Beyond the Book Club

MSTA’s “Beyond the Book” Club: Professional Development Book Studies for Missouri Educators

Looking for meaningful, flexible professional development hours or Career Ladder credits?
MSTA’s Beyond the Book Club connects Missouri educators with impactful books on pedagogy, instructional strategies, and classroom management through facilitated online book studies.

What is the “Beyond the Book” Book Club?

The Beyond the Book program is an educator-focused book club that offers monthly and quarterly book studies on current topics in education. Each session includes:

• A curated book aligned to effective teaching practices.
• An online discussion platform to connect with educators statewide.
• At least one live virtual session per month.
• Opportunities to reflect, collaborate, and apply new learning directly to your teaching.

All participants must purchase their own books.
Registration is required and space is limited.

Extended Book Studies: Flexible, Deep-Dive PD for Teachers

Need more time to complete a study? MSTA also offers Extended Book Studies, ideal for busy teachers seeking deeper support. These two-month studies:

• Allow educators more time to read and reflect.
• Include bonus content and implementation support.
• Focus on high-impact topics like student behavior support and trauma-informed practices.
• Are led by experienced facilitators 
• Extended Book Studies are a great way to meet your PD goals on your schedule.