MTDS: BTAP A Orange Cohort | September 16, 2024 - April 22, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CT
17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years but research shows effective professional development is a key factor in teacher retention. As teachers enter the career, a collaborative community of learners can help them transition from their role as a student to that of teacher. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, which is an on-going system of learning for Missouri teachers.
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: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP A) meets Missouri’s BTAP certification requirements. All new teachers must take a BTAP course within the first four years of teaching to ensure renewal of their license.
Attendance is required at all five sessions.
Session 1: Monday, September 16, 2024
Session 2: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Session 3: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Session 4: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Session 5: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Emily Hilligoss serves our member districts by providing professional development to support new teachers. Emily has been in education for nine years serving as a library clerical aide, secondary ELA teacher, and as a district curriculum and instructional coach. She was a 2022 St. Louis Regional Teacher of the Year and a semi-finalist for the state of Missouri. Emily believes that building relationships both in and out of the classroom is the foundation upon which we grow. She is passionate about supporting and empowering teachers to confidently and effectively help students reach success.
For additional information about this event, please contact Tiffiny Smith at tsmith@edplus.org.
Cancellations made more than 10 business days before the event start date will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 10 business days or less are not eligible for a refund.
If an event is cancelled due to inclement weather or low enrollment, a full refund will be issued.
No-shows will be billed in full.
The cancellation policy applies to all forms of payment including Learning Service Credits.