Missouri Teacher Development System
With approximately 72,000 teachers shaping the education of over 859,000 students in Missouri, and an additional 3,000 teachers entering the profession annually, the link between teacher effectiveness and student achievement is undeniable. The need for quality professional development for educators is more important now than ever in the past.
“Through the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), DESE and our partners statewide are committed to fostering a career-spanning teacher development system that empowers educators,” said Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger. “To support our students, we must support their teachers. By prioritizing quality training and support, MTDS is laying the foundation for student success across Missouri.”
Dr. Karla Eslinger, Commissioner of Education
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) provides competency-based learning for educators at all career stages. Developed through a collaborative effort involving the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, teacher associations, Missouri's Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs), school districts, and universities, MTDS is strategically aligned with the Missouri Educator Evaluation System, including the Missouri Teacher Standards, and relevant state regulations, Missouri Code of State Regulations, and ISTE Standards for Educators.
MTDS Vision and Misson
Vision
- Missouri Teacher Development System elevates the profession by providing career spanning support that impacts teacher recruitment and retention.
Mission
To deliver this vision, we will...
- Facilitate high-quality professional learning focused on practical application in the classroom
- Curate effective and evidence-based practices
- Sustain a system of competency-based professional development.
MTDS Impact
2023 - 24 MTDS Annual Reports
- MTDS BTAP Data Report
- MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning Data Report
- MTDS Teacher Academy Data Report
- MTDS Powerful Task Design Data Report
- MTDS Administrator Survey Data Results
- MTDS Grow Your Own Network Data Report
Growth Data
- MTDS 2020-24 Growth Data
- MTDS 2021 -24 Grow Your Own Growth Data
MTDS Competencies - Coming Soon
- Aspiring
- Preparing
- Emerging
- Developing
- Mastering
- Leading
Those interested in participating in MTDS. Please contact the Teacher Development
Specialist at your RPDC for additional program and registration information.
Contact Information:
Bobbie Jo Lewis
MTDS Coordinator
bobbie.lewis@dese.mo.gov
573-526-6650
Curtis Terry
MTDS Director
curtis.terry@dese.mo.gov
573-751-1941
Debra Drury
MTDS Implementation Specialist
ddrury@truman.edu
660-626-7398
Allison Ambler
MTDS Program Specialist
allison.ambler@dese.mo.gov
573-751-7986