Office of Educator Quality

Missouri Teacher Development System

“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

Powerful Task Design

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:

Teacher Academy

This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Teacher Academy begins with a statewide event featuring John Antonetti, author of 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong!  Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who have:

  • completed at least three years of successful teaching
  • a strong desire for professional improvement


This opportunity provides:

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 2

You made it through year one, but the learning never stops. Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! This program offers continued support for early career teachers and celebrates the completion of a successful first year of teaching. BTAP Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

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