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1. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 7/21/2025

DATE: Monday, July 21, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 21/90
  • Wait: 0/0

2. 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: 7/22/2025 to 4/17/2026

New
DATES:
Regional Meeting #1 - Tuesday, July 22 OR August 5
Regional Meeting #2 - Wednesday, September 17
Regional Meeting #3 - Friday, January 23
Regional Meeting #4 - Friday, April 17

Coaching Lab #1 - Tuesday, November 4, OR Wednesday, November 5
Coaching Lab #2 - Wednesday, February 18, OR Tuesday, February 24

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm

LOCATIONS:
RM 1 - TBA OR Zoom
RM 2 - Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon
RM 3 - TBA
RM 4 - TBA

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.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Paraprofessional Training

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 7/28/2025

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DATE: Monday, July 28, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm

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

COST: $30 - lunch and materials included

Paraprofessionals are an integral part of a school district. In this workshop, participants will spend the day learning about special education compliance, appropriate behavior techniques, and high-leverage practices to assist students with special education needs.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, & 8.
  • Enrolled: 61/60
  • Wait: 1/3

4. Aspire Professional Learning (Lexia) - Grades 6-9 - Kick-off [Virtual]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: Middle School (grades 6-9) ELA and Content Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025

Please register for only one date of the Kick-off; both are the same information.

Registration for face-to-face sessions will be separate.

DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Virtual by ZOOM (link sent after registration and prior to Kick-off)

COST: Free

Aspire is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips English Language Arts (ELA) and content 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 from the Aspire Training:
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 the following:
>Attendance at the virtual Aspire Kick-off on July 29, OR August 5, 2025.
>Participation in three face-to-face training sessions - offered in Macon or Palmyra. (separate registration)
>Completion of on-line training and Bridge to Application activities.
>Completion of all work by May 15, 2026.
  • Enrolled: 21/50
  • Wait: 0/0

5. MTDS TeachNow: Alternative Certification Institute

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: non-traditionally certified teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 7/31/2025

This Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.

DATES: Tuesday-Thursday, July 29-31, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $90 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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.

This program is NOT a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP).
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Special Education Boot Camp - Session 1 of 4: Special Education Evaluations

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: New to Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025

DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $30 - includes lunch and materials

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind.
(This workshop does not meet the credentialing requirements for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.)

In this session, participants will--
--follow the Golden Thread through the fundamentals of special education evaluations,
--learn how to conduct thorough assessments to identify student needs accurately and understand the legal and procedural requirements from referral to eligibility determination, and
--gain practical skills for interpreting evaluation results and making informed decisions.

Session 2: Wednesday, July 30 - Developing Effective IEPs
Session 3: Thursday, September 18 - Addressing Behavior Challenges
Session 4: Tuesday, October 14 - High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education
Register for each session separately.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards: 1, 2, 3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 29/35
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Special Education Boot Camp - Session 2 of 4: Developing Effective IEPs

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: New to Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2025

DATE: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $30 - includes lunch and materials

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind.
(This workshop does not meet the credentialing requirements for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.)

In this session, participants will--
--continue the Golden Thread while mastering the process of creating and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs),
--focus on writing compliant, measurable, and achievable goals tailored to each student's unique needs, and
--explore the best practices for collaborating with families and other professionals to develop comprehensive and actionable IEPs.

Session 1: Tuesday, July 29 - Special Education Evaluations
Session 3: Thursday, September 18 - Addressing Behavior Challenges
Session 4: Tuesday, October 14 - High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education
Register for each session separately.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards: 1, 2, 3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 27/35
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Moberly]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Moberly, MO (Moberly, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 9/29/2025

DATES: Mondays - August 4 and September 29, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: MFA Oil Business Support-101 McKeown Pkwy, Moberly

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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.

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.
  • Enrolled: 0/35
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Moberly, MO (Moberly, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 2/9/2026

DATES: Mondays - August 4 (with mentor), September 29 (with mentor), December 8, 2025; February 9, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: MFA Oil Business Support-101 McKeown Pkwy, Moberly

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

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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.

  • Enrolled: 2/40
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Aspire Professional Learning (Lexia) - Grades 6-9 - Kick-off [Virtual]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: Middle School (grades 6-9) ELA and Content Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2025

Please register for only one date of the Kick-off; both are the same information.

Registration for face-to-face sessions will be separate.

DATE: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Virtual by ZOOM (link sent after registration and prior to Kick-off)

COST: Free

Aspire is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips English Language Arts (ELA) and content 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 from the Aspire Training:
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 the following:
>Attendance at the virtual Aspire Kick-off on July 29, OR August 5, 2025.
>Participation in three face-to-face training sessions - offered in Macon or Palmyra. (separate registration)
>Completion of on-line training and Bridge to Application activities.
>Completion of all work by May 15, 2026.
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Co-Teaching Academy: Day 1 - What Co-Teaching Looks Like, Team Building, and Planning for ALL Students [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Co-Teaching Partners (General and/or Special Education)

Dates: 8/7/2025

DATE: Thursday, August 7, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $60 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

This Academy is designed for co-teaching teams in their first year(s) or for those who are ready to refine and deepen their collaborative practices.

Both the general education and special education teachers must attend this Academy together.

In this Academy, participants will--
--engage in hands-on planning opportunities,
--explore strategies to support student success in the co-taught setting, and
--receive targeted coaching through two classroom observation/feedback sessions.

Day 1 will focus on
>strengthening teacher unity,
>implementing effective co-teaching approaches, and
>enhancing instructional planning.

Day 2 and Day 3*: In-district Classroom Observations and Coaching
*Day 2 and 3 observation/coaching will be scheduled during the Day 1 session and will be held in individual participant districts.

Day 4*: End of Year Wrap Up Session - Open Discussion
Day 4 will focus on what went well, what needs improvement, what is the plan moving forward.
*Day 4 will be in the spring and will be scheduled at a later date. Registration for this day will be separate.
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

12. MAP-A Certification: What You Should Know - Morning - In-person

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 8/11/2025

DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University Violette Hall TBA

COST: Free

This workshop will provide participants with the general knowledge required to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration training assessments.

Participants are asked to bring a laptop or other device to access the internet and the Educator Portal.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

13. MAP-A Certification: What You Should Know - Morning - Virtual

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 8/11/2025

DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom - link will be sent after registration and prior to the workshop

COST: Free

This workshop will provide participants with the general knowledge required to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration training assessments.

Participants are asked to bring a laptop or other device to access the internet and the Educator Portal.
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

14. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 4 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 10/13/2025

DATES: Mondays - August 11 and October 13, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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.

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.
  • Enrolled: 1/35
  • Wait: 0/0

15. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 4 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 2/23/2026

DATES: Mondays - August 11 (with mentor), October 13 (with mentor), December 15, 2025; February 23, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

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

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/0

16. MAP-A Certification: What You Should Know - Afternoon - In-person

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 8/11/2025

DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025

TIME: 1:30-3:30pm

LOCATION: Truman State University Violette Hall TBA

COST: Free

This workshop will provide participants with the general knowledge required to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration training assessments.

Participants are asked to bring a laptop or other device to access the internet and the Educator Portal.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

17. MAP-A Certification: What You Should Know - Afternoon - Virtual

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 8/11/2025

DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025

TIME: 1:30-3:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom - link will be sent after registration and prior to the workshop

COST: Free

This workshop will provide participants with the general knowledge required to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration training assessments.

Participants are asked to bring a laptop or other device to access the internet and the Educator Portal.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 10/1/2025

DATES: Tuesday, August 12, and Wednesday, October 1, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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.

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.
  • Enrolled: 0/35
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 3/2/2026

DATES: Tuesday, August 12 (with mentor); Wednesday, October 1 (with mentor); Friday, December 12, 2025; Monday, March 2, 2026

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

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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.

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Northeast Area-Cohort 1 [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 10/20/2025

DATES: Wednesday, August 13, and Monday, October 20, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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.
  • Enrolled: 2/35
  • Wait: 0/0

21. 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: 8/13/2025 to 2/13/2026

DATES: Wednesday, August 13 (with mentor); Monday, October 20 (with mentor); Wednesday, December 10, 2025; Friday, February 13, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

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 Year 1 (BTAP 1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides--
-consultant support;
-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.

  • Enrolled: 11/40
  • Wait: 0/0

22. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 8/18/2025

DATE: Monday, August 18, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 14/90
  • Wait: 0/0

23. MAP-A: Planning Instruction

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 8/27/2025

DATE: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

In this workshop, participants will use selected Essential Elements and Linkage Levels to develop an individual or small group lesson plan to teach then test students being assessed using the MAP-A assessment.

Deadline to register is Thursday, August 22.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

24. MTDS Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Mentor Teachers

Dates: 8/29/2025 to 3/6/2026

DATES: Fridays - August 29, October 10, 2025; January 23, March 6, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers.

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.

  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

25. 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: 9/2/2025 to 1/27/2026

DATES: Tuesdays - September 2 and November 1, 2025; January 27, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $90 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments and lunch

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 through 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 or club/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.

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.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

26. 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: 9/5/2025 to 3/20/2026

DATES: Fridays - September 5, November 14, 2025; January 16, March 20, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

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

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

The MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

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

  • Enrolled: 15/30
  • Wait: 0/0

27. MAP-A: Ins & Outs of DLM and the Educator Portal

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 9/8/2025

DATE: Monday, September 8, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBD

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

In this workshop, participants will uncover what the Dynamic Learning Maps site has to offer and how to use the Educator Portal. This will include how to run reports, find TIPs pages, and select Essential Elements and Linkage Levels in the Instruction Assessment Planner.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

28. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 3 [Hannibal]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

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

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 3/16/2026

DATES: Mondays - September 8, November 17, 2025; January 12, March 16, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

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

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

The MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

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

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

29. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) - Cohort 2 [Macon]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

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

Dates: 9/12/2025 to 3/18/2026

DATES: Fridays - September 12, November 7, 2025; January 30, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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

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

This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

The MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP 2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

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

  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

30. MTDS Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Various Locations in NE RPDC Region (Various, 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: 9/15/2025 to 3/30/2026

DATES: Mondays - September 15, November 10, 2025; February 2, March 30, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATIONS: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon on 9/15 & 2/2;
Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal on 11/10/25 & 3/30/26

COST: $120 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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).
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

31. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 9/15/2025

DATE: Monday, September 15, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 11/90
  • Wait: 0/0

32. Special Education Boot Camp - Session 3 of 4: Addressing Behavior Challenges

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: New to Special Education Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2025

DATE: Thursday, September 18, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $30 - includes lunch and materials

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind.
(This workshop does not meet the credentialing requirements for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.)

In this session, participants will--
--discover strategies for managing and improving student behavior,
--learn about behavioral interventions, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and
--be equipped with tools to create supportive learning environments that promote positive behavior and academic success.

Session 1: Tuesday, July 29 - Special Education Evaluations
Session 2: Wednesday, July 30 - Developing Effective IEPs
Session 4: Tuesday, October 14 - High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education
Register for each session separately.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards: 1, 2, 3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 14/35
  • Wait: 0/0

33. MTDS Teacher Academy-Northeast Year 1

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: 9/19/2025 to 3/27/2026

DATES: Friday, September 19; Wednesday, September 24 (state meeting); Fridays - October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2025; Tuesday, January 20 (state meeting); Fridays - February 27. and March 27, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA - EXCEPT September 24 and January 20 which will be state meetings TBA

COST: $180 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

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 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program,
2) completed at least 3 years of successful teaching,
3) a strong desire for professional improvement.

This opportunity provides
>two state-wide events 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.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

34. MLDS (Missouri Leadership Development System)-Northeast - Year 2

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

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

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/15/2026

New
DATES:
Regional Meeting #1 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Regional Meeting #2 - Friday, February 20
Regional Meeting #3 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Coaching Lab #1 - Wednesday, November 19, OR Friday, November 21, 2025
Coaching Lab #2 - March/April, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm

LOCATIONS:
RM 1 - Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon
RM 2 - Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon
RM 3 - TBA

CL 1 - School TBD
CL 2 - Various Schools

COST: $90 ($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 2 is the initial phase of MLDS participation and is generally intended for principals and assistant principals in their second year of service as a leader. Three regional sessions will be held, as well as two coaching labs.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Co-Teaching Academy: Day 1 - What Co-Teaching Looks Like, Team Building, and Planning for ALL Students [Moberly]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Moberly, MO (Moberly, MO)

Audience: Co-Teaching Partners (General and/or Special Education)

Dates: 9/25/2025

DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: MFA Oil Business Support-101 McKeown Pkwy, Moberly

COST: $60 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

This Academy is designed for co-teaching teams in their first year(s) or for those who are ready to refine and deepen their collaborative practices.

Both the general education and special education teachers must attend this Academy together.

In this Academy, participants will--
--engage in hands-on planning opportunities,
--explore strategies to support student success in the co-taught setting, and
--receive targeted coaching through two classroom observation/feedback sessions.

Day 1 will focus on
>strengthening teacher unity,
>implementing effective co-teaching approaches, and
>enhancing instructional planning.

Day 2 and Day 3*: In-district Classroom Observations and Coaching
*Day 2 and 3 observation/coaching will be scheduled during the Day 1 session and will be held in individual participant districts.

Day 4*: End of Year Wrap Up Session - Open Discussion
Day 4 will focus on what went well, what needs improvement, what is the plan moving forward.
*Day 4 will be in the spring and will be scheduled at a later date. Registration for this day will be separate.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

36. MTDS Teacher Academy-Northeast Year 2: Powerful Task Design

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

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

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 2/20/2026

DATES: Thursday, September 25 (state meeting); Monday, October 27; Friday, December 5, 2025; Fridays - January 9 and February 20, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: State-wide meeting TBD; remaining-Truman State University TBA

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

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS 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.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

37. Co-Teaching Academy: Day 1 - What Co-Teaching Looks Like, Team Building, and Planning for ALL Students [Kirksville]

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Co-Teaching Partners (General and/or Special Education)

Dates: 9/29/2025

DATE: Monday, September 29, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

This Academy is designed for co-teaching teams in their first year(s) or for those who are ready to refine and deepen their collaborative practices.

Both the general education and special education teachers must attend this Academy together.

In this Academy, participants will--
--engage in hands-on planning opportunities,
--explore strategies to support student success in the co-taught setting, and
--receive targeted coaching through two classroom observation/feedback sessions.

Day 1 will focus on
>strengthening teacher unity,
>implementing effective co-teaching approaches, and
>enhancing instructional planning.

Day 2 and Day 3*: In-district Classroom Observations and Coaching
*Day 2 and 3 observation/coaching will be scheduled during the Day 1 session and will be held in individual participant districts.

Day 4*: End of Year Wrap Up Session - Open Discussion
Day 4 will focus on what went well, what needs improvement, what is the plan moving forward.
*Day 4 will be in the spring and will be scheduled at a later date. Registration for this day will be separate.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

38. MAP-A: MAP-A and the IEP

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A or Working with IEPs that Include MAP-A

Dates: 10/6/2025

DATE: Monday, October 6, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBD

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

In this workshop, participants will review the process for MAP-A eligibility, what meeting compliance throughout the IEP looks like for students who are eligible for MAP-A, and how to write goals linked to the Essential Elements.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

39. MLDS (Missouri Leadership Development System)-Northeast - Veteran Administrators

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals beyond the third year of leader service

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 3/20/2026

New
DATES:
Regional Meeting #1 - Wednesday, October 8
Regional Meeting #2 - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Regional Meeting #3 - Friday, March 20, 2026

Coaching Lab #1 - Friday, January 16, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm

LOCATIONS:
RM 1 - TBA
RM 2 - TBA
RM 3 - TBA

CL 1 - TBA
COST: $90 - includes lunch for regional meetings; coaching lab 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 - Veterans is intended for principals and assistant principals in their beyond the third year of service as a leader. Three regional sessions will be held, as well as one coaching lab.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

40. Special Education Boot Camp - Session 4 of 4: High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: New to Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2025

DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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

COST: $30 - includes lunch and materials

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind.
(This workshop does not meet the credentialing requirements for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.)

In this session, participants will--
--explore the High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) that have the most significant impact on student learning and engagement, and
--understand how to implement these evidence-based strategies in daily practice to make the most of instruction time.

Session 1: Tuesday, July 29 - Special Education Evaluations
Session 2: Wednesday, July 30 - Developing Effective IEPs
Session 3: Thursday, September 18 - Addressing Behavior Challenges
Register for each session separately.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards: 1, 2, 3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 14/35
  • Wait: 0/0

41. MLDS (Missouri Leadership Development System)-Northeast - Year 3

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

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

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 4/10/2026

New
DATES:
Regional Meeting #1 - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Regional Meeting #2 - Friday, February 27
Regional Meeting #3 - Friday, April 10, 2026

Coaching Lab #1 - Friday, December 5, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm

LOCATIONS:
RM 1 - TBA
RM 2 - TBA
RM 3 - TBA

CL 1 - TBA

COST: $90 - includes lunch for regional meetings; coaching lab 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 3 is the initial phase of MLDS participation and is generally intended for principals and assistant principals in their third year of service as a leader. Three regional sessions will be held, as well as one coaching lab.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

42. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 10/20/2025

DATE: Monday, October 20, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 11/90
  • Wait: 0/0

43. Transition Academy: Session 1 - Transition and Compliance

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Counselors, General Education Teachers, Process Coordinators

Dates: 10/23/2025

DATE: Thursday, October 23, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

This Transition Academy will be held in five sessions presenting various transition topics. Participants can choose which session(s) best suit their pursuit in assisting students through transition. Guest Speakers from outside agencies and example schools, as well as transition leaders, will be attending on various days throughout the Academy. Participants must register for each session separately.

In this session, participants will be provided with the different components that will ensure districts are creating compliant IEPs that include appropriate documentation in regard to the Transition portion of the IEP.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

44. Special Education Tiered Monitoring - Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Cohort 3 Special Education Directors and Process Coordinators

Dates: 10/28/2025

This workshop is for Special Education Cohort 3 schools only.

DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $35 - morning refreshments and materials included

This workshop is for Cohort 3 Special Education Monitoring school districts.

This workshop will -
-- provide critical information about the special education monitoring process,
-- walk through the steps for using IMACS 2 to complete the required special education self-assessment,
-- provide initial evaluation and C to B transition timeline data, and
-- help participants submit requested student documents for verification.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards 1, 3, 6 & 7.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

45. Developing Quality Standards-Based IEPs (Individual Education Programs)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education Directors, Process Coordinators

Dates: 11/5/2025

DATE: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

In the post-Endrew F. world, Individual Education Program (IEP) teams must write IEPs designed to help students make meaningful progress. In this workshop, participants will learn the art of developing IEPs in which the present level of academic and functional performance forms a solid foundation for writing SMART goals aligned to the MLS (Missouri Learning Standards) and EE (Essential Elements), describing specially-designed instruction, and designing classroom accommodations and modifications. In addition, participants will learn how to involve parents in the process and will review all timelines that must be met to remain in compliance.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards 1,2,3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Transition Academy: Session 2 - Transition and Assessments

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Counselors, General Education Teachers, Process Coordinators

Dates: 11/10/2025

DATE: Monday, November 10, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

This Transition Academy will be held in five sessions presenting various transition topics. Participants can choose which session(s) best suit their pursuit in assisting students through transition. Guest Speakers from outside agencies and example schools, as well as transition leaders, will be attending on various days throughout the Academy. Participants must register for each session separately.

In this session, participants will explore age-appropriate transition assessments to assist in making those crucial decisions with the IEP team in helping the students plan their futures.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

47. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 11/17/2025

DATE: Monday, November 17, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 9/90
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Responsibilities of the LEA Representative - In-person

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: District Staff Serving as LEA Representative at Special Education Meetings

Dates: 11/20/2025

DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: TBD based on enrollment

COST: $35 - morning refreshments and materials included

The Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative holds an important position at Special Education meetings. This workshop will share what LEA Representatives need to know and do, including the legal requirements for serving as an LEA Representative and ensuring Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) through the development of appropriate Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.

This workshop will cover process leadership essentials, such as
>meeting process suggestions,
>aids and strategies that will help to increase overall team member participation,
>meeting organization,
>teamwork efficiency leading to improved IEP content and student outcomes,
>increased legal compliance, and
>better relationships with parents and their representatives.

A brief overview of the Special Education process from Referral to Evaluation to Initial IEP will be provided for the awareness of the steps and forms involved within the process.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Responsibilities of the LEA Representative - Virtual

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: District Staff Serving as LEA Representative at Special Education Meetings

Dates: 11/20/2025

DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom - link will be sent to registered participants prior to the workshop

COST: Free

The Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative holds an important position at Special Education meetings. This workshop will share what LEA Representatives need to know and do, including the legal requirements for serving as an LEA Representative and ensuring Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) through the development of appropriate Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.

This workshop will cover process leadership essentials, such as
>meeting process suggestions,
>aids and strategies that will help to increase overall team member participation,
>meeting organization,
>teamwork efficiency leading to improved IEP content and student outcomes,
>increased legal compliance, and
>better relationships with parents and their representatives.

A brief overview of the Special Education process from Referral to Evaluation to Initial IEP will be provided for the awareness of the steps and forms involved within the process.
  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

50. How to Collect Data and Progress Monitor to Drive Instruction

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Process Coordinators, and General Education Teachers

Dates: 12/8/2025

DATE: Monday, December 8, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $35 - morning refreshments and materials included

Data, Data, Data: How do I collect it? What do I do with it?

In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of progress monitoring and learn a variety of ways to collect specific data, as well as how to use it to drive instruction.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards: 1, 2, 3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

51. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 12/15/2025

DATE: Monday, December 15, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 9/90
  • Wait: 0/0

52. Transition Academy: Session 3 - Transition and Goals

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Counselors, General Education Teachers, Process Coordinators

Dates: 12/18/2025

DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

This Transition Academy will be held in five sessions presenting various transition topics. Participants can choose which session(s) best suit their pursuit in assisting students through transition. Guest Speakers from outside agencies and example schools, as well as transition leaders, will be attending on various days throughout the Academy. Participants must register for each session separately.

In this session, participants will learn how to create post-secondary SMART transition goals, as well as connect students' career and academic pathways to their IEP goals through modeling and hands-on practice.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

53. MAP-A: Getting Ready for the Spring Window

Program: RPDC - Northeast

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

Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

Dates: 1/22/2026

DATE: Thursday, January 22, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: TBD

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply best practices by reviewing the Fall Progress Report and Student IEPs to determine Essential Elements and Linkage Levels for the Spring Testing Window.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

54. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 1/26/2026

DATE: Monday, January 26, 2026

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 3/90
  • Wait: 0/0

55. Quality Eligibility Determination - A 2-Session Workshop

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education Directors, Process Coordinators

Dates: 2/4/2026 to 2/18/2026

DATE: Wednesdays - February 4 and February 18, 2026

TIME: Session 1 - 9:00am-3:00pm; Session 2 - 9:00am=12:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBD

COST: $75 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included for Session 1; morning refreshments and materials included for Session 2

The focus of this workshop is on the evaluation process from pre-referral to eligibility. How decisions are being made regarding when to suspect an educational disability, how to determine what information needs to be gathered through assessments, what to consider when selecting assessment tools, and then how to use assessment results in eligibility decisions will be examined. The required content for evaluation reports--based on the standards and indicators--will also be covered.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards 1, 2, 3, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

56. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 2/23/2026

DATE: Monday, February 23, 2026

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 3/90
  • Wait: 0/0

57. Transition Academy: Session 4 - Encouraging Students to Attend and Lead their IEP Meeting

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Counselors, General Education Teachers, Process Coordinators

Dates: 2/26/2026

DATE: Monday, February 26, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

This Transition Academy will be held in five sessions presenting various transition topics. Participants can choose which session(s) best suit their pursuit in assisting students through transition. Guest Speakers from outside agencies and example schools, as well as transition leaders, will be attending on various days throughout the Academy. Participants must register for each session separately.

In this session, participants will learn steps to increase the participation of students in the creation of their college/career plan, as well as how to build self-determined students capable of advocating for themselves, starting with leading their own IEP meetings.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

58. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 3/16/2026

DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 2/90
  • Wait: 0/0

59. Manifestation Determination and Alternatives to Suspension

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Process Coordinators, Counselors, General Education Teachers

Dates: 3/19/2026

DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

The focus of this workshop is to provide alternatives to suspension that will help keep struggling students engaged in the academic environment.

For circumstances requiring removal, the Northeast RPDC Special Education Compliance Consultant will guide participants on the data to review when making a manifestation determination--as well as how to document suspensions--while remaining compliant with IDEA.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, & 7.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

60. Special Education Compliance - Cohort 1 Jumpstart

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Cohort 1 Special Education Directors and Process Coordinators

Dates: 4/16/2026

Monitoring Self-Assessment Training

DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $35 - morning refreshments and materials included

Cohort 1 Districts -- Get a jumpstart on the Special Education Compliance Monitoring for the 2026-2027 school year. This workshop will help participants get a head start on preparing for the Special Education monitoring review process, as well as understand the "why” of compliance requirements.

This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards: 1, 3, 6 & 7.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

61. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 4/20/2026

DATE: Monday, April 20, 2026

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 3/90
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Transition Academy: Session 5 - Dotting the i's and Crossing the t's in Transition

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Counselors, General Education Teachers, Process Coordinators

Dates: 4/23/2026

DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments, lunch, and materials included

This Transition Academy will be held in five sessions presenting various transition topics. Participants can choose which session(s) best suit their pursuit in assisting students through transition. Guest Speakers from outside agencies and example schools, as well as transition leaders, will be attending on various days throughout the Academy. Participants must register for each session separately.

In this session, participants will go through a checklist of items to think about regarding whether or not the appropriate items were completed for students during the transition stage of education before graduation. Participants will also be able to brainstorm and share ideas "round-table” style with other districts about what they have put into place for transition activities.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

63. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: To Be Determined

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 5/18/2026

DATE: Monday, May 18, 2026

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--July through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Monday, July 21: Qualifying for MAP-A--Eligibility & Pervasive Supports
Monday, August 18: Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives
Monday, September 15: Teach then Test--What Instructionally Embedded Means
Monday, October 20: Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Monday, November 17: What Engagement Looks Like--Math, Science, & ELA
Monday, December 15: Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use?
Monday, January 26: Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP
Monday, February 23: What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A?
Monday, March 16: MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies?
Monday, April 20: Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions
Monday, May 18: To Be Determined
  • Enrolled: 0/90
  • Wait: 0/0