The Beginning Teacher Assistance (BTA) program is a commitment to a comprehensive system of support for the induction and retention of educators into professional education. This program is provided by Southwest Missouri colleges and universities; it is administered through the Institute for School Improvement.The BTA program provides on-going, site-based, job-embedded, systemic professional development for beginning and career educators. Throughout the first three years of their teaching careers, educators are provided access to a number of support mechanisms.

Upcoming Events will always be found on our BTA website

September 21, 2012  9:00am – 3pm

Beginning Teacher Assistance with MSTA

Presented by: Deana Layton

Cost: $50.00

Missouri State University

Register on: www.msta.org/events

October 24, 2012  1:30pm – 4:30pm

Classroom Management and Student Engagement

Presented by: Mrs. Jaqueline Morgan & Mrs. Michelle Slominsky (Pre-K – Grade 5);
Dr. Craig Carson (Middle School); and Dr. Michelle Brenner (High School)

Cost: $10.00 (cash, check or purchase order)

College of the Ozarks

Register by emailing: Nathan Wood at wood990@live.missouristate.edu