Missouri Teacher Development Systems (MTDS)
The Next Step for Successful Educators
Teacher Academy
Open to any teacher who has completed at least three years of successful teaching and has a strong desire for professional development, this year-long cohort begins with a statewide event featuring nationally renowned speakers and includes on-demand learning modules, consultant support, networking opportunities and competency-based programing.
Participants will engage in an on-going reflective practice and action research, learn more about facilitating learning experiences, and engaging students in content as well as using data to drive instruction. Ask us how!
Kickstart Your Career With
Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 & 2
Meet Missouri’s certification requirements, plus learn critical firsts, relationship building skills, research based instructional strategies, legal responsibilities, and more.
A Three Day Seminar to Jumpstart Careers
TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute
This three day event held in July features guest speakers from a variety of RPDC programs and helps teachers just entering the profession learn more about classroom management, lesson design, literacy, special education, and more. Need more information or other ways to support your alternative certified teachers? Ask us how!
Wren Whetzel, Owensville Middle School
Why do you love teacher academy?
“What I love about teacher academy is being able to collaborate with other teachers from other districts, and getting their great strategies and taking them back to my students…I’ve found that they really like the different strategies.” – Wren Whetzel, Owensville Middle School
What the data tells us
about the Missouri Teacher Development System
17%
of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015).
5%
of teachers who complete the Beginning Teacher Academy Program leave the profession in their first five years.
49%
of teachers who complete Teachers Academy have a favorable view
Meet Dr. Stacy Quinn
Local Experience, Statewide Expertise
Dr. Stacy Quinn is the Missouri Teacher Development System consultant for the Heart of Missouri.
A former elementary teacher and administrator, Stacy holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master’s degree in elementary administration from Northwest Missouri State University, and a specialist degree and doctoral degree in educational leadership from William Woods University.
As an MTDS consultant, Stacy facilitates the TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute, BTAP (Beginning Teacher Assistance Program), Teacher Academy, & a Professional Development Committee.
Adrienne Gonzalez, Owensville High School
Why do you love teacher academy?
“I love Teacher Academy because it helps you rediscover the love and passion that you have for teaching!”