Frontline Education

1. 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: 7/31/2023 to 5/9/2024

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.

2. 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: 8/7/2023 to 5/22/2024

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 - first quarter
Session 3) Missouri Model Implementation - second quarter
Session 4) Emotional Poverty Part 1 - third quarter
Session 5) Emotional Poverty Part 2 - fourth quarter
Session 6) Data Analysis, Reflection, and Next Steps - after close of school year*

Fee is $200 per team per session ($1,200 total per team); $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.

3. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 7 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 8/9/2023 to 5/1/2024

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.

4. MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 8/9/2023 to 4/25/2024

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 in September and February (must register separately)

-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

5. Leadership Teams: Empowering Teachers, Elevating Student Learning Outcomes

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: District Leadership Teams

Dates: 8/10/2023 to 5/14/2024

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? 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 per session ($1,000 total per team); $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.

6. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 7 (Maryville)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 9/5/2023 to 5/21/2024

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.

7. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 8 ( St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/6/2023 to 5/10/2024

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.

8. Mentor MLDS Year 2 - Northwest RPDC

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders

Dates: 9/12/2023 to 5/30/2024

This is for Mentors of Year 2 Administrators.

May 30, 2024 is a MLDS Leadership Day

9. MLDS Year 2 - Northwest RPDC

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders

Dates: 9/12/2023 to 5/30/2024

Collaborative and practical learning experiences for principals during their first stages of their career are guided by the content of the MLDS and include administrative mentoring that is responsive to your needs as a practicing building leader. The MLDS is intensive, relevant, practical, and growth-evoking professional learning.

This program is developed in collaboration with, and supported by, MAESP, MOASSP, and MASA. The Learning is aligned to the MLDS Competencies and National Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.

This is the second year mentoring program for new administrators.

May 30, 2024 is a MLDS Leadership Day

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/19/2023 to 5/2/2024

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.

11. SW-PBS Tier 3 Cohort

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: School administrator, participant with behavioral expertise, and participant with academic expertise. This will form your Tier 3 Core Team

Dates: 9/20/2023 to 4/17/2024

Must have completed MO SW-PBS Tier 2 training

This training will consist of 4 days throughout the school year and is designed for SW-PBS school teams that have demonstrated readiness to develop a Tier 3 system of individualized support. School teams will build on the established school-wide system to develop an efficient process to serve high-risk students by learning how to conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & use the results to develop a basic Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

Sessions include instruction for collecting relevant student data using a variety of techniques, interpreting data to determine a competing pathway, identification of function-based intervention strategies, writing behavioral goals, options for monitoring implementation & student progress. Teams will engage in a guided practice opportunity for conducting a functional assessment & developing an appropriate intervention plan using data from a student in their own setting. Participants will use an evaluation rubric to assess features of their practice FBA-BIP.

Session 1) Tier 3 Teaming and establishing data decision rules for student identification
Session 2) Completing the FBA (Adapted FACTS)
Session 3) Designing a Behavior Intervention Plan (Success Plan)
Session 4) Review of ETLP's and impact on student behavior pathway

Fee is $250 per team of 4 ($1,000 for all 4 sessions). Lunch included.

12. Leadership RoundTable

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Audience: K-12 Administrators

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 4/24/2024

Wait List

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 NW region consisting of 1-2 currently relevant topics generated FROM leaders, FOR leaders. No cost for participation. Sessions will last from 9:00-10:00 am.

Sign up for all the sessions listed and attend the sessions you're available. Instructions for topic ideas and a Zoom link will be emailed to you closer to the first session in September.

13. Title I ELA Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Title I Teachers, Interventionists

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 5/3/2024

We know intervention is structured in many different ways. No matter how your day looks, let's ensure we make the most of every minute! This network connects the power of literacy with how to prioritize the needs of students in meaningful, targeted ways. Time will be spent building efficiency with engaging instructional strategies and networking resources within teams. Sessions will address the following:
* Empowering instructional strategies
* Success plans for students
* Building a literacy team
* Prioritizing developmental needs of readers
* Building literacy through assessment
* DESE updates as they develop
* Connecting title and intervention needs with classroom instruction

Lunch included. Graduate credit available

14. Enhancing the Capacity of Rural Schools to Identify, Prevent, and Intervene in Youth Mental Health Concerns: The National Center for Rural School Mental Health

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Dates: 4/23/2024

Starting Soon

Informational Overview via Zoom

The NCRSMH assists schools to address youth social-emotional and mental health concerns using the Early Identification System (EIS) and school climate surveys. The EIS is a free, validated, universal web-based screening tool that assists schools to identify, prevent, and intervene for student social-emotional and mental health needs.

The EIS is linked to an Intervention Hub which houses feasible, evidence-based interventions and practices that map onto areas of risk identified by the screener. Along with this free tool, we provide data and climate reports, consultation, professional development and tools for intervention and measurement to support students and staff in rural schools in MO, MT and VA.

Join us, at no cost, for this brief overview of what is available to schools during the 2024-2025 school year. Learn about the significant impact that participating schools have been able to achieve by utilizing the EIS school climate survey tool as well as accessing the resourceful intervention hub.

Presenter: Lou Ann Tanner-Jones, PhD, NCSP
Lou Ann Tanner-Jones has a PhD in School Psychology and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 40 years of experience in public and private education, hospital and clinic work, consultation with districts, central office administration and teaching.

15. Social Emotional Learning for ALL-Overview

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Lead Teachers, Administrators, Special Education Directors, PDC, Leadership Teams

Dates: 6/3/2024

Social emotional Learning for All (SEL for ALL), is a customizable SEL for all curriculum that supports educators in systematically embedding into and interpersonal competencies into course content. These competencies are integral to in-school and postsecondary success. Participants will learn about their school's options to take a deeper dive into the skills for our students in 4 areas:
Assertiveness
Self-efficacy
Self-regulation
Conflict management

16. Learning Blade: STEM/CS/CTE Career Awareness Resources

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Grades 5-9 Educators

Dates: 6/4/2024

Join us for an enriching learning experience at our Regional Learning Blade Professional Development sessions across Missouri. In these sessions, you will learn how Learning Blade supports STEM, computer science, and CTE, and how our program can be implemented in a variety of classroom settings!

What is Learning Blade? An online system that allows ANY teacher to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE)
* Aligned to MO 5th-9th grade math, science, ELA, social studies, and technology standards
* Builds skills, awareness, and interest in STEM, CS, and CTE careers and technologies

STEM:
* Hands-on projects Interdisciplinary lessons Design thinking exercises
* 3D printing projects and models

CS:
* 20+ hours coding course CS career exploration
* Online and offline engagement of CS principles

CTE:
* Exploration of 100+ careers with interactive lessons
* Career videos

In addition, these sessions will cover:
* Best practices for integrating interdisciplinary curriculum.
* How to implement support to educators and the whole school building.
* How to train other building instructors to work with Learning Blade.

Participants receive a $150 stipend.

17. Federal Programs Technical Assistance Workshop for 2024-2025

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Federal Programs coordinators or District personnel responsible for Federal Programs Consolidated Application, compliance plans, tiered monitoring, and / or federal programs implementation.

Dates: 6/4/2024

EpeGs Consolidated Application Session - 9 am -noon

Agenda content will include:
* End of year requirements for finishing 2023-2024
* General FedPro Update and review of program requirements for Title 1A, Title 2A, Title 4A, etc
* Consolidated Application & Plans 2024-2025 including budget updates and revisions, updates for required plans and needs assessments, including coordination between budgets and plans
* Navigating the Federal Programs ePeGs system including submittal for the 2024-2025 Consolidated Application as well as location of required plans for distribution to families for Fall 2024
* Information and resources regarding Title programs, uses of funds, programmatic information for targeted assistance and schoolwide implementation
* Cohort 2 Tiered Monitoring information and resources regarding Title programs monitoring requirements will be introduced. Extensive preparation for the Tiered Monitoring requirements will be covered at later trainings.
* Other federal programs related topics as requested by attendees

18. Hidden Treasures: Navigating DESE for Instructional Resources (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 6/5/2024

Ahoy Mateys! 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. During this session participants will learn where to locate and use various resources such as, MOLEAP Blocks, item specifications, performance level descriptors, and literacy strategies.
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 July 11

19. Science of Reading Network for Administrators

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Administrators of teachers who are enrolled in LETRS

Dates: 6/5/2024 to 3/4/2025

This network will develop administrative understanding of how to support teachers aligning their practice and decision making with the Science of Reading (SOR). This session is for administrators who have teachers involved in LETRS or hoping to begin LETRS training and desire to be ‘lead learners' in the science of reading.

Topics will include but not limited to:
* Implementation of SOR
* Putting LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) into practice
* Growing individual teacher knowledge toward systemic understanding

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

20. MLDS Year 1 Northwest (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders and Mentors

Dates: 6/6/2024 to 5/29/2025

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 1 - St. Joseph Cohort! 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 capstone to this year of learning includes registration to the NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT on May 29, 2025. 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 are encouraged to register but will not be billed or charged for registration.

21. Teaching the Principles of Civics and Patriotism Workshop for MS/HS Teachers

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: MS/HS Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 6/6/2024

This workshop will provide Missouri K-12 teachers with training on the new Civics and Patriotism framework that will be released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-25 school year.
To accommodate the greatest number of educators possible, please register for only one session.

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

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

22. Teaching the Principles of Civics and Patriotism Workshop for Elementary Teachers

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 6/6/2024

Closed

This workshop will provide Missouri K-12 teachers with training on the new Civics and Patriotism framework that will be released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-25 school year.
To accommodate the greatest number of educators possible, please register for only one session.

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

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

23. Clarity For Learning: Foundation of Competency Based Education

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers. Curriculum Directors, Administrators

Dates: 6/13/2024

Clarity in teaching and learning makes a significant impact on the growth in learning for students in any classroom. In this session, teachers gain clarity through constructing learning intentions and success criteria aligned to the standards that allow students to identify where they are going, how they are progressing and where they will go next. This training will focus on answering two critical questions:
1) How can clarity improve teaching and learning?
2) How does clarity serve as the foundation for other powerful, evidence-based practices?

During this session, participants will have time to craft learning intentions and success criteria for their own curriculum.

Lunch on your own.

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

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 6/17/2024 to 3/4/2025

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.

25. MLDS Year 1 Northwest (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders and Mentors

Dates: 6/17/2024 to 5/29/2025

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 1 - Trenton Cohort! 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 capstone to this year of learning includes registration to the NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT on May 29, 2025. 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 are encouraged to register but will not be billed or charged for registration.

26. Cracking the Code to Critical Thinking

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers, Title I, and Special Education

Dates: 6/18/2024 to 6/19/2024

As with every code, there is a specific combination that will result in success. Cracking the code of critical thinking is no different. This class is designed to equip educators with the knowledge that will lead to the implementation of instructional techniques and strategies to promote critical thinking in students. Areas addressed are:
* the understanding of the characteristics of critical thinking
* creating an environment that is optimal for learning
* questioning techniques before, during, and after instruction that allow students to think critically
* strategies for manipulation of content that will allow students to make their thinking visible

Lunch on your own.

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.

27. 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: 6/19/2024 to 2/25/2025

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.

28. Proficiency Scales (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 6/19/2024 to 6/20/2024

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 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.

This session will also be offered on July 17 & 18

29. Optimizing Learning: Harnessing the Power of Data and Small Groups in Your Classroom

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-3 Literacy Teachers, Special Education teachers

Dates: 6/20/2024 to 6/21/2024

This professional development opportunity is designed for kindergarten educators committed to enhancing their instructional practices and equipping young learners with foundational writing skills. You will leave feeling empowered to create an engaging and effective writing program in your kindergarten classroom.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.

30. Teaching as a Career: Alternative Certification (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Alternative Certification Teachers

Dates: 6/20/2024

This session is for those who are obtaining Alternative Certification. This session will provide participants with information on state requirements, certification, classroom management, navigating the DESE website, state assessments, and the Missouri Learning Standards. (Possibility for continued support thru network: zooms, etc.) Lunch on your own

This session is also offered on July 25

31. Developing Self-Efficacy & Regulation Skills through Executive Brain Functioning

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Title I, Special Education, Counselors, Administrators

Dates: 6/24/2024

Do you have students who are disorganized don't have needed materials, or lose the homework they have completed? Do students seem prompt dependent? Are you constantly reminding them of the materials they need and the steps to take? When looking at the future for our students, soft skills are important as an adult to maintain employment. Experiences to support these skills through self-efficacy and self-regulation practices for our students should become an embedded practice utilized throughout all content areas at school. This ongoing process creates opportunities for student success, by teaching intrapersonal skills to benefit postsecondary opportunities.

Lunch on your own

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

32. 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: 6/24/2024 to 3/26/2025

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.

33. Digging Deeper into the Thinking Classroom

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 6/25/2024

Participants will revisit the Building Thinking Classrooms framework, and experience and learn about Peter Liljedahl's latest research on consolidation and note-taking. This session will give participants the opportunity to reflect on building the thinking classroom, and share experiences and discuss continued implementation. Former "Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms" session participants will have the opportunity to explore additional practices and collaborate with and learn from others who have begun the implementation journey. Join us in this one-day session to dig deeper into the thinking 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.

34. Putting the Practices into Action (with John SanGiovanni)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 6/26/2024

Mathematically proficient students understand mathematics conceptually, use procedures with fluency, and apply what their skills to solve problems. They also call on processes and practices to thrive in college and career as well as their everyday lives. Teaching these practices can be hard. This workshop is a deep dive into these mathematical practices, helping teachers understand what they are and how to bring them to life in the mathematics classroom. The workshop unpacks what the practices look like and provides a wealth of instructional practices for infusing them. The workshop will also feature strategies for developing number sense and problem solving. Classroom-ready resources will be shared so that participants can help their students
*make sense of problems
*reason abstractly and quantitatively
*construct viable arguments
*model with mathematics
*use tools strategically
*attend to precision
*make use of structure
*express repeated reasoning

Lunch included

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both. For example, this can be paired with any of the Math Practice Trainings being offered on June 27, July 10, July 17, and July 24.

35. What Students Do Fostered by How You Teach Math - Session 1

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 6/27/2024

Are your students making connections in math class? Do they have the stamina needed to persevere through challenging problems? Can they share their thinking in multiple ways? Come learn engaging strategies to develop your students' critical thinking skills. Each session will focus on specific math practices through implementing strategies, routines and tasks to engage students in active learning, connecting math knowledge, and facilitating student communication through talking and writing. Collectively, participants will learn about the eight mathematical practices as outlined by NCTM.

June 27
Session 1: Math Practice 3 (Critical Thinking/Justify Reasoning) + Math Practice 6 (Communicate and Compute w/ Precision)

July 10
Session 2: Math Practice 2 (Reason Contextually and Abstractly) + Math Practice 5 (Use of Tools Effectively & Strategically)

July 17
Session 3: Math Practice 1 (Persevere and Problem Solve) + Math Practice 8 (Look for and Express Repeated Reasoning)

July 24
Session 4: Math Practice 4 (Modeling Real-World Situations) + Math Practice 7 (Use of Structures and Patterns)

*The above may be taken as a single session or in any combination of two to four sessions.

Lunch on your own

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

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 3/5/2025

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.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 3/18/2025

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.

38. 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: 7/8/2024

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 8
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 9
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 10
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 15, 16, and 17

39. 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: 7/9/2024

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 8
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 9
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 10
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 15, 16, and 17

40. Catapult Students Into Learning

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: K-12 Classroom teachers, Title I, Special Education

Dates: 7/10/2024

Do you have students who are unmotivated and do not seem to care about learning? Do you wonder what you could do to help them be more internally driven to learn?
This summer session will give you the boost you need to set up a collaborative learning space for your students. Join us to gain instructional strategies that will increase engagement and classroom achievement for all students. Examples of strategies you will learn are:
* Metacognition
* Jigsaw
* Reciprocal Teaching
* Cooperative Learning

These strategies are effective during class instruction, data teams, and at all levels of interventions.

Lunch on your own.

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

41. 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: 7/10/2024

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 8
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 9
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 10
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 15, 16, and 17

42. What Students Do Fostered by How You Teach Math - Session 2

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 7/10/2024

Are your students making connections in math class? Do they have the stamina needed to persevere through challenging problems? Can they share their thinking in multiple ways? Come learn engaging strategies to develop your students' critical thinking skills. Each session will focus on specific math practices through implementing strategies, routines and tasks to engage students in active learning, connecting math knowledge, and facilitating student communication through talking and writing. Collectively, participants will learn about the eight mathematical practices as outlined by NCTM.

June 27
Session 1: Math Practice 3 (Critical Thinking/Justify Reasoning) + Math Practice 6 (Communicate and Compute w/ Precision)

July 10
Session 2: Math Practice 2 (Reason Contextually and Abstractly) + Math Practice 5 (Use of Tools Effectively & Strategically)

July 17
Session 3: Math Practice 1 (Persevere and Problem Solve) + Math Practice 8 (Look for and Express Repeated Reasoning)

July 24
Session 4: Math Practice 4 (Modeling Real-World Situations) + Math Practice 7 (Use of Structures and Patterns)

*The above may be taken as a single session or in any combination of two to four sessions.

Lunch on your own

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

43. 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: 7/11/2024

Ahoy Mateys! 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. During this session participants will learn where to locate and use various resources such as, MOLEAP Blocks, item specifications, performance level descriptors, and literacy strategies.
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

44. Post-Secondary Transition for Newbies

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: MS/HS Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/11/2024

Are you a new teacher or new to secondary special ed? This is a one-day session on meeting the compliance expectations of Indicator 13. This is specific for middle and high school special education teachers. Learners will gain skills in Post-Secondary Transition skills including completing a compliant Form C.

Lunch on your own

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

45. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 4 (St. Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/12/2024 to 4/15/2025

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.

46. Special Education Boot Camp Day 1 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/15/2024

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 15
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 16
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 17
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 8, 9, and 10

47. Why Can't My Students Comprehend?

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Upper Elementary, Middle School & High School ELA/Literacy Teachers, Special Ed

Dates: 7/15/2024 to 7/16/2024

How do I support the different needs of my students? Participants will dive into 'why' students can't comprehend and develop strategies to 'make learning stick'. From fostering word curiosity to implementing effective, evidence-based instruction, this training will empower educators with the tools and knowledge needed to create meaningful retention of learning. Some elements included will be: structuring your literacy block, using data to target instruction, vocabulary, morphology and other empowering strategies.

Lunch on your own

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.

48. Federal Programs Technical Assistance for Tiered Monitoring Cohort 2 2024-2025

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/16/2024

This session is for Districts in Cohort 2 and will be submitting this year

Focus will be on the Cohort 2 evidence submittals due (at a minimum) on October 15, 2024, December 15, 2024, December 31, 2024, February 15, 2025, April 15, 2025. 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.
Content will include:
* Federal Programs yearly requirements - calendar of submittals
* Specific tiered monitoring requirements for Cohort 2, submittal 2024-2025
* Tiered monitoring required documentation/evidence sources/examples included
* Program specific review, resources and responses for tiered monitoring questions
* Other federal programs related topics as requested by attendees

49. Special Education Boot Camp Day 2 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/16/2024

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 15
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 16
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 17
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 8, 9, and 10

50. Proficiency Scales (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 7/17/2024 to 7/18/2024

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 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.

This session will also be offered on June 19 & 20

51. Special Education Boot Camp Day 3 (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/17/2024

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 15
SPED Process - Golden Thread
Referral
Review of Existing Data
Eligibility Criteria including Observations
Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

Day 2 - July 16
IEP
Present Level
Goals (SMART)
Accommodations/Modifications
Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

Day 3 - July 17
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 8, 9, and 10

52. What Students Do Fostered by How You Teach Math - Session 3

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 7/17/2024

Are your students making connections in math class? Do they have the stamina needed to persevere through challenging problems? Can they share their thinking in multiple ways? Come learn engaging strategies to develop your students' critical thinking skills. Each session will focus on specific math practices through implementing strategies, routines and tasks to engage students in active learning, connecting math knowledge, and facilitating student communication through talking and writing. Collectively, participants will learn about the eight mathematical practices as outlined by NCTM.

June 27
Session 1: Math Practice 3 (Critical Thinking/Justify Reasoning) + Math Practice 6 (Communicate and Compute w/ Precision)

July 10
Session 2: Math Practice 2 (Reason Contextually and Abstractly) + Math Practice 5 (Use of Tools Effectively & Strategically)

July 17
Session 3: Math Practice 1 (Persevere and Problem Solve) + Math Practice 8 (Look for and Express Repeated Reasoning)

July 24
Session 4: Math Practice 4 (Modeling Real-World Situations) + Math Practice 7 (Use of Structures and Patterns)

*The above may be taken as a single session or in any combination of two to four sessions.

Lunch on your own

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

53. Mental Health FIRST AID for Ages 6-18 Years of Age (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/18/2024

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

54. Functional Behavioral Assessment Overview

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers, Directors, Process Coordinators, RTI Teams, Diagnosticians and Administrators of Special Education

Dates: 7/19/2024

Functional Behavioral Assessments are crucial to providing insight into appropriate behavioral supports. This overview will consist of the 5 components to a quality Functional Behavioral Assessment: Define and Observe Behavior, Baseline Data and Graphing, Forming a Functional Hypothesis, Evidence Based Practices and Recommendations, and Behavior Intervention Planning. Participants will process through the why, when, who, what, and where's of FBAs. This overview will also provide more information and opportunity to sign up for more in-depth FBA training.

* Understanding what an FBA is and when we conduct an FBA
* Identifying behavior as a communication and functions of behavior
* Gain a working knowledge of the components to a quality FBA

Lunch on your own

55. Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1-5 Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: PreK-12 grade educators, administrators

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 7/26/2024

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 on your own; optional three hours graduate credit available.

Optional Special Discount Package of Kagan materials available! Additional $149. Contact the RPDC at 800-663-3348 for more information or to order.

56. Data Treasure Hunt & Data Drill Down

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Superintendents, Principals, Teacher Leaders Serving on Leadership Teams

Dates: 7/22/2024

Julia Schmitz will be sharing processes and tools to assist leaders in organizing Report Card, APR, MAP/EOC and other academic data into a useful format. These tools will assist educators in taking a deeper dive to determine patterns that exist over time. During the session, participants will have time to analyze these trends to ultimately identify specific strengths and areas for growth. A laptop will be needed, along with access DESE Application Sign-In (DAS).

Lunch on your own

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 4/1/2025

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.

58. What Students Do Fostered by How You Teach Math - Session 4

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 7/24/2024

Are your students making connections in math class? Do they have the stamina needed to persevere through challenging problems? Can they share their thinking in multiple ways? Come learn engaging strategies to develop your students' critical thinking skills. Each session will focus on specific math practices through implementing strategies, routines and tasks to engage students in active learning, connecting math knowledge, and facilitating student communication through talking and writing. Collectively, participants will learn about the eight mathematical practices as outlined by NCTM.

June 27
Session 1: Math Practice 3 (Critical Thinking/Justify Reasoning) + Math Practice 6 (Communicate and Compute w/ Precision)

July 10
Session 2: Math Practice 2 (Reason Contextually and Abstractly) + Math Practice 5 (Use of Tools Effectively & Strategically)

July 17
Session 3: Math Practice 1 (Persevere and Problem Solve) + Math Practice 8 (Look for and Express Repeated Reasoning)

July 24
Session 4: Math Practice 4 (Modeling Real-World Situations) + Math Practice 7 (Use of Structures and Patterns)

*The above may be taken as a single session or in any combination of two to four sessions.

Lunch on your own

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

59. 4 C's for Behavior Management

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: K-12 Classroom and SPED teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Paraprofessionals

Dates: 7/25/2024

Behavior management can be time-consuming and energy-draining, but it does not have to be. Join us as we focus on the Four C's of establishing an effective behavior management system: climate, communication, curriculum, and culture. These principles apply at all levels of education. By incorporating the 4 C's, teachers can establish safe, healthy, and enjoyable learning environments for their students.

Lunch on your own.

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

60. Kindergarten Writing Teachers, This One is for You!

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Kindergarten Teachers, Title I, Special Education

Dates: 7/25/2024

This professional development opportunity is designed for kindergarten educators committed to enhancing their instructional practices and equipping young learners with foundational writing skills. You will leave feeling empowered to create an engaging and effective writing program in your kindergarten 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.

61. Teaching as a Career: Alternative Certification (Savannah)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Savannah (Savannah, MO)

Audience: Alternative Certification Teachers

Dates: 7/25/2024

This session is for those who are obtaining Alternative Certification. This session will provide participants with information on state requirements, certification, classroom management, navigating the DESE website, state assessments, and the Missouri Learning Standards. (Possibility for continued support thru network: zooms, etc.) Lunch on your own

This session is also offered on June 20

62. 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: 7/26/2024 to 3/20/2025

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.

63. Reading Success Plans (RSP) Information Overview

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/26/2024

This session is a repeat for those who could not attend last year's sessions in Writing Individual Reading Success Plans.
Participants will examine:
* what Senate Bill 681 is requiring us to do in reference to stronger literacy development
* DESE guidance on overall development of individual student plans
* steps needed to ensure the correct skills needed for targeting instruction
* sample plans related to special education and ELL students

Lunch on your own

64. Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1-5 Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) [map]

Audience: PreK-12 grade educators, administrators

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 8/2/2024

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 on your own; optional three hours graduate credit available.

Hotel/Housing information in Maryville, MO:

Bearcat Inn & Suites- 660-562-2002
Holiday Inn Express - 660-562-9949
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - 660-224-2222

Optional Special Discount Package of Kagan materials available! Additional $149. Contact the RPDC at 800-663-3348 for more information or to order.

65. MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 4/23/2025

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

66. Understanding the De-Escalation Cycle

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Classroom and SPED teachers, Administrators, Counselors. Paras

Dates: 7/29/2024

This session will provide an overview of the de-escalation cycle along with strategies to use throughout the stages of de-escalation and recovery.

Lunch on your own.

67. Early Childhood Special Education Including Early Childhood Outcomes

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers or Directors

Dates: 7/30/2024

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.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 2/25/2025

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

69. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring - New to Missouri

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Mentors for BTAP New to Missouri Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 1/28/2025

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

70. 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: 7/30/2024 to 2/25/2025

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

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024 to 2/24/2025

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

72. Early Childhood Education: Providing a Framework of Expectations for PreK

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Early Childhood Teachers or Directors, Head Start, PAT

Dates: 7/31/2024

Are you a new preschool teacher or new to early learning at large? This session will provide you tools and resources, as well as the opportunity to acquire skills to improve the educational and social-emotional outcomes for young children from ages 3-5. Join us as we work together to support high-quality programs in northwest Missouri.
Focus areas include:

* children learn and develop in their unique ways
* methods to assess and build on the strengths of each child
* use MEL standards to support the safe and healthy development of young children

Lunch on your own.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 4/2/2025

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.

74. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 6 (Maryville)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 4/3/2025

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.

75. 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: 8/2/2024 to 5/6/2025

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.

76. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP Year 2) - Maryville/St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 3/18/2025

BTAP Year 2/Purposeful Lesson Planning and offers continued support for early career teachers.

This opportunity provides:
* application of The Artisan Teacher themes in lesson design
* application of high-yield strategies in lesson design
* consultant support
* teacher collaboration and networking

BTAP Year 2 is a four-day program designed to support teachers in applying The Artisan Teacher themes and high-yield instructional strategies in lesson design.

Upon completion, this program meets BTAP Year 2 certification requirements.

77. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP Year 2) - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 8/2/2024 to 3/17/2025

BTAP Year 2/Purposeful Lesson Planning and offers continued support for early career teachers.

This opportunity provides:
* application of The Artisan Teacher themes in lesson design
* application of high-yield strategies in lesson design
* consultant support
* teacher collaboration and networking

BTAP Year 2 is a four-day program designed to support teachers in applying The Artisan Teacher themes and high-yield instructional strategies in lesson design.

Upon completion, this program meets BTAP Year 2 certification requirements.

78. Building Teacher Confidence and Capacity: Strategies for Managing Minor Classroom Behaviors

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Classroom and SPED teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Paras

Dates: 8/5/2024

Teacher confidence and capacity influence instructional practices, student outcomes, and overall job fulfillment. As educators, nurturing our confidence and self-efficacy is essential for creating positive learning environments. In this session, teachers will receive an overview of the "Guiding Hand” that can be used to effectively manage minor classroom behaviors through use of proximity, redirects, reteaching, providing choice, and conferencing. These strategies empower teachers to address minor behaviors while students remain in the classroom and continue learning.

Lunch on your own.

79. 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: 8/5/2024 to 4/1/2025

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
* 4 regional cohort meetings
* Optional legislative/DESE visit

Participants also need to register for the statewide Leadership Academy 39 (2024-2025)

Fee includes program registration for regional meetings. Transportation and lodging to state meetings is not included. An additional $300 fee will be paid to YMCA of the Ozarks for OLE.

Scholarships are available through Northwest RPDC! Please email Tiffany Otto (totto@nwmissouri.edu) if you have any questions.

80. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - New to Missouri

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 4/1/2025

This BTAP program is specifically designed for teachers who have moved to Missouri with prior teaching experience from another state but are required to attend a "new" teacher training in order to meet BTAP requirements for certification in Missouri. This program will support you as a teacher new to Missouri but not new to teaching! In addition, this program will provide initial certification requirements required by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education while honoring the years of teaching experiences of attendees. Mentors will attend August and January sessions with their teachers.

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:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-relationship-building skills

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

-understanding grade-level expectations, Missouri Learning Standards, Missouri Priority Standards and assessment blueprints/resources

81. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 6 (Maryville)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 8/6/2024 to 5/7/2025

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.

82. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Trenton

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/6/2024 to 3/24/2025

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:

-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

83. Leadership Teams: Empowering Teachers, Elevating Professional Learning Community Processes, Maximizing Student Learning Outcomes

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: District Leadership Teams

Dates: 8/7/2024 to 4/14/2025

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!

84. Math Fluency (K-5)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-5 Math Educators

Dates: 8/7/2024

State standards require students to demonstrate fluency, but what does that really mean? Fluency is more than a quick answer; it requires conceptual understanding of operations and properties along with students' knowledge of various strategies and representations. Join us to learn how to give each student access to the knowledge and power to become skilled and confident mathematical thinkers and doers. By the end of the session, participants will:

* Understand the definition and big ideas of fluency
* Investigate strategies for efficient and flexible learners
* Learn and play fluency games and routines for classroom use

Lunch on your own

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

85. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning (BTAP Year 2) - Lathrop

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Second Year Teachers

Dates: 8/7/2024 to 3/31/2025

BTAP Year 2/Purposeful Lesson Planning and offers continued support for early career teachers.

This opportunity provides:
* application of The Artisan Teacher themes in lesson design
* application of high-yield strategies in lesson design
* consultant support
* teacher collaboration and networking

BTAP Year 2 is a four-day program designed to support teachers in applying The Artisan Teacher themes and high-yield instructional strategies in lesson design.

Upon completion, this program meets BTAP Year 2 certification requirements.

86. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Maryville

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 3/27/2025

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:

-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

87. Using the Great 8 for Effective Behavioral Management

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Classroom and SPED teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Paras

Dates: 8/8/2024

Learn proven strategies that will assist the daily demands of behavior management in your classroom. Strategies to implement the 8 Effective Teaching and Learning Practices will be presented.

Lunch on your own.

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

88. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 7 (St. Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 8/9/2024 to 5/8/2025

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.

89. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - St Joseph

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Beginning Teachers

Dates: 8/9/2024 to 3/25/2025

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:

-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

90. New to School-Wide PBS

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 8/12/2024

All buildings experience turnover at one level or another each year. If your building has created a School-wide Positive Behavior Support system and desires to maintain fidelity of implementation, it's important to train new staff and administrators in the system. New to SW-PBS is designed to meet this need. The session will include an introduction to SW-PBS and its system pieces, as well as an opportunity for a representative from your existing SW-PBS team to share specific artifacts from your building's system. Save time and ensure fidelity of implementation by sending your new staff and a building coach to this session.
During this session, participants will:
* gain a working knowledge of the essential components of SW-PBS and how they are being implemented in your specific building
* familiarize new staff with the specific artifacts being utilized in their SW-PBS building
* gain a working knowledge of the 8 Effective Teaching and Learning Practices

91. 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: 8/12/2024 to 4/9/2025

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.

92. Special Education Process Refresher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education teachers, coordinators

Dates: 8/30/2024 to 3/7/2025

New

This network is an overview of the special education process. SPED Process refresher is for teachers who have previously/currently taught special education but need updated information and tools. The course will review the following topics:
* Golden Thread
* Interventions
* Referral
* RED
* Initial Evaluation (including categorical eligibility criteria and observations)
* Re-Evaluation
* Notice of Meeting and Notice of Action
* IEP (including PLAAFP and SMART Goals)
* Prior Written Notice
* Monitoring Progress (including data collection)
* Progress Reporting
* Aligning goals/instruction to MLS
* 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. Graduate credit available

93. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 7 (St. Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 5/1/2025

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.

94. Instructional Coach/Leader Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Leaders

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 5/1/2025

New

Instructional Coaches voiced an interested and we listened!

Join us for the launch of the Northwest RPDC Instructional Coaches/Instructional Leaders Network. We will cover topics that impact your role, such as providing feedback through coaching cycles, coaching conversations, providing feedback that guides instructional changes, and various instructional coaching resources and styles. In addition, time will be allowed for conversations and networking with other Instructional Coaches/Instructional Leaders to troubleshoot during each meeting!

This will be a hybrid format that combines face-to-face and zoom meetings. Face-to-face will meet at Trenton or Chillicothe. Two meetings will be Zoom. Face-to-Face dates will meet 9:00am-2:00pm. Zoom dates will meet 9:00-11:30am.

Lunch provided

95. 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: 9/6/2024 to 4/11/2025

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.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

Dates: 9/6/2024 to 4/4/2025

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.

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 2/11/2025

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.

98. MLDS Advanced Leadership Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 5/29/2025

Welcome to MLDS ADVANCED LEADERSHIP - Cohort 3! As an experienced leader, the MLDS Advanced series is a continuation of leader training through research-based learning experiences. ADVANCED LEADERSHIP - Cohort 3 participants will engage in four 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 capstone to this year of learning includes registration to the NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT on May 29, 2025. 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. Please email Tiffany Otto (totto@nwmissouri.edu) if you have any questions.

99. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 8 (St. Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 5/5/2025

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.

100. MLDS Year 2 Northwest

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders and Mentors

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/29/2025

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 capstone to this year of learning includes registration to the NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT on May 29, 2025. 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 are encouraged to register but will not be billed or charged for registration.

101. 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: 9/17/2024 to 9/18/2024

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Transition Academy 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

Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.

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