MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute - Ferguson-Florissant | November 3, 2025 - November 4, 2025
This is a site-based PD for Ferguson-Florissant staff only.
MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue. This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students. This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP).
Covered in this institute:
- lesson planning strategies
- alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards
- research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors
- vocabulary, acronyms and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know
other topics based on the needs of the group
This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program. It is highly recommended that these participants enroll in MTDS BTAP with EducationPlus, a required program for all first-year teachers to attain their next level of certification.
Attendance is required at both sessions:
Session 1: Monday, November 3, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Session 2: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Tanya Garcia serves our member districts by developing tailored learning opportunities and professional development programs and providing professional development support to new teachers. Throughout her 17+ years in education, Tanya has served in various roles including elementary teacher and building instructional coach. She has also served on district and state committees in the areas of curriculum writing, district leadership teams and technology. Tanya is passionate about the coaching process and believes that the act of coaching and meeting educators where they are, while guiding them in future steps, is the basis for growth in adults and students alike.
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.