How Far We’ve Come
From Missouri Classrooms to a National Network
Our mission at eMINTS is to raise students’ success by designing professional learning that is based on research and innovation and can be practically applied to any classroom.
The eMINTS National Center was established in 1999 through a partnership between the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri Department of Higher Education, and the University of Missouri. From the beginning, our approach has centered on inquiry-based learning, high-quality lesson design, and building strong communities of learners – all supported by effective technology integration.
Our professional development programs provide intensive, job-embedded coaching built on the eMINTS Instructional Model: Community of Learners, Authentic Learning, High-Quality Lesson Design, and Powered by Technology. This research-validated framework – recognized by What Works Clearinghouse and rated “Strong” by Evidence for ESSA – has guided our work from comprehensive multi-year programs to grant partnerships across the nation.
