LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8).

This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection.

Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2.

The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact Melinda Odom for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only).

Meeting dates:

8/13/24

12/2/24

2/3/24

4/7/25

For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTE: A 'Launch' session will be held on the first meeting date.

(1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:

Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;

Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;

Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling

Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients.

(2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for approximately $425.

(3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!

NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.

For any additional questions, contact JennyDunagan@MissouriState.edu

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

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email).

(1) There are four 'face-to-face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:

Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;

Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;

Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling

Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

(2) Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients.

Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need to contact Melinda Odom for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

(3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!

NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.

For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

Meeting Dates: 9/16/24, 10/21/24, 12/9/24, 2/3/25

This cohort is full, please join Cohort 6 that starts 2/28/25.

Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
9/20/24
11/22/24
1/31/25

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.

Mo RLE participants cost is covered and materials will be ordered by DESE. NON-MO RLE participant's cost is $475 (breakfast & parking included). If you are a NON-Mo RLE participant email melindaodom@missouristate.edu to order your materials.

A hot breakfast will be available, lunch is on your own. email: melindaodom@missouristate.edu

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8).

This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection.

Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2.

The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own.

NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only).

For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

Meeting dates: 9/23, 10/28, 12/16/24, 1/27

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email).

(1) There are four 'face-to-face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:

Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;

Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;

Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling

Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

(2) Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients.

Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact Melinda Odom for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

(3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!

NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.

For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

Meeting dates:8/29/24. 10/1/24, 12/19/24, 1/30/25

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.