This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Powerful Task Design begins with a statewide event featuring national expert John Antonetti! 

Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has:

• a strong desire for continuous professional improvement
• it is suggested that any participant complete MTDS Teacher Academy prior to enrolling in Powerful Task Design. 

This opportunity provides:

• access to experts:  State Kick-off event with national expert John Antonetti
• a copy of John Antonetti’s book: “Powerful Task Design”
• consultant support
• networking with other teachers
• competency-based programming 

Powerful Task Design emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies

Reflective Learner: Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice

Reflects on, in, and for practice, focusing on: (a) directing future instruction by reflecting; and (b) monitoring progress, evaluating results, and adjusting instruction based on the use of action research and student growth data.

Instructional Designer: Develops Research-Based Instruction

Develops innovative instruction based on conducting and using action research that: (a) emphasizes essential concepts of content; (b) uses supplementary primary sources; (c) connects to student experience and culture; (d) meets the unique needs of diverse learners; and/or promotes student inquiry and interdisciplinary approaches.

Professional: Understands & Promotes the Profession

Gains awareness of the larger professional community, including regional, state, national, and global professional educational communities and governmental bodies that impact the profession; and revises personal philosophy of teaching.