Frontline Education

1. Using Base Ten Blocks in Grades 1-3

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: 1st Grade Teachers, 2nd Grade Teachers, 3rd Grade Teachers

Dates: 4/5/2024

This professional development opportunity is designed for 1st through 3rd grade teachers. Are you looking for fun ways to engage your students while deepening their mathematical understandings? Base ten blocks are an effective tool to deepen place value understanding and aid in instruction of addition and subtraction. Join us for some hands-on learning and discover ways to model and use base ten blocks with your students to create conceptual understanding with your students.

In this PD, we will:
**Dive deeper into the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) framework for understanding through the use of models and manipulatives
**Provide ideas and materials for activities to take back to the classroom

2. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Skyline School District (Urbana, MO) Staff ONLY - Cohort 6

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Skyline School District Staff ONLY - K-5 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 4/8/2024 to 4/7/2025

- Skyline School District (Urbana, MO) Staff ONLY

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 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access 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.

3. Learning Blade: STEM/CS/CTE Career Awareness Resources

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: 5th-9th grade math, science, ELA, social studies, and technology teachers

Dates: 5/21/2024

Join us for an enriching learning experience at our Regional Learning Blade Professional Development sessions across Missouri. In these sessions, you will learn how Learning Blade supports STEM, computer science, and CTE, and how our program can be implemented in a variety of classroom settings.

Learning Blade is an online system that allows ANY teacher to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Aligned to MO 5th-9th grade math, science, ELA, social studies, and technology standards Builds skills, awareness, and interest in STEM, CS, and CTE careers and technologies

In addition, these sessions will cover:
-Best practices for integrating interdisciplinary curriculum.
-How to implement support to educators and the whole school building.
-How to train other building instructors to work with Learning Blade.

Cost: FREE

4. Teaching the Principles of Civics and Patriotism - ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ONLY - To accommodate the greatest number of educators possible, please register for only one session."

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Any/All Subjects; Professional Learning; Social Studies

Dates: 5/29/2024

Training on the new Civics and Patriotism framework that will be released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-25 school year.

During this three- hour workshop, participants will:
Learn about the new framework.
Interact with Missouri teachers who developed the lessons.
Discover strategies to integrate content into existing curricula.
Collaborate with fellow teachers.
Receive a $150 stipend for attending. (The South Central RPDC registration cap and eligibility of stipend payment to teacher(s) and district payment will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Be eligible for their district to receive $1000 to purchase resources that support Civics and Patriotism instruction.
LESSON TOPICS INCLUDE...
Character Traits of Famous Missourians; Ellis Island; Whiskey Rebellion; Electoral College; Trail of Tears; Miracle on Ice; Veterans Day; Patriot Day; Being an Active Citizen; Purpose of the Bill of Rights; Presidential Bravery; Twelve Tables....AND MORE!

5. Teaching the Principles of Civics and Patriotism - MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ONLY -To accommodate the greatest number of educators possible, please register for only one session."

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Any/All Subjects; Professional Learning; Social Studies

Dates: 5/29/2024

Training on the new Civics and Patriotism framework that will be released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-25 school year.

During this three- hour workshop, participants will:
Learn about the new framework.
Interact with Missouri teachers who developed the lessons.
Discover strategies to integrate content into existing curricula.
Collaborate with fellow teachers.
Receive a $150 stipend for attending. (The South Central RPDC registration cap and eligibility of stipend payment to teacher(s) and district payment will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Be eligible for their district to receive $1000 to purchase resources that support Civics and Patriotism instruction.
LESSON TOPICS INCLUDE...
Character Traits of Famous Missourians; Ellis Island; Whiskey Rebellion; Electoral College; Trail of Tears; Miracle on Ice; Veterans Day; Patriot Day; Being an Active Citizen; Purpose of the Bill of Rights; Presidential Bravery; Twelve Tables....AND MORE!

6. Navigating the Shifts in Math Education

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 6/25/2024

This PD will be an informational session to equip administrators for supporting best practices in teaching math. In this session we will:
*Give an overview of Building Thinking Classrooms, along with info on our other PD offerings. *Discuss how the shifts in math education apply to classroom observations and NEE. *How to support these shifts and how they could be applied to other content areas.

Participants will each receive a copy of the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.

Bring a notetaking medium of your choice and a device with internet capabilities. Registration and morning refreshments will begin at 8:00 am with the workshop starting at 8:30 am.

7. MLDS Mentor Orientation- Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

Dates: 6/27/2024

Mentors are an integral and required part of the journey of new principals in Missouri. The MLDS Mentor Training is for new MLDS mentors and qualifies you to act as a mentor for principals in the MLDS Emerging Level 1 and/or 2. Because of new orientation materials, grant requirements, and new procedures, all MLDS mentors will need to attend one of the MDLS Mentor Orientation sessions. The MLDS Mentor Orientation will provide new or returning mentors with a brief background of the process and intention of MLDS, state requirements for mentoring, introduction of MLDS curricula, and specific coaching ideas to make your mentoring experience successful and effective. There is no cost for this training.

Your MLDS Specialists have invited you to this orientation. You will have the option to participate in any one of two in-person sessions or in any one of two virtual sessions.

Each mentor will need to complete a mentor application, a contract for professional services, and a W-9 form to recieve payment.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

8. MLDS Mentor Orientation - Virtual - Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

Dates: 6/27/2024

Mentors are an integral and required part of the journey of new principals in Missouri. The MLDS Mentor Training is for new MLDS mentors and qualifies you to act as a mentor for principals in the MLDS Emerging Level 1 and/or 2. Because of new orientation materials, grant requirements, and new procedures, all MLDS mentors will need to attend one of the MDLS Mentor Orientation sessions. The MLDS Mentor Orientation will provide new or returning mentors with a brief background of the process and intention of MLDS, state requirements for mentoring, introduction of MLDS curricula, and specific coaching ideas to make your mentoring experience successful and effective. There is no cost for this training.

Your MLDS Specialists have invited you to this orientation. You will have the option to participate in any one of two in-person sessions or in any one of two virtual sessions.

Each mentor will need to complete a mentor application, a contract for professional services, and a W-9 form to recieve payment.

9. MLDS Mentor Orientation- Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

Dates: 7/17/2024

Mentors are an integral and required part of the journey of new principals in Missouri. The MLDS Mentor Training is for new MLDS mentors and qualifies you to act as a mentor for principals in the MLDS Emerging Level 1 and/or 2. Because of new orientation materials, grant requirements, and new procedures, all MLDS mentors will need to attend one of the MDLS Mentor Orientation sessions. The MLDS Mentor Orientation will provide new or returning mentors with a brief background of the process and intention of MLDS, state requirements for mentoring, introduction of MLDS curricula, and specific coaching ideas to make your mentoring experience successful and effective. There is no cost for this training.

Your MLDS Specialists have invited you to this orientation. You will have the option to participate in any one of two in-person sessions or in any one of two virtual sessions.

Each mentor will need to complete a mentor application, a contract for professional services, and a W-9 form to recieve payment.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

10. MLDS Mentor Orientation- Virtual - Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

Dates: 7/17/2024

Mentors are an integral and required part of the journey of new principals in Missouri. The MLDS Mentor Training is for new MLDS mentors and qualifies you to act as a mentor for principals in the MLDS Emerging Level 1 and/or 2. Because of new orientation materials, grant requirements, and new procedures, all MLDS mentors will need to attend one of the MDLS Mentor Orientation sessions. The MLDS Mentor Orientation will provide new or returning mentors with a brief background of the process and intention of MLDS, state requirements for mentoring, introduction of MLDS curricula, and specific coaching ideas to make your mentoring experience successful and effective. There is no cost for this training.

Your MLDS Specialists have invited you to this orientation. You will have the option to participate in any one of two in-person sessions or in any one of two virtual sessions.

Each mentor will need to complete a mentor application, a contract for professional services, and a W-9 form to recieve payment.

11. MLDS 1 - Emerging Year 1 for 2024-2025 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Dates: 7/24/2024 to 2/20/2025

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 Emerging Level 1 principals should register for this session, as well.

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

12. 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: 7/30/2024 to 8/13/2024

New

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.

After completing this institute, participants will be expected to enroll in MTDS BTAP, a required program for beginning teachers. The Institute DOES NOT fulfill BTAP requirements.

$50 for all sessions. Participants must attend all three sessions. Lunch included!

13. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Grain Valley Staff ONLY - Cohort 6

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Grain Valley Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 1/3/2025

Grain Valley Staff ONLY

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.

14. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - LEETON COHORT 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Leeton Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 3/6/2025

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 (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-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

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements

15. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 2/27/2025

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 (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-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

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

16. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Teacher Mentors and/or Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/9/2024 to 3/11/2025

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

Lunch provided.

17. New to School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS)

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: School staff members new to SW-PBS framework

Dates: 8/12/2024

New

If you have new staff joining your school for the Fall 2024-2025 school year, this is an opportunity to learn the main focus of School Wide PBIS. Registration begins at 8:30 am.

18. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Santa Fe Staff ONLY - Cohort 14

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Santa Fe Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/13/2024 to 4/7/2025

Santa Fe Staff ONLY

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.

19. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Concordia Staff ONLY - Cohort 5

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Concordia Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/14/2024 to 3/3/2025

Concordia Staff ONLY

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.

20. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Rich Hill / Hume / Ballard Staff ONLY - Cohort 12

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Rich Hill / Hume / Ballard Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/14/2024 to 3/24/2025

Rich Hill / Hume / Ballard Staff ONLY

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.

21. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Odessa, Oak Grove, and Wellington-Napoleon Staff ONLY - Cohort 5

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Odessa, Oak Grove, and Wellington-Napoleon Staff ONLY - K-5 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/14/2024 to 4/7/2025

Odessa, Oak Grove, and Wellington-Napoleon Staff ONLY

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 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access 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.

22. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Sherwood-Cass Staff ONLY - Cohort 15

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Sherwood-Cass Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/15/2024 to 2/17/2025

Sherwood-Cass Staff ONLY

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.

23. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Smithton Staff ONLY - Cohort 16

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Smithton Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 8/30/2024 to 4/21/2025

Smithton Staff ONLY

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.

24. MTDS Teacher Academy 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: 9 Central RPDC (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: 9/5/2024 to 5/1/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

-completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO

-completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

-a strong desire for professional improvement

This opportunity provides:

-Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

-a copy 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

Lunch provided

25. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Osceola Staff ONLY - Cohort 10

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Osceola Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/10/2025

Osceola Staff ONLY

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.

26. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators - Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Early Childhood Educators, Preschool teachers, Kindergarten teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 2/24/2025

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 3 using this link: LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators (2024-25) 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 four dates of face-to-face training.

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

27. MTDS Purposeful Lesson Planning 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 2/25/2025

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

MTDS: Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

Lunch provided.

28. MLDS 2 - Emerging Year 2 for 2024-2025 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 2/27/2025

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 Emerging Year 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 Grow Your Own (GYO) Network 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 2/13/2025

MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

-to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

-to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

-to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

-using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

-connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

-hear relevant guest speakers.

-learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

-share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.

Lunch provided.

30. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) - SESSION 1 MAKE-UP DAY 9-13-24

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: First-Year Teachers

Dates: 9/13/2024

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 (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

This opportunity provides:

-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

MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

31. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Green Ridge Staff ONLY - Cohort 7

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Green Ridge Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 3/24/2025

Green Ridge Staff ONLY

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.

32. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Odessa Staff ONLY - Cohort 9

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Odessa Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 4/7/2025

Odessa Staff ONLY

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.

33. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Pettis Co. R-V Northwest Elementary Staff ONLY - Cohort 11

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Northwest Elementary Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 3/17/2025

Pettis Co. R-V Northwest Elementary Staff ONLY

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.

34. MLDS 3 - Developing Level 1 for 2024-2025 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 3/11/2025

The MLDS Developing Level 1 is designed for principals in their third year of practice. Developing Level 1 (D1)is a continuation of the MLDS Emerging Levels 1 and 2. D1 is also included for those enrolled in the MLDS Leadership Academy. MLDS D1 in the Central Region 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. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 1 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionist, Administrators that have successfully completed Volume 1

Dates: 9/18/2024 to 2/26/2025

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.

36. MTDS Developing Stories Through Powerful Task Design 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 3/27/2025

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

MTDS: Developing Stories Through 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

Lunch provided.

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionist, Administrators that have successfully completed Volume 1

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 2/24/2025

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.

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 5 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 4/14/2025

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 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access 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.

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

39. MLDS 4 - Continuing Transformational Leadership Cohort 2024-2025 (Year 4 and Beyond)-Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 2/11/2025

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

40. MTDS Central Region Social Studies Network 2024-25

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Middle School and High School Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 4/2/2025

The Central Region Social Studies Network sessions are designed to meet the needs of middle and high school social studies teachers in every stage of their career. Each session offers professional growth opportunities in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student engagement.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

"Social Studies Standards and Lesson Design”

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

"Promoting Active Learning in the Social Studies Classroom”

Wednesday, February, 26, 2025

"Community Connections”

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

"Authentic Assessment and Professional Growth”

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 5 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 4/3/2025

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 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access 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.

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

42. MTDS Emerging C: Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking

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: 9/26/2024 to 4/1/2025

New

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.

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

$50 for all sessions. Participants must attend all four sessions. Lunch included!

43. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Marshall Staff ONLY - Cohort 8

Program: RPDC - Central

Audience: Marshall Staff ONLY - K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 3/17/2025

Marshall Staff ONLY

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.

44. A.I. and Education

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 10/1/2024

Leveraging the Opportunities, Responding to the Challenges and Preparing for an Unpredictable Future.

*New Developments
*Impacts on Jobs and Schools
*Policy Development
*Data Stewardship
*Academic Integrity Issues
*Curriculum Development
*Prompt Writing
*Student and Teacher Applications

Participants also receive access to an A.I. Survival Guide with over 25 pages of additional resources.

Registration and morning refreshments begin at 8:30 A.M. Lunch will be provided.

45. LETRS Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 3 - UCM

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionist, Administrators that have successfully completed Volume 1

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 3/31/2025

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.

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