Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

May 23, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)

September 8, 2025

November 3, 2025

February 2, 2026

April 13, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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 30, 2025

June 11, 2025

July 8, 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.

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

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

Covered in this institute:

-lesson planning strategies

-alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards

-research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors

-vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know

-other topics based on the needs of the group

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

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 11 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 21 - Regional Meeting 3

February 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.

July 21, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)

September 12, 2025

November 14, 2025

January 16, 2026

March 20, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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.

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

This three-day series will take you from the very basics of classroom management all the way to understanding why your students behave the way they do.

Day 1 - Tuesday, 7/29/25 ("Setting Up Your Classroom for Student Success"): You will learn effective practices to use in your classroom to help your students be successful.

Day 2 - Friday, 9/19/25 ("Turn Your Compliant Learners Into Engaged Learners"): You will learn strategies to use in the classroom that will take your students from compliant learners to truly engaged learners.

Day 3 - Thursday, 10/30/25 ("Understand Your Students' Behaviors"): You will learn how to identify the functions of your students' behaviors and discuss the best strategies to use for each identified function as well as learn to recognize the phases of the Acting Out Cycle and how to intervene quickly to interrupt the cycle.

$275 per participant for all 3 days. There is not an option to pick and choose which day(s) to attend. The price is $275 whether attending one, two, or all three days.

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 Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

As educators, 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 workshop touches on what trauma is, how to identify student responses, and how to implement systems of support. Depending on interest, this can lead to future cycles of training on becoming a Trauma-Informed School.

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

This workshop is designed to help Tier 1 PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS throughout the new school year. Some of the topics to be covered are roles and responsibilities of all team members, easy ways to manage behavioral data, how to train staff and students on PBIS, and communication with all staff.

*Bring all of your school's PBIS artifacts and be ready to roll up your sleeves and work on planning the school year.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Aug. 5, 2025 and 2nd Offering - Aug. 7, 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.

This workshop is designed to help Advanced Tiers PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS at Tiers 2 and 3 throughout the school year. Some of the topics to be discussed are roles and responsibilities of all team members, meeting schedules for the year, nominating students for advanced tiers, communication with all staff, collecting data and data decision rules. It is highly recommended for whole teams to attend this workshop.

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 workshop is designed to support school leaders as they navigate the increase of severe student behaviors. The following components will be addressed: alternatives to ISS and OSS, decreasing the cognitive load for educators, supporting and protecting teachers with challenging students, effective systems of behavior support, and analyzing trends in behavior referrals.

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 workshop is designed to help Tier 1 PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS throughout the new school year. Some of the topics to be covered are roles and responsibilities of all team members, easy ways to manage behavioral data, how to train staff and students on PBIS, and communication with all staff.

*Bring all of your school's PBIS artifacts and be ready to roll up your sleeves and work on planning the school year.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Aug. 5, 2025 and 2nd Offering - Aug. 7, 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.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 12, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 11:30-1:00 -- LOCATION: St. James Elementary School - 314 S Jefferson St.)

October 2, 2025

November 19, 2025

January 27, 2026

March 24, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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.

Specific Location TBD at a Later Date

Kickoff Will Have Virtual Options (Dates & Times TBD)

Face-to-Face Sessions:
August 14, 2025
October 17, 2025
February 13, 2026

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August

Participating in three face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 15th

Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

The training is free to Missouri educators in grades 6-9. Teachers in grade 5 may sign up for the training if they have completed volume 1 & 2 of LETRS.

Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off. Participants must also register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 14, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)

September 15, 2025

November 17, 2025

January 19, 2026

April 20, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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.

August 14, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)

September 9, 2025

October 21, 2025

December 3, 2025

February 18, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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.

Aug. 15, 2025--Kickoff (11:30-1:30) -- Rescheduled from 08.12.25

Oct. 8, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

Feb. 20, 2026

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.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

August 25, 2025

October 22, 2025

December 16, 2025

February 25, 2026

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.

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 26, 2025

November 4, 2025

January 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

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.

August 27, 2025

October 29, 2025

December 17, 2025

February 26, 2026

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.

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.

Kickoff Will Have Virtual Options (Dates & Times TBD)

Face-to-Face Sessions:
September 2, 2025
December 2, 2025
February 17, 2026

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August

Participating in three face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 15th

Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

The training is free to Missouri educators in grades 6-9. Teachers in grade 5 may sign up for the training if they have completed volume 1 & 2 of LETRS.

Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off. Participants must also register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

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

If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

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 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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 4, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)

October 9, 2025

December 4, 2025

February 19, 2026

April 1, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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 both dates in this workshop.

September 4, 2025

September 25, 2025

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind and focuses on the areas of most common noncompliance including, but not limited to: discipline, IEP development, and evaluations/reevaluations. Provides hands-on training using the model forms, the Standards and Indicators Manual, and the State Plan for Special Education. (This does not meet the credentialing requirements for Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.)

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 5, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:30-10:30)

September 30, 2025

November 5, 2025

January 22, 2026

March 11, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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.

September 5, 2025

November 7, 2025

January 30, 2026

March 27, 2026

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 5, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 11:30-1:00)

September 22, 2025

January 7, 2026

February 24, 2026

April 21, 2026

LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules 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.

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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

September 9 - Regional Meeting 1

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 27 - 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.

Participants are expected to attend both dates in this workshop.

September 9, 2025

November 10, 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, 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.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Sept. 10, 2025--Kickoff (8:30-10:30)

Oct. 20, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Mar. 30, 2026

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.

September 10, 2025

October 22, 2025

December 4, 2025

February 19, 2026

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.

You are so busy trying to plan engaging lessons for your students while also trying to handle inappropriate/unexpected behaviors and motivate your students to learn. The struggle is real. Join us for a two-day workshop where you will learn WHY your students engage in inappropriate/unexpected behaviors and WHY they may seem unmotivated. Once you understand the WHY, we will provide you with strategies to help overcome the inappropriate/unexpected behaviors as well as help to motivate your students for learning. There will be an emphasis on the 8 Effective Teaching and Learning Practices supported by MO SW-PBS.

This is a two-day event and different material is presented each day. Participants are expected to attend both days.

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.

Kickoff Will Have Virtual Options (Dates & Times TBD)

Face-to-Face Sessions:
September 11, 2025
December 3, 2025
February 18, 2026

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August

Participating in three face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 15th

Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

The training is free to Missouri educators in grades 6-9. Teachers in grade 5 may sign up for the training if they have completed volume 1 & 2 of LETRS.

Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off. Participants must also register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

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

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 11 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 21 - Regional Meeting 3

February 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.

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.

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

Specific Location TBD at a Later Date

Kickoff Will Have Virtual Options (Dates & Times TBD)

Face-to-Face Sessions:
September 15, 2025
December 4, 2025
February 20, 2026

Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®: This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August

Participating in three face-to-face training sessions

Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

All work must be completed by May 15th

Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

The training is free to Missouri educators in grades 6-9. Teachers in grade 5 may sign up for the training if they have completed volume 1 & 2 of LETRS.

Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off. Participants must also register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

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

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

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

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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

September 16 - Regional Meeting 1

November 4 - Regional Meeting 2

January 23 - (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.

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

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

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

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

Are you a new teacher or administrator in a SW-PBS school and have never participated in SW-PBS training? MO SW-PBS will offer a one-day Tier 1 Training for staff members and administrators new to SW-PBS. This workshop focuses on understanding the 8 essential components of Tier 1 and how that looks in your school.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Sept. 16, 2025 and 2nd Offering - Oct. 15, 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.

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

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

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

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

Invitation-Only: This workshop is for schools who attended Tier 1 training previously and are looking to continue to grow their system.

The workshop will focus on answering your implementation questions. We will also discuss topics such as ongoing monitoring, specific positive feedback, and the use of discouraging strategies in your building.

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 one-day transition boot camp is for Middle School Special Education Teachers as Missouri State Plan updates for 2025-2026 include post-secondary transition planning for special education students beginning in 8th grade. We will focus on the basic compliance requirements for a transition plan and work through some scenarios developing plans. The workshop is targeted towards educators with little to no transition planning experience.

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 workshop will explore how all behavior is a form of communication and serves a purpose. Participants will learn the principles of behavior change, methods for teaching replacement behaviors, and strategies for weakening undesired behavior. Participants will explore the four functions of behavior (Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangible), and interventions that address each function. The workshop format will allow participants to process a specific student, examine the function of behavior, and leave with strategies to begin to immediately apply.

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 - Regional Meeting 1

November 6 - Regional Meeting 2

February 10 - Coaching Lab

March 16 - 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.

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 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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

This is a cohort for instructional coaches to support and learn from each other.

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

This ELA session will provide opportunities for area educators to network with other schools in the South Central region. The session will consist of 3 components: DESE Updates, Structured Networking Activities, and Breakout Sessions on Focus areas for K-3 and 4-12.

The Network offers a series of 3 events in 2025 -- February 24, September 23, and November 18. Participants are encouraged to register and attend each of the sessions. The cost is $5.00 for a half-day session and lunch is on your own.

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

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

September 23 - Regional Meeting 1

November 14 - Regional Meeting 2

February 19 - Coaching Lab

March 19 - 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.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

September 26, 2025

November 6, 2025

January 29, 2026

March 23, 2026

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.

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.

Sept. 26, 2025--Kickoff (9:00-11:00 am)

Oct. 24, 2025

Jan. 9, 2026

Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

Attend this four-day workshop to learn how to effectively combine your MO SW-PBS Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams into one Advanced Tiers Team. An Advanced Tiers Team will provide a more efficient system for identifying and serving students who may benefit from a Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention.

Day 1-Creating Advanced Tiers Systems

Day 2-Using the FACTS Part 1 to identify a student's function

Day 3-Tier 2 Interventions(Social Skills Groups, Check-in,Check-Out, Self-Monitoring)

Day 4-FACTS Part 2 and writing a Behavior Intervention Plan

This is a four-day event and different material is presented each day. Participants are expected to attend all four days.

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 workshop offers a step-by-step guide to completing thorough and successful FBA and BIPs for IEP students experiencing severe behaviors. Participants will receive information on how to successfully:

*Use data to determine target behaviors and create a functional hypothesis.
*Analyze ABC data to determine the function of behavior and choose the best antecedent and consequence interventions.
*Write an FBA and BIP.

Participants will receive examples of forms to use throughout the FBA and BIP process.

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.

Data Collection: Join us for an interactive, hands-on training where you'll explore various data collection methods and when to use them, with opportunities to practice in real time. Learn how to streamline data collection using QR codes, Google Forms, and relevant apps, as well as create custom data sheets with Google Slides and Docs. We'll also cover practical strategies for organizing and applying data in the classroom, ensuring a smooth and effective process. Plus, you'll receive ready-to-use data sheets and materials to take back with you!

Behavior Management: Going back to the basics of behavior to help educators quickly identify the function of behavior and implement evidence-based practices to help learners be successful. This training discusses multiple ways to change behavior including changing antecedents, teaching replacement behaviors, and altering consequences.

Presented by: Kasey Keyes, Autism Resource Specialist (from Project ACCESS/Missouri State University)

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM -- FREE EVENT--DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS OCTOBER 1st.

Missouri Connections has recently updated its free online program. Your students have many interests, hobbies, and experiences. This program can help your students find career options for their future that they will enjoy.

Use Missouri Connections Junior in Middle School to help students learn more about themselves and plan for high school activities, classes, and beyond! This free Zoom presentation will introduce those of you who have never used Missouri Connections to the program and show those familiar with the Junior Version where the new updates are located.

In order to maximize learning opportunities from collaboration and break-out sessions, it is strongly recommended that each registration would be for one participant joining with one device. Laptops/desktops are also recommended in order to get full functionality from the virtual learning experience.

Participants are eligible for 1 hour of professional development credit.

Zoom link will be shared later.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.

October 13, 2025

December 5, 2025

January 21, 2026

April 7, 2026

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.

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

The training for school districts in Special Education Monitoring Cohort 3 provides critical information about the special education monitoring process and walks through the steps for using IMACS 2 to complete the required special education self-assessment, provide initial evaluation and C to B transition timeline data, and submit requested student documents for verification.

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

Are you a new teacher or administrator in a SW-PBS school and have never participated in SW-PBS training? MO SW-PBS will offer a one-day Tier 1 Training for staff members and administrators new to SW-PBS. This workshop focuses on understanding the 8 essential components of Tier 1 and how that looks in your school.

This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Sept. 16, 2025 and 2nd Offering - Oct. 15, 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 focus of this workshop is the evaluation process from pre-referral to eligibility. We will examine how decisions are made regarding when to suspect an educational disability, how to determine what information needs to be gathered through assessments, what to consider when selecting assessment tools, how to use assessment results in eligibility decisions, and the required content for evaluation reports based upon the Standards and Indicators.

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.

Autism: Dive into an enlightening discussion on neurodiverse affirming language and explore the common characteristics of Autism often observed in learners within the school environment. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session where we'll debunk misconceptions, foster understanding, and promote inclusivity. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or support staff, this workshop offers valuable insights to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and embrace neurodiversity in your school community.

Communication: In this dynamic session, we'll delve into the critical importance of providing each student with a personalized approach to communication. From understanding diverse communication supports to exploring engaging activities and invaluable resources, we'll equip you with the tools to foster meaningful connections and unlock the full potential of every learner. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and transform the self-advocacy journey for your autistic learners. Additionally, participants will have the chance to create hands-on communication resources to immediately implement in their classrooms.

Presented by: Kasey Keyes, Autism Resource Specialist (from Project ACCESS/Missouri State University)

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 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.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

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

September 16 - Regional Meeting 1

November 4 - Regional Meeting 2

January 23 - (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.

This workshop will explore multiple methods for collecting and using data for IEP students experiencing severe behaviors. This deep dive into data collection will aid participants in collecting data for FBA, BIP, and data for Manifestation Determination Hearings. Participants will receive multiple forms to aid in the collection and organization of data. Records data (Health, Discipline, Academic, Attendance, Social/Emotional…); baseline (frequency, latency, duration, permanent product, task analysis, momentary time sample); ABC data for the use of identifying the function of behavior; and Progress Monitoring Data to determine success of interventions.

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

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

September 18 - Regional Meeting 1

November 6 - Regional Meeting 2

February 10 - Coaching Lab

March 16 - 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 23 - Regional Meeting 1

November 14 - Regional Meeting 2

February 19 - Coaching Lab

March 19 - 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.

This ELA session will provide opportunities for area educators to network with other schools in the South Central region. The session will consist of 3 components: DESE Updates, Structured Networking Activities, and Breakout Sessions on Focus areas for K-3 and 4-12.

The Network offers a series of 3 events in 2025 -- February 24, September 23, and November 18. Participants are encouraged to register and attend each of the sessions. The cost is $5.00 for a half-day session and lunch is on your own.

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

In the post-Endrew F. world, Individual Education Program (IEPs) teams must write IEPs designed to help students make meaningful progress. Learn the art of developing IEPs in which the present level of academic and functional performance forms a solid foundation for writing SMART/Standards-Based goals, describing specially designed instruction, and designing classroom accommodations and modifications. Developing IEPs linked to the Missouri Learning Standards helps the IEP team see the importance of connecting instructional goals to the general education curriculum and grade level standards.

Participants will: (1) understand alignment and its benefits; (2) understand the writing steps in the Standards-Based IEP Process; (3) develop awareness of the components required to construct a present level using the Standards-Based IEP process; and (4) develop SMART Standards-Based IEP goals. Additionally, participants will learn how to involve parents in the process and review all timelines that must be met to remain in compliance.

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 full day workshop is designed to help teachers support students with big behaviors. Teachers will gain strategies in the following areas: proactive classroom management, function-based thinking, responding to students during and after behaviors, communicating with parents, regulation, and addressing missing behavioral skills.

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

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 11 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 21 - Regional Meeting 3

February 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.

Data, Data, Data:

How do I collect it?

What do I do with it?

Participants will gain an understanding of progress monitoring, learn a variety of ways to collect specific data, and how to use it to drive instruction.

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

Lunch will NOT be provided.

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

September 9 - Regional Meeting 1

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 27 - 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 16 - Regional Meeting 1

November 4 - Regional Meeting 2

January 23 - (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 - Regional Meeting 1

November 6 - Regional Meeting 2

February 10 - Coaching Lab

March 16 - 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 23 - Regional Meeting 1

November 14 - Regional Meeting 2

February 19 - Coaching Lab

March 19 - 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.