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1. LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Volume 1 - Cohort 5 (Palmyra)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

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

Dates: 8/4/2022 to 4/27/2023

DATES:
Launch: Thurs, August 4
Session 1: Mon, November 14, 2022
Session 2: Wed, Feb 1
Session 3: Wed, March 1
Session 4: Thur, April 27, 2023

TIME: Launch: 1:00-3:00pm; remaining: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power-3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: $400 + *Materials-includes manual & on-line course (scholarship recipients, see special note below)
*Participants must purchase materials from Lexia Learning prior to the launch. For information on ordering materials or about the training, please contact either sthurman@truman.edu or sdaniels@truman.edu.
[Estimated cost for manual/on-line course is $360 & face-to-face training is $100/day ($400), making the total cost $760.]

SPECIAL NOTE: There is no cost for training or materials to scholarship recipients. (When registering, mark "PO" in the payment section. Charge will be taken off later.)

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-based application into their classroom, no matter the curriculum or program.

The trainings will consist of a launch, 4 face-to-face sessions through structured modules + 4 units of on-line tutorials/videos (through Lexia Learning) which include examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information to 3 students.

Session Topics
Launch: Introduction and Pre-Assessment
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

2. Literacy: Assessment and Data Workshop - Palmyra Location

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

Dates: 4/22/2024

Starting Soon

DATE: Monday, April 22, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: Free - lunch on your own

Over-identifying students who need a Reading Success Plan (RSP)? Using a body of evidence to make a sound decision about placing a student on an RSP?

In this workshop, participants will examine their RSP and Dyslexia assessments and how they can get them to work together. Once the data is working together, it can be used to identify the needs of students-not just the lowest students but ALL students. Participants will walk through using a quadrant tool to make their data work for their students.

3. Literacy: Assessment and Data Workshop - Macon Location

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

Dates: 4/24/2024

Starting Soon

DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

COST: Free - lunch on your own

Over-identifying students who need a Reading Success Plan (RSP)? Using a body of evidence to make a sound decision about placing a student on an RSP?

In this workshop, participants will examine their RSP and Dyslexia assessments and how they can get them to work together. Once the data is working together, it can be used to identify the needs of students-not just the lowest students but ALL students. Participants will walk through using a quadrant tool to make their data work for their students.

4. Literacy PD for Administrators Serving Grades 6-8 - Virtual

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: Administrators serving grades 6-8

Dates: 4/30/2024

DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

TIME: 9:00-11:00am

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom
[The link will be sent to registered participants during the week of April 22.]

COST: Free

"Invest in your teachers by building your knowledge of effective literacy skills. Empower your teachers to stand in front of children every day and know that they are skilled enough to address the different needs, the different deficiencies or reading challenges that students might bring into their classrooms.” --- taken from The Hechinger Report

The components of effective literacy (reading instruction) are the same whether for prevention or for intervention.

In this workshop, participants will -
- review and discuss Senate Bill 681 middle school expectations.
- review State-approved reading assessment expectations.
- walk through a Reading Success Plan (RSP).
- discuss progress monitoring.
- discuss reporting data.
- discuss the components of Reading Success Plan.

”Missouri Reading Success Plan Guidance for Missouri School Districts” will be used to sharpen understanding.

5. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: professional development committees

Dates: 4/30/2024

DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

This workshop is designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

At the completion of this workshop, participants will-
-understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)
-examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation, and professional learning
-explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds. and
- draft or review the PDC Plan for the school year using the Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS)

Suggested items to bring to this workshop to aid in discussion and planning are your
-Current PDC Plan,
-CSIP,
-Building school improvement goals,
-Needs assessment results (if available), and
-District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available).

6. Literacy: Small Group and Intervention Workshop - Palmyra Location

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

Dates: 5/8/2024

DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: Free - lunch on your own

In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the data gathered from their Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments--as well as the quadrant tool--to plan for small groups and intervention, in addition to participating in simulations for each different type of group from Kindergarten-Grade 5. Participants will also examine resources best suited for both small group and intervention, including resources already at their school.

This workshop will be most helpful to those who have attended an Assessment and Data Workshop, although a brief overview of that workshop will be presented at the beginning of this workshop.

7. Literacy: Small Group and Intervention Workshop - Macon Location

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

Dates: 5/9/2024

DATE: Thursday, May 9, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

COST: Free - lunch on your own

In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the data gathered from their Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments--as well as the quadrant tool--to plan for small groups and intervention, in addition to participating in simulations for each different type of group from Kindergarten-Grade 5. Participants will also examine resources best suited for both small group and intervention, including resources already at their school.

This workshop will be most helpful to those who have attended an Assessment and Data Workshop, although a brief overview of that workshop will be presented at the beginning of this workshop.

8. STEM Resources--presented by Learning Blade [STEM/CS/CTE Career Awareness Resources]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Any 5th-9th Grade Teacher

Dates: 5/20/2024

This workshop is for any 5th-9th grade teacher.

DATE: Monday, May 20, 2024

TIME: 8:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Truman State Univ TBA

COST: Free*
*Participants will receive a $150 stipend for attending [paid after the workshop].

Come to this 4-hour workshop to learn how Learning Blade can help provide an enriching learning experience for your students by providing resources that support Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM), Computer Science (CS), and Career & Technical Education (CTE), and can be implemented in a variety of classroom settings!

What is Learning Blade?
Learning Blade is an online system that allows any teacher to provide--
>STEM,
>CS, &
>CTE
that--
>is aligned to MO 5th-9th grade math, science, ELA, social studies, & technology standards.
>builds skills, awareness, & interest in STEM, CS, & CTE careers & technologies.

STEM resources include hands-on projects, interdisciplinary lessons design, thinking exercises, 3D printing projects, & models.
CS resources include 20+ hours coding course, CS career exploration, & online & offline engagement of CS principles.
CTE resources include exploration of 100+ careers with interactive lessons & career videos.

In addition, this workshop will cover--
--best practices for integrating interdisciplinary curriculum.
--how to implement support to educators & the whole school building.
--how to train other building instructors to work with Learning Blade.

Use of all Learning Blade resources are free to all MO teachers (paid by MO DESE).
Registered participants should sign up for a fully-funded account.
Click on this link to do so: Learning Blade.com/MO.

9. Entrepreneurship 101-NEMO Pathways for Teacher Externship - In-Person

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Kirksville, MO (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: 6-12 Grade Teachers, Counselors, Administrators

Dates: 5/29/2024 to 5/30/2024

DATES: Wednesday-Thursday, May 29-30, 2024

TIMES: 8:30am-3:00pm each day

LOCATION: Missouri Rural Enterprise & Innovation Center/K-REDI - 315 S. Franklin St., Kirksville

COST: Free - lunch included
Stipend: $29/hour for non-contract hours with completion of full 15 hours [$435]

This in-person professional development opportunity is for Grade 6-12 Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators. It is sponsored by the Northeast RPDC, K-REDI, and the Kirksville Area Technical Center.

Educators cannot predict exactly what students will need to know after they graduate; however, teaching entrepreneurial skills can help students handle--and sometimes even welcome--the changes happening in technology, business, and society in general. These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, and empathy, as well as learning to accept failure as a part of the growth process.

Externship participants will --
>learn from professionals in the field of business development,
>participate in group activities focused on developing a small business, and
>tour several businesses and talk with the owners.

This Externship is limited to 30 participants, so register soon!

10. Teaching the Principles of Civics and Patriotism Workshop - Elementary

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Elementary teachers who will be teaching Civics & Patriotic Education during the 24-25 school year

Dates: 5/31/2024

This workshop is for elementary teachers who will be teaching Civics & Patriotic Education during the 2024-25 school year.

DATE: Friday, May 31, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free

This workshop will provide Missouri K-12 teachers with training on the new Civics and Patriotism framework that will be released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-2025 school year.

During this three-hour workshop, participants will--
>learn about the new framework.
>interact with Missouri teachers who developed the lessons.
>discover strategies to integrate content into existing curricula.
>collaborate with fellow teachers.
>receive a $150 stipend for attending.
>be eligible for their district to receive $1000 to purchase resources that support Civics and Patriotism instruction. [Limited number available.]

Lesson Topics Include...
*Character Traits of Famous Missourians
*Ellis Island
*Whiskey Rebellion
*Electoral College
*Trail of Tears
*Miracle on Ice
*Veteran's Day
*Patriot Day
*Being an Active Citizen
*Purpose of the Bill of Rights
*Presidential Bravery
*Twelve Tables
...And More!

All lessons will be available on the DESE website in fall 2024.

11. Teaching the Principles of Civics and Patriotism Workshop - Middle School & High School

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Middle school & high school teachers who will be teaching Civics & Patriotic Education during the 24-25 school year

Dates: 5/31/2024

This workshop is for middle school and high school teachers who will be teaching Civics & Patriotic Education during the 2024-25 school year.

DATE: Friday, May 31, 2024

TIME: 12:30-3:30pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free

This workshop will provide Missouri K-12 teachers with training on the new Civics and Patriotism framework that will be released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-2025 school year.

During this three-hour workshop, participants will--
>learn about the new framework.
>interact with Missouri teachers who developed the lessons.
>discover strategies to integrate content into existing curricula.
>collaborate with fellow teachers.
>receive a $150 stipend for attending.
>be eligible for their district to receive $1000 to purchase resources that support Civics and Patriotism instruction. [Limited number available.]

Lesson Topics Include...
*Character Traits of Famous Missourians
*Ellis Island
*Whiskey Rebellion
*Electoral College
*Trail of Tears
*Miracle on Ice
*Veteran's Day
*Patriot Day
*Being an Active Citizen
*Purpose of the Bill of Rights
*Presidential Bravery
*Twelve Tables
...And More!

All lessons will be available on the DESE website in fall 2024.

12. Wilson Fundations® 1 Workshop

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers of reading and reading support personnel

Dates: 6/6/2024

DATE: Thursday, June 6, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBA

COST: $250-lunch on your own

>There must be at least 14 registered by May 20 to hold this workshop.
>After May 20, participants will be invoiced regardless of attendance.
>Purchase of a Teacher's Manual is not required; however, it may be helpful to mark things as some of the activities are discussed.

Fundations® provides research-based instruction in Tier 1 and Tier 2 for students at risk for reading difficulties. It is aligned with the science of reading and utilizes a research-based approach with extensive materials that allows K-3 teachers to present a structured reading, spelling, and handwriting program.

This workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching Fundations and is highly interactive, allowing for teacher input and active engagement.

Upon completion, participants will be able to--
--identify the skills taught: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness & the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, & punctuation.
--understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, & cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory activities, repetition, & immediate, specific feedback.
--identify & understand the use for all materials in the Teacher's Kit, & have a sense of how to find & use the many extended resources available on the Fundations Learning Community (membership included with workshop).
--use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan & practice activity procedures.
--visualize the flow & pace of a full lesson completed with fidelity.

13. Wilson Fundations® 2 Workshop

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers of reading and reading support personnel

Dates: 6/7/2024

DATE: Friday, June 7, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBA

COST: $250-lunch on your own

>There must be at least 14 registered by May 20 to hold this workshop.
>After May 20, participants will be invoiced regardless of attendance.
>Purchase of a Teacher's Manual is not required; however, it may be helpful to mark things as some of the activities are discussed.

Fundations® provides research-based instruction in Tier 1 and Tier 2 for students at risk for reading difficulties. It is aligned with the science of reading and utilizes a research-based approach with extensive materials that allows K-3 teachers to present a structured reading, spelling, and handwriting program.

This workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching Fundations and is highly interactive, allowing for teacher input and active engagement.

Upon completion, participants will be able to--
--identify the skills taught: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness & the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, & punctuation.
--understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, & cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory activities, repetition, & immediate, specific feedback.
--identify & understand the use for all materials in the Teacher's Kit, & have a sense of how to find & use the many extended resources available on the Fundations Learning Community (membership included with workshop).
--use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan & practice activity procedures.
--visualize the flow & pace of a full lesson completed with fidelity.

14. Wilson Fundations® K Workshop

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 TBA in the NE RPDC Region (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers of reading and reading support personnel

Dates: 6/7/2024

15. MTDS TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: non-traditionally certified teachers

Dates: 7/23/2024 to 7/25/2024

New

Alt Cert Institute (formerly BTAP A Summer Institute) supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.

DATES: Tuesday-Thursday, July 23-25, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $120 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials for all 3 days

This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

Covered in this institute:
>>lesson planning strategies;
>>alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards;
>>research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors;
>>vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know; and
>>other topics based on the needs of the group.

After completing this institute, participants will be expected to enroll in MTDS BTAP A, a program for beginning teachers.

16. Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) Participants

Dates: 8/16/2024 to 10/9/2024

New

DATES: Friday, August 16, and Wednesday, October 9, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments & lunch included

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Ideally, mentors should attend both sessions with their mentee.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/16/2024 to 4/15/2025

New

DATES: Friday, August 16 (with mentor); Wednesday, October 9 (with mentor); Thursday, December 12, 2024; Friday, January 31 and Tuesday, April 15, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first 5 years (Gray et al., 2015). Research shows effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS).

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-networking with other new teachers & educational consultants;
-just-in-time learning (critical firsts);
-awareness of the phases of a new teacher; and
-relationship-building skills.

18. Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) Participants

Dates: 8/26/2024 to 10/7/2024

New

DATES: Mondays: August 26 and October 7, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments & lunch included

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Ideally, mentors should attend both sessions with their mentee.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

19. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/26/2024 to 4/14/2025

New

DATES: Mondays--August 26 (with mentor), October 7 (with mentor), December 2, 2024; February 10 and April 14, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St. (Onshore Building)

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

20. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentor Teachers

Dates: 8/28/2024 to 4/11/2025

New

DATES: Wednesday, August 28; Monday, September 30; Wednesday, November 20, 2024; Friday, April 11, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $140 - includes morning refreshments and lunch

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS).

This opportunity provides--
-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support;
-consultant support;
-regional networking with other mentor teachers;
-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

21. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design (TAG)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

Dates: 8/30/2024 to 3/31/2025

New

DATES: Friday, August 30; Thursday, September 18 (state-wide meeting); Friday, November 15, 2024; Friday, February 21; Monday, March 31, 2025
Dates are subject to change.

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 19 which will be the state-wide meeting at Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia

COST: Free (automatic scholarships) - includes morning refreshments and lunch

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has
-a strong desire for professional improvement, and
-although not a requirement, it is strongly recommended to have completed MTDS Teacher Academy.

This opportunity provides
>a state-wide event with national expert John Antonetti,
>a copy of John's book Powerful Task Design,
>consultant support,
>networking with other teachers, and
>competency-based programming.

22. MTDS Grow Your Own [GYO] Regional Cohort - Northeast

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Northeast Region School District Grow Your Own [GYO] Designers/Facilitators

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 1/28/2025

New

DATES: Tuesdays: September 3 and November 1, 2024; January 28, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $75 - morning refreshments and lunch included

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

This regional GYO cohort is designed-
-to connect district Grow Your Own (GYO) program designers/facilitators as an active collaborative cohort;
-to promote resource and information sharing among colleagues;
-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators; and
-to use the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us for these regional meetings if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO program, class, club, or chapter who would like to
>connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators;
>hear relevant guest speakers;
>learn about resources and opportunities that support your program; and
>share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional cohorts support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri schools.

The Northeast Regional Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) Teacher Development Specialist (TDS) will be hosting these cohort sessions.
MTDS State GYO Coordinator Sandy Humbyrd will be facilitating these cohort sessions. Sandy is a former Education Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher and Education Club Sponsor who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO Programs.

23. MTDS Teacher Academy - Northeast

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have completed a MO BTAP, at least 3 years of successful teaching, and a strong desire for professional improvement

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 4/2/2025

New

DATES: Thursday, September 5; Wednesday, September 18 (state meeting); Wednesday, October 16; Wednesday, November 13; Monday, December 16, 2024; Tuesday, January 21 (state meeting); Thursday, February 20; Wednesday, April 2, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 18 and January 21 which will be at Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy (TA) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has--
1) completed a MO Beginning Teacher Assistance Program,
2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching,
3) a strong desire for professional improvement.

This opportunity provides
>state-wide event with national expert John Antonetti,
>a copy of John's book 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong,
>access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime,
>consultant support,
>networking with other teachers, and
>competency-based programming.

24. Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Palmyra]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) Participants

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 10/8/2024

New

DATES: Tuesdays: September 10 and October 8, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments & lunch included

Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

Ideally, mentors should attend both sessions with their mentee.

Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

25. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program A (BTAP A) - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Palmyra]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 4/16/2025

New

DATES: Tuesday, September 10 (with mentor); Tuesday, October 8 (with mentor); Thursday, December 5, 2024; Tuesday, February 11; Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

26. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP B)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 2/26/2025

New

DATES: Monday, September 23; Friday, November 8, 2024; Monday, January 27; Wednesday, February 26, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

You made it through the school year, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This professional development opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-networking with other teachers; and
-competency-based programming.

27. MTDS Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking (BTAP C)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: early educators, those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or those navigating changes in content or grade-level

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 2/24/2025

New

DATES: Wednesday, September 25; Monday, November 4, 2024; Wednesday, January 29; Monday, February 24, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: Free (automatic scholarship) - morning refreshments and lunch included

Take your lesson design to the next level! Learn how to design tasks that promote engagement and critical thinking in your students while also designing your own individual learning as a teacher.

This program offers continued support for
*early educators,
*those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or
*those navigating changes in content or grade-level.

Join us if you are a teacher who wants to-
-learn research and evidence-based practices that promote critical thinking and problem-solving,
-dive deeper into a topic of interest that you want to incorporate into your classroom, and
-set growth goals for your students and for yourself.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS).

28. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: professional development committees

Dates: 4/30/2025

New

DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

This workshop is designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

At the completion of this workshop, participants will-
-understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs),
-examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation, and professional learning,
-explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds, and
-draft or review the PDC Plan for the school year using the Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS)

Suggested items to bring to this workshop to aid in discussion and planning are your
>Current PDC Plan,
>CSIP,
>Building school improvement goals,
>Needs assessment results (if available), and
>District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available).

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