Teacher's Academy

Improving Student Achievement Using Effective Instructional Strategies

What is the Program Design? 

Teachers’ Academy is a replication of the very successful Leadership Academy Satellite Program, which has been fundamental in providing professional growth for school leaders.  The Teachers’ Academy is designed to provide participants with an intellectually stimulating opportunity to learn new teaching strategies and collaborate with other highly committed teachers in the region.

Participation requires monthly release days for regional meetings to allow teachers time to discuss educational issues, deepen content knowledge, and network with other highly committed educators from the area. Transportation, food, and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual. The Northeast facilitators will be Jenny Webb, RPDC Assistant Director, and Pam Carte, MAP Communication Arts Regional Instructional Facilitator (TA Fellow 2006-2007).

Who Qualifies to be a Teachers’ Academy Fellow? 

• A current classroom teacher with three years of classroom experience

• A teacher with demonstrated classroom effectiveness
• A teacher with a Master’s degree or significant professional growth
• A teacher with a commitment to sustained professional growth

How are Academy Fellows selected?

Fellows are selected from an application process which requires a narrative response to a set of questions and two letters of recommendation. 

Complete the application and send with the required documents.  Click here for the application.  This application can now be completed electronically, printed out, signed by the applicant and administrator, and faxed or mailed to the Northeast RPDC (see below).

What are the costs and deadline?

The program fee is $500, due after acceptance.  Enrollment is limited to 20.  Please apply ASAP.  Scholarships may be available depending on funding.

                                Deadline for Application is August 25, 2009.

Regional Kick-off will be September 1, 2009.  Details on time and location will be e-mailed to participants when determined.

Register:  Fax application form with supporting documents to (660) 785-5397

                         OR

                      Mail to   Jenny Webb, Assistant Director

                                      Northeast RPDC

                                      Truman State University

                                      100 E. Normal St.

                                      Kirksville, MO  63501