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1. MLDS Year 1 Emerging

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

Dates: 6/5/2025 to 4/21/2026

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 1. The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to new principals and assistant principals through research-based learning experiences. NEW LEADERS YEAR 1 and their mentors will participate in five regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. One of the meetings includes a coaching lab that provides hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

The NEW LEADERS YEAR 1 level is the initial phase of MLDS support and is designed for first year principals and assistant principals. Principals will be guided by an established mentor during this year of learning. Participation in both Year 1 and Year 2 completes DESE requirements for new administrator mentoring.

Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 1 Mentor link.
  • Enrolled: 17/50
  • Wait: 0/0

2. MLDS Year 1 Mentor

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

Dates: 6/5/2025 to 4/21/2026

Mentors of MLDS Year 1 Principals Register here
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 6/16/2025 to 3/24/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/2

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 6/23/2025 to 3/16/2026

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

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

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

IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
  • Enrolled: 30/30
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 6/24/2025 to 3/30/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/2

6. Small Behaviors, Big Impact: Practical Tools for Managing Disruptive Behaviors

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators

Dates: 6/30/2025

Are minor student behaviors disrupting the learning environment?
This session will equip participants with indirect and direct strategies for managing disruptive behaviors. Attendees will also create a personalized continuum of discouragement to implement in their classrooms.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 41/42
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Special Education Boot Camp Day 1 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/7/2025

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New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

Day 1 - July 7
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

 Day 2 - July 8
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 9
Specially Designed Instruction
SPED Organization
SPED data collection
Parent Communication
Collaborating with Peers
Other Documentation

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

These sessions are also offered on July 28, 29, and 30 in Trenton
  • Enrolled: 35/35
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Special Education Boot Camp Day 2 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/8/2025

Starting Soon
New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

Day 1 - July 7
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 8
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

 Day 3 - July 9
Specially Designed Instruction
SPED Organization
SPED data collection
Parent Communication
Collaborating with Peers
Other Documentation

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

These sessions are also offered on July 28, 29, and 30 in Trenton
  • Enrolled: 32/35
  • Wait: 0/0

9. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 4/1/2026

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

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

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

IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Math Momentum: Energizing Learning with Consistent Routines in Grades 3-9

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Grades 3-9 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/9/2025

Discover how to create a dynamic and engaging math classroom where consistent routines build momentum for student success. In this session, participants will:
* explore research-based strategies for establishing routines that support conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills
* learn how to implement structured, yet flexible, practices that energize learning, foster collaboration, and promote mathematical thinking
* walk away with practical tools and ready-to-use ideas to help students build confidence, independence, and a love for math through the power of well-designed routines

Whether you're looking to refine your current practices or start fresh, this session will empower you to ignite Math Momentum in your classroom!

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 16/40
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Special Education Boot Camp Day 3 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/9/2025

New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

Day 1 - July 7
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 8
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 9
Specially Designed Instruction
SPED Organization
SPED data collection
Parent Communication
Collaborating with Peers
Other Documentation

 YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

These sessions are also offered on July 28, 29, and 30 in Trenton
  • Enrolled: 32/35
  • Wait: 0/0

12. Big Ideas for Little Writers: Strategies for Teaching First Grade Writers

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: First grade educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/10/2025

This hands-on workshop will help you build strong writing foundations for first-grade students. Discover simple, effective strategies to boost engagement, develop routines, and connect writing to reading and phonics.

You'll explore interactive and independent writing techniques, use tools like sentence stems and anchor charts, and take away practical ideas you can use right away to grow confident, capable young writers.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 24/40
  • Wait: 0/0

13. Hidden Treasures: Navigating DESE for Instructional Resources (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Classroom, Title I and SPED Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 7/10/2025

As a classroom teacher, do you struggle to find helpful resources to use in your instruction? Look no further than the DESE website!

Use the DESE website as your map to explore a plethora of resources to fill your teacher treasure chest. Come explore the gems DESE has to make navigating the "seas of instruction,” your bountiful prize. We will discover how to locate Item Specifications, Performance Level Descriptors, Priority Standards, MOLEAP Blocks, and other helpful resources to enhance instruction in your classroom.

Get a head start on developing grade lessons using grade-level content in various content.
Participants will need to bring a laptop

 Lunch on your own

 Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.

This session is also offered on June 5 in Trenton
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

14. Mental Health FIRST AID for Ages 6-18 Years of Age (Maryville)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Any & All Level Teachers, School Staff, Administrators, Counselors

Dates: 7/11/2025

Mental Health First Aid Training Covers:
1. Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and ADHD.
2. Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
3. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
4. How to connect our youth with help.
5. Expanded content on trauma, substance abuse, self-care and the impact of social media.

You will learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
A-Assess for risk of suicide or harm
L-Listen nonjudgmentally
G-Give reassurance and information
E-Encourage appropriate professional help
E-Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Fee includes resource book and lunch

This training is also offered on July 14 in Trenton
  • Enrolled: 13/17
  • Wait: 0/0

15. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 3 (Maryville)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 7/11/2025 to 3/26/2026

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

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

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

IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
  • Enrolled: 27/30
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Mental Health FIRST AID for Ages 6-18 Years of Age (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Any & All Level Teachers, School Staff, Administrators, Counselors

Dates: 7/14/2025

Mental Health First Aid Training Covers:
1. Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and ADHD.
2. Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
3. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
4. How to connect our youth with help.
5. Expanded content on trauma, substance abuse, self-care and the impact of social media.

You will learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
A-Assess for risk of suicide or harm
L-Listen nonjudgmentally
G-Give reassurance and information
E-Encourage appropriate professional help
E-Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Fee includes resource book and lunch

This training is also offered on July 11 in St Joseph
  • Enrolled: 0/17
  • Wait: 0/0

17. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 4 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 3/31/2026

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

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

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

IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
  • Enrolled: 26/30
  • Wait: 0/0

18. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 3 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 3/23/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 18/30
  • Wait: 0/2

19. Proficiency Scales in Practice: Aligning Learning, Feedback, and Assessment

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 7/15/2025

What is the purpose of a proficiency scale? A clear learning target provides students with what they should know, but it does not provide guidance regarding the building blocks necessary to attain the goal. Proficiency scales articulate learning progressions for each prioritized standard. Well-articulated sequence of knowledge and skills makes it much easier to provide students with feedback.

Once proficiency scales have been created, how do you use them to assess a student's level of proficiency? We will explore different assessment methods, look at sample assessment questions that align to scales, and have the opportunity to generate summative scores.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.
  • Enrolled: 5/40
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Workin' on the "Write Moves": Building Skills in Second & Third Grade Writing

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second and third grade educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/15/2025

The ‘write moves' engages students in moments of time placing their ideas and inner voice on paper without fear.

Teachers will need to bring a writing journal for processes and reflection to build lessons ready to put into practice.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 29/40
  • Wait: 0/0

21. Building Better Minds: The Thinking Classroom Approach in Grades 3-12

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Grades 3-12 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/16/2025

Dive into the Thinking Classroom approach and explore how to transform your teaching to foster deeper learning and critical thinking. In this session, we'll examine Peter Liljedahl's key practices behind the Thinking Classroom framework and how it empowers students to take ownership of their learning.

You'll learn strategies for creating a classroom environment where students engage in meaningful discussions, collaborate effectively, and develop the skills needed for problem-solving and independent thinking. From structuring tasks to encouraging rich dialogue, discover how to build a classroom culture that nurtures curiosity and promotes intellectual growth.

Leave with actionable techniques to build better minds and create a dynamic, student-centered learning experience.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Federal Programs Technical Assistance for Tiered Monitoring Cohort 3 2025-2026

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Audience: Federal Programs coordinators or district personnel responsible for Federal Programs Tiered Monitoring preparation / submittal, compliance plans, and / or federal programs implementation.

Dates: 7/16/2025

This session is for Districts in Cohort 3 and will be submitting this year.

Focus will be on the Cohort 3 evidence submittals due in October, December, February and April. Information and resources regarding Title programs monitoring requirements will be provided. This is an informal format and will focus on the questions of the LEA staff participating. LEA questions and issues will be addressed as needed to provide information to participants.

Additional virtual sessions with detailed guidance will be offered before each submittal date.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

23. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 20 (St Joseph School District only)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 In-District (Varies, MO)

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

Dates: 7/16/2025 to 2/13/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 0/60
  • Wait: 0/2

24. Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 21 ( SJSD only)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 In-District (Varies, MO)

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

Dates: 7/16/2025 to 2/13/2026

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

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

Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Feedback Frenzy: Mastering the Art of Sharing Ideas

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/17/2025

Unlock the transformative power of feedback to drive meaningful student learning and improve instructional practices. This course equips educators with the tools to recognize, craft, and deliver descriptive, actionable feedback that supports learners at every stage. Participants will explore Hattie and Timperley's framework of feedback, delving into the three critical levels-task, process, and self-regulation.

By the end of this session, you will develop a deeper understanding of effective feedback strategies, enabling you to foster a classroom environment that prioritizes growth, reflection, and achievement.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/0

26. Teaching Writing Scares Me: The How to Guide for Teachers in Grades 4-5

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Fourth & fifth grade educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/17/2025

Consider from ‘where do I start' to ‘how do I empower' without being overwhelmed. This day of learning will be focused on creating and sustaining writing as a common practice inspiring students to find their inner voice with confidence. This confidence develops the risk to share ideas and opinions from any genre or content.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 22/40
  • Wait: 0/0

27. Kagan Cooperative Learning

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: PreK-12 grade educators, administrators

Dates: 7/21/2025 to 7/24/2025

Create full student engagement with Kagan Structures-simple yet powerful cooperative learning instructional strategies. Supported by a large body of scientific research, and proven effective in countless classrooms, schools, and districts, this revolutionary way to teach is transforming teaching and learning. See how easy it is use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement than you imagined possible, even for your reluctant learners. We're not talking about group work. We're talking the real deal, and knowing the difference is the difference between engaging some and engaging all students. When we engage all students, they all learn more. And because the structures are so cooperative and interactive, they work wonders for students' social skill development.
Topics include:
* Classbuilding
* Teambuilding
* Multi-Structural Lesson
* PIES
* Social Skills
* Interpersonal Functions
* Lesson Planning
* Cooperative Projects

If there are 3 teachers from a district attending, the principal from that district may attend free.
Lunch is provided; optional three hours graduate credit available.
Optional Special Discount Package of Kagan materials available! Additional $149. Contact the RPDC at 660-562-1995 for more information or to order.
  • Enrolled: 62/64
  • Wait: 0/4

28. Early Childhood Special Education Including Early Childhood Outcomes

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers or Directors

Dates: 7/22/2025

Are you new to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO)? Would you like an opportunity to gain skills in identifying and assessing young children, writing ECSE evaluations and IEPs, and or completing ECO? ECSE services are designed to promote child development and learning. Families, teachers, and other professionals work together as a team to develop and implement an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that supports the growth, development, and continuous learning. The ECOs are goal areas for all children receiving ECSE services. They focus on how children use their skills to accomplish meaningful tasks in the following three areas:

* gaining positive social-emotional skills, including social relationships
* learning and using new knowledge and skills
* using appropriate behaviors to meet their needs

Lunch on your own.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Bridging the Gap: Preparing Special Education Teachers for Effective Post-Secondary Transition Planning

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: MS/HS Special Education Teachers and Directors

Dates: 7/23/2025

This session is designed to help educators plan for students transitioning from high school to the adult world. This can be a challenging time for students, especially those with disabilities, as they enter a world of unfamiliar routines, new environments, and novel experiences. To ease these transitions and make them as smooth as possible, teachers and school personnel, along with others (e.g., families, and community agencies), should assist students with disabilities in the process of selecting appropriate goals and developing the requisite skills to achieve these goals in three main areas:
* Work: A job they want and are good at
* Education/Training: Gain the skills needed for the job
* Living: A place they want to live along with Community involvement. Activities they undertake to become a part of their community after they finish high school and throughout adulthood

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 10/25
  • Wait: 0/0

30. Ceramics In Art Education

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Art instructors

Dates: 7/24/2025

This course offers an introduction to the art of three-dimensional clay, combining both decorative and functional elements. Participants will explore a variety of hand building techniques, including coil and slab construction, as well as additive and subtractive decoration methods. The course also covers wheel throwing fundamentals, such as centering, pulling up walls, and trimming a foot. In addition to these techniques, students will learn the processes of glazing and firing, including both bisque and glaze firings. By the end of the course, students will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of creating ceramic pieces from start to finish.

Key topics:
* tools and equipment
* coil building
* slab building (additive and subtractive techniques)
* wheel throwing fundamentals - centering, pulling up walls, trimming a foot
* glazing techniques
* firing procedures (bisque and glaze firing)

Materials and lunch included

  • Enrolled: 2/15
  • Wait: 0/0

31. Catapult Students into Learning: Strategies for Engaging Minds

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/24/2025

Catapult Students into Learning: Strategies for Engaging Minds provides educators with research-based methods to enhance student engagement and instructional effectiveness by integrating metacognitive strategies into daily practice. The session emphasizes the importance of metacognition-thinking about thinking-and equips teachers with various tools to improve students' critical thinking and self-regulation skills.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to design a reflective, growth-focused classroom culture that promotes active learning, self-awareness, and continuous improvement in student outcomes.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 19/40
  • Wait: 0/0

32. From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Navigating the Acting Out Cycle

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators

Dates: 7/28/2025

The Acting Out Cycle consists of four key phases: prevention, escalation, crisis, and recovery/restoration. This session will equip participants with the skills to recognize each phase and implement effective intervention strategies.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 23/24
  • Wait: 0/0

33. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Lathrop

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/24/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

34. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/24/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

35. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 2/24/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

36. Special Education Boot Camp Day 1 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2025

New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

Day 1 - July 28
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

 Day 2 - July 29
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 30
Specially Designed Instruction
SPED Organization
SPED data collection
Parent Communication
Collaborating with Peers
Other Documentation

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

These sessions are also offered on July 7, 8, and 9 in St Joseph
  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 0/0

37. Future-Ready Teaching: AI as Your Lesson Planning Assistant

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 7/29/2025

Future Ready Teaching: Artificial Intelligence as Your Lesson Planning Assistant equips educators with practical skills to use AI for efficient, personalized, and standards-aligned lesson planning. Teachers will learn to seamlessly integrate AI into their instruction to create engaging lessons tailored to diverse student needs.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 17/30
  • Wait: 0/0

38. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 4 (Maryville)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 4/7/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 32/30
  • Wait: 0/2

39. MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Alternative Certification Teachers

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

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

This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students. This does NOT fulfill state requirements for alternative certification

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

-other topics based on the needs of the group

This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

This training is also offered on July 22-24 in Trenton

  • Enrolled: 16/25
  • Wait: 0/0

40. Special Education Boot Camp Day 2 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025

New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

Day 1 - July 28
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 29
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

 Day 3 - July 30
Specially Designed Instruction
SPED Organization
SPED data collection
Parent Communication
Collaborating with Peers
Other Documentation

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

These sessions are also offered on July 7, 8, and 9 in St Joseph
  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 0/0

41. Enhancing Literacy Outcomes Through MO RSP Process

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Savannah (Savannah, MO)

Audience: Any educator and/or school leader responsible for development and implementation of Reading Success Plans

Dates: 7/30/2025

This session provides the overview lens needed to apply individual Reading Success Plans to students moving into new grades for the fall of 2025. Key components and expectations will be outlined meeting the expectations of Senate Bill 681.

Lunch on your own

  • Enrolled: 15/20
  • Wait: 0/0

42. Special Education Boot Camp Day 3 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2025

New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

Day 1 - July 28
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 29
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 30
Specially Designed Instruction
SPED Organization
SPED data collection
Parent Communication
Collaborating with Peers
Other Documentation

 YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

These sessions are also offered on July 7, 8, and 9 in St Joseph
  • Enrolled: 10/25
  • Wait: 0/0

43. Beyond the Behavior: Exploring Functional Behavioral Assessments

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/31/2025

Closed
Understanding the function of behavior is essential to providing effective support for students. This full-day training will guide participants through the five key components of a high-quality Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA):
* Defining and Observing Behavior
* Collecting Baseline Data and Graphing Trends
* Developing a Functional Hypothesis
* Identifying Evidence-Based Practices and Recommendations
* Creating a Behavior Intervention Plan

Attendees will explore the purpose, process, and key considerations of conducting an FBA, including when and how to implement one effectively. This training will also provide opportunities to learn about more advanced FBA training options for those interested in further developing their skills

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 15/15
  • Wait: 0/0

44. Leadership Teams: Team Formation- Aligning MVVG

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)

Audience: District Leadership Teams

Dates: 7/31/2025 to 4/14/2026

Did you know that collective teacher efficacy is the most powerful influence leading to impact in schools? Looking to build capacity in a school-wide leadership team that focuses on elevating the teaching and learning experiences of all students? Looking to build capacity in a team that can effectively lead the CSIP goals recently established? Let us help you by providing leadership learning experiences for your team members. Come learn with and from other school teams in the same room!

Training highlights:
* Empowering teachers through shared leadership
* Developing a collaborative culture
* Goal setting: Where are we? Where are we going? Best path to get there?
* Exploring new ways to tackle challenges
* Aligning practices
* Designing professional learning that leads to impact

Leadership Teams include the principal and designated faculty members. It is important that Leadership Teams include adequate representation from all grade levels and disciplines to positively influence change and growth, generally a minimum of 4 staff plus the administrator.

Fee is $200 per team of 5, per session; $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.

Graduate Credit available to teachers participating in this learning experience. If your PDC is functioning as the Building Leadership Team, this training is still for you!
  • Enrolled: 5/40
  • Wait: 0/0

45. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 2/23/2026

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

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

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

-competency-based programming

 

*Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

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

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/2

47. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 3/9/2026

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 20/35
  • Wait: 0/0

48. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Trenton (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/4/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 11/20
  • Wait: 0/0

49. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 3/11/2026

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 10/35
  • Wait: 0/0

50. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - St Joseph (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/5/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Leadership Academy - Northwest RPDC

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience.

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 4/23/2026

Welcome to Missouri Leadership Academy - Northwest Cohort! Missouri Leadership Academy is part of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) and is intended for building level administrators to participate in both statewide and regional professional learning and networking for an intensive year of leadership development. Leadership Academy is designed for building leaders in Year 3 and beyond. The Leadership Academy emphasizes the importance of building capacity of instructional practices, leadership for change, and deep understanding of self and others that correlates to high academic achievement for students.

The program includes includes:
* 3 state meetings: Kickoff (June), Winter Meeting (January) and Graduation (June)
* Outdoor Leadership Experience (October) held at YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi
* 5 regional cohort meetings
* Optional legislative/DESE visit

Participants also need to register for the statewide Leadership Academy 40 (2025-2026)

Fee includes program registration for regional meetings and the $300 fee paid to YMCA of the Ozarks for OLE. Transportation and lodging to state meetings is not included.
  • Enrolled: 7/25
  • Wait: 0/2

52. Leveling Up Math Skills with Cooperative Structures in Grades 3-5

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Grades 3-5 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

Dates: 8/6/2025

Design inclusive and collaborative math lessons that meet the diverse needs of every learner! In this session, participants will explore how to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with cooperative learning structures to create engaging, student-centered math lesson plans.

Learn how to design flexible math lessons that provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression while fostering collaboration and peer support. Through hands-on activities and practical examples, you'll discover strategies to remove barriers to learning and empower all students to succeed.

Whether you're new to UDL or looking to enhance your cooperative teaching practices, this session will equip you with tools to make math lessons accessible, interactive, and impactful.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
  • Enrolled: 6/40
  • Wait: 0/0

53. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Lathrop

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 3/16/2026

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 15/25
  • Wait: 0/0

54. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Lathrop (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/6/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

55. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 3/19/2026

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

*Lunch included. Graduate credit is available

  • Enrolled: 13/35
  • Wait: 0/0

56. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - Maryville (mentors trained within the last two years)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Mentors who have been trained by RPDC within the last two years

Dates: 8/7/2025

Mentors who have been through the RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the last two years only need to attend the firs session in August with the new teacher.

 Mentors who have not been through RPDC Mentor and Coaching Training within the previous two years must attend ALL trainings and register in the other Mentor and Coaching Training

*Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

57. MTDS Teacher Academy (Northwest Region)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)

Audience: K-12 Teachers with 3 or more years of teaching

Dates: 8/8/2025 to 4/15/2026

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO

-completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

-a strong desire for professional improvement

This opportunity provides:

-Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong

-access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

* Lunch included. Graduate credit available.

  • Enrolled: 9/25
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Onboarding New Staff With SW-PBS

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 To Be Determined (To Be Determined, MO)

Audience: New to SW-PBS, Current Team Members and/or Coaches

Dates: 8/8/2025

This session offers training for new teachers and staff at schools already implementing SW-PBS. When enrolling new staff, please ensure that one trained staff member with access to SW-PBS documents from your school also enrolls.

Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 4/24
  • Wait: 0/0

59. Trauma Responsive: Building Student Support Team Capacity

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Nurses, Counselors

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/14/2026

As an educator, you face the impact of trauma in your school every day. Whether it is acute or complex trauma, those experiences disrupt brain activity and can lead students to exhibit disruptive and/or disengaged behaviors. This year-long cohort (6 sessions) requires a team of five* building representatives which could include, but are not limited to: building leader, classroom teacher, counselor, special education teacher, school nurse, school resource officer, etc. School representatives must attend all six sessions.

We will use the Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools to address the underlying causes of trauma, identify student responses and implement highly effective school-wide systems of support.
*School wide teams will be based on the student population.

Session 1) Intro to Trauma - before school starts
Session 2) Reframing Responses to Trauma
Session 3) Missouri Model Implementation
Session 4) Emotional Poverty Part 1
Session 5) Emotional Poverty Part 2
Session 6) Data Analysis, Reflection, and Next Steps

Fee is $200 per team per session ($1,200 total per team); $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 0/52
  • Wait: 0/0

60. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 18 (Savannah District only)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 In-District (Varies, MO)

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

Dates: 8/18/2025 to 4/6/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 0/88
  • Wait: 0/2

61. MAP-A Training St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Educators administering the MAP-A

Dates: 9/3/2025

MAP-A professional learning builds participant knowledge in the process of completing the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) for our students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Teachers learn to utilize the process and components of this assessment, including the use of the educator portal, to embed the essential elements from the DLM into daily instructional opportunities for students. This process builds student knowledge and capacity to demonstrate growth on the summative version of the MAP-A.

Lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

62. MAP-A Training Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Educators administering the MAP-A

Dates: 9/4/2025

MAP-A professional learning builds participant knowledge in the process of completing the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) for our students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Teachers learn to utilize the process and components of this assessment, including the use of the educator portal, to embed the essential elements from the DLM into daily instructional opportunities for students. This process builds student knowledge and capacity to demonstrate growth on the summative version of the MAP-A.

Lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/5/2025 to 3/6/2026

This four-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.
  • Enrolled: 22/24
  • Wait: 0/2

64. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 3/23/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 29/40
  • Wait: 0/0

65. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) - St Joseph Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 3/31/2026

Closed

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 45/45
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Northwest MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Regional Cohort

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 2/10/2026

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.

Regional Grow Your Own cohorts are designed:

  • -to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.
  • -to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.
  • -to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.
  • -using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us for quarterly meetings if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants 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.
  • -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 school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Teacher Development Specialist, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating cohort gatherings.

      To sign-up for the Teaching as a Career Externship, complete the form linked through the QR code on the Teaching as a Career Externship flyer or go to https://tinyurl.com/TeachExternship



      Lunch included
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

67. SW-PBS On Demand Series: Tier 1

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Audience: PBS Tier 1 School Teams

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 2/12/2026

5 part virtual series. Participants may connect at 8:00-9:00am or 2:00-3:00pm

 The goal of each session is to equip your school's Tier 1 PBS leadership team with a refresher on a specific topic paired with a practical strategy to implement at a staff learning session.

* Session 1- Updating and refreshing your school's matrix
* Session 2- Using data to create solution plans
* Session 3- Enhancing your use of specific positive feedback
* Session 4- Recognition session: Are you applying for Tier 1 recognition? Join us to make sure you have everything ready.
* Session 5- Defining behavior intensity
  • Enrolled: 9/60
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 4/2/2026

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

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.

  • Enrolled: 11/45
  • Wait: 0/0

69. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 6 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/12/2025 to 4/13/2026

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 32/30
  • Wait: 0/2

70. Special Education Process Refresher Network (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education teachers, coordinators

Dates: 9/12/2025 to 3/31/2026

SPED Process refresher is for teachers currently teaching special education but need a refresher with updated information and tools. A file review of the information needed for compliant files will be reviewed including Golden Thread, Interventions, Referral, RED, Initial Evaluation (including categorical eligibility criteria and observations), Re-Evaluation, Notice of Meeting, Notice of Action, IEP (including PLAAFP and SMART Goals), Prior Written Notice, Monitoring Progress (including data collection), Progress Reporting, aligning goals/instruction to MLS, and transitions (First Steps to ECSE, Part C to B, and Form C). The MO Special Education Compliance Standards and Indicators and the MO State Plan for Special Education will be referred to throughout the instruction. Time will be embedded throughout to improve upon current draft documents.

Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 0/24
  • Wait: 0/0

71. Early Childhood Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Savannah (Savannah, MO)

Audience: PreK Educators

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 4/16/2026

The Early Childhood Network collaboration is a great place to be surrounded by like-minded professionals. Discussions include what success looks like for a young child, newest research findings in early childhood, and how the Missouri Early Learning Standards help us to assess the youngest learners. Each session will offer opportunities for collaboration around hot topics in preschool.

Participant learning experiences include:
* Exploring Early Childhood Social Emotional strategies and activities
* Behavior management strategies appropriate for preschool children
* Building content skills through the Missouri Learning Standards
* PLAY and the importance of critical thinking and problem solving at an early age
* Networking with others that understand what your day looks like

Lunch included. Graduate credit available
  • Enrolled: 8/24
  • Wait: 0/0

72. SW-PBS On Demand Series: Advanced Tiers

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Audience: PBS Advanced Tiers School Teams

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 2/18/2026

4 part virtual series. Participants may connect at 8:00-9:00am or 2:00-3:00pm

 The goal of each session is to equip your school's Advanced Tiers PBS leadership team with a refresher on a specific topic.

* Session 1- How many students can we serve? Let's talk about criteria measures and serviceable base rate.
* Session 2- Creating a student safety plan
* Session 3- Recognition session: Are you applying for Tier 2 or Tier 3 recognition? Join us to make sure you have everything ready.
* Session 4- Streamlining your meetings with effective agenda tools
  • Enrolled: 7/60
  • Wait: 0/0

73. Leadership Teams: MTSS- Strengthening Tier 1 and 2

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 To Be Determined (To Be Determined, MO)

Audience: District Leadership Teams

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 4/22/2026

Did you know that collective teacher efficacy is the most powerful influence leading to impact in schools? Looking to build capacity in a school-wide leadership team that focuses on elevating the teaching and learning experiences of all students? Looking to build capacity in a team that can effectively lead the CSIP goals recently established? Let us help you by providing leadership learning experiences for your team members. Come learn with and from other school teams in the same room!

Training highlights:
* How to use learning progressions to develop effective Tier 1 practices
* Using the right assessment information to identify and target student need
* Content specific strategies, ensuring mastery of foundational skills
* Universal Design for Learning
* Ensuring necessary intervention processes prior to SpEd referral
Leadership Teams include the principal and designated faculty members. It is important that Leadership Teams include adequate representation from all grade levels and disciplines to positively influence change and growth, generally a minimum of 4 staff plus the administrator.

Fee is $200 per team of 5, per session; $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.

 Graduate Credit available to teachers participating in this learning experience.
  • Enrolled: 34/36
  • Wait: 0/0

74. Kindergarten Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Savannah (Savannah, MO)

Audience: Kindergarten Educators

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 4/29/2026

Join the Kindergarten Teacher Network - a supportive space created just for Kindergarten teachers. Meeting four times during the year, this network offers opportunities to:
* Share ideas and resources
* Learn strategies tailored to kindergarten
* Explore developmentally appropriate practices
* Build a community with fellow kindergarten educators <

Whether you are a new or seasoned teacher, you will leave each session with fresh insights, practical tools, and renewed inspiration.

Lunch included. Graduate credit available
  • Enrolled: 9/24
  • Wait: 0/0

75. MLDS Year 2 Emerging (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/19/2026

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 2! The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. NEW LEADERS YEAR 2 and their mentors will participate in five regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. One of the meetings includes a coaching lab that provides hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 2 Mentor link.
  • Enrolled: 16/30
  • Wait: 0/0

76. MLDS Year 2 Mentor (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Mentors

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/19/2026

Mentors of MLDS Year 2 Principals register here
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/0

77. MLDS Year 2 Emerging (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 3/24/2026

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 2! The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. NEW LEADERS YEAR 2 and their mentors will participate in five regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. One of the meetings includes a coaching lab that provides hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 2 Mentor link.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

78. MLDS Year 2 Mentor (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Year 2 Mentors

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 3/24/2026

Mentors of MLDS Year 2 Principals register here
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

79. Special Education Process Refresher Network (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education teachers, coordinators

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 3/24/2026

SPED Process refresher is for teachers currently teaching special education but need a refresher with updated information and tools. A file review of the information needed for compliant files will be reviewed including Golden Thread, Interventions, Referral, RED, Initial Evaluation (including categorical eligibility criteria and observations), Re-Evaluation, Notice of Meeting, Notice of Action, IEP (including PLAAFP and SMART Goals), Prior Written Notice, Monitoring Progress (including data collection), Progress Reporting, aligning goals/instruction to MLS, and transitions (First Steps to ECSE, Part C to B, and Form C). The MO Special Education Compliance Standards and Indicators and the MO State Plan for Special Education will be referred to throughout the instruction. Time will be embedded throughout to improve upon current draft documents.

Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 0/24
  • Wait: 0/0

80. 3-5 Science 101 Network: Securing the Foundation

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: 6-8 Science Teachers

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

As a new or fairly new science teacher, or one who is returning to the field, have you ever asked yourself, "What do I need to teach?, How do I teach it? Or How do I know the students got it?”

Come join us as we zone in on the C-I-A (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment) of science teaching.

Participants will:
* Know what to teach by analyzing district grade level MAP results for strengths and challenges as well as deconstructing the Missouri Learning Standards for concepts, practices, and rigor.
* Know how to teach by exploring different resources and teaching methods.
* Know if students got the concepts by developing/revising formative/summative assessments.
* Collaborate and network with other district teachers over science content/activities/skills needed to master standards.

Lunch included. Graduate credit available.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

81. 6-8 Science 101 Network: Securing the Foundation

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: 6-8 Science Teachers

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 3/18/2026

As a new or fairly new science teacher, or one who is returning to the field, have you ever asked yourself, "What do I need to teach?, How do I teach it? Or How do I know the students got it?”

Come join us as we zone in on the C-I-A (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment) of science teaching.

Participants will:
* Know what to teach by analyzing district grade level MAP results for strengths and challenges as well as deconstructing the Missouri Learning Standards for concepts, practices, and rigor.
* Know how to teach by exploring different resources and teaching methods.
* Know if students got the concepts by developing/revising formative/summative assessments.
* Collaborate and network with other district teachers over science content/activities/skills needed to master standards.

Lunch included. Graduate credit available.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

82. MLDS Leadership RoundTable

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Audience: K-12 building principals and assistant principals

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/29/2026

Want to engage in CONVERSATION and COACHING on current dilemmas and issues in education with other K-12 building leaders? Join us for LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE; a Zoom virtual chat session with other leaders in the northwest region consisting of 2-3 currently relevant topics generated FROM leaders, FOR leaders. No cost for participation. Sessions will last from 9:00-10:00 am.

Participants need only register one time to attend the sessions they're available to participate in. Instructions for topic ideas and a Zoom link will be emailed to participants closer to the first session in September
  • Enrolled: 13/60
  • Wait: 0/5

83. ASPIRE Professional Learning

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 3/4/2026

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

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

Please be sure you are also signed up through DESE to receive this free learning opportunity.
  • Enrolled: 16/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. Biology Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Biology Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 3/19/2026

Do you know where your students are within their learning? Are they actively involved within their learning? Jay McTighe states that any learning activity or assessment that asks students to perform to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and proficiency can drive their success of learning.

Come join us as we:
* Analyze district state science reports for strengths and challenges
* Revisit unwrapping of standards to ensure intent is captured in assessments and/or assessment items
* Create Performance Tasks and Scoring Guides
* Collaborate and network with other district teachers over science content/activities/skills needed to master standards

Lunch included. Graduate credit available.
  • Enrolled: 2/24
  • Wait: 0/0

85. MLDS Advanced Leadership Network 3

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/9/2026

Welcome to MLDS ADVANCED LEADERSHIP Network 3! As an experienced leader, the MLDS Advanced series is a continuation of leader training through research-based learning experiences. Participants will explore the roles of a leader with an emphasis on:
* Culture and communication
* Managing change
* Developing good leadership habits
* Leader influence and personal growth
* Coaching & Feedback Lab: Next Level Coaching

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

The ADVANCED LEADERSHIP - Cohort 3 level is designed for experienced principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience. Enrollment in the MLDS Advanced Leadership series is best aligned after completion of NEW LEADER YEAR 1 and YEAR 2, but is not required.
  • Enrolled: 2/24
  • Wait: 0/0

86. Special Ed Post-Secondary Transition Academy

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 To Be Determined (To Be Determined, MO)

Audience: MS/HS Special Education Teachers and Directors

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 3/18/2026

This professional development series is designed for special education professionals, transition coordinators, and related service providers seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of high-quality transition planning in compliance with Indicator 13 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Participants will deepen their knowledge of transition assessments, service planning, and community agency collaboration to support successful postsecondary outcomes for students with IEPs.

Lunch Provided.Optional graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

87. 6-12 ELA Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: 6-12 Teachers, Title I, Special Education, Literacy Coaches

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 3/9/2026

As students progress through the grades, accessing complex texts becomes increasingly challenging. This collaborative network is designed to energize and expand your instructional toolbox, providing practical strategies to boost student engagement in literacy. Join us as we explore:
* Using student evidence to prioritize effective practices
* Supporting learners at various proficiency levels
* Engaging students with different genres and text formats
* Research based instructional strategies
* Collaborating to integrate shared resources and expertise
* Incorporating meaningful and motivating technology
* Navigating and applying DESE resources effectively

Because this is a series, please plan to attend all sessions. This will allow us to tailor content to the needs of the group.

Lunch included. Graduate credit available
  • Enrolled: 5/24
  • Wait: 0/0

88. Introduction of High Leverage Practices Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 4/15/2026

Improving achievement and behavioral outcomes for all students has caused a focus to improve teacher practice. Rather than placing emphasis on learning there is a need to specify which practices will improve student outcomes. These high leverage practices have been defined as practices that are essential to effective teaching and fundamental to supporting student learning. This network will not only introduce you to the Four Domains but focus on Domain Three - Instruction in Behavior and Academics.

We will look closely at HLP 7 Establishing a consistent, organized and responsive learning environment and HLP 16 Use Explicit instruction. With in these HLP specifics, we will talk about "What to Teach” (HLPs 9,14,21) and "How to Teach” (HLPs 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 22).
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

89. Special Ed Director/Administrator Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Special Ed Directors/Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 3/27/2026

New and Experienced Directors collaborate and network to explore possibilities and solutions to Special Education dilemmas. Discussion topics include but are not limited to DESE updates, upcoming required activities, outcomes of recent child complaints/due process, how to address specific standards/indicators, self-assessment/file review challenges, CAP/ICAP challenges, interventions, progress monitoring, observations, and special education profile interpretations.

Lunch included.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

90. Rural Advocate East - Principals

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 North Central Missouri College (Trenton, MO)

Audience: High School Principals

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 4/23/2026

THIS SESSION IS BY INVITATION ONLY

Come join this networking opportunity for Rural School Administrators.
* Question/Answer with Nancy Greeley
* Current educational celebrations and challenges

Sessions will run from 8:30 am until 11:00 am and breakfast will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

91. Rural Advocate East - Superintendents

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 North Central Missouri College (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Superintendents

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 4/23/2026

THIS SESSION IS BY INVITATION ONLY

Come join this networking opportunity for Rural School Administrators.
* Question/Answer with Nancy Greeley
* Current educational celebrations and challenges

Sessions will run from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm and lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

92. NW Curriculum Leader Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)

Audience: Curriculum leaders, Building leaders, Teacher leaders

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 4/2/2026

This network will provide information about current trends and issues in curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Participants will be informed about current happenings at DESE, such as literacy and math updates, State assessment information, etc.. Time will be allowed to share ideas of what is working in districts to help improve learning.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

93. Special Education Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

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

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

Lunch provided. Graduate credit available
  • Enrolled: 7/25
  • Wait: 0/0

94. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Cohort 2 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 10/3/2025 to 4/10/2026

This four-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.
  • Enrolled: 5/24
  • Wait: 0/2

95. Science of Reading for Administrators Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Administrators of teachers who are enrolled in LETRS

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 2/19/2026

This Science of Reading Network is an opportunity designed to equip school and district administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to support teachers in implementing evidence-based reading instruction within their classrooms.

This network is tailored to include:
* Foundational understanding of SoR
* Foster collaborative networks with leaders and within buildings
* Strengthen the capacity of administrators to guide teachers in bridging individual learning to a system-wide approach
* Identify observable instructional shifts in literacy
* Create conditions for successful LETRS implementation

Because this is a series, please plan to attend all sessions. This will allow us to tailor content to the needs of the group.
  • Enrolled: 4/36
  • Wait: 0/0

96. 6-12 Math Network: Aligning Instruction with Assessment Expectations

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: 6-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 3/5/2026

This professional learning opportunity is designed for grades 6-12 math teachers. Network Objectives:
* Data Analysis: What it really means and why it matters
* Instructional Alignment: Participants will align their instruction with assessment expectations, ensuring that students are prepared for rigorous state standards.
* Assessment Development: Educators will create formative and summative assessment items that reflect the depth of knowledge required by state assessments.
* Collaboration & Networking: Teachers will engage in discussions and share best practices with peers across the northwest region, fostering a professional learning community.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of assessment data, a toolkit of aligned instructional strategies, and a collection of assessment items ready for classroom use. Additionally, they will establish ongoing connections with other math educators in the region to continue professional growth.

Lunch provided. Graduate credit available.
  • Enrolled: 2/24
  • Wait: 0/0

97. LETRS- Now What? Network (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Teachers who have completed LETRS Volume 1 & Volume 2

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 4/8/2026

Attend this networking opportunity for LETRS V1 and/or V2 certified professionals to continue learning and growing through our sessions aimed at
* Staying current on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction resources and news
* Hands-on activities aligned to Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
* Providing an opportunity for networking with other like-minded and LETRS certified professionals
* Deepening district literacy systems

Because this is a series, please plan to attend all sessions. This will allow us to tailor content to the needs of the group.

Lunch provided. Graduate Credit available.
  • Enrolled: 22/30
  • Wait: 0/0

98. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Cohort 3 (SJSD only)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 10/10/2025 to 3/6/2026

This four-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.
  • Enrolled: 8/24
  • Wait: 0/0

99. K-12 Art Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 3/24/2026

This network will provide teachers an opportunity to collaborate with others about current trends and needs. We will focus on effective practices related to Arts Education through:
* instructional strategies
* units of instruction - project selection
* classroom management techniques
* assessments and grading
* curriculum implementation
* integration/enhancement of the arts
* resources

Lunch provided. Graduate credit available
  • Enrolled: 7/24
  • Wait: 0/0

100. K-5 Math Network: Fluent & Flexible: Strengthening Math Skills Across Operations

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-5 Math Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 3/10/2026

Building mathematical fluency goes beyond memorizing facts-it's about developing accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility with numbers. This multi-session series will explore research-based strategies to strengthen fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across grade levels. Each session will focus on different aspects of fluency, including:
* Understanding Fluency: What it really means and why it matters
* Building Strong Foundations: Number sense, strategies, and visual models
* Operations in Action: Deepening fluency with games, routines, and hands-on learning
* From Facts to Flexibility: Encouraging multiple strategies for problem-solving
* Assessing Fluency: Monitoring progress and supporting diverse learners

Through engaging activities, cooperative learning structures, and ready-to-use resources, participants will leave each session with practical tools to help students develop fluency with confidence and understanding. Join us to create a math classroom where fluency is more than fast facts-it's the key to mathematical success!

Lunch provided. Graduate credit available.
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101. MLDS Aspiring Leaders Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Educators that serve as leaders in their buildings in any capacity or desire to become a principal or assistant principal.

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 4/7/2026

Welcome to MLDS ASPIRING LEADER NETWORK! The MLDS ASPIRING NETWORK develops teacher leaders seeking quality professional learning that will take their leadership to the next level or prepare them for accepting their first principal position in the future. Acquire the skills and practices needed to recognize and develop excellent classroom instruction, understand yourself and others, develop your decision-making skills to make the right call on tough decisions, and learn to read and shape a school's culture. ASPIRING LEADER participants will engage in three regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for future building administrators.

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