This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Developing II begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring national expert John Antonetti!

Developing II is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) and is open to any teacher who has:
* completed Developing I: Teacher Academy * a strong desire for continuous professional improvement
This opportunity provides:
* access to experts: State Kick-off event with national expert John Antonetti * a copy John's book: Rigorous Task Design * consultant support * networking with other teachers * competency-based programming

Developing II emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies
-Reflective Learner: Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice (Reflects on, in, and for practice, focusing
on: (a) directing future instruction by reflecting; and (b) monitoring progress, evaluating results, and
adjusting instruction based on the use of action research and student growth data)

-Instructional Designer: Develops Research-Based Instruction (Develops innovative instruction based on conducting and using action research that: (a) emphasizes essential concepts of content; (b) uses supplementary primary sources; (c) connects to student experience and culture; (d) meets the unique needs of diverse learners; and/or promotes student inquiry and interdisciplinary approaches)

-Professional: Understands & Promotes the Profession (Gains awareness of the larger professional community, including regional, state, national, and global professional educational communities and governmental bodies that impact the profession; and revises personal philosophy of teaching)

You must register separately for the Statewide meeting by September 16, 2021.

Teacher Academy Graduates is intended for teachers who have completed the Teacher Academy program and want to continue to build on that experience. TAG begins with a statewide kick-off featuring national expert John Antonetti as it allows participants to continue to deepen knowledge gained from Developing I: Teacher Academy. Attendees will attend four regional meetings to acquire approaches for implementation of successful research-based strategies when working with a group of students and/or peers.

MTDS Competencies addressed:
* Reflective Learner: Engages in On-going Reflective Practice
* Instructional Designer: Develops Research-Based Instruction * Professional: Understands and Promotes the Profession

The State meeting is facilitated by John Antonetti, noted researcher and author. All participants receive a complimentary copy of his book, "Powerful Task Design.”

Regional Meetings
November 9
December 7
January 12
March 21

State Meeting (You must register separately)
September 16

Lunch included. Tuition, transportation, and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual. Partial Scholarships are available
Optional graduate credit is available

The Missouri Teacher Academy Graduates program allows participants to continue to deepen knowledge gained from the Teacher Academy program. It is a natural progression to building lead teachers for your school district. Attendees continue to acquire research-based best practices aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards and Missouri State Teacher Standards. Participation requires four release days for regional meetings and one Statewide Kickoff Meeting in September. John Antonetti will be the trainer for the statewide kickoff. Tuition, travel expenses (including hotel at the Statewide meetings), and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual. Prerequisite: Completion of Teacher's Academy