MTDS: BTAP Year 2 Cohort 3 | October 14, 2026 - April 9, 2027 | 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
Attendance is required at all four sessions:
Session 1: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, February 18, 2027
Session 4: Friday, April 9, 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.