Professional Learning
formerly MLPPDMS
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Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 5/13/2021 to 8/31/2021
Program: DESE - Leadership Academy
Location: Varies (Varies, MO)
Audience: Principals or those in a leadership role in year 3 or more in administration
Dates: 6/14/2021 to 6/17/2022
Program: RPDC - Southeast
Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]
Dates: 6/14/2021 to 6/15/2022
Dates: 7/16/2021
Audience: Any teacher who has completed their beginning teacher assistance program
Dates: 8/5/2021 to 5/4/2022
This program offers continued support for early career teachers.
Emerging II begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher!. Participants will receive a copy of Mike's book "The Artisan Teacher".
Emerging II is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.
This opportunity provides:
Emerging II emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies
Designs lesson variations to: (a) contanet; (b) process; (c) product; and/or (d) environment based on analysis of student needs.
Plans formal and informal assessment strategies and documentation structures to check and record understanding of lesson targets during instruction.
Participates in a community of practice to share evidence of effectiveness and progress towards curricular goals, plan curricular revisions, and discuss meeting student needs
**Scholarships Available** *Travel expenses are each district's responsibility*
Program: RPDC - Northwest
Location: 5 Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) [map]
Dates: 8/9/2021 to 4/25/2022
Location: 5 North Central Missouri College (Trenton, MO)
Dates: 8/10/2021 to 4/22/2022
Program: RPDC - Kansas City
Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]
Audience: New EL teachers
Dates: 8/23/2021
Audience: Mentors; Master Teachers
Dates: 9/1/2021 to 5/5/2022
Mastering: Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.
Mastering: Mentoring emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies
Develops and applies coaching conversation skills while mentoring aspiring/preparing/emerging teacher
Building a Community: Accessing & Building Systemic Services and Supports
Managing a Classroom: Manages Behavior, Creates & Manages a Learning Environment, Communicates Progress Toward Learning Goals
Being a Professional: Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals
Designing Instruction: Develops Research-Based Instruction
Reflecting on Practice: Sets Growth Goals
Mastering: Mentor First Year Teachers is offered free for teachers who are mentoring a teacher enrolled in: MTDS Emerging I(BTAP)
Program: RPDC - South Central
Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]
Audience: Mentors of first or second year teachers
Dates: 9/3/2021 to 5/6/2022
Dates: 9/10/2021 to 4/8/2022
Dates: 9/15/2021 to 4/12/2022
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Developing I begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring John Antonetti, author of 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong!
Developing I is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) and is open to any teacher who has:
The Academy is a year-long cohort experience, providing an opportunity to network with teachers across our region and state. Work will focus on state-approved competencies which include:
Participation requires eight full days: a one-day fall statewide kickoff session held in September, a one-day winter statewide meeting held in January (Lodge of the Four Seasons @ Lake Osage), and six full days throughout the school year for regional meetings (Springfield).
Any transportation and lodging costs are each district's responsibility. **Scholarships are available.**
Dates: 9/16/2021 to 4/12/2022
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Developing II begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring national expert John Antonetti!
Developing II is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) and is open to any teacher who has: * completed Developing I: Teacher Academy * a strong desire for continuous professional improvement
This opportunity provides: * access to experts: State Kick-off event with national expert John Antonetti * a copy John's book: Rigorous Task Design * consultant support * networking with other teachers * competency-based programming
Developing II emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies * Reflective Learner: Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice * Instructional Designer: Develops Research-Based Instruction * Professional: Understands & Promotes the Profession
This year-long cohort experience is designed to further develop the teacher's deep pedagogical practices and to practice the leadership skills that are part of being a true master teacher. Grads complete an action research project over the course of the year.
Participation requires five total days: a one-day fall statewide kickoff session held in September and four regional meeting days held throughout the year.
All transportation and lodging fees are the responsibility of the individual district. **Scholarships are available**
Dates: 9/21/2021 to 2/1/2022
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1/Launch and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.
Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $340, including parking and breakfast.
(2) Participants must purchase LETRS manual and online course from robyn.rogers@voyagersopris.com at $350 per person. For more information on how/where to purchase materials, please call Jana Loge at 417-836-6319 or janaloge@missouristate.edu The total cost for the four-day training, manual, and online course is $690.
Dates: 9/21/2021 to 4/25/2022
Location: Joplin Schools Administration Building (Joplin, MO)
Audience: MLDS Year 3 Cohort: Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 9/22/2021
Our first session will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude by 1:30 p.m. The session will be held at the Joplin Administration Building, 825 Pearl Ave., Joplin 64801.
Once registered you will receive meetings details a few days prior to the session. MLDS is provided at No-Cost.
Lunch will be provided.
Should you have questions or need additional information please contact Annette: acozort@missouristate.edu
Dates: 9/23/2021 to 4/22/2022
Location: Holiday Inn North, 2720 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield (Springfied, MO) [map]
Dates: 9/24/2021
A final reminder will be sent out with details of room location and parking information.
Brunch will be provided.
Please bring a mask with you to ensure the safety of all leaders in this cohort.
We look forward to seeing you September 24th! Should you have questions or need more information, please contact Annette: acozort@missouristate.edu
Audience: Beginning Teachers; Teachers; Mentors
Dates: 9/24/2021 to 4/22/2022
This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net).
- networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
- just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
- awareness of the phases of a new teacher
- relationship-building skills
- on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford
- a copy of Mike Rutherford's The Artisan Teacher
Emerging I meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
-Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating *culturally responsive relationships built on trust and mutual *respect for all
-Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts and organizational strategies to: (a) promote student interaction; (b) meet student needs and well-being; (c) minimize disruption; (d) allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress; (e) increase & manage student productivity; and (f) encourage self-directed student learning
-Develops Research-Based Instruction Using *research-based *lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include: (a) lesson targets; (b) *activities, tasks, and/or experiences; (c) *research-based and/or *evidence-based strategies; and (d) methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target
-Engages Students in Content Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, higher level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies
**Scholarships are Available**
Dates: 9/28/2021 to 3/1/2022
Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2.
The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units), and an online course (through Voyager Sopris) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.
Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and breakfast for $340. Lunch on your own. Estimated cost for LETRS Vol. 2 manual and online course is $350 per person. Total cost $690.
Location: Virtual (any place, MO)
Audience: General and Special Education (ECSE and K-12) teachers, administrators, process coordinators, SLPs, School Psychologists, Educational Diagnosticians
Dates: 10/4/2021
Dates: 10/5/2021 to 3/29/2022
Audience: Special Education (K-12 and ECSE) teachers, administrators, process coordinators, School Psychs, Educational Diagnosticians, anyone involved in making eligibility determinations
Dates: 10/5/2021 to 10/19/2021
Dates: 10/6/2021 to 5/5/2022
To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, Emerging II begins with a statewide kick-off event on August 5 & 6 featuring Mike Rutherford, author of The Artisan Teacher!. Participants will also receive a copy of Mike's book "The Artisan Teacher".
Emerging II is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.
This opportunity provides: > access to experts- Kick-off event with Mike Rutherford! > access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series > consultant support > networking with other teachers > competency-based programming
Emerging II emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies > Differentiates to Meet Unique Student NeedsDesigns lesson variations to: (a) content; (b) process; (c) product; and/or (d) environment based on analysis of student needs. > Plans Student Progress MonitoringPlans formal and informal assessment strategies and documentation structures to check and record understanding of lesson targets during instruction. >Works in a Community of PracticeParticipates in a community of practice to share evidence of effectiveness and progress towards curricular goals, plan curricular revisions, and discuss meeting student needs
Location: Missouri State University - Springfield (Springfield, MO) [map]
Dates: 10/8/2021
Audience: SW Region MLDS New Leaders: Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 10/14/2021
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Audience: General and Special Education (K-12 and ECSE) teachers, administrators, process coordinators, SLPs, School Psychs, Educational Diagnosticians;
Dates: 10/25/2021
Dates: 10/26/2021 to 1/27/2022
Location: Park Central Office Building Room 209 (Springfield, MO)
Audience: Principals, Asst. Principals with 3+ years of experience
Dates: 10/26/2021
A reminder with more details will be sent a day or two prior to the session.
Brunch will be provided. Start time: 9:00 AM and end by 1:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you for the second session of Sustaining Leadership!
Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)
Audience: MLDS Principals, Asst. Principals, Year 3+
Dates: 11/3/2021
A reminder will be sent a day or two prior to the session.
Please contact Annette: acozort@missouristate.edu should you have questions or need additional information.
Audience: General and Special Education teachers, administrators, process coordinators
Dates: 11/8/2021
Dates: 11/10/2021
Audience: Principals, Asst. Principals, Year 3 + Experience
Dates: 11/16/2021
Audience: MLDS Emerging Yr 2 Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 11/18/2021
This session will focus on instruction, and feedback when supporting your teachers growth.
Brunch will be provided mid-morning. A reminder will be sent a day or two prior to the session.
Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Annette: acozort@missouristate.edu
We can't wait to see you in November!
Location: Virtual Training (-, -)
Dates: 12/1/2021
Audience: New Leaders Cohort MLDS- Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 12/9/2021
We will meet at the Holiday Inn North, 2720 Glenstone, Springfield, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Brunch will be served. *If you attended the first coaching lab and want to join us again for more practice, please feel free to register and join us! We look forward to seeing you soon!
A reminder will be sent the day before the session!
Dates: 1/18/2022
Audience: Science teachers
Dates: 1/24/2022 to 3/31/2022
Audience: MLDS Year III Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 1/26/2022
Happy New Year! It's time for our January session for Sustaining Leaders III Joplin Cohort. This session will be held at the Joplin Admin. Center, 825 Pearl Ave., Joplin.
Join us for this impactful session on managing change, organized abandonment, and understanding ourselves, habits, and how we work best with others.
Audience: MLDS Cohort Principals, Assistant Principals
Dates: 2/10/2022
We will meet starting at 9:00 AM and end by 2:00 PM. Brunch will be provided mid-morning. A meeting reminder will be sent a day or two prior to the session.
Dates: 2/16/2022
Dates: 3/7/2022 to 5/9/2022
Dates: 3/7/2022
Audience: MLDS Joplin Cohort Sustaining Leaders III, Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 3/9/2022
This session will focus on managing change, habits in our personal and professional lives, understanding the impacts of change, and organized abandonment- how to take a deeper look at what is current and having a positive impact, what needs to go and what to keep!
Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Annette at acozort@missouristate.edu
We look forward to seeing each of you soon!
Dates: 3/9/2022 to 4/14/2022
Dates: 3/16/2022
Dates: 3/21/2022
Audience: New Leaders Yr 2 (Emerging Level) Principals, Assistant Principals
Dates: 3/25/2022
We will be sharing our Culture Activity at this session.
Audience: MLDS Sustaining Leaders III Joplin Cohort, Principals, Asst. Principals
Dates: 3/30/2022
Session topics will be hiring, retaining, and attracting the very best to our schools. In addition, you will receive the best interview questions and learn about the elements of teaching quality plus more! This is a must-attend session, you will walk away equipped for the hiring season!
We look forward to the March 30th session!
Audience: MLDS Sustaining Leaders III Cohort- Springfield
Dates: 4/1/2022
This session will focus on Attracting Teaching Talent, Hiring, Elements of Teaching Quality and more!
We will start at 9:00AM and finish by 2:00PM. Brunch will be served.
Parking information and a reminder will be sent a day or two prior to the session.
Please contact Annette (acozort@missouristate.edu) should you have questions or need additional information.
Program: RPDC - Northeast
Location: 4 Various Locations in NE RPDC Region (Various, MO)
Audience: Northeast Region School District Grow Your Own Designers/Facilitators
Dates: 4/8/2022 to 5/23/2022
Dates: 4/11/2022 to 7/26/2022
Dates: 4/18/2022
Program: RPDC - Central
Audience: Current Participants of Other LETRS Training that need to make up days missed.
Dates: 4/26/2022 to 5/19/2022
Dates: 4/29/2022
Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center
Dates: 5/16/2022 to 6/6/2022
Program: DESE - BTAP Make-up Day
Dates: On-Going (Ends May 25, 2022)
Location: 5 emPowerU Building (St Joseph, MO)
Audience: All Educators, Transition/work Experience Coordinators, Special Education Directors, & Administrators
Dates: 6/1/2022 to 6/2/2022
Location: MOREnet Conference Room, Stadium Shoppes (Columbia, MO)
Dates: 6/1/2022 to 6/3/2022
Audience: 2022 Teacher of the Year Candidates
Dates: 6/2/2022
Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)
Audience: K-12 Fine Arts Teachers, Administrators, & Curriculum Directors
Dates: 6/6/2022 to 6/15/2022
Location: Bentley Administration Center (Springfield, MO) [map]
Dates: 6/6/2022 to 7/11/2022
Audience: 7-12 Teachers using informational text
Dates: 6/7/2022
Location: 5 Troester Media Center (St. Joseph, MO) [map]
Audience: Dent-Phelps Teachers
Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]
Dates: 6/7/2022 to 7/12/2022
Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 8, 2022)
Audience: Teachers and Administrators
Dates: 6/8/2022
Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)
Dates: 6/8/2022 to 7/13/2022
Dates: 6/9/2022
Dates: 6/13/2022 to 1/13/2023
Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers, Directors, Process Coordinators
Dates: 6/13/2022 to 6/14/2022
Dates: 6/13/2022 to 6/16/2023
Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond
Dates: 6/13/2022 to 6/14/2023
Dates: 6/14/2022 to 9/7/2022
Dates: 6/14/2022 to 6/15/2022
Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)
Dates: 6/15/2022 to 7/11/2022
Audience: Grades K-5: counselors, teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, transition educators, career educators, and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development, and planning
Dates: 6/15/2022
Dates: 6/16/2022 to 9/8/2022
Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education or Interventionists, & Administrators
Dates: 6/16/2022 to 2/8/2023
Audience: Grades 2-6 Educators
Dates: 6/20/2022
Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]
Audience: ALL EDUCATORS - Elementary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Post-Secondary Instructors/Professors, Library Media Specialists, Building Administrators, District-Level Administrators, Instructional Technology Facilitators, Traditional IT Personnel, Instructional Coaches, etc.
Dates: 6/21/2022
Audience: K-12 General Educators and Special Education Teachers
Dates: 6/21/2022 to 6/22/2022
Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 22, 2022)
Audience: : Federal Programs coordinators or District personnel responsible for Federal Programs Consolidated Application, compliance plans, tiered monitoring, and / or federal programs implementation.
Dates: 6/22/2022
Audience: K-12 Classroom and SPED teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Directors
Dates: 6/23/2022
Audience: Pre-K to Grade 1 Educators
Dates: 6/28/2022
Audience: 4th-12th grade teachers, any content area
Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training
Dates: 6/28/2022 to 4/5/2023
Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches and administrators
Dates: 6/29/2022
Audience: K-12 Classroom and SPED teachers, Administrators, Counselors
Audience: Building administrator & at least 2 additional staff members w/expertise and/or interest in specialized behavior support
Dates: 6/29/2022 to 2/23/2023
Audience: Early Childhood and Preschool Teachers
Dates: 6/30/2022
Audience: K-3 Educators
Dates: 7/6/2022 to 7/7/2022
Audience: PreK - K Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators
Dates: 7/11/2022 to 1/27/2023
Audience: K-12 Educators
Dates: 7/12/2022
Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators
Dates: 7/12/2022 to 3/9/2023
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