MTDS: BTAP Year 2 Cohort 1 - DESE Progam | August 14, 2025 - March 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This series builds on the learning and strategies from BTAP-1 and is designed to provide continued support for teachers early in their careers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP1) in Missouri.
MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
- consultant support
- networking with other teachers
- competency-based programming
Session 1: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Session 2: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Session 3: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Session 4: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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 tsmith@edplus.org.
Once a participant is enrolled, no refunds will be issued.