2026 Sikeston Onsite BTAP

2026 Sikeston Onsite Year 1, Quarter 1 BTAP 

July 30, 2026

 

Sikeston Onsite Year 1, Quarter 1 BTAP – July 30, 2026

📍 Location: Field House Classroom, 200 Pine St., Sikeston

⏰  Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

💲 Fee: $100

 🍽️ Lunch: On your own

📱 Bring a mobile device for digital resources

 

WHAT IS A BTAP?

A Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) is a certification requirement. Designed for first- and second-year teachers, this course offers in-person professional learning focused on instructional growth and support. This program addresses the following Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) domains:

• Classroom Manager and Community Builder
• Instructional Designer and Facilitator of Student Thinking and Learning
• Professional
• Reflective Learner 

WHY MUST I TAKE A BTAP? 

It is a state mandate that every new educator participate in a two-year Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) with quarterly meetings before upgrading their teaching certificate. 

 

Sikeston Onsite BTAP fulfills Year 1, Quarter 1 of DESE's Beginning Teacher Assistance Program certification requirement. After completing your BTAP training, which marks the end of Quarter 1, the remaining quarters allow participants to choose quarterly learning that fits their unique goals, interests, and areas for growth.

 

Approved Quarterly Learning Options (for Quarters 2–4)

Learning Option	Description	Quarter(s)
Mini-Course Combos	Complete 2 mini-courses to fulfill one quarter	Q2, Q3, Q4
Virtual New Teacher Summit	Join this focused summit for BTAP teachers (only valid for Q3)	Q3 only
Virtual Coaching	Get tailored support around instruction or behavior management	Q2, Q3, Q4
Online Courses	Take professional learning courses on your own schedule	Q2, Q3, Q4
Beyond the Book Club	Join monthly, quarterly, or semesterly study groups with peers	Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

 

 Key Point: Every Quarter Counts

• For quarterly learning meetings, follow your district's quarters as the example above demonstrates.​​​​​​
• You must complete one approved activity per quarter (Q2–Q4 in Year 1).

To learn more about ongoing learning, visit MSTA's Professional Learning website or call 800-392-0532.