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1. Southwest Region Teacher Leader Cohort

Program: MTDS

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/6/2026

Closed

This is a "by invitation only" program. The SW Regional Teacher Leader Cohort is a multi-district PLC made up of teacher leaders in our region. The group meets once a quarter at the SW RPDC (Agency for Teaching, Leading, and Learning). Each year participants work on an action research project that often spans over several years and has some aspect that reaches beyond their own classroom/district.

2. Special Education Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 3/25/2026

New to Special Education or need a more thorough understanding of the Golden Thread? Teachers will have a clearer understanding of the Standards and Indicators, Specially Designed Instruction, Goal Writing, Progress Monitoring, and Developing a Quality IEP. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to network with fellow Special Educators.

Lunch provided. Graduate credit available

3. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 10-Blue Springs School District

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: Blue Springs School District Office (Blue Springs, MO)

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 5/1/2026 to 5/6/2027

Closed

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Launch date/time-to be determined

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

4. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #15 Marshfield (by invitation only)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 4/5/2027

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu

5. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 1)--Waynesville Teachers by INVITATION ONLY

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Waynesville - Parker Educational Center (Waynesville, MO)

Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

Dates: 5/12/2026 to 2/5/2027

Closed

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Kick-Off: May 12, 2026 (Time: 8:00-10:00)

Unit 1: August 3, 2026

Unit 2: October 26, 2026

Unit 3: December 7, 2026

Unit 4: February 5, 2027

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Volume I LETRS Manual needed for each session.

Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Malinda Beushausen (mbeushausen@mst.edu)

Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

6. Leadership Academy 41 (2026-2027)

Program: DESE - Leadership Academy

Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

Audience: Principals or those in a leadership role in year 3 or more in administration

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 6/9/2027

As a member of this year-long academy, your learning will be focused on Missouri Leadership Development System competencies for the developing leader. Leadership Academy is part of the MLDS as an intensive year of leadership development for building level administrators. It is recommended that leaders complete two years of engagement at the Emerging Level prior to participation. The Leadership Academy emphasizes the importance of building capacity of instructional practices correlated to high academic achievement for students. Total Registration cost will be made payable to your local RPDC. $300 will be made payable to YMCA of the Ozarks Outdoor Learning Experience and is located in Potosi MO at the YMCA. The dates kickoff are June 8-9, 2026, in Columbia. All times and locations are subject to change. Please contact your MLDS Specialist to confirm times and locations prior to any statewide event. *** You must also register regionally with your local RPDC

7. KCRPDC 26-27 MLDS: Missouri Leadership Academy

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: School Leaders with at least three full years of administrator experience

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 4/29/2027

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Missouri Leadership Academy:
Leadership Academy is part of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), which develops effective school leaders who: Engage with school and community, serve as catalysts for meaningful and productive change, recognize and develop excellent instruction, and create and sustain a culture of continuous learning. Leadership Academy is comprised of school leaders across the state of Missouri and aims to promote the success of each student by building leadership capacity in the following domains: Relational, Instructional, Visionary, Innovative and Managerial. Leadership Academy offers four regional meetings, a three-day outdoor learning experience and statewide meetings. Statewide meetings will be held in mid-Missouri and Potosi areas, and regional meetings will be conducted in cohorts in your area.

8. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 11 (Limited to North Kansas City School District)

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 North Kansas City School District (Kansas City, MO)

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 4/14/2027

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

9. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 1 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 3/8/2027

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

All trainings facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.

A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.

10. 26-27 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 10 (Limited to North Kansas City School District)

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 North Kansas City School District (Kansas City, MO)

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/14/2026 to 3/23/2027

LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

11. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 1 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training

Dates: 7/16/2026 to 3/3/2027

This training is only for teachers who have successfully completed LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4.

Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.

This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Participants will link oral language to vocabulary, writing phases of development and spelling. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genre, and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention and spelling. Participants will also walk away with the ability to distinguish between comprehension products and processes while using and viewing multiple lessons/resources for deepening the foundations of reading. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.

12. 2026-27 Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring (Springfield area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: For mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training.

Dates: 7/20/2026 to 2/11/2027

Closed

Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors. This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers. Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice. Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

13. MLDS (Missouri Leadership Development System)-Northeast - Year 1

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Various Locations in NE RPDC Region (Various, MO)

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals in the first year of leader service

Dates: 7/22/2026 to 5/26/2027

DATES:
Regional Meeting #1 - Wednesday, July 22
Regional Meeting #2 - Thursday, September 10, 2026
Regional Meeting #3 - Wednesday, January 27
Regional Meeting #4 - Wednesday, May 26, 2027

Zoom Check-In - Friday, December 11, 2026

Coaching Lab #1 - Tuesday, November 10, OR Thursday, November 13, 2026
Coaching Lab #2 - Wednesday, March 17, OR Friday, March 19, 2027

TIME: RM 1 - 9:00am-1:00pm; CI - 9:00-10:00am; remaining - 9:00am-2:00pm

LOCATIONS:
RM 1 - FCS Financial Meeting Room - 509 HBC Rd, Macon
RM 2 - Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N Missouri, Macon
RM 3 - TBA
RM 4 - TBA

CI - via Zoom--link will be sent prior to the date

CL 1 - School TBD
CL 2 - School TBD

COST: $120 ($30 per regional meeting) - includes lunch for regional meetings; coaching labs will be lunch on your own

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge and skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

MLDS - Year 1 is the initial phase of MLDS participation and is generally intended for principals and assistant principals in their first year of service as a leader. Four regional sessions will be held, as well as two coaching labs.

14. KCRPDC 26-27 MLDS: New Leaders Year I

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: School Leaders in their first few years of school leadership.

Dates: 7/23/2026 to 4/8/2027

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

New Leaders Year 1 Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacity across multiple domains of leadership. Research and practical experience confirm the impact of leadership on multiple aspects of school life, personal satisfaction, recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, and student achievement, to name a few. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to productive and relevant mentoring (Emerging Level - years 1 and 2) and comprehensive and progressive learning treatments designed to meet principals' needs at their current level of experience (Emerging and Developing Levels). Join this cohort and watch your leadership skill and professional network grow. Not sure which cohort to join? Just ask!

15. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 4/19/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

16. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 3/15/2027

Closed

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

17. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 4/20/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

18. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 6

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 5/4/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

19. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 4/21/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

20. MLDS 1 - 2026-2027 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-year principals and assistant principals.

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 2/16/2027

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

This is the initial phase of MLDS participation. MLDS 1 is intended for principals and assistant principals in their first year of service as a leader. Three regional sessions will be held as well as two coaching labs.

Mentors of MLDS 1 principals should register for this session, as well.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

21. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 3/16/2027

22. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 2/12/2027

23. SE MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 8/5/2026

Join the TeachNow Alternative Certification Institute, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive comprehensive support and preparation for your teaching career through non-traditional certification pathways.

Our institute covers essential topics, including lesson planning strategies, aligning objectives with district curriculum and Missouri Learning Standards, research-based classroom management techniques, and effective classroom practices. You'll also learn important vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct that teachers are expected to know, along with other topics tailored to the group's specific needs.

Please note that this program is not a substitute for the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, nor is it an alternative route to certification.

Register now to embark on your journey to becoming an effective educator!

24. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 4

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 4/22/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

25. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 5

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/29/2026 to 4/26/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

26. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 7

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 7/29/2026 to 4/28/2027

Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.

Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.

27. MLDS 2 - for 2026-2027 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Principals and assistant principals that have completed MLDS Emerging Year 1 and their mentors.

Dates: 7/30/2026 to 2/17/2027

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

The MLDS 2 level is designed for second year principals and assistant principals. Principals will continue to be guided by their established mentors. Completion of Emerging Year 1 is a prerequisite for participation in Emerging Year 2 activities. Participation in both Year 1 and Year 2 completes DESE requirements for new administrator mentoring.

Participants need only register one time to attend all sessions. Mentors are encouraged to register but will not be billed or charged for registration.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

28. Three-Day Classroom Management Series

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Any educator who would like to learn more about creating a positive classroom environment, understand more about student behavior, and implement successful strategies for success!

Dates: 7/30/2026 to 10/20/2026

This three-day series will take you from the very basics of classroom management all the way to understanding why your students behave the way they do.

Day 1 - Thursday, 7/30/26 ("Setting Up Your Classroom for Student Success"): You will learn effective practices to use in your classroom to help your students be successful.

Day 2 - Thursday, 9/10/26 ("Turn Your Compliant Learners Into Engaged Learners"): You will learn strategies to use in the classroom that will take your students from compliant learners to truly engaged learners.

Day 3 - Tuesday, 10/20/26 ("Understand Your Students' Behaviors"): You will learn how to identify the functions of your students' behaviors and discuss the best strategies to use for each identified function as well as learn to recognize the phases of the Acting Out Cycle and how to intervene quickly to interrupt the cycle.

$275 per participant for all 3 days. There is not an option to pick and choose which day(s) to attend. The price is $275 whether attending one, two, or all three days.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

29. New to Special Education Training

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Special education teachers, administrators, process coordinators, and related service providers

Dates: 7/31/2026 to 8/3/2026

Participants are expected to attend both dates in this workshop.

July 31, 2026

August 3, 2026

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind and focuses on the areas of most common noncompliance including, but not limited to: SpEd process, IEP development, and evaluations/reevaluations. Provides hands-on training using the model forms, the Standards and Indicators Manual, and the State Plan for Special Education. (This does not meet the credentialing requirements for Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.)

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

30. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 (St. Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 4/1/2027

31. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon Co. R-I (Macon, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 3/8/2027

DATES: Mondays - August 3 (with mentor) and October 5 (with mentor), 2026; January 11 and March 8, 2027
(*mentor attendance can be helpful but is not required at these first 2 sessions)

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

32. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 2 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 3/31/2027

Wait List

33. PBIS: Tier I School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (1st Offering)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Active PBIS Tier 1 teams and administrators

Dates: 8/4/2026

This workshop is designed to help Tier 1 PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS throughout the new school year. Some of the topics to be covered are roles and responsibilities of all team members, easy ways to manage behavioral data, how to train staff and students on PBIS, and communication with all staff.

*Bring all of your school's PBIS artifacts and be ready to roll up your sleeves and work on planning the school year.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Aug. 4, 2026 and 2nd Offering - Aug. 13, 2026. Please enroll for only one of these days.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

34. 26-27 LETRS for Early Childhood Education -Cohort 1 - Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 4/21/2027

LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators equips teachers with research-based strategies to support young children's early literacy and language development. This three-day series explores the foundational skills needed for reading and writing success, including oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet learning, and early writing. Participants will engage in hands-on practice and learn assessment and instructional techniques applicable to any curriculum. The blended format includes face-to-face training, self-paced online learning, and bridge to practice application in the classroom.

Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/r19jbyhn1uoukni/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

35. 26-27 LETRS for Early Childhood Education -Cohort 2 - Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 8/5/2026 to 4/22/2027

36. 2026-27 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers in their first 4 years of teaching OR needing to fulfill the MO state certification requirements

Dates: 8/6/2026 to 4/8/2027

Closed

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements. Now participants can choose to RECEIVE MASTER'S LEVEL CREDIT! This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content. Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Provided: lunch, book, materials. **NOW PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN GRADUATE CREDIT**

37. PBIS: Advanced Tiers School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (1st Offering)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: PBIS schools who are implementing at Tier 2 or Tier 3

Dates: 8/6/2026

This workshop is designed to help Advanced Tiers PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS at Tiers 2 and 3 throughout the school year. Some of the topics to be discussed are roles and responsibilities of all team members, meeting schedules for the year, nominating students for advanced tiers, communication with all staff, collecting data and data decision rules. It is highly recommended for whole teams to attend this workshop.

This is a one-time event offered on two different dates: Thursday, August 6, 2026 - OR - Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

38. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 4)--West Plains

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 West Plains Public Library (West Plains, MO)

Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

Dates: 8/6/2026 to 4/14/2027

Closed

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Kick-Off: August 6, 2026 (10:00-12:00)

Unit 1: September 16, 2026

Unit 2: December 7, 2026

Unit 3: February 17, 2027

Unit 4: April 14, 2027

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Volume I LETRS Manual needed for each session.

Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

39. Aspire (Cohort 1)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9).

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/12/2027

Closed

Participants are required to attend one virtual kick-off and all four of the face-to-face sessions.

Choose one Virtual Kick-Off Option:

8/10/26 Virtual Kick-Off Option #1 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92679695691?pwd=Y2eLQWkzKLTkoECDYsr14HlZwEsaKj.1)

8/11/26 Virtual Kick Off Option #2 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92836223670?pwd=XYbhqGQFaJmQmUoDIwbFdDAOHFHhHW.1)

Face-to-Face Sessions: 9/14/26, 11/9/26, 2/9/27, 4/12/27

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off

Participating in four face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by April 30th

Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

Participants must register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

40. Aspire (Cohort 2)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9).

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/13/2027

Closed

Participants are required to attend one virtual kick-off and all four of the face-to-face sessions.

Choose one Virtual Kick-Off Option:

8/10/26 Virtual Kick-Off Option #1 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92679695691?pwd=Y2eLQWkzKLTkoECDYsr14HlZwEsaKj.1)

8/11/26 Virtual Kick Off Option #2 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92836223670?pwd=XYbhqGQFaJmQmUoDIwbFdDAOHFHhHW.1)

Face-to-Face Sessions: 9/15/26, 11/10/26, 2/16/27, 4/13/27

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off

Participating in four face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by April 30th

41. Aspire (Cohort 5)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Union School District (Union, MO)

Audience: Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9).

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/27/2027

Closed

Participants are required to attend one virtual kick-off and all four of the face-to-face sessions.

Choose one Virtual Kick-Off Option:

8/10/26 Virtual Kick-Off Option #1 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92679695691?pwd=Y2eLQWkzKLTkoECDYsr14HlZwEsaKj.1)

8/11/26 Virtual Kick Off Option #2 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92836223670?pwd=XYbhqGQFaJmQmUoDIwbFdDAOHFHhHW.1)

Face-to-Face Sessions: 9/29/26, 12/1/26, 2/2/27, 4/27/27

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off

Participating in four face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by April 30th

42. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Hannibal-LaGrange University (Hannibal, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/1/2027

DATES: Mondays - August 10 (with mentor), October 12 (with mentor), December 7, 2026; March 1, 2027
(*mentor attendance can be helpful but is not required at these first 2 sessions)

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal

43. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 4

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Poplar Bluff Administration Building (Poplar Bluff, MO) [map]

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/18/2027

Closed

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.

This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

44. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #11

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Title Teachers, SpEd Teachers

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/1/2027

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/10/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu

45. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #12

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Title Teachers, SpEd Teachers

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/8/2027

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/10/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu

46. 2026-27 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Joplin area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers in their first 4 years of teaching OR needing to fulfill the MO state certification requirements

Dates: 8/11/2026 to 3/9/2027

Closed

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements. Now participants can choose to RECEIVE MASTER'S LEVEL CREDIT! This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content. Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now! Provided: lunch, book, materials. **NOW PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN GRADUATE CREDIT**

47. PBIS: Advanced Tiers School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (2nd Offering)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: PBIS schools who are implementing at Tier 2 or Tier 3

Dates: 8/11/2026

48. Reading Success Plan Workshops - Elementary Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 8/12/2026 to 4/23/2027

Reading Success Plan Workshops are a professional development opportunity for teachers and building leaders who are responsible for creating, implementing, and reporting on Reading Success Plans. These sessions focus on current literacy needs for students with Reading Success Plans. Participants will be encouraged to bring relevant data based on their district data cycle and the DESE assessment windows.

Session 1: Get familiar with the new guidance documents from the four state-approved Foundational Reading Assessment vendors, learn how to determine which students qualify for a Reading Success Plan, and discuss writing goals for plans and designing intervention for students who qualify.

Session 2: Review reporting guidelines for February reporting cycle, discuss progress monitoring and maintaining documentation, and learn how to analyze data to determine if changes in instruction are needed.

Session 3: Review dismissal requirements, June reporting guidelines, and maintaining documentation. Reflect on the current year and possible changes for the future.

Each session 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.

49. Reading Success Plan Workshops - Secondary Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 8/12/2026 to 4/23/2027

Session 1: Get familiar with the Secondary Reading Success Plan guidance, discuss assessment options for secondary students with Reading Success Plans, learn how to write goals for plans and design intervention for students who qualify, including how to structure intervention time within the secondary school setting.

Session 3: Review dismissal requirements, June reporting guidelines, and maintaining documentation. Reflect on the current year and possible changes for the future.

50. PBIS: Tier I School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (2nd Offering)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Active PBIS Tier 1 teams and administrators

Dates: 8/13/2026

51. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #13

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Title Teachers, SpEd Teachers

Dates: 8/14/2026 to 3/30/2027

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/14/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu

52. 2026-27 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Bolivar area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Bolivar - Lime Bank (Bolivar, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers in their first 4 years of teaching OR needing to fulfill the MO state certification requirements

Dates: 8/17/2026 to 3/8/2027

Closed

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements. Now participants can choose to RECEIVE MASTER'S LEVEL CREDIT! This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content. Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Provided: lunch, book, materials. **NOW PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN GRADUATE CREDIT**

53. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 3)--Union (INVITATION ONLY)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Union School District (Union, MO)

Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

Dates: 8/17/2026 to 4/14/2027

Closed

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Kick-Off: August 17, 2026 (Time: 9:00-11:00)

Unit 1: October 21, 2026

Unit 2: December 16, 2026

Unit 3: February 17, 2027

Unit 4: April 14, 2027

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Volume I LETRS Manual needed for each session.

Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

54. 26-27 LETRS for Early Childhood Education #1

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 8/17/2026 to 2/8/2027

LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators equips teachers with research-based strategies to support young children's early literacy and language development. This three-day series explores the foundational skills needed for reading and writing success, including oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet learning, and early writing. Participants will engage in hands-on practice and learn assessment and instructional techniques applicable to any curriculum. The blended format includes face-to-face training, self-paced online learning, and bridge to practice application in the classroom. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/17/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/r19jbyhn1uoukni/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

55. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/18/2026 to 2/26/2027

DATES: Tuesday, August 18 (*with mentor); Monday, October 19 (*with mentor); Friday, November 20, 2026; Friday, February 26, 2027
(*mentor attendance can be helpful but is not required at these first 2 sessions)

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University Student Union Building TBA

56. MSSD Paraprofessional Training--Best Practices (Invitation Only)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Missouri State Schools for the Severely Disabled Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/19/2026

This training is designed for paraprofessionals who are working with high support needs students at Missouri State Schools for the Severely Disabled. Included in this training are how to be an effective member of the special education team, behavior best practices and behavior management, instructional techniques, how to recognize and meet the sensory needs of students, IEP basics and how to assist with progress monitoring, policy and procedures, and confidentiality basics (FERPA).

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch is on your own.

57. LETRS Volume 1-Wellsville-Middletown 4 Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Wellsville-Middletown School District (Wellsville, MO)

Dates: 8/19/2026 to 4/5/2027

Closed

LETRS 3rd Edition is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach elementary school (grades K-5). This training equips educators with adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their language and literacy. LETRS 3rd Edition empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in LETRS 3rd Edition

This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a two-year commitment consisting of:

● Attending a virtual LETRS 3rd Edition Kick-off in June, July, or at the beginning of August

● Participating in four face-to-face training sessions

● Completing online training and Bridge-to-Application activities

● All work must be completed by June 10, 2027

Participants must attend all four of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON JUNE 25, 2026 IN ORDER TO MEET THE DESE DEADLINE TO ORDER MATERIALS.

58. 26-27 LETRS V2 Language Comprehension Cohort #24 (Blue Eye) - INVITATION ONLY

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 8/21/2026 to 4/1/2027

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu

59. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #14 Republic (by invitation only)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Dates: 8/26/2026 to 4/14/2027

60. KCRPDC 26-27 MLDS: Transformational Leadership V & CSI

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: School Leaders of with six plus years of school leadership experience.

Dates: 8/27/2026 to 5/3/2027

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Transformational Leadership Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacity across multiple domains of leadership. Research and practical experience confirm the impact of leadership on multiple aspects of school life, personal satisfaction, recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, and student achievement, to name a few. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to comprehensive and progressive learning treatments designed to meet principals' needs at their current level of experience (Emerging, Sustaining or Transformational), opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks, relevant leadership learning facilitated by MLDS specialists, delivered in a format that honors a principal's time, experience and areas of expertise in the education field. This cohort is well suited for school leaders with 6+ years of administrator experience. Completion of Sustaining Leadership content is recommended. If you have 6+ years of leadership experience but did not participate in Sustaining Leadership content, please contact the RPDC Leadership Development Specialist, Tamara Moore-Callahan at tymtc7@umkc.edu to discuss your best cohort placement.

61. Southeast Regional Science Educators Collaboration Meetings

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 8/28/2026 to 4/2/2027

Southeast RPDC welcomes K-12 science educators for collaboration and networking meetings. Join us as we learn from regional and state science educators and each other!

62. 26-27 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 3/8/2027

Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

63. 26-27 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 4/13/2027

Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

64. 26-27 MTDS Foundations of Mentoring-Kearney

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Kearney School District (Kearney, MO)

Audience: -

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 4/13/2027

Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program focuses on helping teachers embrace new roles as coaches and mentors.

This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers.

Mastering Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.

Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

Program Fees: KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

65. K-5 Reading Success Plan (RSP) Cohort 2026-2027

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: K-5 Teachers; Reading Interventionists/Literacy Coaches; Special Education Teachers; Building Administrators

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 4/21/2027

Closed

This three-part workshop series provides the exploration of Missouri's K-5 Reading Success Plan (RSP) expectations and best practices. Participants will examine the latest updates to RSP guidance, including foundational reading assignment components and MOSIS data collection requirements.

Throughout the series, cohort members will collaborate to deepen their understanding of how to effectively identify students in need of Reading Success Plans at the start of the school year. The workshops will also focus on developing measurable goals, implementing ongoing progress monitoring, and applying clear exit criteria to support successful transitions out of intervention.

Designed as an interactive cohort experience, the series encourages participants to engage in meaningful discussion, share insights, and strengthen their implementation of RSP processes to improve student reading outcomes

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

66. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 2 - Washington Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Washington District Technology and Learning Center (Washington, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have completed Year 1 of BTAP

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 3/2/2027

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth.

This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.

This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

67. 6-12 Reading Success Plan (RSP) Cohort 2026-2027

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers in grades 6-12; Secondary Literacy Coaches; Secondary Special Education Teachers; Building Administrators

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 4/21/2027

Closed

These workshops equip participants with a clear and practical understanding of Missouri's updated guidance for Reading Success Plans (RSPs) in grades 6-12. As state expectations evolve to strengthen adolescent literacy outcomes, secondary educators play a vital role in identifying students with reading challenges and providing targeted, effective support.

Special attention will be given to students transitioning from elementary to middle school, particularly those entering 6th grade with existing RSPs who require continued support and intentional planning. Participants will explore strategies to ensure smooth transitions, maintain instructional continuity, and effectively address ongoing literacy needs.

Join this cohort to deepen your understanding of RSP expectations and strengthen literacy practices across your district's middle and high school classrooms.

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

68. 26-27 Aspire Cohort 1- By Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

Dates: 9/2/2026 to 3/16/2027

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

•Attending an Aspire® kickoff in late summer (virtual or in-person-at the discretion of the RPDC)

•Participating in four face-to-face training sessions throughout the school year (Each session will include four hours of instruction and two hours of workshop.)

•Completing online training and Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 31, 2027. (For those receiving graduate credit, the institution granting the credit might have a different completion date.)

Participants must attend the kickoff and all four of the face-to-face sessions.
*Launch attendance required before attending first date.

69. 26-27 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 9/2/2026 to 3/3/2027

Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

70. 26-27 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2: Kearney

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 Kearney School District (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/2/2026 to 4/14/2027

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.
This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.
Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

Instructors: Dr. Kyle Anderson, Dr. Grace Milano

Fees: $100 Members. $120 for Non-members
To avoid payment responsibility, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before training.

71. A Beginner's "How-To" Guide for MAP-A Administration (1st Offering)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: New Special Education Teachers and Long-Term Substitute Teachers

Dates: 9/2/2026

This training is designed for educators and substitute teachers who are new to MAP-A. Participants will learn how to navigate the KITE portal and this includes: setting up the First Contact Survey, completing the PNP profile, knowing how to find each student's password, and creating a blueprint for each student on their roster. Additionally, participants will also learn what the Testlet Information Page (TIP) is, how to offer instruction followed by testing, and what they should and should not do during test administration.

Please bring your computer as we will be practicing how to set everything up on the website.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Sept. 2, 2026 and 2nd Offering - Sept. 30, 2026. Please enroll for only one of these days.

The registration fee for this novice training session is $15. Participants may also register to attend a more advanced MAP-A afternoon training session on the same day. The registration fee for that training is also $15.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

72. Blueprint for Success- Train the Trainer Curriculum Design

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/2/2026 to 4/13/2027

This five-part session spans from September 2026 to April 2027. During this time, we will train your curriculum leaders to help teachers write curriculum in all subject areas, K-12. We will also provide them with the necessary templates to organize the curriculum. After each session, attendees will go back and work with teachers to complete the work that was discussed in that session. For this reason, districts should send curriculum directors, instructional coaches, and administrators. As the curriculum will be built online, having at least one staff member who is good with technology will also be important. Districts are encouraged to send two to four people. Each session will cover a different aspect of the curriculum process, so attendance at each session will be imperative. Cost is $300 per district.

73. BTAP Year 1 Fulton Cohort

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Fulton Middle School (Fulton, MO)

Dates: 9/2/2026 to 3/15/2027

Closed

Open to Fulton School District Teachers ONLY at this time

This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

*Participants can choose to receive graduate credit at an additional cost.

74. Map-A Training (1st Offering)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Long-Term Substitute Teachers

Dates: 9/2/2026

This training is designed to support educators and substitute teachers in effectively planning MAP-A instruction for students who have significant cognitive disabilities using the Essential Elements. Participants will also learn how to align grade-level academic standards with the Essential Elements using linkage levels. Additionally, participants will understand the purpose, implementation, and differences between MAP-A, EOC, and MAP.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Sept. 2, 2026 and 2nd Offering - Sept. 30, 2026. Please enroll for only one of these days.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

75. 26-27 Aspire Cohort 2- By Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

Dates: 9/3/2026 to 3/22/2027

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
•Attending an Aspire® kickoff in late summer (virtual or in-person-at the discretion of the RPDC)
•Participating in four face-to-face training sessions throughout the school year (Each session will include four hours of instruction and two hours of workshop.)
•Completing online training and Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 31, 2027. (For those receiving graduate credit, the institution granting the credit might have a different completion date.)

Participants must attend the kickoff and all four of the face-to-face sessions.
*Launch attendance required before attending first date.

76. 26-27 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 4

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 9/3/2026 to 3/4/2027

Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

77. 26-27 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1: Kearney

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: Kearney School District Building (Kearney, MO)

Dates: 9/3/2026 to 4/15/2027

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.
This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.
The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.
Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

Instructors: Dr. Kyle Anderson, Dr. Grace Milano

Fees: $100 Members. $120 for Non-members
To avoid payment responsibility, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before training.

78. SE MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/3/2026 to 4/19/2027

Looking to reignite your passion for teaching? Want practical strategies that actually work in real classrooms? Support your professional growth as a mid-career teacher with Teacher Academy. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), includes two statewide events featuring John Antonetti, author of "17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong!" and is open to teachers who have completed at least three years of successful teaching and have a strong desire for professional improvement.

This competency-based opportunity provides access to experts, including state events, a copy of John Antonetti's book, consultant support, and networking with other teachers.

Teacher Academy emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as working in a community of practice, engaging in ongoing reflective practice, using data to make instructional decisions, and engaging students in content.

Join us to enhance your teaching toolbox and connect with a community of dedicated educators. Register now!

79. Special Education Director and Process Coordinator Networking

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Special education process coordinators and directors

Dates: 9/3/2026 to 4/5/2027

Closed

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 3, 2026

November 5, 2026

January 25, 2027

April 5, 2027

This series is focused upon providing support, training, and technical assistance to SpEd Directors and Process Coordinators. Included will be training on hot topics relevant to SpEd compliance; for example, eligibility determinations, transfer process, discipline, IEP development, SpEd process, data collection, etc. There will be opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, networking, and individual technical assistance.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

80. 26-27 Aspire Cohort 3- By Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 3/23/2027

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
•Attending an Aspire® kickoff in late summer (virtual or in-person-at the discretion of the RPDC)
•Participating in four face-to-face training sessions throughout the school year (Each session will include four hours of instruction and two hours of workshop.)
•Completing online training and Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 31, 2027. (For those receiving graduate credit, the institution granting the credit might have a different completion date.)

Participants must attend the kickoff and all four of the face-to-face sessions.
*Launch attendance required before attending first date.

81. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume II (Cohort 13)--Eminence (INVITATION ONLY)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Eminence School District (Eminence, MO)

Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 3/19/2027

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Unit 5: September 4, 2026

Unit 6: October 16, 2026

Unit 7: January 15, 2027

Unit 8: March 19, 2027

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Participants will link oral language to vocabulary, writing phases of development and spelling. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genre, and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention and spelling.

Participants will also walk away with the ability to distinguish between comprehension products and processes while using and viewing multiple lessons/resources for deepening the foundations of reading. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Volume II LETRS Manual needed for each session.

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

82. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Cohort 1 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: PreK - K Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 3/16/2027

This four-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.

83. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 4/23/2027

DATES: Friday, September 4; Monday, November 30, 2026; Monday, February 8; Friday, April 23, 2027

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.

This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

84. 26-27 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1: KCRPDC

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 3/10/2027

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.
This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.
The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.
Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

Instructors: Dr. Kyle Anderson, Dr. Grace Milano

Fees: $100 Members. $120 for Non-members
To avoid payment responsibility, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before training.

85. Designing Your Comprehensive Literacy Plan: A Framework and Self-Assessment for LEAs - Training Series (Cohort 2)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: We recommend that LEAs send at least two representatives from their district from either their literacy team, building leadership, or administration.

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 5/11/2027

Closed

Session #1: (in person) 9/8/26 8:30-11:30 (SCRPDC-E101)
Session #2 (virtual) 12/8/26 8:30-11:30 (See Zoom link below)
Session #3: (in person) 3/9/27 8:30-11:30 (SCRPDC-E101)
Session #4 (virtual) 5/11/27 8:30-11:30 (See Zoom link below)

This learning opportunity is designed for LEAs starting or developing a comprehensive literacy plan (CLP). The training helps districts understand literacy improvement purposes and effectively use Steps to Success Guidance materials to create K-12 literacy plans based on Comprehensive Literacy Needs Assessment results. This framework provides administrators and teachers with guidance on integrating literacy instruction with state standards and evidence-based practices for long-term student success. Enrollment requires commitment to four trainings: two in-person and two virtual sessions over the school year. We request district leadership and literacy leaders attend (minimum two per district).

Virtual Zoom Links:

12/08/26 -- https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92953868700?pwd=RHGkVjCZpDW04qvP2ipjwMN9u6F1vD.1

05/11/27 -- https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/91694867338?pwd=3IzRbhJmDOXL9VXzqTJbTh7vP4ZXKr.1

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

86. ASPIRE Professional Learning Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Grades 5-9 ELA Teachers, Special Education or Interventionists

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 4/5/2027

The Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed Aspire® Professional Learning developed by Lexia is grounded in the science of reading which empowers educators of all content areas to accelerate the literacy skills of students in grades 5-9. The program follows a Structured Literacy approach based on the Science of Reading with tools to teach language and literacy skills. The learning includes interactive, modular, bite-sized content through online access, practical application-to-classroom instruction and face to face learning built to support implementation.

Registration for Aspire® is provided at no cost for public educators. Grade 5 educators are eligible to register if they have previously completed Lexia® LETRS® for Elementary Educators.

Please be sure you are also signed up through DESE to receive this free learning opportunity.

A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.

87. Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 4/13/2027

This competency-based opportunity provides access to experts, including state events, a copy of John Antonetti's book, consultant support, and networking with other teachers.

Teacher Academy emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as working in a community of practice, engaging in ongoing reflective practice, using data to make instructional decisions, and engaging students in content.

Join us to enhance your teaching toolbox and connect with a community of dedicated educators. Register now!

*Participants can choose to receive graduate credit at an additional cost.

88. Designing Your Comprehensive Literacy Plan: A Framework and Self-Assessment for LEAs - Training Series (Cohort 3)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: We recommend that LEAs send at least two representatives from their district from either their literacy team, building leadership, or administration.

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 5/11/2027

Session #1: (in person) 9/8/26 12:30-3:30 (SCRPDC-E101)
Session #2 (virtual) 12/8/26 12:30-3:30 (See Zoom link below)
Session #3: (in person) 3/9/27 12:30-3:30 (SCRPDC-E101)
Session #4 (virtual) 5/11/27 12:30-3:30 (See Zoom link below)

This learning opportunity is designed for LEAs starting or developing a comprehensive literacy plan (CLP). The training helps districts understand literacy improvement purposes and effectively use Steps to Success Guidance materials to create K-12 literacy plans based on Comprehensive Literacy Needs Assessment results. This framework provides administrators and teachers with guidance on integrating literacy instruction with state standards and evidence-based practices for long-term student success. Enrollment requires commitment to four trainings: two in-person and two virtual sessions over the school year. We request district leadership and literacy leaders attend (minimum two per district).

Virtual Zoom Links:

12/08/26 -- https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/95879719940?pwd=8vCFuPqFMN5VzxDZJw533VfCuUnSMo.1

05/11/27 -- https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/91685191942?pwd=NyCJOp3P42qPuKknN6u6UkRrtefmj9.1

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

89. 26-27 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2: KCRPDC

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 3/17/2027

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.
This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.
Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

Instructors: Dr. Kyle Anderson, Dr. Grace Milano

Fees: $100 Members. $120 for Non-members
To avoid payment responsibility, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before training.

90. MLDS (SW) Year 2 Cohort - Springfield - 2026-27

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: William H Darr Agricultural Center - Missouri State University (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 2/10/2027

91. 2026-27 Instructional Coach Academy

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: For mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training.

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 3/10/2027

Join the Instructional Coach Academy, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), designed to develop instructional coaches as leaders of learning. Grounded in the work of John Antonetti and other coaching frameworks, this academy equips coaches with practical tools and strategies to elevate teaching and learning through relationship-building, reflective dialogue, and systems thinking. Participants will explore key topics such as defining their role, navigating influence, supporting teacher-student relationships, fostering critical thinking and engagement, and designing systems for continuous instructional improvement. By the end of the academy, participants will have a clear, actionable coaching plan and strategies for navigating complex conversations. For the greatest impact, schools are encouraged to enroll teachers in the companion program, Teacher Academy, allowing instructional coaches and teachers to collaborate during the state meeting with John Antonetti. Register now to become a leader in instructional coaching!

92. BTAP Year 1 Cohort 2-Boonville School District location

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Boonville School District TBD (Boonville, MO)

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 3/18/2027

Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

*Participants can choose to receive graduate credit at an additional cost.

93. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - West Plains Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 West Plains Civic Center (West Plains, MO) [map]

Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 2/17/2027

**DAY 4 DATE IS TBD**

Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

94. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 4 [Brookfield]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Brookfield R-III (Brookfield, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 3/15/2027

DATES: Wednesday, September 9, and Tuesday, October 27, 2026; Friday, January 15, and Monday, March 15, 2027

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Linn Co Area Career & Technical Center (LCACTC) Conference Room - 122 Pershing Rd/124 Bluepride Pkwy, Brookfield

COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.

This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

95. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 3/31/2027

96. MTDS Grown Your Own (GYO) Network-Heart of MO RPDC

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: Moberly MO (Moberly, MO)

Dates: 9/9/2026 to 1/27/2027

Missouri students need great teachers, and your role in building the next generation of educators is essential. Together, we can help shape the future of Missouri's teaching workforce. Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed to connect district GYO program designers and facilitators through active collaborative groups, promote resource and information sharing among colleagues, and create opportunities that inspire students to pursue careers in education-all while using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a foundation.

If you are a designer or facilitator of a GYO club, chapter, or class, these sessions will allow you to connect with other leaders who work with future educators, hear from relevant guest speakers, learn about resources and opportunities to support your program, and share the exciting work happening in your group. Regional networking sessions strengthen the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in Missouri school districts and charter schools. These gatherings are facilitated by Sandy Humbyrd, the state MTDS GYO Coordinator, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher and Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral research on Missouri's GYO programs.

97. 26-27 MTDS Teacher Academy-KCRPDC

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: Certified teachers with at least 3 years of full time teaching experience.

Dates: 9/10/2026 to 4/7/2027

Looking to reignite your passion for teaching? Want practical strategies that actually work in real classrooms? Support your professional growth as a mid-career teacher with Teacher Academy. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), includes two statewide events featuring John Antonetti, author of "17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong!" and is open to teachers who have completed at least three years of successful teaching and have a strong desire for professional improvement. This competency-based opportunity provides access to experts, including state events, a copy of John Antonetti's book, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. Teacher Academy emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as working in a community of practice, engaging in ongoing reflective practice, using data to make instructional decisions, and engaging students in content. Join us to enhance your teaching toolbox and connect with a community of dedicated educators. Register now!

Program Fees: KCRPDC Member $150/$180 Non Member

98. BTAP Year 1 Columbia MO Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 9/10/2026 to 3/24/2027

Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

*Participants can choose to receive graduate credit at an additional cost.

99. KCRPDC 26-27 MLDS: Sustaining Leadership III-Developing Level

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Audience: School Leaders who have completed New Leaders/Emerging content and are in their first several years of school leadership.

Dates: 9/10/2026 to 4/29/2027

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Sustaining Leadership III Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) Sustaining Leadership III Cohort provides principals: Training and support through research-based learning experiences, opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks. MLDS Sustaining Leadership III includes four regional meetings which provide practical, relevant learning as well as one coaching lab providing hands on experiences to improve skills in assessing school culture. Participation in New Leaders/Emerging Level content is a pre-requisite for this course. If you are in your first years of school leadership and did not participate in New Leaders content, please contact the RPDC Leadership Development Specialist, Tamara Moore-Callahan at tymtc7@umkc.edu to discuss your best cohort placement.

100. MLDS Emerging I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 2 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Havener Center (Rolla, MO)

Audience: School Principals/Leaders

Dates: 9/10/2026

There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 10 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 26 - Regional Meeting 3

February Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

101. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 2 - West Plains Cohort

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 West Plains Civic Center (West Plains, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed Year 1 of BTAP

Dates: 9/10/2026 to 2/18/2027

**DAY 4 DATE IS TBD**

Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth.

This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.

This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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