Professional Learning
formerly MLPPDMS
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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:
MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
-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
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.
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
Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to complete the BTAP requirements.
Dates: 1/19/2024 to 5/1/2024
This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System This opportunity provides:
Emerging A meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
-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
-lesson targets
-activities, tasks, and/or experiences
-research-based and/or evidence-based strategies
-methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target
Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 4/30/2024
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)
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
MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 7/30/2024 to 3/25/2025
Dates: 7/31/2024 to 3/26/2025
Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]
Dates: 8/1/2024 to 3/27/2025
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
-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
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.
-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.
-regional networking with other mentor teachers
-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers
Dates: 9/5/2024 to 2/20/2025
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.
-access to experts- statewide event with Mike Rutherford!
-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series
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
-State event with national expert, John Antonetti
-a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design