MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute SLPS - DESE Program| July 29, 2025 - July 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The fee for this PD is a non-refundable DESE program fee. This is a site-based PD for St. Louis Public Schools 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 all three sessions:
Session 1: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Session 2: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Session 3: Thursday, July 31, 2025
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.