Mini-Course Series
Welcome to MSTA's Mini-Course Series. Here you will find brief mini-courses that provide brief exposure to various topics. After completing the mini-course a certificate of completion automatically will be generated showing 0.5 hours of professional learning have been completed.
PLEASE NOTE -- If you are participating in this mini-course for BTAP requirements, completing TWO mini-courses creates a mini-course combo, which meets the quarterly requirement for ongoing learning support.
Hidden Gems on DESE's Website
This course is a self-paced mini-course that provides a brief introduction to the plethora of resources on DESE's webpage, including, but not limited to:
- Missouri Learning Standards
- Item Specifications
- Released Scored Items
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Assessment Item Types
- Student Resources
- MO Leap Blocks
In addition, there will be tips on how to effectively use these valuable resources in your classroom instruction. This will be particularly helpful for any educator who administers an end-of-year state assessment.
