Professional Learning
formerly MLPPDMS
Web Registration
Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 6/5/2024
Learning Blade is an online system that allows ANY teacher to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Location: Joplin - Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (Joplin, MO) [map]
Audience: Teachers with an Initial Certificate or considered Teachers of Record in their District in their first 2 years of teaching.
Dates: 7/30/2024 to 3/25/2025
Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).
This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides:
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
MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)
Audience: ELD Directors and Coordinators
Dates: 5/13/2025