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New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

This opportunity provides:

• networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
• just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
• awareness of the phases of a new teacher
• relationship building skills
• on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford
• a copy of Mike Rutherford's, The Artisan Teacher

Emerging I meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes MTDS Competencies:

In-district support provided by NWRPDC staff, further supports a teacher’s first year at a deeper, more individualized level. Please contact RPDC office for information.

Second-Year Teacher Induction

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, Emerging II begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher on August 5 & 6. Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book "The Artisan Teacher". 

Emerging II is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

This opportunity provides:

• access to experts- Kick-off event with Mike Rutherford!
• access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series
• consultant support
• networking with other teachers
• competency-based programming

In-district support provided by NWRPDC staff, further supports a teacher’s second year at a deeper, more individualized level. Please contact RPDC office for information.