Meets State Requirement

Certification standards for teachers in Missouri public schools require participation in a beginning teacher assistance program during the four year Professional Certification I classification period. Second year and third year teachers who have not attended are welcome.

Designed to Help

The Beginning Teachers’ Assistance Programs are designed to assist in making the initial year of teaching more productive and less stressful for the young professional. The ultimate goal is to help each beginning teacher to have a successful first year and confirm their commitment to the teaching profession.

Timely

The programs are scheduled during the first quarter of school. By this time, most teachers have had some experience not only with the instructional process but also with grading, parent conferences, teacher evaluation and discipline. They are now ready to ask the right questions and listen for workable solutions. It is also an excellent time for a morale booster and networking with other beginning teachers. Participants should plan to bring and share a “best practice” with their colleagues.

Will Have Appropriate Content

Small group discussion sessions will address such universal topics as classroom management, student motivation and discipline; teacher and student evaluation; time management; and parent, staff and community relations.

Led by Practitioners

Program sessions will be conducted by practicing professionals (high school, middle school and elementary principals and assistant principals) who have achieved success and who are exemplary models.

Endorsed by Colleges & Universities

All programs are co-sponsored by a college or university.

Schedule

  7:30 a.m.         Registration and Coffee
  8:00 a.m.         Welcome & Announcements
                          Keynote Address
  9:00 a.m.          Break
  9:10 a.m.         Small Group Discussions
                          Managing My Classroom
10:30 a.m.         Small Group Discussions
                          What Would I Do If
11:20 a.m.         Small Group Discussions
                          Sharing My Best Practice
12:20 p.m.         Final General Session

If you would like to attend, please call the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals at 573-445-5071 for further information.