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1. LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Volume 1 - Cohort 5 (Palmyra)

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, Administrators

Dates: 8/4/2022 to 4/27/2023

DATES:
Launch: Thurs, August 4
Session 1: Mon, November 14, 2022
Session 2: Wed, Feb 1
Session 3: Wed, March 1
Session 4: Thur, April 27, 2023

TIME: Launch: 1:00-3:00pm; remaining: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Northeast Power-3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

COST: $400 + *Materials-includes manual & on-line course (scholarship recipients, see special note below)
*Participants must purchase materials from Lexia Learning prior to the launch. For information on ordering materials or about the training, please contact either sthurman@truman.edu or sdaniels@truman.edu.
[Estimated cost for manual/on-line course is $360 & face-to-face training is $100/day ($400), making the total cost $760.]

SPECIAL NOTE: There is no cost for training or materials to scholarship recipients. (When registering, mark "PO" in the payment section. Charge will be taken off later.)

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," so they are able to apply research-based application into their classroom, no matter the curriculum or program.

The trainings will consist of a launch, 4 face-to-face sessions through structured modules + 4 units of on-line tutorials/videos (through Lexia Learning) which include examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information to 3 students.

Session Topics
Launch: Introduction and Pre-Assessment
Session 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Session 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Session 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
Session 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition
  • Enrolled: 15/35
  • Wait: 0/0

2. LETRS Evening Edition in NKC, Volume 2, Cohort #13: By Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 North Kansas City School District (Kansas City, MO)

Audience: This is for those that have pre-registered with DESE and approved by the district to attend.

Dates: 7/7/2023 to 4/11/2024

Closed
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. This is Volume 2 training and can only be taken after successfully completing Volume 1.
  • Enrolled: 27/27
  • Wait: 0/0

3. LETRS Evening Edition in NKC, Cohort #20: By Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 North Kansas City School District (Kansas City, MO)

Audience: This is for those that have pre-registered with DESE and approved by the district to attend.

Dates: 7/7/2023 to 4/25/2024

LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
  • Enrolled: 36/37
  • Wait: 0/0

4. LETRS Evening Edition in NKC, Cohort #21: By Invitation Only

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

Location: 3 North Kansas City School District (Kansas City, MO)

Audience: This is for those that have pre-registered with DESE and approved by the district to attend.

Dates: 7/7/2023 to 4/25/2024

LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
  • Enrolled: 36/37
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 9)

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)

Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

Dates: 8/1/2023 to 4/2/2024

Closed
Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 1, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-3:30 / Location: Columbia College)
  • August 30, 2023
  • October 24, 2023
  • February 28, 2024-**POSTPONED FROM January 22, 2024**
  • April 2, 2024

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 23/23
    • Wait: 0/0

    6. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 8) -- Ellington

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Ellington Elementary School (Ellington, MO)

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/2/2023 to 3/18/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 2, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:30-11:30am)
  • September 18, 2023
  • November 13, 2023
  • February 5, 2024
  • March 18, 2024 (Date changed from 4/8/24 to 3/18/24)

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    • Enrolled: 24/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    7. LETRS Volume 1: Cohort #31 - Montgomery County Area

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: TBA-Central Missouri (Central Missouri, MO)

    Dates: 8/7/2023 to 5/20/2024

    Volume I includes 4 on-line units of study, complemented with a textbook manual for study. The online platform makes up the biggest portion of the work for course completion. Participants must complete a six-hour face-to-face training for each unit. All-day, in-person attendance is required, and missed sessions must be made up. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students. Participants will complete a portfolio of Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be charge of $1040.00 per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    8. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition: (Invite Only: Norwood/Invited Participants) Cohort 64

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/14/2023 to 4/1/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 36/37
    • Wait: 0/0

    9. LETRS Vol 1: Word Recognition (Invite Only: Bolivar Cohort 61)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/14/2023 to 4/1/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 44/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    10. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Invite Only: Forsyth/Taneyville Cohort 36)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Forsyth High School Cafeteria (Forsyth, MO) [map]

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/8/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 31/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    11. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 24) - MSU-West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/16/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:30-11:00am)
  • September 26, 2023
  • December 6, 2023
  • February 28, 2024
  • April 29, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO APRIL 16, 2024)

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 29/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    12. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 28) - MSU-West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/18/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-2:30pm)
  • September 25, 2023
  • November 29, 2023
  • February 26, 2024
  • May 1, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO APRIL 18, 2024)

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 30) -- Mountain View-Birch Tree (BY INVITATION--MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE TEACHERS ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Mountain View Birchtree Schools (Mountain View, MO)

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/29/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-2:30 / Location: MSU-West Plains)
  • October 16, 2023
  • February 19, 2024**Rescheduled-Postponed from January 22, 2024
  • April 1, 2024**Rescheduled from 3/4/24 to 4/1/24
  • April 29, 2024

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    • Enrolled: 21/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 24

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/28/2023 to 3/11/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 25/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    15. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 45

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/30/2023 to 2/16/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 22/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    16. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 6)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/30/2023 to 4/11/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 30, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:30-11:30 / Location: Columbia College, Room 128)
  • October 25, 2023 (DATE CHANGE: Oct. 26 to Oct. 25)
  • January 25, 2024
  • March 11, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 5, 2024)
  • April 11, 2024

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 26/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 7 (Maryville)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 9/5/2023 to 5/21/2024

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 28/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 8 ( St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 9/6/2023 to 5/10/2024

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    19. LETRS Vol 1: Word Recognition (Stockton Cohort 63)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/11/2023 to 3/4/2024

    Closed
    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 29/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 46 *Date Changes Due to Weather*

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/20/2023 to 4/9/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

    Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast.

    (2) Recipients of MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants do not need to purchase. Those who aren't getting this funding will need to purchase a LETRS manual and online course license for $399 from LEXIA, you may contact your instructor for purchasing these materials.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 32/33
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition: (Invite Only: Pleasant Hope/ Invited Participants (Cohort 37)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/25/2023 to 1/29/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 3- Kansas City Public Schools ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3-Kansas City MO-TBD (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 9/26/2023 to 4/1/2024

    LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 36/39
    • Wait: 0/0

    23. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 4- Kansas City Public Schools ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 Kansas City MO-TBD (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 9/26/2023 to 4/1/2024

    LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 39/43
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 25

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/29/2023 to 2/28/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 29/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    25. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 28

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 10/2/2023 to 3/5/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 32/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Invite only - Willard Cohort #66)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 10/5/2023 to 5/14/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. NOTE: If prompted, please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). This is an onsite training in Willard. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 21/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    27. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 30 Mondays ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Alumni Center, 300 S Jefferson, Springfield (Springfield, MO) [map]

    Dates: 10/16/2023 to 3/18/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 32/40
    • Wait: 0/4

    28. LETRS Volume 2: Cohort #17

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 10/24/2023 to 5/1/2024

    Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1 course completion verified by Heart of MO-RPDC facilitator.

    Volume 2 includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required, and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings in person. The units include: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary; Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension; Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction; and The Reading-Writing Connection. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be a $1040.00 charge per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    29. Title I ELA Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Varies, St. Joseph (St. Joseph, MO)

    Audience: Title I Teachers, Interventionists

    Dates: 10/26/2023 to 5/3/2024

    We know intervention is structured in many different ways. No matter how your day looks, let's ensure we make the most of every minute! This network connects the power of literacy with how to prioritize the needs of students in meaningful, targeted ways. Time will be spent building efficiency with engaging instructional strategies and networking resources within teams. Sessions will address the following:
    * Empowering instructional strategies
    * Success plans for students
    * Building a literacy team
    * Prioritizing developmental needs of readers
    * Building literacy through assessment
    * DESE updates as they develop
    * Connecting title and intervention needs with classroom instruction

    Lunch included. Graduate credit available
    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    30. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 29

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 11/3/2023 to 3/6/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 18/30
    • Wait: 0/10

    31. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 65 (Marshfield Onsite - INVITE ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Online Learning (Online Learning, On)

    Dates: 11/13/2023 to 4/15/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    32. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 26

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 11/29/2023 to 4/2/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/10

    33. Early Childhood LETRS

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 2/2/2024 to 4/29/2024

    Closed
    This three-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. 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 three days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction. ATLL will purchase and invoice your district for the LETRS Early Childhood Educator manual and online course for approx. $250. The cost for face-to-face training is $75 per day, including parking and breakfast. Total cost for the blended format is $475.
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 54 (Mtn. Grove Onsite - INVITE ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Mountain Grove Elementary School (Mountain Grove, MO) [map]

    Dates: 2/19/2024 to 4/29/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

    Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300. This is waived for MO RLE recipients.

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For additional information, please contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu .
    • Enrolled: 24/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    35. 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.
    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    36. Literacy: Assessment and Data Workshop - Palmyra Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 4/22/2024

    DATE: Monday, April 22, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    Over-identifying students who need a Reading Success Plan (RSP)? Using a body of evidence to make a sound decision about placing a student on an RSP?

    In this workshop, participants will examine their RSP and Dyslexia assessments and how they can get them to work together. Once the data is working together, it can be used to identify the needs of students-not just the lowest students but ALL students. Participants will walk through using a quadrant tool to make their data work for their students.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    37. Literacy: Assessment and Data Workshop - Macon Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 4/24/2024

    Starting Today
    DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    Over-identifying students who need a Reading Success Plan (RSP)? Using a body of evidence to make a sound decision about placing a student on an RSP?

    In this workshop, participants will examine their RSP and Dyslexia assessments and how they can get them to work together. Once the data is working together, it can be used to identify the needs of students-not just the lowest students but ALL students. Participants will walk through using a quadrant tool to make their data work for their students.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    38. Literacy PD for Administrators Serving Grades 6-8 - Virtual

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

    Audience: Administrators serving grades 6-8

    Dates: 4/30/2024

    Starting Soon
    DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    TIME: 9:00-11:00am

    LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom
    [The link will be sent to registered participants during the week of April 22.]

    COST: Free

    "Invest in your teachers by building your knowledge of effective literacy skills. Empower your teachers to stand in front of children every day and know that they are skilled enough to address the different needs, the different deficiencies or reading challenges that students might bring into their classrooms.” --- taken from The Hechinger Report

    The components of effective literacy (reading instruction) are the same whether for prevention or for intervention.

    In this workshop, participants will -
    - review and discuss Senate Bill 681 middle school expectations.
    - review State-approved reading assessment expectations.
    - walk through a Reading Success Plan (RSP).
    - discuss progress monitoring.
    - discuss reporting data.
    - discuss the components of Reading Success Plan.

    ”Missouri Reading Success Plan Guidance for Missouri School Districts” will be used to sharpen understanding.
    • Enrolled: 6/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    39. Literacy Collaborative Group

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 University Center (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Dates: 5/3/2024

    Attention elementary literacy leaders! This is the place for you! We will explore best practices in reading and writing instruction as we work together collaboratively to problem solve issues relevant to our work in intervention. Each session will involve new learning that can be taken back and shared with teachers in your buildings to deeen their understanding of how children learn to read. The format will be very interactive and adaptive. (Note: You must enroll in each session separately. It is not mandatory to attend all five sessions. Each session will have a different topic.)
    • Enrolled: 50/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    40. Literacy: Small Group and Intervention Workshop - Palmyra Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 5/8/2024

    DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the data gathered from their Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments--as well as the quadrant tool--to plan for small groups and intervention, in addition to participating in simulations for each different type of group from Kindergarten-Grade 5. Participants will also examine resources best suited for both small group and intervention, including resources already at their school.

    This workshop will be most helpful to those who have attended an Assessment and Data Workshop, although a brief overview of that workshop will be presented at the beginning of this workshop.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    41. Literacy: Small Group and Intervention Workshop - Macon Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 5/9/2024

    DATE: Thursday, May 9, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the data gathered from their Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments--as well as the quadrant tool--to plan for small groups and intervention, in addition to participating in simulations for each different type of group from Kindergarten-Grade 5. Participants will also examine resources best suited for both small group and intervention, including resources already at their school.

    This workshop will be most helpful to those who have attended an Assessment and Data Workshop, although a brief overview of that workshop will be presented at the beginning of this workshop.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    42. LETRS-MAKE UP ONLY Volume 1 Unit 4

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 5/14/2024

    This session is designed for participants who missed all regularly schedule Face-to-Face Units from Volume 1. If you were unable to attend your assigned cohort and were unable to attend any other cohort for the Unit scheduled throughout our region, please sign up for the following Unit needed. All of these Units will take place at the ARC from 9-3, with a 30-minute lunch break.

    All-day, in-person attendance is required, and missed sessions must be made up. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students. Participants will complete a portfolio of Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be charge of $1040.00 per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 3/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    43. LETRS-MAKE UP ONLY Volume 2 Unit 8

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 5/15/2024

    This session is designed for participants who missed all regularly schedule Face-to-Face Units from Volume 2. If you were unable to attend your assigned cohort and were unable to attend any other cohort for the Unit scheduled throughout our region, please sign up for the following Unit needed. All of these Units will take place at the ARC from 9-3, with a 30-minute lunch break.

    Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1 course completion verified by Heart of MO-RPDC facilitator.

    All components are required, and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings in person. Units include: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary; Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension; Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction; and The Reading-Writing Connection. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be a charge of $1040.00 per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    44. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 15 - Limited to Frontier School District

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Frontier School of Innovation – Elementary (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 5/23/2024 to 3/24/2025

    By Invitation Only

    LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 38/65
    • Wait: 0/0

    45. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort #91

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 5/28/2024 to 8/6/2024

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
    Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
    Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
    Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
    Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

    Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients.
    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.
    (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!
    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    46. Hidden Treasures: Navigating DESE for Instructional Resources (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Classroom, Title I and SPED Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

    Dates: 6/5/2024

    Ahoy Mateys! As a classroom teacher, do you struggle to find helpful resources to use in your instruction? Look no further than the DESE website! Use the DESE website as your map to explore a plethora of resources to fill your teacher treasure chest. Come explore the gems DESE has to make navigating the "seas of instruction" your bountiful prize. During this session participants will learn where to locate and use various resources such as, MOLEAP Blocks, item specifications, performance level descriptors, and literacy strategies.
    Participants will need to bring a laptop

     Lunch on your own

     Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.

    This session is also offered on July 11
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Cohort 100 Willard)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 6/11/2024 to 8/5/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTE: A 'Launch' session will be held on the first meeting date. (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for approximately $420. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    • Enrolled: 8/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    48. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 1 (Maryville)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 6/17/2024 to 3/4/2025

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    49. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 ( St. Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 7/1/2024 to 3/5/2025

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 14/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 3 ( Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 7/8/2024 to 3/18/2025

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 21/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    51. LETRS Volume 1: Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 7/9/2024 to 3/24/2025

    Volume I includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    • Enrolled: 29/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    52. Hidden Treasures: Navigating DESE for Instructional Resources (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Classroom, Title I and SPED Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

    Dates: 7/11/2024

    Ahoy Mateys! As a classroom teacher, do you struggle to find helpful resources to use in your instruction? Look no further than the DESE website! Use the DESE website as your map to explore a plethora of resources to fill your teacher treasure chest. Come explore the gems DESE has to make navigating the "seas of instruction" your bountiful prize. During this session participants will learn where to locate and use various resources such as, MOLEAP Blocks, item specifications, performance level descriptors, and literacy strategies.
    Participants will need to bring a laptop

     Lunch on your own

     Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.

    This session is also offered on June 5
    • Enrolled: 5/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    53. Why Can't My Students Comprehend?

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: Upper Elementary, Middle School & High School ELA/Literacy Teachers, Special Ed

    Dates: 7/15/2024 to 7/16/2024

    How do I support the different needs of my students? Participants will dive into 'why' students can't comprehend and develop strategies to 'make learning stick'. From fostering word curiosity to implementing effective, evidence-based instruction, this training will empower educators with the tools and knowledge needed to create meaningful retention of learning. Some elements included will be: structuring your literacy block, using data to target instruction, vocabulary, morphology and other empowering strategies.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    54. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 4 (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 7/22/2024 to 4/1/2025

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 22/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    55. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort (Gainesville Elementary Onsite - INVITE ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 7/25/2024 to 1/31/2025

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. **Launch will be held on first meeting date: July 25, 2024 (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials!
    • Enrolled: 15/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    56. Reading Success Plans (RSP) Information Overview

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: Any educator and/or school leader responsible for development and implementation of Reading Success Plans

    Dates: 7/26/2024

    This session is a repeat for those who could not attend last year's sessions in Writing Individual Reading Success Plans.
    Participants will examine:
    * what Senate Bill 681 is requiring us to do in reference to stronger literacy development
    * DESE guidance on overall development of individual student plans
    * steps needed to ensure the correct skills needed for targeting instruction
    * sample plans related to special education and ELL students

    Lunch on your own

    • Enrolled: 5/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    57. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood (Cohort 25)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers

    Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/15/2025

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30)
  • Sept. 3, 2024
  • Dec. 3, 2024
  • Apr. 15, 2025 (Changed from 3/25/25)
  • *We'll email you closer to the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

    This professional learning experience:
    Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
    Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
    Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

    This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
    LETRS Online Learning Platform
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

    During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

    Presenters: Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu) & Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 25/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    58. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood (Cohort 26)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers

    Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/16/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30)
  • Sept. 4, 2024
  • Dec. 5, 2024
  • Apr. 16, 2025 (Changed from 3/26/25)
  • *We'll email you closer to the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

    This professional learning experience:
    Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
    Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
    Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

    This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
    LETRS Online Learning Platform
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

    During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

    Presenters: Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu) & Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 18/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    59. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood (Cohort 27)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers

    Dates: 7/31/2024 to 4/17/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30)
  • Oct. 8, 2024
  • Dec. 2, 2024
  • Apr. 17, 2025 (Changed from 3/27/25)
  • *We'll email you closer to the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

    This professional learning experience:
    Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
    Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
    Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

    This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
    LETRS Online Learning Platform
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

    During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

    Presenters: Jennie Brakensiek (jbrakensiek@mst.edu) & Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 7/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    60. LETRS Volume 2: Cohort 29

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 7/31/2024 to 3/18/2025

    Volume 2 includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary; Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension; Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction; and The Reading-Writing Connection. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    • Enrolled: 18/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    61. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 5 (St. Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 8/1/2024 to 4/2/2025

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. LETRS Volume 1: Cohort 4

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 8/1/2024 to 4/24/2025

    Volume I includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    • Enrolled: 15/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 6 (Maryville)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 8/2/2024 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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 3/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. 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.
    • Enrolled: 0/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    65. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/5/2024 to 4/23/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 25/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    66. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 3)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/5/2024 to 4/1/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 5, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • September 19, 2024
  • November 5, 2024
  • January 23, 2025
  • April 1, 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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 20/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    67. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/5/2024 to 4/22/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 27/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. LETRS Now What - "The Reality of the Science of Reading" Network Session #1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: LETRS V1 Certified Educators and/or LETRS V2 Certified Educators

    Dates: 8/6/2024

    The South Central RPDC Literacy Coaches present an opportunity for LETRS V1 and/or V2 certified professionals to continue learning and growing through our "LETRS Now What" networking session aimed at:

    1. Staying current on The Science of Reading resources and news
    2. Hands-on activities aligned to SOR
    3. Providing an opportunity for networking with other like-minded and LETRS certified professionals
    4. Deepening district literacy systems

    If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

    • Enrolled: 5/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    69. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood (Cohort 28) - West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Hampton Inn - West Plains (West Plains, MO)

    Audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers

    Dates: 8/6/2024 to 4/3/2025

    New
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Aug. 6, 2024 -- Kickoff (*Choice of times: 8:30-10:00 or 10:30-12:00)
  • Oct. 11, 2024
  • Jan. 31, 2025
  • Apr. 3, 2025
  • *We will email you closer to the time of the actual kickoff so you can let us know the time that will work best. During the kickoff we will discuss expectations, hand out EC manuals, do the online Welcome and take the pretest.

    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write.

    This professional learning experience:
    Helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
    Provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional.
    Empowers teachers to apply best practice strategies to guide children's learning.

    This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:
    LETRS Online Learning Platform
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Print Manual
    LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Professional Learning Sessions (Live In-Person or Live Online)

    During the LETRS for Early Childhood Educators course of study, you'll watch videos of expert teaching, complete activities to reinforce concepts, and have opportunities to apply what you're studying with young learners.

    Presenter: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 7/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    70. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: By Invitation Only

    Dates: 8/6/2024 to 4/25/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 24/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 4

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/6/2024 to 4/28/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 25/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 5

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/7/2024 to 4/29/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 21/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    73. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 6

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/7/2024 to 4/30/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 23/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 7

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

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

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 20/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    75. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 8

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/8/2024 to 5/2/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 0/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 14

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Gordon Parks Elementary School (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: This is for those that have pre-registered with DESE and approved by the district to attend.

    Dates: 8/9/2024 to 4/18/2025

    LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 15/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    77. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 9

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/9/2024 to 5/5/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 0/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    78. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Bolivar Cohort 104)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/12/2024 to 2/27/2025

    LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTE: A 'Launch' session will be held on the first meeting date (starting 30 min. early). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for approximately $420. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    • Enrolled: 1/44
    • Wait: 0/0

    79. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 8/12/2024 to 2/17/2025

    This three-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. 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 three days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction. The training dates are 9/25/24, 12/17/24, 2/17/25. SPECIAL NOTES: If not covered by other funding, participants must purchase LETRS Early Childhood Educator manual and online course from Lexia Learning for $209, prior to the first session. Cost for face-to-face training is $25 per day. Total cost is $209 for course materials + $75 Trainings. RPDC billing occurs after the first day of attendance. For more information, please contact crodgers@semo.edu.
    • Enrolled: 3/20
    • Wait: 0/5

    80. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 8/12/2024 to 3/20/2025

    This three-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. 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 three days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction. The training dates are 10/21/24, 1/22/25, 3/20/25. SPECIAL NOTES: If not covered by other funding, participants must purchase LETRS Early Childhood Educator manual and online course from Lexia Learning for $209, prior to the first session. Cost for face-to-face training is $25 per day. Total cost is $209 for course materials + $75 Trainings. RPDC billing occurs after the first day of attendance. For more information, please contact crodgers@semo.edu.
    • Enrolled: 0/20
    • Wait: 0/5

    81. 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.
    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    82. 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.
    • Enrolled: 16/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. 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.
    • Enrolled: 6/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    84. 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.
    • Enrolled: 17/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    85. 24-25 Volume 1 Cohort 11 LETRS-Limited to Center School District-By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 Center School District (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/15/2024 to 4/25/2025

    New
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 0/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    86. 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.
    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 8) (INVITATION ONLY) -- West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Hampton Inn - West Plains (West Plains, MO)

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/15/2024 to 3/20/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2024 (Kick-Off--Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm; Location: MSU-West Plains, Lybyer Center-Room 201, 605 West Main St, West Plains)
  • October 24, 2024 (Location: Hampton Inn - West Plains)
  • December 4, 2024 (Location: Hampton Inn - West Plains)
  • February 13, 2025 (Location: Hampton Inn - West Plains)
  • March 20, 2025 (Location: Hampton Inn - West Plains)

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 3/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    88. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 94 (Weaubleau ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/26/2024 to 4/14/2025

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

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

  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

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

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact JennyDunagan@MissouriState.edu

    • Enrolled: 10/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    89. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 2)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E101 Seminar Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary K-5 Teachers, Title Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers or Interventionists, & Administrators

    Dates: 8/26/2024 to 3/4/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 26, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • September 20, 2024
  • October 29, 2024
  • January 9, 2025
  • March 4, 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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face-to-face learning sessions through structured modules and 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students. Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

    A late fee will be applied if you have NOT registered.

    Lunch will be provided (all days except Kick-Off). Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

    • Enrolled: 14/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    90. LETRS Vol 1: Word Recognition (Cohort 108)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/28/2024 to 1/22/2025

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTE: A 'Launch' session will be held on the first meeting date (Note an earlier start time for the first session only.). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for approximately $420. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! (4) Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    • Enrolled: 1/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    91. 24-25 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/28/2024 to 4/2/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 35/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. 24-25 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 4

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 KCRPDC-Union Station (Kansas City, MO) [map]

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 8/29/2024 to 4/3/2025

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 31/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    93. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 86

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/29/2024 to 1/30/2025

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

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

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

  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.


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

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

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

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

    • Enrolled: 0/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    94. 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.
    • Enrolled: 0/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    95. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 7 (St. Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. St Joseph (St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: K-6 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 9/3/2024 to 5/1/2025

    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" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    96. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Cohort 2 (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: PreK - K Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Administrators

    Dates: 9/6/2024 to 4/11/2025

    This four-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. 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.
    • Enrolled: 6/24
    • Wait: 0/2

    97. 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.
    • Enrolled: 1/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    98. LETRS Volume 2: Cohort 24

    Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center

    Location: B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 9/9/2024 to 4/18/2025

    Volume 2 includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary; Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension; Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction; and The Reading-Writing Connection. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    • Enrolled: 11/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 82 Mondays ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (ROOM 112) (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/16/2024 to 2/3/2025

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

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

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

  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

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

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

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

    • Enrolled: 9/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    100. 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.
    • Enrolled: 11/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    101. 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.
    • Enrolled: 13/15
    • Wait: 0/0