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1. Teach Students to Change Behaviors Through Self-Monitoring

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Meyer Alumni Center (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 2/7/2025

In classroom settings, self-monitoring offers several advantages. Self-monitoring requires that the student be an active participant in the intervention, with responsibility for measuring and evaluating his or her behaviors. Also, in order to accurately self-evaluate behaviors, the student must first learn the teacher's behavioral expectations. That ability of a child or youth to understand and internalize the behavioral expectations of others is a milestone in the development of social skills. Finally, student self-monitoring data is typically economical to collect, even in a busy classroom, and can often be used to document the success of a behavioral intervention.
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/0

2. CoVE

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Audience: Educators of students with visual impairments

Dates: 6/20/2025

This Community of Vision Educators (meeting) will be held to discuss the program at Missouri State University. They are looking to better serve Vision Educators.
  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 0/5

3. LETRS Volume 2-Language Comprehension Gainesville Cohort #90 only

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: See Below (Kirksville, MO)

Dates: 7/24/2025 to 1/30/2026

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.This Vol. 2 professional learning 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 should have received their V2 manuals from DESE at the start of V1 trainings. If you have questions, contact annettetankersley@missouristate.edu.
  • Enrolled: 24/35
  • Wait: 0/0

4. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister cohort 1)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 4/9/2026

Closed

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:

-ongoing 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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 10/10
  • Wait: 0/0

5. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister cohort 2)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 4/2/2026

Closed

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:

-ongoing 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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 8/8
  • Wait: 0/0

6. MLDS (SW) Year 2 Cohort - Springfield - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBA-Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 2/6/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 25/50
  • Wait: 0/0

7. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Bolivar area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Bolivar - Lime Bank (Bolivar, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 3/23/2026

Closed

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:

-ongoing 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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 17/17
  • Wait: 0/0

8. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Joplin area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 3/24/2026

Closed

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:

-ongoing 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

**Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

  • Enrolled: 10/10
  • Wait: 0/0

9. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #104 (Bolivar)-invitation only

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Bolivar, Missouri (Bolivar, MO) [map]

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 2/9/2026

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. Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). If you have any questions, please contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/5

10. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort 94 (WEAUBLEAU ONLY)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Weaubleau Elementary School (Weaubleau, MO) [map]

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 3/16/2026

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contact Jenny Dunagan at jennydunagan@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 18/30
  • Wait: 0/0

11. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #14 (Blue Eye District-Invitation Only)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 8/27/2025 to 3/26/2026

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers 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 to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kick off 8/11/25 Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 18/25
  • Wait: 0/0

12. 2025-26 MTDS Instructional Coach Academy (Southwest)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 3/10/2026

Closed
This program is designed to offer support and strategies for instructional coaches. Building on John Antonetti's work, Instructional Coach Academy will lead instructional coaches through the process of defining and planning systems to support teachers in their districts. **Program Fees: include 4 days of in-person programming, 2 days in Columbia for the state conference with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage), all materials, parking and lunch each day.
  • Enrolled: 8/8
  • Wait: 0/0

13. Southwest MTDS Grow Your Own Teacher Leader Network (Springfield)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Meyer Alumni Center (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/4/2025 to 1/29/2026

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.

  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/0

14. MAP-A Training

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: MAP-A Teachers, DLM Coordinators

Dates: 9/5/2025

"MAP-A for All Professionals” learning builds participant knowledge in the process of completing the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) for our 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. We will meet in Plaster Student Union room 315 at Missouri State University. Parking and lunch included in price.
  • Enrolled: 34/50
  • Wait: 0/0

15. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #11

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 1/12/2026

Closed
Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers 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 to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 27/27
  • Wait: 0/0

16. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension C#21

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 1/12/2026

Closed
DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 25/25
  • Wait: 0/0

17. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Springfield area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first year of teaching.

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 4/6/2026

Closed

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:

-ongoing 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

**Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch.

  • Enrolled: 29/29
  • Wait: 0/0

18. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #23

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 1/13/2026

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contant Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 20/22
  • Wait: 0/2

19. MLDS (SW) Year 1 Cohort - Springfield 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: To Be Announced (To Be Announced, MO)

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 2/25/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 34/50
  • Wait: 0/0

20. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension C#110 - Republic-invitation only

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Republic R-III Central Office (Republic, MO)

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 4/8/2026

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contact Amber Perryman at amberperryman@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 24/30
  • Wait: 0/5

21. 2025-26 Aspire Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 2/5/2026

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 the following: -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. Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.
  • Enrolled: 28/34
  • Wait: 0/0

22. 2025-26 MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring (Hollister area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: new mentors teachers; veteran mentors

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/5/2026

Closed
This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 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 **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 9/9
  • Wait: 0/0

23. SWMELL English Language Development Directors Advisory Team FALL 2025 - VIRTUAL

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

Audience: ELD Directors and Coordinators

Dates: 9/11/2025

This collaboration is for ELD directors and teacher leaders in the Southwest Region with 200 or more EL students in their districts. There will be one virtual meeting at the beginning of fall semester and one in the spring semester. The goal is to gather around issues of district-wide leadership, program development, and implementation of initiatives, including professional development, teacher recruitment, administrative matters, etc. The topics will be up to you, and we will listen and learn from each other. We will meet via Zoom. The link will be sent to you the day before the meeting.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

24. 25-26 Early Childhood LETRS C#1 Fall Session

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

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

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). Mo RLE participants cost is covered and materials will be ordered by DESE. For more information, contact Amber Perryman at amberperryman@missouristate.edu.
  • Enrolled: 24/25
  • Wait: 0/2

25. Navigating Elementary Behaviors

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Dates: 9/15/2025

This full day workshop is designed to help elementary 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, and addressing missing behavioral skills. This workshop is designed for any elementary teacher supporting students with big behaviors. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30.Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 16/25
  • Wait: 0/0

26. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Bolivar area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Bolivar - Lime Bank (Bolivar, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 3/30/2026

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 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 **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 8/15
  • Wait: 0/0

27. 25/26 LETRS Volume 1 Word Recognition Seymour Cohort 25 onsite -invitation only

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 4/6/2026

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. Contact Amber Perryman for more information amberperryman@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 32/35
  • Wait: 0/0

28. SW*MELL Fall Conference 2025

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: William H Darr Agricultural Center - Missouri State University (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/16/2025

Don't miss this fun day of learning and collaboration! Our guest will be Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, educator, author, and trainer. She will focus on supporting literacy for multilingual learners with content from her book "Growing Language & Literacy". The conference will begin at 8am. There will be giveaways and time for connecting with colleagues. Registration is $100 and includes a light breakfast, catered lunch, and a copy of the "Growing Language & Literacy" book. There will be an opportunity to choose either the grades K-6 or grades 7-12 book. Location: Darr Agricultural Center: 2401 S Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65807
  • Enrolled: 110/112
  • Wait: 0/0

29. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #24

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 1/20/2026

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contant Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 22/25
  • Wait: 0/2

30. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Joplin area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/31/2026

Closed
You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 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 **DESE Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 6/6
  • Wait: 0/0

31. MLDS (SW) Year 1 Cohort - Joplin - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 2/18/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/0

32. MLDS (SW) Year 2 Cohort - Joplin - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 2/18/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/0

33. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Hollister area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 3/12/2026

Closed
You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 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 **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 10/10
  • Wait: 0/0

34. MAP-A Training

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: MAP-A Teachers, DLM Coordinators

Dates: 9/18/2025

"MAP-A for All Professionals” learning builds participant knowledge in the process of completing the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) for our 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. Parking and Lunch included in price.
  • Enrolled: 46/48
  • Wait: 0/0

35. MLDS (SW) Advanced Cohort - Joplin - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 2/19/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 26/50
  • Wait: 0/0

36. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #12

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 3/30/2026

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers 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 to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 26/27
  • Wait: 0/0

37. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #22

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 1/26/2026

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 16/25
  • Wait: 0/2

38. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #13

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/3/2026

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers 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 to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/13/25. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 17/25
  • Wait: 0/2

39. SWMELL: Immigrant families home/school liaison Connect - Fall 2025

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Audience: educators serving as school-home liaisons for immigrants/refugees/ELs

Dates: 9/23/2025

Liaisons who work with immigrant and refugee families in public school settings can learn from each other as they connect during these virtual meetings. We will discuss resources and ideas and help our colleagues problem-solve. Bring your questions and suggestions for this time together.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

40. 2025-26 Aspire Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 2/9/2026

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 the following: -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. Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.
  • Enrolled: 28/32
  • Wait: 0/0

41. MLDS (SW) Advanced Cohort - Springfield 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 2/4/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 39/50
  • Wait: 0/0

42. 2025-26 MTDS Teacher Academy (Springfield area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have their career certificate, or have completed at least 4 years of teaching.

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/1/2026

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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 -completed at least 3 years of successful teaching -a strong desire for professional improvement This opportunity provides: -Two statewide events 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 **Program Fees include: 6 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch provided. Also includes state conference in Columbia, MO with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage).
  • Enrolled: 6/6
  • Wait: 0/0

43. 2025-26 MTDS Teacher Academy, Year 2: Powerful Task Design (Springfield Area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Career teachers (recommended they have completed Teacher Academy)

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/1/2026

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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 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 **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch provided. Also includes the state conference in Columbia, MO with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage).
  • Enrolled: 1/1
  • Wait: 0/0

44. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Springfield area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/13/2026

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You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 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 **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 14/14
  • Wait: 0/0

45. I am the Process Coordinator! Now What?

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 2/24/2026

Join me on October 1st and February 24th as we discuss how process coordinators can best support special education teachers. We will discuss organization for the PC and how they can organize their teachers, talk about process items such as referrals, REDs, assessments, interpretation of assessments, eligibility, and IEPs. Cost is $70 and includes two days of training with lunch and parking provided. This is a two day commitment so please make sure you are available both of these dates when you sign up. Training will be Hill Hall in Room 402 on both days. The enrollment is limited to 25, the room capacity will not allow anymore. Parking pass will be emailed to you prior to the training.
  • Enrolled: 41/50
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Teaching Behaviors in the Special Education Classroom

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: anyone supporting special education students

Dates: 10/2/2025

This full day workshop is designed to help special education teachers support students with behavioral needs. Teachers will gain insight on how to identify missing skills in the area of communication, regulation and social interactions. Strategies will be shared on how to find the time and resources for intentional instruction and practice in the area of missing skills. This workshop is designed for anyone supporting special education students. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 23/25
  • Wait: 0/0

47. 2025-26 MTDS Critical Thinking and Engagement (Springfield area)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Audience: Teachers who have completed the BTAP program; career teachers

Dates: 10/3/2025 to 3/27/2026

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Take your lesson design to the next level! Learn how to design tasks that promote engagement and critical thinking in your students while also designing your own individual learning as a teacher. This program offers continued support for *early educators, *those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or *those navigating changes in content or grade-level. Join us if you are a teacher who wants to- -learn research and evidence-based practices that promote critical thinking and problem-solving, -dive deeper into a topic of interest that you want to incorporate into your classroom, and -set growth goals for your students and for yourself. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and uses the following MTDS competencies: >Designs learning tasks, activities, & experiences, >Advances critical thinking & problem-solving, >Facilitates student inquiry & research, and >Sets growth goals. **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking and lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 9/8
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Community of Vision Educators (CoVE)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Audience: All educators who serve students who are blind/visually impaired. Teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and administrators.

Dates: 10/3/2025 to 4/3/2026

Blind Skills Specialists presents Community of Vision Educators (CoVE). The CoVE Group is a professional group that meets to discuss best practices in the field of education for students with visual impairments. ACVREP RPPL credit of up to 2 hours may apply to attendees. There will be six meetings that will focus on various topics. Friday, Oct 3: O&M Unique Intersections Friday, Nov 7: APH Products Friday, Dec 5: Data Collection Friday, Jan 2: Accessibility Friday, Feb 6: Students with Additional Disabilities Friday, April 3: Using and Teaching AI
  • Enrolled: 17/50
  • Wait: 0/5

49. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #87 (SPS Only)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: SPS Professional & Virtual Learning Center (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 2/18/2026

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. 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). Vol. 2 professional learning 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. For more information, contact Jenny Dunagan at jennydunagan@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 19/35
  • Wait: 0/2

50. Navigating Behaviors at the Secondary Level

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: any teacher supporting students with big behaviors

Dates: 10/6/2025

This full day workshop is designed to help secondary 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, helping students regulate, and addressing missing behavioral skills. This workshop is designed for any secondary teacher supporting students with big behaviors. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30.Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 18/25
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Developing Quality Standards-based IEPs

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/6/2025

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 SMARTgoals connected to learning standards, describing specially designed instruction, and designing classroom accommodations and modifications. Additionally, participants will learn how to involve parents in the process and review all timelines that must be met to remain in compliance. We will meet on Oct. 6th MSU in the Plaster Student Union Rm 314. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. Training will begin promptly at 9:00. Working lunch will be served around 11:30 or 12:00 and you will be done by 3:00 PM.
  • Enrolled: 16/32
  • Wait: 0/0

52. SW*MELL Meet Up October 2025 - Reading instruction for Multilingual learners

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: ELD teachers, all teachers, administrators

Dates: 10/10/2025

FOCUS on reading strategies for MLs. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! Location of the meeting will be announced before the date.
  • Enrolled: 17/30
  • Wait: 0/0

53. Reset Rooms

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: administrators, special education directors, behavior interventionists, counselors, other individuals working with challenging behaviors

Dates: 10/15/2025

New Date! This workshop will focus on the use of Reset Rooms in the school setting. Reset Rooms offer a designated space for students to de-escalate, regulate emotions, and practice self-management skills. Participants will learn how to establish an environment and structure that will successfully allow students to return to the education environment as quickly as possible. This workshop is designed for districts of all sizes and is targeted towards building and special education administrators, counselors, behavior interventionist, or other individuals interested in learning more about the use of Reset Rooms. Participants will also gain access to materials that will support the effectiveness of this intervention. Registration and a  light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 24/40
  • Wait: 0/0

54. Special Education Eligibility: Making Quality Eligibility Determinations

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/15/2025

The focus of this workshop will be on the evaluation process from pre-referral to eligibility. We will look at how decisions are being made regarding which students to evaluate, how to determine what information needs to be gathered through assessments and then how to use that information in eligibility decisions. Information regarding the content of evaluation reports, based on the standards and indicators, will also be included. The training will be held on October 15 at MSU in the Plaster Student Union, room 308. The training will begin at 9:00 AM and end by 3:00 PM. Cost is $35 and includes lunch and parking.
  • Enrolled: 10/45
  • Wait: 0/0

55. Function Based Thinking

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: special education teachers, regular education teachers, paras, counselors, administrators and/or any team member working with students with challenging behaviors

Dates: 10/16/2025

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. This workshop is designed for special education teachers, regular education teachers, paras, counselors, administrators and/or any team member working with students with challenging behaviors. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 15/25
  • Wait: 0/0

56. Special Education Compliance Monitoring Self-Assessment Training

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/21/2025

This training is designed for districts who will going through self-assessment during 2025-2026 (Cohort 3). This will be a full day training designed to assist public agencies in preparation for their Special Education Tiered Monitoring review process. The training will describe the self-assessment process and the use of the IMACS 2.0 system. During the morning session, a DESE Compliance Supervisor will join us and we will go over the technical aspects of self-assessment and how to use IMACS 2.0 properly to complete the required activities. After lunch, we will go over the indicators that will be part of the self-assessment and discuss ways to ensure compliance with those indicators. We will begin at 9:00 AM and the day will end by 3:00 at the latest. Cost is $35 per person and includes lunch and parking. We will meet at Missouri State University, Plaster Student Union, Room 313. Parking passes will be emailed to you to print and put in your vehicle prior to the workshop. If you register after 8:00am on Thursday, October 16th, please notify RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu as parking information will have already been sent, and you will need the information.
  • Enrolled: 44/50
  • Wait: 0/10

57. Using Missouri Connections for ICAP & Course Planner

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Audience: Counselors, teachers, rootEd Advisors, and administrators.

Dates: 10/29/2025

This training will provide an overview of the ICAP available as a part of Missouri Connections. There are two features within the ICAP: The 8th-12th Grade ICAP Components and the Student Course Planner. The ICAP Components include a series of activities like assessments, modules and other components assigned by grade level beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade. The Student Course Planner is an integral part in the development of a student's ICAP. Course Planner allows students to choose a district-defined pathway, which populates recommended courses across grade/subject levels. As students' complete ICAP Components and select courses in the Course Planner, these populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 and MSIP 6 requirements. Here is the Zoom Link for the meeting. We will also send it to the e-mail you register with on the day before the training. https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/81402052274
  • Enrolled: 14/100
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Resources for Students with Visual Impairments

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: All educators who serve students who are blind/visually impaired. Teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and administrators.

Dates: 11/4/2025

Blind Skills Specialists presents Resources for Students with Visual Impairments. In this workshop we will list the many resources available to educators, students and parents of students with visual impairments. The resources will cover assistive technology, literacy, and much more. ACVREP RPPL credit of up to 3 hours may apply to attendees. Please note: If you register after Thursday, October 30th please contact RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu to have the parking email sent to you.
  • Enrolled: 21/35
  • Wait: 0/0

59. Activity Based Programming for Students with Severe Differences

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Alphapointe (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 11/6/2025 to 11/7/2025

This training presents an approach to service delivery for students that have significant learning differences, including a communication deficit. Participants will learn the difference between the traditional pull-out approach and the team approach. A method of embedding IEP goals within age-appropriate activities will be presented. Pending approval, CEU's will be available for those with ACVREP certification.
  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/5

60. SW*MELL Meet Up November 2025 - Path to graduation for multilingual learners

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: ELD teachers, all teachers, school counselors, administrators

Dates: 11/7/2025

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FOCUS on helping secondary MLs persist to graduation, with information to share with school counselors. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! Location of the meeting will be announced before the date. Please note: If you register after Thursday, October 30th please contact RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu to have parking information sent to you.
  • Enrolled: 26/25
  • Wait: 0/1

61. Behavior Leaders: Behavioral Best Practices and Networking for Supporting Teachers and Students

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: superintendents, special education directors, building leaders or any individual in a leadership role

Dates: 11/10/2025

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This workshop is designed to provide school leaders an opportunity to collaborate with neighboring administrators on topics surrounding student behaviors. The following topics will be discussed as they relate to an increase in behaviors: the use of ISS and OSS, protecting instructional integrity in the classroom, training the influx of new teachers, alternatives to suspension, and supporting students and teachers. This networking time will allow additional opportunities for participants to discuss/problem solve behavioral topics relevant to their district. This workshop is designed for superintendents, special education directors, building leaders or any individual in a leadership role. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included. Please note: If you register after 11/05/2025 please email RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu to be sent parking information as parking will have already been sent.
  • Enrolled: 43/45
  • Wait: 0/0

62. SW*MELL Meet Up Nov 2025 (Neosho) - Small Group Reading for multilingual learners

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

Audience: educators of English learners

Dates: 11/10/2025

Starting Soon
FOCUS on reading strategies for MLs. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! The meeting will be held in Neosho school district. Address of meeting space is NSD Learning Center at Neosho Middle School: 1400 Hale McGinty Dr., Neosho, MO
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

63. Registered Youth Apprenticeship Training 201 at Springfield

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: School Administrators, High School Counselors, Root Ed Advisors, Career & Technical Instructors, Apprenticeship Coordinators

Dates: 11/11/2025

Starting Soon
This training is specifically for those that have been through RYA Training 101 or Bootcamp 101, and are coordinating an RYA program. In this training, participants will take a deeper dive into: Appendix A Work Processes; building Employability Skills; Employer/Industry Recruitment; Educating Parents & Students on RYA; getting Administrator Buy-In; utilizing Career Connections & other career exploration resources; utilizing Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development; Rapids 2.0 navigation; WIOA Supports & Missouri Job Center; working with Career Pathways Externships & grants; beyond graduation & sustainability; working with the Mentor; coordinator networking; and working with related-training providers outside of the school district. Lunch will be provided. Please note: If you register after 11/05/2025 please contact RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu to recieve parking information as parking has already been sent.
  • Enrolled: 4/23
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Process Coordinators, Administrators, Special Education Directors, other educators conducting FBAs

Dates: 11/18/2025

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. This session is designed for Special Education Teachers, Process Coordinators, Administrators, or others conducting FBAs on IEP students. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 17/40
  • Wait: 0/0

65. Foundational Approach for the Success Ready Student

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Audience: Counselors, rootEd Advisors, Teachers

Dates: 11/18/2025

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This training will provide an introductory overview of Missouri Connections to build your basic knowledge of the platform that will allow you to use it more effectively and efficiently with your school/organization. Regardless of your experience level, you will need to attend one of these sessions before you attend any of the other sessions. Click here for the Zoom link or copy the link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/85105629323
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Transition Academy: Prepping Students for Life

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Process Coordinators, Directors

Dates: 11/19/2025 to 12/1/2025

How do I prepare my student(s) to transition to the next phase of life? Participants will learn to use valuable resources to support students in the college or career readiness planning process for their future. The Transition Academy is designed to help educators plan for college and career readiness and positive postsecondary outcomes for students with an lEP. The components to be addressed during the academy are lndicator 13, the transition compliance portion of the student's lEP, how to plan for post-secondary outcomes and the framework and practice of how to include self-determination strategies and skills during instruction. Specific components provided in greater detail will be Transition Assessments and Services and to teach students to participate in the planning process of their future. The cost is $70 and includes parking and lunch for BOTH days. Training will begin promptly at 9:00. Working lunch will be served around 11:30 or 12:00 and you will be done by 3:00 P.M. Both days will be at Plaster Student Union Room 315 on MSU campus. Directions and parking passes will be emailed before the workshop.
  • Enrolled: 37/40
  • Wait: 0/0

67. SW*MELL Meet Up December 2025 - All things WIDA and ACCESS

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: ELD teachers, all teachers, administrators

Dates: 12/5/2025

FOCUS on resources available through WIDA and discussion about how to prepare for, facilitate, and benefit from the ACCESS assessment. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! Location of the meeting will be announced before the date.
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

68. Manifestation Determination and Alternatives to Suspension

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: administrators and special education directors

Dates: 12/8/2025

This training will provide alternatives to suspension that help keep struggling students engaged in the academic environment. For circumstances requiring removal, Compliance Consultants will provide guidance on the data to review when making a manifestation determination, as well as how to document suspensions while remaining compliant with IDEA. This workshop is intended for administrators and special education directors. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included.
  • Enrolled: 12/40
  • Wait: 0/0

69. Missouri Connections Junior Version

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Audience: Middle School - counselors, teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development, and planning!

Dates: 12/11/2025

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Whether you're brand new to Missouri Connections or have used it before, we'd love for you to join us!
Together, we'll explore how Missouri Connections can support you and your students as they plan for life after high school. The junior version is packed with fun, age-appropriate activities -like interactive self-surveys on interests, skills, and values-that help students learn more about themselves while connecting the dots to future careers.
Come discover new ways to engage your students and make post-secondary planning meaningful, personalized, and fun!
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70. The BRITE Act- What Does It Really Say?

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Alphapointe (Kansas City, MO) [map]

Dates: 12/12/2025

The BRITE Act has several requirements for educational programs for students with visual impairments. But what does it really require? What assessments are required? Who is qualified to provide instruction? This training will address those questions. Pending approval, CEU's will be available for those with ACVREP certification.
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71. Missouri Connections High School Version

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Audience: High School - counselors, teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development, and planning!

Dates: 12/18/2025

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We'll explore how high school educators can use Missouri Connections to support students as they plan for life after graduation.

The platform includes powerful tools for post-secondary exploration-helping students research colleges, compare programs, search for scholarships, and explore career paths. It also features employment readiness tools like a resume builder, interview prep, and skill assessments to help students feel confident and prepared.

Join us to discover how Missouri Connections can make post-secondary planning more meaningful, personalized, and accessible for your students-no matter where their path leads.

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