MTDS: BTAP Year 1 Orange Cohort | October 1, 2026 - April 13, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years. Research shows effective professional development is a key factor in teacher retention, and as teachers enter the career, a collaborative community of learners can help teachers transition from their role as a student to that of teacher.
This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.
MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*consultant support
*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
Attendance is required at all four sessions:
Session 1: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Session 4: Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Dr. Dawnette Dierking Wiskur serves EdPlus member districts by providing professional development to teachers in the beginning stages of their career to those who are seeking mastery. Dawnette has 29 years of experience as a high school and middle school ELA teacher, elementary teacher, curriculum coordinator and district coordinator of professional learning. She is also a former Missouri STARR teacher. She is passionate about building educator and administrator capacity in order to create positive and supportive learning environments for all students.
For additional information about this event, please contact Tiffiny Smithtsmith@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.