Cost: $50-KCRPDC Members or $75 Non Members

97. MTDS Central Region Social Studies Network 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Middle School and High School Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 4/2/2025

The Central Region Social Studies Network sessions are designed to meet the needs of middle and high school social studies teachers in every stage of their career. Each session offers professional growth opportunities in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student engagement.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

"Social Studies Standards and Lesson Design”

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

"Promoting Active Learning in the Social Studies Classroom”

Wednesday, February, 26, 2025

"Community Connections”

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

"Authentic Assessment and Professional Growth”

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: early educators, those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or those navigating changes in content or grade-level

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 2/24/2025

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

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

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

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

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

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

99. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP yr. 2): Pleasant Hill - CADRE B

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 3/12/2025

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning includes a statewide event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher! Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book The Artisan Teacher.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Fees: $75 for Non-Members and $50 for Members

100. MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network (SOUTHEAST)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 2/21/2025

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

-to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

-to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

-using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

-connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

-hear relevant guest speakers.

-learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

-share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.

101. MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network - South Central

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Teachers and sponsors of GYO programs

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 2/20/2025

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

-to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

-to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

-using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

-connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

-hear relevant guest speakers.

-learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

-share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.