Professional Learning
formerly MLPPDMS
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Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)
Dates: 5/2/2024
Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 6/5/2024
Learning Blade is an online system that allows ANY teacher to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Program: RPDC - Northwest
Location: 5 Varies, St. Joseph (St. Joseph, MO)
Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders and Mentors
Dates: 6/6/2024 to 5/29/2025
Dates: 6/17/2024 to 6/21/2024
Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)
Dates: 6/17/2024 to 5/29/2025
Program: RPDC - Southeast
Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]
Audience: ALL EDUCATORS - Elementary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Post-Secondary Instructors/Professors, Library Media Specialists, Building Administrators, District-Level Administrators, Instructional Technology Specialists, Instructional Coaches, etc.
Dates: 6/18/2024
Dates: 6/24/2024 to 6/28/2024
Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]
Dates: 7/16/2024 to 9/22/2025
Location: Joplin - Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (Joplin, MO) [map]
Audience: Teachers with an Initial Certificate or considered Teachers of Record in their District in their first 2 years of teaching.
Dates: 7/30/2024 to 3/25/2025
Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).
This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides:
MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
-awareness of the phases of a new teacher
-relationship-building skills
-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford
MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)
Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training
Dates: 8/9/2024 to 5/8/2025
Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 8/12/2024 to 2/27/2025
Location: Forsyth R-3 School District (Forsyth, MO) [map]
Dates: 8/13/2024 to 4/7/2025
This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection.
The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.
Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact Melinda Odom for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only).
Meeting dates:
For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom
Dates: 8/15/2024 to 3/27/2025
Dates: 8/16/2024 to 2/17/2025
Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center
Location: North Callaway High School (Kingdom City, MO)
Dates: 8/16/2024 to 5/19/2025
This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for 4- or 5-day school week teachers). One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates. For each date, we will meet at 8:00am -9:30 am at North Callaway HS unless otherwise specified. Registration is FREE.
Location: Winfield Middle School (Winfield, MO)
Dates: 8/19/2024 to 5/19/2025
This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for 4- or 5-day school week teachers). One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates. For each date, we will meet at 1:00pm -2:30 pm at Winfield MS unless otherwise specified. Registration is FREE.
Location: Weaubleau Elementary School (Weaubleau, MO) [map]
Audience: K-5 classroom teachers; SpEd; literacy/instructional coach or interventionist
Dates: 8/26/2024 to 4/14/2025
(1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
(2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for approximately $425.
(3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!
For any additional questions, contact JennyDunagan@MissouriState.edu
Audience: Classroom Teachers and Instructional Coaches with a minimum of 3 years teaching.
Dates: 8/29/2024 to 4/3/2025
-completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO
-completed at least 3 years of successful teaching
-a strong desire for professional improvement
This opportunity provides:
-Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti
-a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong
-access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime
-consultant support
-networking with other teachers
-competency-based programming
Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]
Dates: 9/3/2024 to 2/18/2025
Cost is $60 and includes two days of training with lunch and parking provided. This is a two day commitment so please make sure you are available both of these dates when you sign up.
Training on September 3rd will be in the Meyer Alumni Center at 300 S Jefferson. February 18th meeting will be in Plaster Student Union room 315,
Location: Pleasant Hope R-VI (Pleasant Hope, MO)
Dates: 9/9/2024 to 1/27/2025
Location: California Middle School (California, MO)
Dates: 9/10/2024 to 5/19/2025
This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend after school monthly meetings (provided for but not limited to 5-day school week teachers). One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates. For each date, we will meet at 4:00 - 5:30 pm at the California Middle School Library unless otherwise specified. Registration is FREE.
NOTE: Teachers should also register separately for the Math Mentoring Kickoff on August 12 9am - 12 noon Fayette Schools HS Library. Kickoff Registration Link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=11005&I=4772750
Audience: Principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience
Dates: 9/12/2024 to 5/29/2025
Dates: 9/16/2024 to 2/3/2025
(1) There are four 'face-to-face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
(2) Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need to contact Melinda Odom for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.
Meeting Dates: 9/16/24, 10/21/24, 12/9/24, 2/3/25
Location: Fayette Schools High School Library (Fayette, MO)
Dates: 9/16/2024 to 5/19/2025
This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for but not limited to 4-day school week teachers). One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates. For each date, we will meet at 9am - 10:30am at Fayette Schools HS Library unless otherwise specified.
Location: Climax Springs School District (Climax Springs, MO)
This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for but not limited to 4-day school week teachers). One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates. For each date, we will meet at 2:00pm - 3:30 pm at Climax Springs School Library unless otherwise specified. Registration is FREE.
NOTE: Teachers should also register separately for the Math Mentoring Kickoff on August 12 9am - 12 noon Fayette Schools HS Library. (Kickoff Registration Link): https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=11005&I=4772750
Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders and Mentors
Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/29/2025
Audience: Special Ed Directors
Dates: 9/19/2024 to 3/26/2025
Dates: 9/20/2024 to 1/31/2025
Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop. 9/20/24 11/22/24 1/31/25
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.
This professional learning experience: Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills. Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional. Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.
This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components: LETRS Online Learning Platform LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)
During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.
Mo RLE participants cost is covered and materials will be ordered by DESE. NON-MO RLE participant's cost is $475 (breakfast & parking included). If you are a NON-Mo RLE participant email melindaodom@missouristate.edu to order your materials.
A hot breakfast will be available, lunch is on your own. email: melindaodom@missouristate.edu
Dates: 9/23/2024 to 1/27/2025
Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own.
Meeting dates: 9/23, 10/28, 12/16/24, 1/27
Location: Mountain Grove Elementary School (Mountain Grove, MO) [map]
Dates: 9/23/2024 to 2/10/2025
Dates: 9/24/2024 to 2/10/2025
Dates: 9/24/2024 to 5/8/2025
Program: RPDC - Central
Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]
Audience: Middle School and High School Social Studies Teachers
Dates: 9/25/2024 to 4/2/2025
Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 9/26/2024 to 2/18/2025
Location: SPS Professional & Virtual Learning Center (Springfield, MO) [map]
Dates: 9/27/2024 to 2/24/2025
Location: Norwood R-1 Schools (Norwood, MO) [map]
Dates: 9/30/2024 to 3/3/2025
Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact Melinda Odom for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials!
Dates: 10/1/2024 to 3/4/2025
SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email).
(2) Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact Melinda Odom for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!
For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom Meeting dates:8/29/24. 10/1/24, 12/19/24, 1/30/25
Location: TBA-Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 10/1/2024 to 2/21/2025
Dates: 10/3/2024 to 2/25/2025
Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)
Audience: High School Principals
Dates: 10/3/2024 to 3/20/2025
Audience: Superintendents
Dates: 10/3/2024 to 5/22/2025
Dates: 10/4/2024 to 3/6/2025
Program: RPDC - Kansas City
Audience: EL Directors/Coordinators
Dates: 10/7/2024 to 5/26/2025
Audience: Educators that serve as leaders in their buildings in any capacity or desire to become a principal or assistant principal.
Dates: 10/10/2024 to 5/29/2025
Dates: 10/11/2024 to 3/7/2025
Dates: 10/14/2024 to 2/11/2025
Dates: 10/23/2024 to 5/7/2025
Dates: 11/6/2024 to 5/6/2025
Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 1/27/2025 to 4/28/2025
Location: Missouri State University - Meyer Alumni Center (Springfield, MO) [map]
Dates: 2/7/2025
Audience: K-5 Regular Education Teachers, K-5 Special Education Teachers, K-5 Counselors, K-5 Administrators
Dates: 2/10/2025
Location: Butler Public Library (Butler, MO)
Audience: School Administrators, High School Counselors, Root Ed Advisors, Career & Technical Instructors, Apprenticeship Coordinators
Audience: All educators who serve students who are blind/visually impaired. Teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and administrators.
Dates: 2/14/2025
Dates: 2/28/2025
Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 4/10/2025 to 5/15/2025
Dates: 4/11/2025
Dates: 4/29/2025
Location: Virtual (online, MO)
Dates: 5/1/2025
Program: RPDC - Northeast
Dates: 5/7/2025
Location: Blue Springs School District Office (Blue Springs, MO)
Audience: This is for those that have pre-registered with DESE and approved by the district to attend.
Dates: 5/8/2025 to 3/31/2026
Dates: 5/9/2025
Audience: ELD Directors and Coordinators
Dates: 5/13/2025
Audience: K-12 Art instructors
Dates: 5/22/2025
Program: RPDC - South Central
Location: 6 Steelville Elementary School (Steelville, MO)
Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators
Dates: 5/23/2025 to 4/13/2026
Location: 5 emPowerU Building (St Joseph, MO)
Dates: 5/29/2025
Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]
Audience: Oak Hill R-I Only
Dates: 5/30/2025 to 7/30/2025
Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists
Dates: 6/4/2025
Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders
Dates: 6/5/2025 to 4/21/2026
Program: DESE - Leadership Academy
Location: Varies (Varies, MO)
Audience: Principals or those in a leadership role in year 3 or more in administration
Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/10/2026
Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]
Audience: Anyone that wants to learn more about facilitating groups and developing those groups to work to their highest capacity.
Dates: 6/9/2025
Audience: Grades 4-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists
Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/10/2025
Audience: Principals and district leaders; School administrators; Instructional coaches and mentors; teachers. Anyone wanting to supporting teacher development and foster a reflective school culture.
Dates: 6/10/2025
Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B105, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)
Dates: 6/10/2025 to 5/8/2026
Workshop series which will guide participants from Step 1 through Step 2 of the Comprehensive Literacy Plan. There will be 2 sessions which will be hosted virtually, the other 3 will be held in person at the Assessment Resource Center. Topics could include: creating district literacy team; unified literacy vision; systems and structures; timeline guidance; comprehensive literacy needs assessment; scoring rubrics; CLP creation and implementation.
Each session will have a learning progression which will build off of the previous learning session, so we encourage participants to sign up for the complete cohort. However, if participants cannot attend all sessions, attendance will not preclude from attending individual sessions.
There are 3 in person sessions and 2 virtual sessions.
Audience: Teachers, Instructional coaches and mentors, School administrators, district leaders. Anyone wanting to improve their presentation and communication skills.
Dates: 6/11/2025 to 6/12/2025
Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Directors
Dates: 6/11/2025
Audience: Federal Programs coordinators or District personnel responsible for Federal Programs Consolidated Application, compliance plans, tiered monitoring, and / or federal programs implementation.
Audience: K-12 Classroom, Title I and SPED Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Directors
Dates: 6/12/2025
Audience: K-12 Administrators
Dates: 6/16/2025
Dates: 6/16/2025 to 3/24/2026
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, CTE Instructors
Dates: 6/17/2025
Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators
Audience: Superintendents, Principals, Teacher Leaders Serving on Leadership Teams
Dates: 6/18/2025
Audience: Special education teachers, related service providers and those who support special education programs who are responsible for assessing students with significant language challenges, including those on the autism spectrum.
Dates: 6/20/2025
Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators
Dates: 6/23/2025 to 3/16/2026
Dates: 6/24/2025
Dates: 6/24/2025 to 3/30/2026
Audience: K-8 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists
Dates: 6/25/2025
Audience: K-12 administrators and instructional coaches
Dates: 6/26/2025
Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond
Audience: Grades 6-9 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists