Please note: A regional MTDS Teacher Development Specialist (TDS) is available to assist LEAs with grant planning and application. In addition to grant technical assistance, regional MTDS Programming is available to support teacher learning, including Beginning Teacher Assistance programs, the DESE Communities of Practice, Teacher Academy, Teacher Academy Graduates, National Board Certification information and support, Mastering programs for new teacher mentors, GYO program designer cohorts, professional development committees (PDC), and other areas related to the MTDS. Information about MTDS resources and programs can be found at: mo-mtds.net.