MSTA's Online Beginning Teacher Assistance Program addresses the following Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) Competencies:



  • Builds Relationships & Culture
  • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment
  • Develops Research-Based Instruction
  • Engages Students in Content
  • Understands the Professional Expectations of the Profession


Example Curriculum

  Introduction
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  Community Builder
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  Classroom Manager
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  Instructional Designer
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  Facilitator of Student Thinking & Learning
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  Professional
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  Conclusion
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Ongoing Learning


After completing your BTAP training in first quarter, the remaining quarters will allow you the flexibility to choose what learning opportunity best fits your needs, learning style, and schedule.

Here are the options offered each quarter for the 2024-25 school year. Reminder, this is a 2-year program. Go to www.msta.org to register.

Participants must have all components of the BTA completed by June 10, 2025, to receive a record noting the BTAP certification requirements have been met.