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Professional Learning

MSTA provides both online and in-person professional learning, including district-hosted workshops. Many offerings are free and support your Career Ladder, BTAP, and ongoing professional goals.

 

Beginning Teacher Assistance Programs (BTAP)

MSTA offers special workshops for educators in Beginning Teacher Assistance Programs.

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In-District Trainings

MSTA provides relevant, high quality professional learning that can be customized to support and meet your needs. MSTA trainings align to the Learning Forward Standards for professional learning and Missouri Teacher Standards. Our dynamic in-house presenters are subject-matter experts available to facilitate your professional development needs.

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30-Minute Webinars

MSTA offers free 30-minute webinars on a variety of topics, from classroom management to tech tips, presented by members and other subject matter experts from across the state. Join the sessions live, or catch up with the replays. 

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Online Courses

These asynchronous courses allow you to deepen your knowledge on topics while earning free professional development credit. Take the courses at the time and place that works best for you. 

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Mini-Courses

Catch up on key topics with these webinar replays. After watching, take a short quiz to receive a certificate for 0.5 hours of professional development credit, perfect for logging Career Ladder hours.

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Beyond the Book Club

MSTA's "Beyond the Book" club pairs educators across the state with books that highlight current pedagogy and instructional practices. Participants receive a certificate of completion for PD hours. 

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Virtual Coaching

Empower your teaching with personalized, expert support—all from the comfort of your school or home.

Whether you’re refining instructional strategies or seeking effective ways to address challenging classroom behaviors, Virtual Coaching connects you directly with seasoned education professionals who understand the realities of teaching today.

✅ Instructional Coaching – Strengthen teaching practices, boost student engagement, and build confidence in your classroom.
✅ Behavior Coaching – Gain practical techniques to manage behaviors and create a positive, productive learning environment.

Each quarter, teachers join live 1.5-hour virtual sessions led by expert coaches. Participants can ask questions, receive real-time feedback, and leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

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Virtual New Teachers Summit

Mark your calendar for February 25, 2026 (5:00–8:00 p.m.) and join us for an evening designed just for new educators. The Summit features three live breakout sessions, each 50 minutes long, where you can choose the topics that matter most to you—whether it’s student engagement, classroom management, or instructional design. With short breaks built in and access to all recorded sessions after the event, you’ll leave with practical strategies and resources you can use right away.

 

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Professional Learning Courses and Events

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Graduate Credits through VESi and Avila University

Purchase an annual subscription to gain access to online continuing education courses at a significant savings available to MSTA members. You'll be able to take one course each term for a total of three courses per year. Courses are offered through a partnership with Avila University and Virtual Education Software (VESi).

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