Program Description
MTDS Developing I: Teacher Academy
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Developing I begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring John Antonetti, author of 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong! Developing I is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) and is open to any teacher who has:
This opportunity provides:
Developing I emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies
- completed at least three years of successful teaching
- a strong desire for professional improvement
This opportunity provides:
- access to experts: State Kick-off event with national expert John Antonetti
- a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong.
- access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime.
- consultant support
- networking with other teachers
- competency-based programming
Developing I emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies
- Community Builder: Works in a Community of Practice
- Reflective Learner: Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice
- Instructional Designer: Uses Data to Make Decisions
- Facilitator of Student Thinking & Learning: Engages Students in Content