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

August 20, 2021 (Half-day--9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

November 15, 2021 (Full day--8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

December 20, 2021 (Full day--8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

February 7, 2022 (Full day--8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

March 7, 2022 (Full day--8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

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.

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

Registration fee is $100 per person per day. Fee does NOT include the materials fee of $349 paid separately to Voyager Sopris (1-800-547-6747 ext. 5136). Participants in this group must acquire LETRS materials prior to the first meeting date. Questions? Contact Robyn Rogers at robyn.rogers@lexialearning.com or 469-964-2610.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for this cohort to make.

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

Lunch will NOT be provided.

Face coverings are recommended if you are NOT fully vaccinated.

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. There are 4 meeting dates.

September 3, 2021 (South Central RPDC, Rolla)

Attend Emerging I Day 2 with Mentee (Date and location determined individually)

Attend Emerging I Day 4 with Mentee (Date and location determined individually)

May 6, 2022 (South Central RPDC, Rolla)

Mastering: Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net).

This opportunity provides:

Coaching, observation, and feedback training and support
Consultant support
Networking with other mentor teachers
Opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers
Competency-based programming

Mastering: Mentoring emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

I. Professional: Communicates Professionally; Develops and applies coaching conversation skills while mentoring aspiring/preparing/emerging teacher

II. Competencies Related to Coaching & Mentoring Teachers on:

Building a Community: Accessing & Building Systemic Services and Supports
Managing a Classroom: Manages Behavior, Creates & Manages a Learning Environment, Communicates Progress Toward Learning Goals
Being a Professional: Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals
Designing Instruction: Develops Research-Based Instruction
Reflecting on Practice: Sets Growth Goals

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.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

There are 4 meeting dates in this workshop series:

September 16, 2021

November 18, 2021

February 10, 2022

April 14, 2022

If you work as an instructional coach and want to grow and learn from others in your field, our collaborative cohort facilitated by RPDC consultants is for you! We plan to meet four times throughout the year, sharing best-practices, resources and ideas. Each session will have technology and engagement strategy resource sharing time.

Session topics will include:
Observation & Feedback Tools
Scheduling & Organizing
Student Centered Coaching
Engagement & Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management Support

Registration fee of $350 is for all four dates.

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.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

5 dates for this workshop: 9/21, 10/14, 11/16, 2/15, 4/26.

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years. Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) [mo-mtds.net].

This opportunity provides:
>Networking with other new teachers & 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
>Copy of Mike Rutherford's "The Artisan Teacher"

Emerging I meets MO's BTAP certification requirements & emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
>Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust & mutual respect for all
>Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts & organizational strategies to--(a)promote student interaction; (b)meet student needs & well-being; (c)minimize disruption; (d)allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress; (e)increase & manage student productivity; & (f)encourage self-directed student learning
>Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include--(a)lesson targets; (b)activities, tasks, &/or experiences; (c)research-based &/or evidence-based strategies; & (d)methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target
>Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, higher level thinking, & high-yield instructional strategies

Scholarship money will be available. Registration fee of $150 is for all dates.

Lunch provided. Notify us of dietary restrictions at least 7 days in advance.

5 dates for this workshop: 9/22, 10/19, 11/10, 2/16, 4/20.

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years. Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) [mo-mtds.net].

This opportunity provides:
>Networking with other new teachers & 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
>Copy of Mike Rutherford's "The Artisan Teacher"

Emerging I meets MO's BTAP certification requirements & emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
>Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust & mutual respect for all
>Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts & organizational strategies to--(a)promote student interaction; (b)meet student needs & well-being; (c)minimize disruption; (d)allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress; (e)increase & manage student productivity; & (f)encourage self-directed student learning
>Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include--(a)lesson targets; (b)activities, tasks, &/or experiences; (c)research-based &/or evidence-based strategies; & (d)methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target
>Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, higher level thinking, & high-yield instructional strategies

Scholarship money will be available. Registration fee of $150 is for all dates.

Lunch provided. Notify us of dietary restrictions at least 7 days in advance.

5 dates for this workshop: 9/23, 10/20, 11/18, 2/17, 4/21.

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years. Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) [mo-mtds.net].

This opportunity provides:
>Networking with other new teachers & 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
>Copy of Mike Rutherford's "The Artisan Teacher"

Emerging I meets MO's BTAP certification requirements & emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
>Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust & mutual respect for all
>Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts & organizational strategies to--(a)promote student interaction; (b)meet student needs & well-being; (c)minimize disruption; (d)allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress; (e)increase & manage student productivity; & (f)encourage self-directed student learning
>Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include--(a)lesson targets; (b)activities, tasks, &/or experiences; (c)research-based &/or evidence-based strategies; & (d)methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target
>Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, higher level thinking, & high-yield instructional strategies

Scholarship money will be available. Registration fee of $150 is for all dates.

Lunch provided. Notify us of dietary restrictions at least 7 days in advance.

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

September 27, 2021

November 10, 2021

January 25, 2022

March 8, 2022

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.

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

Registration fee is $100 per person per day. Fee does NOT include the materials fee of $349 paid separately to Voyager Sopris (1-800-547-6747 ext. 5136). Participants in this group must acquire LETRS materials prior to the first meeting date. Questions? Contact Robyn Rogers at robyn.rogers@lexialearning.com or 469-964-2610.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for this cohort to make.

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

Lunch will NOT be provided.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

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

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

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

5 dates for this workshop: 9/30, 10/22, 11/17, 2/16, 4/27.

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years. Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) [mo-mtds.net].

This opportunity provides:
>Networking with other new teachers & 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
>Copy of Mike Rutherford's "The Artisan Teacher"

Emerging I meets MO's BTAP certification requirements & emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
>Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust & mutual respect for all
>Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts & organizational strategies to--(a)promote student interaction; (b)meet student needs & well-being; (c)minimize disruption; (d)allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress; (e)increase & manage student productivity; & (f)encourage self-directed student learning
>Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include--(a)lesson targets; (b)activities, tasks, &/or experiences; (c)research-based &/or evidence-based strategies; & (d)methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target
>Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, higher level thinking, & high-yield instructional strategies

Scholarship money will be available. Registration fee of $150 is for all dates.

Lunch provided. Notify us of dietary restrictions at least 7 days in advance.

Face coverings required.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM -- FREE EVENT--DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 23RD.

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Participants are eligible for 1 hour of professional development credit.

Prior to the workshop, an email with the Zoom link will be provided to registrants.

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

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

October 4 - Regional Meeting 1

November 30 - Regional Meeting 2

February 1 - Regional Meeting 3

March 15 - Regional Meeting 4

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.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

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 training focuses on understanding the 8 essential components of the Tier 1 process.

This workshop will also be held on July 29th. You are NOT required to attend both dates.

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.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

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

October 12 - Day 1

December 14 - Day 2

February 8 - Day 3

March 8 - Day 4

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.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

4 dates for this workshop: 10/13/21, 1/12/22, 3/9/22, 5/4/22.

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! This program offers continued support for early career teachers.

To celebrate the completion of a successful first year of teaching, Emerging II begins with a statewide kick-off event featuring Mike Rutherford, author of "The Artisan Teacher". Participants will receive a copy of this book.

Emerging II is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) [mo-mtds.net] and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:
>Access to experts- Kick-off event with Mike Rutherford!
>Access to on-demand learning, including Mike Rutherford's MTDS series
>Consultant support
>Networking with other teachers
>Competency-based programming

Emerging II emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:
>Differentiates to Meet Unique Student Needs: Designs lesson variations to--(a)content; (b)process; (c)product; and/or (d)environment based on analysis of student needs
>Plans Student Progress Monitoring: Plans formal and informal assessment strategies and documentation structures to check and record understanding of lesson targets during instruction
>Works in a Community of Practice: Participates in a community of practice to share evidence of effectiveness and progress towards curricular goals, plan curricular revisions, and discuss meeting student needs

Scholarship money will be available. Registration fee of $120 is for all dates.

Lunch provided. Please notify us of dietary restrictions at least 7 days in advance.

You must register separately for Statewide meetings on August 5 & 6, 2021.

Participants required to wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

There are 6 regional meetings.

October 15, 2021

November 19, 2021

December 10, 2021

February 18, 2022

March 18, 2022

April 15, 2022

There are 2 statewide meetings. You must register for these dates separately:

September 15, 2021

January 27, 2022

Join the South Central Teacher Academy cohort and begin a year-long journey of learning and collaboration. This outstanding opportunity will focus on student engagement, instructional strategies, and selecting high-impact teaching practices. We believe you will leave each meeting eager to implement new learning and perspectives in your own classroom. Application information is posted on our website at rpdc.mst.edu.

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 days in advance.

Scholarship money will be available. Registration fee of $180 is for all dates.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

(As a follow-up or in lieu of the DESE webinar) The MAP-A for Experienced Test Administrators Training is intended for Special Education personnel who have previously been trained to administer the MAP-A. This training will review choosing Essential Elements to assess student skills, review any changes made to the KITE Suite, and discuss important dates. Additionally, participants will review how to integrate instructionally relevant testlets into daily instruction. Participants will also become familiar with the compliance components related to the MAP-A.

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

Lunch will NOT be provided.

All participants are required to bring and wear a face covering while attending this workshop.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is offering Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grants from the state's allocation of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to address teacher recruitment and retention. The Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) Teacher Development Specialists (TDS) within Missouri's RPDC network are hosting sessions this fall to support grant applicants with planning and submission support.

This session will also be held on September 20th and November 15th. It is the same session offered three different days.

Regional information and planning sessions include:

Grant Information
Why are the grants being offered?
What do we need to know about the grants?

Grant Planning
How do we write a grant plan?
What should we include in our grant plans?

Grant Resources
What technical assistance is available to support these grants?
Who can help us implement the grants?

Face coverings are encouraged when social distancing is not possible.

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

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