MTDS: Instructional Coaches Academy | September 9, 2026 - March 16, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), this academy is designed to develop instructional coaches as leaders of learning. Grounded in the work of John Antonetti and other coaching frameworks, it equips coaches with practical tools and strategies to elevate teaching and learning through relationship-building, reflective dialogue and systems thinking.
Explore key topics such as defining roles, navigating influence, supporting teacher-student relationships, fostering critical thinking and engagement, and designing systems for continuous instructional improvement. Gain a clear, actionable coaching plan and strategies for navigating complex conversations.
For the greatest impact, schools are encouraged to enroll teachers in the companion program, Teachers Academy, enabling instructional coaches and teachers to collaborate during the state meeting with John Antonetti.
Session 1: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
State Meeting (John Antonetti) Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Session 4: Tuesday, March 16, 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.