Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

May 17, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)

August 15, 2024

October 18, 2024

February 7, 2025

March 31, 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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

May 21, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:00-10:00; Location: Parker Educational Center)

AUG 1st DATE RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 13th (Location: Lower Meeting Room, Parker Educational Center)

October 14, 2024 (Location: Freedom Elementary)

January 17, 2025 (Location: Freedom Elementary)

March 11, 2025 (Location: Freedom Elementary)

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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenters: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook -- Units 1 & 4 (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu); Jennie Brakensiek -- Units 2 & 3 (jbrakensiek@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

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

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

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

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 1:00-2:30)

Sept. 3, 2024

Dec. 3, 2024

Apr. 15, 2025 (Changed from 3/25/25)

*We'll email you closer to the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

This professional learning experience:
Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
LETRS Online Learning Platform
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

Presenters: Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu) & Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 1:00-2:30)

Sept. 4, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

Apr. 16, 2025 (Changed from 3/26/25)

*We'll email you closer to the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

This professional learning experience:
Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
LETRS Online Learning Platform
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

Presenters: Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu) & Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 1:00-2:30)

Oct. 8, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

Apr. 17, 2025 (Changed from 3/27/25)

*We'll email you closer to the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

This professional learning experience:
Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
LETRS Online Learning Platform
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

Presenters: Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu) & Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

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

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

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

-on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 5, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:30-10:15)

September 19, 2024

November 5, 2024

January 23, 2025

April 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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 5, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 10:45-12:30)

September 18, 2024

December 9, 2024

January 22, 2025

April 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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

*UPDATE* CHANGED TO ONLINE--Aug. 6, 2024 -- Kickoff (*Choice of times: 8:30-10:00 or 10:30-12:00)

Oct. 11, 2024

Jan. 31, 2025

Apr. 3, 2025

*We will email you closer to the time of the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

This professional learning experience:
Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
LETRS Online Learning Platform
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 8, 2024 (LOCATION: Freedom Elementary)

October 14, 2024 (LOCATION: Freedom Elementary)

January 17, 2025 (LOCATION: Freedom Elementary)

March 12, 2025 (Day 4 OPTION #1--District will determine; LOCATION: TBD)

March 13, 2025 (Day 4 OPTION #2--District will determine; LOCATION: TBD)

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 14(*), 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00) - (*Date changed from 8/26/24 to 8/14/24)

September 20, 2024

November 22, 2024 (RESCHEDULED FROM 10/29/24)

January 9, 2025

March 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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 15, 2024 (Kick-Off--Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm; Location: Hampton Inn - West Plains)

October 24, 2024 (Location: Civic Center - West Plains)

December 4, 2024 (Location: Public Library - West Plains)

February 13, 2025 (Location: Public Library - West Plains)

March 20, 2025 (Location: Public Library - West Plains)

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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

These sessions are designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

Participants will:

-Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)

-Examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation and professional learning

-Explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds.

- Draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) 

Suggested items to bring to aid in discussion:

-Current PDC Plan 

-CSIP 

-Building school improvement goals

-Needs assessment results (if available) 

-District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available)

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided on Day One (Aug. 29). Day Two will be a follow-up session for reflection and next year planning. Breakfast/snacks only will be served on this day (Feb. 18). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

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

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

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

 
If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 6, 2024

November 6, 2024

January 28, 2025 (DATE CHANGED FROM 1/10/25 to 1/28/25)

March 5, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

NOTE: DAY 2 CHANGE OF LOCATION TO S&T INNOVATION LAB-FORUM ROOM - ROLLA, MO

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

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

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

This opportunity provides:

-access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend both dates in this workshop.

September 10, 2024

January 28, 2025

This cohort is focused upon providing support to 1st and/or 2nd year directors and process coordinators. Included will be trainings on hot topics relevant to SPED compliance/process including: tiered monitoring, district profiles, eligibility, transfer process, discipline, etc. Members of the cohort will have opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, networking, and individual technical assistance.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will NOT be provided.

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

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

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

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

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 16, 2024

November 4, 2024

February 3, 2025

April 7, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 17, 2024

November 18, 2024 (RESCHEDULED FROM 11/7/24); November 7, 2024 (CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING ROAD CONDITIONS)

January 7, 2025

February 27, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 17, 2024

November 5, 2024

January 21, 2025

March 4, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

BY INVITATION ONLY FOR FY23-24 VOLUME I COHORTS 9, 22, and 23.

Presenters: Malinda Beushausen (mbeushausen@mst.edu) & Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 18, 2024

November 6, 2024

January 22, 2025

March 5, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

BY INVITATION ONLY FOR FY23-24 VOLUME I COHORTS 9, 22, and 23.

Presenters: Malinda Beushausen (mbeushausen@mst.edu) & Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 19, 2024

December 4, 2024 (11/7/24 DATE CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING ROAD CONDITIONS)

January 23, 2025

March 6, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

BY INVITATION ONLY FOR FY23-24 VOLUME I COHORTS 9, 22, and 23.

Presenters: Malinda Beushausen (mbeushausen@mst.edu) & Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 23, 2024

November 18, 2024

February 24, 2025

April 14, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

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 networks 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 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 networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, 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 network gatherings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

October 2, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:30-10:30am)

October 22, 2024

December 17, 2024

February 6, 2025

April 25, 2025 (CHANGED FROM 04.18.25 to 04.25.25)

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 and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

October 9 - Regional Meeting 1

Fall Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

February 26 - Regional Meeting 2

Spring Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

October 22, 2024 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Civic Center -- 110 St. Louis Street)

December 2, 2024 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Public Library -- 750 W. Broadway St.)

February 11, 2025 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Public Library -- 750 W. Broadway St.)

March 18, 2025 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Public Library -- 750 W. Broadway St.)

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

October 23, 2024 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Civic Center -- 110 St. Louis Street)

December 3, 2024 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Public Library -- 750 W. Broadway St.)

February 12, 2025 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Public Library -- 750 W. Broadway St.)

March 19, 2025 (CHANGE OF LOCATION TO: West Plains Public Library -- 750 W. Broadway St.)

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS: Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has:

-a strong desire for continuous professional improvement

- It is recommended to attend MTDS Teacher Academy prior to attending this program, but it is not a requirement

This opportunity provides:

-State event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

November 1, 2024

January 10, 2025

February 28, 2025

April 18, 2025

LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18

November 13

January 29

March 11

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18

November 13

January 29

March 11

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 27 - Regional Meeting 1

November 20 - Regional Meeting 2 (CHANGED FROM NOV. 11 TO NOV. 20)

January 27 - (Half Day--9am-12pm) Next Level Coaching Lab @ RPDC Training Room

March 13 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 20 - Regional Meeting 1

December 3 - Coaching Lab (POSTPONED -- NEW DATE TBD)

February 6 - Regional Meeting 2

March 19 - Coaching Lab

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 20 - Regional Meeting 1

December 3 - Coaching Lab (POSTPONED -- NEW DATE TBD)

February 6 - Regional Meeting 2

March 19 - Coaching Lab

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

This 1/2 day of learning will be presented to you by Principals who have been in administration for 8 or more years. Participants will have the opportunity to attend two one hour and fifteen minute sessions. The topics include: "Building and Improving School Culture through Collaborative Leadership","Catch all: Managing it All" approach - documentation, discipline, teacher feedback. Tangible takeaways for to-do lists, etc., and How to navigate through those difficult conversations we have. Tips and strategies to be effective. This PD day will be limited to 30 participants.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

The purpose of this session is to continue the conversation and provide collaboration time for colleagues across the region who have begun to build "Thinking Classrooms” using Peter Liljedahl's BTC framework. This day will include a discussion of the practices in Toolkits 2 & 3, time to share your own success stories, and a time to troubleshoot the struggles together. Besides the practices of Toolkits 2 & 3, topics may include: reluctant engagers, students with special circumstances, shifting mindsets, leading colleagues in BTC practice, communicating with parents & administrators, and other topics of interest - bring your ideas, classroom stories, and tools that have been most helpful to you in your BTC journey.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

In this half-day session designed for leaders in curriculum and instruction, we will dive into best practices in analysing Item Analysis Reports for the MAP and EOC courses. Our focus will be on essential information that the Item Analysis Reports provide, cautions for looking at data, and how to use the DESE math curriculum documents to make informed decisions based on your data.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

July 11 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 12 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 14 - Regional Meeting 3

February/March Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

What does it mean to be proficient in mathematics? How can we help students get there? What resources are available to help refine my curriculum and practice? In this session, we will explore these questions and more by diving into the Performance Level Descriptors, Priority and Supporting Standards documents, sample MAP responses, and updated Item Specifications. Together, we will share ideas and build a common understanding of the characteristics of a proficient student, and how we can use our curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies to chart a course toward proficiency and beyond.

There are 2 separate offerings (8/16/24 & 1/17/25). Each offering has its own registration.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

September 11 - Regional Meeting 1

October/November Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 24 - Regional Meeting 2

March Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 27 - Regional Meeting 1

November 11 - Regional Meeting 2

January 27 - (Half Day--9am-12pm) Next Level Coaching Lab @ RPDC Training Room

March 13 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18

November 13

January 29

March 11

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18

November 13

January 29

March 11

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance from DESE. Practical application and legal implications that inform AI usage and policy development for K-12 educators.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Fluency entails more than just helping students memorize their math facts. Together we will develop a common understanding for fluency that promotes flexibility, efficiency, and computational accuracy in your students. We will engage in games and routines, with a particular emphasis on the routine of Number Talks.

Number Talks is one of the most powerful pedagogical tools for supporting number sense, mathematical communication, and all aspects of fluency. Learn how Number Talks can become part of your daily classroom routine in which students share reasoning strategies and build connections between ideas in order to improve their fluency in a variety of standards.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Have you heard of PBIS, but think it is mainly a behavior system that only works in the elementary world? Would you be surprised to know there are thousands of middle schools and high schools across the country who are implementing PBIS, too? The key components of PBIS don't change at the secondary level; implementation just addresses the factors unique to middle and high school settings.

This workshop is for administrators and team members who are interested in learning more about PBIS and how to make it work at a middle or high school. This will be a time to discuss your concerns, questions, and learn the basics of implementation. We will also hear from other Missouri schools who are successfully implementing PBIS.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to experience research based instructional strategies from the student's point of view. Teachers will explore routines to:

Enhance student capacity to flexibly reason about mathematics,

Develop strategies to engage students in making sense of problems, and

Learn how the progression of math strategies throughout a student's career can be used to build fluency.

There are 2 separate offerings (10/7/24 & 2/4/25). Each offering has its own registration.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 20 - Regional Meeting 1

December 3 - Coaching Lab

February 6 - Regional Meeting 2

March 19 - Coaching Lab

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 20 - Regional Meeting 1

December 3 - Coaching Lab

February 6 - Regional Meeting 2

March 19 - Coaching Lab

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Please note that prior attendance at previous sessions is not required to sign up. We welcome all who are interested, whether you are returning or joining us for the first time.

The South Central RPDC Literacy Coaches present an opportunity for LETRS V1 and/or V2 certified professionals to continue learning and growing through our "LETRS Now What" networking session aimed at:

1. Staying current on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction resources and news
2. Hands-on activities aligned to Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
3. Providing an opportunity for networking with other like-minded and LETRS certified professionals
4. Deepening district literacy systems

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

February 12, 2025

March 19, 2025

April 4, 2025

Have you always wanted to implement PBIS at your school, but haven't ever gotten it started? Is your school implementing PBIS, but you need to refresh and revisit your implementation? If this is true for you and your school, then this workshop series is for you.

This workshop is a three-day series; you must plan to attend all three dates with at least a team of five staff from your building. By the end of the sessions, you will be ready to implement Tier 1 PBIS in your building for the Fall of 2025.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

The purpose of this session is to continue the conversation and provide collaboration time for colleagues across the region who have begun to build "Thinking Classrooms” using Peter Liljedahl's BTC framework. This day will include a discussion of the practices in Toolkits 2 & 3, time to share your own success stories, and a time to troubleshoot the struggles together. Besides the practices of Toolkits 2 & 3, topics may include: reluctant engagers, students with special circumstances, shifting mindsets, leading colleagues in BTC practice, communicating with parents & administrators, and other topics of interest - bring your ideas, classroom stories, and tools that have been most helpful to you in your BTC journey.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

October 9 - Regional Meeting 1

Fall Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

February 26 - Regional Meeting 2

Spring Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18

November 13

January 29

March 11

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18

November 13

January 29

March 11

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 27 - Regional Meeting 1

November 20 - Regional Meeting 2 (CHANGED FROM NOV. 11 TO NOV. 20)

January 27 - (Half Day--9am-12pm) Next Level Coaching Lab @ RPDC Training Room

March 13 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 20 - Regional Meeting 1

December 3 - Coaching Lab

February 6 - Regional Meeting 2

March 19 - Coaching Lab

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 20 - Regional Meeting 1

December 3 - Coaching Lab

February 6 - Regional Meeting 2

March 19 - Coaching Lab

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.