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Professional Development

Especially for
Beginning Teachers

Beginning Teacher Assistance Program

Tuition Grant

Graduate Programs

Beginning Teacher Listserv

Education-Related Web Sites

"Start Smart" A Beginning Teacher Handbook – A handbook of resources and information targeted to beginning teachers and their experiences.To get a copy of the MNEA Start Smart, contact your regional MNEA office or login MNEA Members Only to download a pdf version.

Missouri Mentoring Program – Participate in a field-tested program that gets at the heart of an effective mentor/beginning-teacher relationship. This program provides a comprehensive look at the role of mentors in supporting new teachers.

Contact Ann Jarrett at (800) 392-0236 for more information on any of the programs listed.

Missouri NEA has a complete program for professional and personal growth. Contact MNEA Teaching & Learning at (800) 392-0236. We are ready to assist you in understanding and applying information in the following areas:

  • Professional Development Committee Training
  • Revised Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation Model
  • Mentoring New Teachers
  • Beginning Teacher Networks
  • Special-Education Law
  • Working Effectively with Para-Professionals
  • National Board Certification
  • Creating a Professional Portfolio
  • Preparation for the Praxis II
  • School Finance
  • Bullying and Sexual Harassment
  • Interest-Based Bargaining
  • Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences

Online Learning

  • NEA Academy features free online classes such as Effective Teaching in Diverse Classrooms and Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching. Members can access the courses at www.nea.org/academy.

  • NEA Works4Me Library of classroom tips is searchable by topic. Each week, Works4Me subscribers receive an e-mail newsletter with two practical classroom tips. Sign up for the newsletter and find the library at www.nea.org/tools/Works4Me.html.

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