MTDS: BTAP Year 2 Cohort 2 | September 30, 2026 - March 17, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 2 is designed to support the continued growth of teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.
This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring and working in a community of practice.
Continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year.
Attendance is required at all four sessions:
Session 1: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, January 28, 2027
Session 4: Wednesday, March 17, 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.