This is a three-day paid externship for MS/HS Special Education teachers. The focus is utilizing self-advocacy skills to prepare special education students for life after high school.

Teachers will hear from both area businesses regarding self-advocacy skills needed for employees to enter the workforce and representatives from higher education about self-advocacy skills necessary to navigate further education opportunities. Teachers will be given time to prepare and present a required plan for their students to develop self-advocacy skills by participating in their IEP meeting.

Teachers must be able to attend all three days to receive the maximum externship payment of $525. Morning refreshments will be provided, however, lunch will be on your own.

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.

This is the initial phase of MLDS participation. Emerging Year 1 is intended for principals and assistant principals in their first year of service as a leader. Three regional sessions will be held as well as two coaching labs.

Mentors of MLDS 1 principals should register for this session, as well.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

Aspire is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school(grades 6-9). This training equips ELA and content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing skills. 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:

- Registration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), see link below.

- Attending a virtual Aspire Kick-Off on July 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.

- Participating in three face-to-face training sessions (dates below).

- Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities.

- All work must be completed by May 15, 2026

Participants will need to be registered with The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to July 15, 2025 using this link: Aspire Professional Learning (2025-26)

Morning refreshments and registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch also provided.

MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue. This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.


Covered in this institute:



• lesson planning strategies;



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



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



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



• other topics based on the needs of the group.

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


All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all four sessions. Lunch provided!



IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

Aspire is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school(grades 6-9). This training equips ELA and content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing skills. 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:

- Registration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), see link below.

- Attending a virtual Aspire Kick-Off on July 31, 2025, at 3 p.m.

- Participating in three face-to-face training sessions (dates below).

- Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities.

- All work must be completed by May 15, 2026

Participants will need to be registered with The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to July 15, 2025 using this link: Aspire Professional Learning (2025-26)

Morning refreshments and registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch also provided.

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*Networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
*Just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
*Awareness of the phases of a new teacher
*Relationship-building skills

Lunch on your own.

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*Networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
*Just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
*Awareness of the phases of a new teacher
*Relationship-building skills

Lunch on your own.

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*Networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
*Just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
*Awareness of the phases of a new teacher
*Relationship-building skills

Lunch on your own.

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*Networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
*Just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
*Awareness of the phases of a new teacher
*Relationship-building skills

Lunch on your own.

Knob Noster-area schools welcome!
Minimum requirement of 22 participants.

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” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS four units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to apply the information, reflect, and record outcomes.

Participants are expected to attend all the dates of this workshop.

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp.

This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

This opportunity provides:

-coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.

-consultant support

-regional networking with other mentor teachers

-opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers

-competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

This training is only for teachers who have successfully completed LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4.

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genres and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention, and spelling. The 'blended learning' format of the Volume 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Participants are expected to attend all four dates of face-to-face training in this workshop. Volume 2 participants do not need to re-register with DESE.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1(BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1(BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

Marshall-area schools welcome!
Minimum requirement of 22 participants.

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” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS four units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to apply the information, reflect, and record outcomes.

Participants are expected to attend all the dates of this workshop.

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Kick Off will be done virtually on Thursday, August 14, from 3-4 pm. A link will be sent to participants.

Location for meeting Monday, January 5 will be at UCM.

This training is only for teachers who have successfully completed LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4.


Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genres and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention, and spelling. The 'blended learning' format of the Volume 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Participants are expected to attend all four dates of face-to-face training in this workshop. Volume 2 participants do not need to re-register with DESE.

Please know training on Monday, January 5, 2026 will be at Odessa Upper Elementary.

Aspire is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school(grades 6-9). This training equips ELA and content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing skills. 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:

- Registration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), see link below.

- Attending a virtual Aspire Kick-Off on July 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.

- Participating in three face-to-face training sessions (dates below).

- Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities.

- All work must be completed by May 15, 2026

Participants will need to be registered with The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to July 15, 2025 using this link: Aspire Professional Learning (2025-26)

Morning refreshments and registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch also provided.

Adrian-area schools welcome!
Minimum requirement of 22 participants required.

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” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS four units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to apply the information, reflect, and record outcomes.

Participants are expected to attend all the dates of this workshop.

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp.

Aspire is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school(grades 6-9). This training equips ELA and content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing skills. 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:

- Registration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), see link below.

- Attending a virtual Aspire Kick-Off on August 20, 2025, at 4 p.m.

- Participating in three face-to-face training sessions (dates below).

- Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities.

- All work must be completed by May 15, 2026

Participants will need to be registered with The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to July 15, 2025 using this link: Aspire Professional Learning (2025-26)

Morning refreshments and registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch also provided.

"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.

Participants have the opportunity to stay after the training to plan for instruction using the blueprint for essential elements.


Morning refreshments, registration, and parking pass distribution will begin at 8:30 am, with content beginning at 9 am sharp. Lunch provided!

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

- A strong desire for continuous professional improvement

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

This opportunity provides:

-State event with national expert, John Antonetti

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

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

Please join us if you are a special education process coordinator or a teacher responsible for completing special education paperwork in your district.

These workshops will allow you to network with coordinators from neighboring school districts to share ideas and concerns. The focus of these workshops is special education compliance. We will review the evaluation process from pre-referral to eligibility. Each workshop will discuss a different eligibility area. Please plan on attending all 4 of the training courses as they cover different material.

These 4 training courses will examine how decisions are being made regarding when to suspect an educational disability, how to determine what information needs to be gathered through assessments, what to consider when selecting assessment tools, and then how to use assessment results in eligibility decisions. The training will cover the required content for review of existing data forms (REDs), the content requirements of a prior written notice (PWN's), as well as evaluation reports. The training will guide your decision-making based on knowledge of the standards and indicators manual. How to write a quality eligibility determination will be part of this training as well as the required components of evaluation reports based on the specific disability category. Please join us to learn how to write compliant special education paperwork that follows DESE compliance standards. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all dates of face-to-face training of this academy.

Morning refreshments and registration will begin at 8:30 am, with content beginning at 9 am sharp.

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.
For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15 using this link: LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators (2025-26). Participants will receive their LETRS Early Childhood Educator manual and access to the online course at the first session. Please bring a computer to the first session; phones will not work for the purpose of logging in to your LETRS account.

Participants are expected to attend all dates of face-to-face training.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided for the three full-day sessions.

Designing Your Comprehensive Literacy Plan: A Framework and Self-Assessment for LEAs

This professional development opportunity is for LEAs developing or refining a Comprehensive Literacy Plan (CLP). The training helps LEAs understand the importance of literacy improvement and how to use Steps to Success Guidance - Step 2 to create a K-12 literacy plan based on the results of a Comprehensive Literacy Needs Assessment (CLNA).

The framework provides administrators and educators with strategies to align literacy instruction with state standards and research-based literacy practices.


What to Expect


Participants will:

- Understand the components of a comprehensive literacy system.

-Learn evidence-based practices to improve long-term student literacy.

- Receive guidance on developing a CLP with access to resources and tools.

The CLP development process is ongoing, and continued support requires a partnership agreement, which includes:

- Initial Training: Participate in a half-day session on Frontline through your RPDC. Use the QR code for additional support.

- Team Collaboration: Meet regularly with your local literacy team to work through the CLNA and advance CLP development.

- RPDC Check-ins: Schedule at least two meetings with RPDC consultants throughout the year to track progress and address challenges. Teams must attend two out of three meetings.

- Stakeholder Communication: Share progress and goals with local stakeholders to ensure transparency.

- Recommended Participation: Send at least two representatives from your literacy team, leadership, or administration.


Training Schedule

Session Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Optional Afternoon Session: Stay after lunch (on your own) for consultant support

Registration: 7:45 - 8:15 AM each session

Start Time: Training begins at 8:30 AM

The Assistant Principal Networking & Support sessions are designed for assistant principals at any level of service or experience. Participants will actively engage in networking with other APs to grow as visionary, innovative, relational, instructional, and managerial leaders.

Although assistant principals may be attending regular MLDS Emerging or Developing Level sessions, the MLDS Assistant Principal Networking and Support sessions are specifically tailored for the assistant principal.

These sessions are open to any assistant principal regardless of previous participation in MLDS activities.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

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:

-Two statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy of 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

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

"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.

Participants have the opportunity to stay after the training to plan for instruction using the blueprint for essential elements.


Morning refreshments, registration, and parking pass distribution will begin at 8:30 am, with content beginning at 9 am sharp. Lunch provided!

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.

The MLDS 2 level is designed for second year principals and assistant principals. Principals will continue to be guided by their established mentors. Completion of Emerging Year 1 is a prerequisite for participation in Emerging Year 2 activities. Participation in both Year 1 and Year 2 completes DESE requirements for new administrator mentoring.

Participants need only register one time to attend all sessions. Mentors are encouraged to register but will not be billed or charged for registration.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

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 (BTAP1) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.
This opportunity provides:
*Consultant Support
*Networking with other new teachers and educational consultants
*Just-in-time learning (critical firsts)
*Awareness of the phases of a new teacher
*Relationship-building skills


Fee TBA.

Lunch provided.

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.

Lunch provided for each session.

IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule: DESE Cost Recovery Fee

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

Lunch on you own

Lakeland-area schools welcome!
Minimum requirement of 22 participants.

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” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS four units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to apply the information, reflect, and record outcomes.

Participants are expected to attend all the dates of this workshop.

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp.

This training is only for teachers who have successfully completed LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4.


Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genres and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention, and spelling. The 'blended learning' format of the Volume 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Participants are expected to attend all four dates of face-to-face training in this workshop. Volume 2 participants do not need to re-register with DESE.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp.

MLDS 3 is designed for principals in their third year of practice. MLDS 3 is a continuation of the MLDS MLDS 1 and 2. MLDS 3 is also included for those enrolled in the MLDS Leadership Academy. In the Central Region, MLDS 3 includes three sessions on the UCM campus plus a Coaching Lab in a nearby school.

Principals at the Developing Level 1 will continue their study of the five domains of leadership learning new ideas and refining previously learned ideas.

Those intending to register for MLDS Leadership Academy (which includes Outdoor Leadership Experience) must also register by clicking here. The Central Region RPDC charges $500 per person ($600 per person for non-members) for Leadership Academy registration. There is no extra charge for participation in MLDS Developing Level 1 registration with Leadership Academy.

This training is for teachers and administrators who have been previously trained to administer the Missouri Assessment Program-Alternate Assessment (MAP-A). This training will review the process and components of the MAP-A, review how to integrate DLM testlets into daily instruction, updates on the KITE Suite, as well as discuss other updates and compliance components.

Morning refreshments and registration will begin at 8:30 am, with content beginning at 9 am sharp.

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

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!

Have you thought of becoming a principal, special education director or any other leadership position?
Do you already have your administrative degree but not putting it to use yet?
Do you want to learn more about educational leadership?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, please join our 4-day Training where we will cover:
* Understanding and Using Leadership Styles
* What it Means to be an Education Leader
* Building Your Brand as an Educational Leader


Participants must attend all four sessions. Registration/Parking Pass Distribution will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

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

This opportunity provides:

- consultant support

- networking with other teachers

- competency-based programming

All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch on your own.

"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.

This is a virtual training and you will be provided the link through email.

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

This opportunity provides:

- consultant support

- networking with other teachers

- competency-based programming

Lunch on your own.

This training is only for teachers who have successfully completed LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4.


Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genres and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention, and spelling. The 'blended learning' format of the Volume 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Participants are expected to attend all four dates of face-to-face training in this workshop. Volume 2 participants do not need to re-register with DESE.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp.

This training is only for teachers who have successfully completed LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4.

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genres and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention, and spelling. The 'blended learning' format of the Volume 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

Participants are expected to attend all four dates of face-to-face training in this workshop. Volume 2 participants do not need to re-register with DESE.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

Minimum requirement of 22 participants.

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” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS four units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to apply the information, reflect, and record outcomes.

Participants are expected to attend all the dates of this workshop.

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

The Central Region MLDS Transformational Leadership sessions will supply principals and assistant principals with access to learning opportunities to become more effective visionary, instructional, managerial, relational, and innovative leaders. These sessions are open to those principals or assistant principals with at least three years of adminsitrative experience, successful completion of three years of MLDS, and/or completion of Leadership Academy.

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Intended for teachers who will be NEW special education teachers for the 25-26 school year.

This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind and focuses on the areas of most common noncompliance including, but not limited to, discipline, IEP development, and evaluations/reevaluations. The content will include, at a minimum, special education process and timelines, how to write quality IEPs and SMART goals, how to compose a Review of Existing Data document, and we will discuss IDEA eligibility criteria as well as progress monitoring for IEP goals. Participants will become familiar with the Missouri State Plan for Special Education and the Compliance Standards and Indicators Manual. The workshop provides hands-on training using the model forms, the Standards and Indicators Manual, and the State Plan for Special Education. (This does not meet the credentialing requirements for Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP).)

Registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:00 am, with content beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm.Lunch provided!

Minimum requirement of 22 participants.

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” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS four units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to apply the information, reflect, and record outcomes.

Participants are expected to attend all the dates of this workshop.

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

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;



• Set growth goals for your students and for yourself.
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.

TEACHERS MUST HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED AN APPROVED BTAP PROGRAM TO ENROLL.

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System. It uses the following MTDS competencies:




• Designs learning tasks, activities, & experiences;



• Advances critical thinking & problem-solving;



• Facilitates student inquiry & research;



• Sets growth goals


All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm at the Central RPDC. Registration and parking pass distribution will begin at 8:30 am, with content at 9 am sharp. Lunch provided!


IMPORTANT: Due to recent changes in Federal funding, MTDS/DESE will be implementing a Cost Recovery Fee Schedule that will allow us to continue to provide engaging, high-quality sessions and valuable resources to enhance your professional growth. This will be in addition to the standard Central RPDC fees. Please see the attached letter from DESE for their fee schedule:

• Enrolled: 2/24
• Wait: 0/0