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1. SpEd: Special Education Teacher Summer Externship

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Middle School and High School Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

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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.

2. MLDS 1 - 2025-2026 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Dates: 7/23/2025 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.

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

3. Aspire: Professional Learning for Grades 6-9 Educators - Cohort 1 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Middle School Content Area Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 2/23/2026

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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.

4. MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Non-traditionally certified teachers that have yet to go through the BTAP program.

Dates: 7/31/2025 to 4/16/2026

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

5. Aspire: Professional Learning for Grades 6-9 Educators - Cohort 2 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Middle School Content Area Teachers

Dates: 7/31/2025 to 1/26/2026

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.

6. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - MORGAN CO R-II (VERSAILLES) COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Versailles area.

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 3/23/2026

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.

7. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - LEETON R-X COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Leeton area.

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 4/27/2026

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.

8. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - RICHMOND R-XVI COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Butler area.

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 3/19/2026

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.

9. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - BUTLER R-V COHORT (open to any area teachers)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice teachers in the Butler area.

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 3/16/2026

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.

10. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 4 - UCM/Knob Noster

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: All K-5 educators.

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 2/13/2026

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.

11. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teacher Mentors and/or Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 2/12/2026

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

12. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 3 - Knob Noster/Windsor

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: K-5 educators that have successfully completed Volume 1.

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 2/13/2026

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.

13. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2025-26 - Cohort 1, UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 3/18/2026

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!

14. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2025-26 - Cohort 2, UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 8/14/2025 to 3/26/2026

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!

15. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 6 - Marshall

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: All K-5 educators.

Dates: 8/15/2025 to 3/6/2026

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.

16. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 6 - Marshall

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: K-5 educators that have successfully completed Volume 1.

Dates: 8/15/2025 to 3/6/2026

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.

17. Aspire: Professional Learning for Grades 6-9 Educators - Cohort 4 - Marshall

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Middle School Content Area Teachers

Dates: 8/15/2025 to 3/6/2026

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.

18. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 5 - Adrian

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: All K-5 educators.

Dates: 8/18/2025 to 3/16/2026

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.

19. Aspire: Professional Learning for Grades 6-9 Educators - Cohort 3 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Middle School Content Area Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2025 to 2/24/2026

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.

20. SpEd: New to MAP-A

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers and Administrators not previously trained on administration of MAP-A.

Dates: 8/29/2025

"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.

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!

21. MTDS: Teacher Academy Year 2 - Powerful Task Design, 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 3/5/2026

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

22. SpEd: Process Coordinator/District Staff Responsible for SpEd Paperwork Training

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: School District Special Education Process Coordinators, related service providers

Dates: 9/5/2025 to 11/4/2025

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.

23. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators - Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: All Pre-K public school educators welcome! Early Childhood Educators, Preschool teachers, Kindergarten teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 3/23/2026

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.

24. CLP Step 2

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

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

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

25. MLDS Assistant Principal Networking & Support 2025-2026

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

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

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

26. MTDS: Teacher Academy 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: A current classroom teacher with 3 years of classroom experience - A teacher with demonstrated classroom effectiveness - A teacher with a commitment to sustained professional growth

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 5/7/2026

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

27. SpEd: New to MAP-A

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers and Administrators not previously trained on administration of MAP-A.

Dates: 9/9/2025

"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.

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!

28. MLDS 2 - for 2025-2026 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Principals and assistant principals that have completed MLDS Emerging Year 1 and their mentors.

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 2/26/2026

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.

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

29. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - DAY 1 MAKE-UP (open to any area teachers who missed Day 1 with their cohort)

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First-Year Teachers.

Dates: 9/10/2025

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.

30. Central Region MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, and/or GYO Program Leaders

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 2/12/2026

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

31. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2, 2025-26 (BTAP-Year 2) - Cole Camp Cohort

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Novice Teachers

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 4/13/2026

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

Lunch on you own

32. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 3 - Lakeland

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: All K-5 educators.

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 4/13/2026

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.

33. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 4 - Odessa

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: K-5 educators that have successfully completed Volume 1.

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

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.

34. MLDS 3 - for 2025-2026 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 1/8/2026

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.

35. SpEd: Experienced with MAP-A

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers and Administrators previously trained on administration of MAP-A.

Dates: 9/16/2025

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.

36. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2, 2025-26 (BTAP - Year 2) - Cohort 1, UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: 2nd Year Teachers who have completed 1st year Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 4/9/2026

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 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!

37. Building Your Leadership Capacity

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers interested in Educational Leadership

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 1/22/2026

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.

38. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2, 2025-26 (BTAP - Year 2) - Lexington Cohort

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Lexington 2nd-Year Teachers who have completed 1st-Year Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/14/2026

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 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.

39. SpEd: New to MAP-A *VIRTUAL session*

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Teachers and Administrators not previously trained on administration of MAP-A.

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.

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

40. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2), 2025-26 - Leeton Cohort

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Leeton-area 2nd-Year Teachers who have completed 1st-Year Beginning Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2025 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 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.

41. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 5 - Skyline School District (Urbana, MO)

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: K-5 educators that have successfully completed Volume 1.

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 3/23/2026

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.

42. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 1 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: K-5 educators that have successfully completed Volume 1.

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 2/23/2026

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.

43. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: All K-5 educators.

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 3/25/2026

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.

44. MLDS 4 - Continuing Transformational Leadership Cohort 2025-2026 (Year 4 and Beyond)-Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Missouri Central Region principals with four or more years of experience.

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 2/24/2026

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.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

45. SpEd: New to Special Education Teaching Training

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: New Special Education Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2025

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!

46. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 1 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: All K-5 educators.

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 3/16/2026

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.

47. MTDS: Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 4/21/2026

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:

48. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 UCM University Union (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: K-5 educators that have successfully completed Volume 1.

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 3/5/2026

Closed
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.

49. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2), 2025-26 - Archie Cohort

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Archie-area 2nd-Year Teachers who have completed 1st-Year Beginning Teachers

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 4/20/2026

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 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.

50. SpEd: Transition Academy

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: ALL educators, both general and special education, transition/ work experience coordinators, administrators

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 11/14/2025

The Transition Academy is designed to help educators plan for college and career readiness and positive post-secondary outcomes for students with an IEP.

The components addressed during this two-day academy are Indicator 13, the transition compliance portion of the student's IEP, how to plan for post-secondary outcomes, and the frameworks 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.

Participants are expected to attend both dates of face-to-face training of this academy.

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

51. SpEd: High-Leverage Practices - HLP #16, Explicit Instruction

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2025

High-Leverage Practices (HLP) are core, frequently used techniques that support student learning. They are evidenced-based practices that can significantly improve student outcomes. They are practices that can be used special education and regular education teachers to improve student achievement on state-wide assessments.

This training will focus on how to utilize Explicit Instruction to make learning new content skills and strategies accessible to students.

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am. Content will begin at 9 am sharp. Lunch included!

52. SpEd: Tiered Monitoring Training for Cohort 3 School Districts

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Cohort 3 Special Education leadership teams, Special Education Directors, and Process Coordinators

Dates: 10/29/2025

This training is encouraged for Cohort 3 Missouri school districts. These districts will be participating in the DESE tiered monitoring self-assessment during the 25-26 school year.

This training will focus on the DESE compliance "look fors” and discussion of the most common out-of-compliance calls made by DESE. The training will be helpful when choosing your files for your tiered monitoring self-assessment. Compliance indicators on the various special education forms will be reviewed. Please bring initial files as well as reevaluation files to review during the session. The session will prepare Directors as well as special education district leadership teams to ensure their files will meet with the DESE-established compliance standards.

This tiered monitoring workshop will be a joint presentation by the area's compliance consultant and a DESE compliance supervisor. They will review the tiered monitoring process, required dates and timelines, the parent survey component, as well as the initial timelines and C to B timelines requirement. The session will also provide a review of using the IMACS 2.0 program. The presentation will include how to use the IMACS program, how to upload your file documents and where to correspond with DESE compliance supervisor assigned to your district.

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

53. LETRS: Training for Administrators, Year 2

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Administrative Leaders

Dates: 11/5/2025 to 2/4/2026

LETRS® for Administrators enables leaders to effectively support educators as they engage in the LETRS course of study and work to implement the learnings in their classrooms. LETRS for Administrators is a professional learning opportunity designed to guide state, district, and building administrators and instructional leaders in creating adaptable and suitable literacy initiatives using systems thinking and implementation science. The program defines the systems and infrastructures required to successfully implement a sustainable literacy program aligned to scientifically based research.

If you enrolled in LETRS: Training for Administrators last year, Year 1, please register for this training. This is registration for Year 2 designated only for the participants of Year 1.


This training is the second year of a two-year commitment consisting of:
*Two face-to-face training sessions per year (November 5, 2025, and February 4, 2026) starting at 8:00 and ending at 3:00.

Again, participants must attend both training sessions of this workshop for this year.

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will be from 7:30-8:00, with content beginning at 8:00 am sharp. Lunch provided.

54. SpEd: How to Collect Data & Monitor Progress to Drive SDI

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: SPED Teachers, Directors, Process Coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 11/7/2025

DATA, DATA, DATA:
-- How do I collect it?
-- What do I do with it?
Participants will gain an understanding of Progress monitoring, learn a variety of ways to collect specific data, and how to use it to drive instruction.

Morning refreshments, registration, and student lot parking pass distribution begins at 8:30 am, with the presentation starting at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.

55. Women in Educational Leadership Roles

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: K-12 Women Educators, Administrators, Coaches, etc

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 1/27/2026

Despite all the gains women have made, they are still underrepresented as a whole in educational leadership positions. With the current shortage of certified administrators, districts need to think about growing their own educational leaders. This 2-day workshop is for women educators interested in moving into leadership roles in education, whether as a department chair, instructional coach, principal, director, or superintendent of schools. Come and network with aspiring leaders and current leaders in education in this area who just happen to be some really awesome chicks!

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

Morning refreshments, registration, and student lot parking pass distribution will be from 8:30-9:00 am with content beginning at 9:00 am. Lunch will be provided.

56. SpEd: Quality Eligibility Determination Evaluation Report Training

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education Directors, coordinators, teachers who have the responsibility of writing special education evaluation reports.

Dates: 11/17/2025

The focus of this workshop is the special education evaluation process from pre-referral to eligibility.

We 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 evaluation reports, based on 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 disability category. Please join us to learn how to write an evaluation report that follows DESE compliance standards.

(This information is covered in greater depth during the Process Coordinators workshop series of 4 trainings. If you are attending those workshops, it is not necessary to attend this one.)

Lunch provided!

57. Working with At-Risk Students (Poverty & Executive Functioning)

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Teachers, Para, Administrators

Dates: 11/21/2025

There are a great many things that can cause a student to be at-risk. We will spend time focusing on the impacts of poverty on our students and strategies for working with students in poverty. We will also review executive functions and how the lack of executive functioning impacts students and what strategies we can use to increase executive functioning in our students.

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am. Lunch provided!

58. SpEd: Teaching Reading in the LD Classroom, Grades K-6

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2025

Utilizing the Science of Reading research, we will review how reading should be taught. All students learn to read in the same way, but some require specific supports and adaptations. We will untangle the Reading Rope to help figure out where our students struggle and review what explicit instruction we need to focus on to help our students be successful.

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

59. SpEd: New Teacher Mid-Year Refresh

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: First & Second-Year Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/20/2026

There are many acronyms in the first year of Special Education - everything from FAPE to LRE, compliance writing, RED, and developing IEPs. Let's spend some time talking about instruction: *What are best practices? *Where are good resources?

Let's celebrate our successes and brainstorm our challenges together!

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am. Content will begin at 9 am sharp. Lunch provided!

60. SpEd: Differentiated Instruction including the use of Artificial Intelligence

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Dates: 2/17/2026

Differentiated Instruction is a teaching approach that adjusts to meet the diverse needs of the students while maintaining the same learning goals. We will learn about what teachers can differentiate and how to utilize AI to help in that process.

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am. Content will begin at 9 am sharp. Lunch also included!

61. Developing Quality, Standards-Based IEPs using Missouri Learning Standards and Essential Elements

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Directors, and Process Coordinators

Dates: 2/27/2026

In the post-Endrew F. world, Individual Education Program (IEP) teams must write IEPs designed to help students make meaningful progress. Learn the art of developing IEPs in which the present level of academic and functional performance forms a solid foundation for writing SMART goals 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.

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

62. SpEd: High-Leverage Practices - HLP #18: Strategies to Promote Student Engagement & the Importance of Cognitive Load

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education and Regular Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2026

High-Leverage Practices (HLP) are core, frequently-used techniques that support student learning. They are evidence-based practices that can be used by special education and regular education teachers to improve student achievement on state-wide assessments.

This training will focus on understanding how cognitive load impacts students and developing specific strategies and skills when teaching to ensure student engagement.
Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am. Content will begin at 9 am sharp. Lunch included!

63. SpEd: High-Leverage Practices - HLP #22: Provide Positive & Constructive Feedback; and #17: Use Flexible Grouping

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (Warrensburg, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education and Regular Teachers

Dates: 3/19/2026

High-Leverage Practices (HLP) are core, frequently used techniques that support student learning. They are evidenced-based practices that can significantly improve student outcomes. They are practices that can be used special education and regular education teachers to improve student achievement on state-wide assessments.

The effective provision of feedback is one of the most important instructional practices for teachers. Feedback is used to guide student learning and behavior, as well as increase motivation, engagement, and independence.

The use of flexible groupings offers educators options for designing and delivering instruction or promoting student active learning/demonstrations to suit specific goals.

Morning refreshments, registration, and distribution of student lot parking passes will begin at 8:30 am. Content will begin at 9 am sharp. Lunch included!