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1. 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

    2. 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

    3. 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

    4. 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: 15/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    5. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 1)--Eminence (INVITATION ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Eminence School District (Eminence, MO)

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

    Dates: 5/17/2024 to 3/31/2025

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • May 17, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • August 15, 2024
  • October 18, 2024
  • February 7, 2025
  • March 31, 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.

    • Enrolled: 8/8
    • Wait: 0/0

    6. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 7)--Waynesville (INVITATION ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Waynesville - Freedom Elementary (St. Robert, MO)

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

    Dates: 5/21/2024 to 3/11/2025

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • May 21, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:00-10:00; Location: Parker Educational Center)
  • August 1, 2024 (Location: Freedom Elementary)
  • October 14, 2024 (Location: Freedom Elementary)
  • January 17, 2025 (Location: Freedom Elementary)
  • March 11, 2025 (Location: Freedom Elementary)

    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

    Presenters: Leanne Mowery-Halbrook -- Units 1 & 4 (lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu); Jennie Brakensiek -- Units 2 & 3 (jbrakensiek@mst.edu)

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

    • Enrolled: 17/17
    • Wait: 0/0

    7. 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

    Closed
    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: 39/39
    • Wait: 0/0

    8. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort #91 (CLOSED)

    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

    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: 31/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    9. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Marshall and Glasgow Staff ONLY - Cohort 7

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Dates: 5/30/2024 to 3/17/2025

    - Marshall and Glasgow 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: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    10. 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: 22/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    11. 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: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    12. 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: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. 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: 16/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. 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: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    15. 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: 24/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    16. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 90 (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: 27/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. 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: 14/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. 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

    ClosedStarting Soon
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 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

    19. 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

    ClosedStarting Soon
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 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: 24/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. 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

    ClosedStarting Soon
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Jul. 31, 2024--Kickoff (*Choice of times: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 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: 25/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. 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

    Starting Soon

    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: 35/42
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. 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

    Starting Soon
    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: 15/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    23. 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

    ClosedStarting Soon

    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: 29/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. 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

    Starting Soon
    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

    25. 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 1/17/2025

    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: 18/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. 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: 34/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    27. 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

    Closed
    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: 28/28
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    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 4/2/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 5, 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-2:30)
  • September 18, 2024
  • December 9, 2024
  • January 22, 2025
  • April 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 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

    29. 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

    Closed
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 34/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    30. 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: 8/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    31. 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

    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: 11/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    32. 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

    Closed
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 34/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    33. 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

    Closed
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 33/33
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. Supporting Paraprofessionals with Structured Literacy

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Audience: Paraprofessionals

    Dates: 8/7/2024

    Closed
    DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to examine and see research-based practices modeled with a focus on each component of structured literacy. This workshop will provide hands-on application for phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Each component addresses the skills students need to be proficient readers.

    In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to
    >build knowledge of the Science of Reading,
    >learn the components of structured literacy, and
    >practice activities that can be used in the classroom.

    This workshop aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher/Leader Standards 1, 2, & 7.
    • Enrolled: 33/33
    • Wait: 0/0

    35. 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

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

    36. 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

    Closed
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 34/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    37. 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

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

    38. 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: 16/19
    • Wait: 0/0

    39. 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: 24/44
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. 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 2/13/2025

    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: 17/20
    • Wait: 0/5

    41. 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

    42. 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: 11/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    43. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Knob Noster / Windsor Schools Staff ONLY - Cohort 8

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Audience: Knob Noster/Windsor Staff ONLY - K-5 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

    Dates: 8/13/2024 to 4/18/2025


    - Knob Noster School District and Henry Co. R-1 School District (Windsor) 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: 11/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    44. 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

    Closed
    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: 20/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    45. 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: 16/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    46. 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: 8/14/2024 to 3/4/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 14(*), 2024 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00) - (*Date changed from 8/26/24 to 8/14/24)
  • 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: 26/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. 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: 22/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    48. 24-25 Volume 1 Cohort 20 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

    Closed
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.
    • Enrolled: 58/58
    • Wait: 0/0

    49. 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: 8/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. 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: 17/25
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: K-5 classroom teachers; SpEd; literacy/instructional coach or interventionist

    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: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    52. 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: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    53. 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

    54. 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: 33/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    55. 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: 6/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    56. 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: 18/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    57. LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Volume 1 - Cohort 17 (Veterans Elementary)

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Hannibal 60 (Hannibal, MO)

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

    Dates: 9/1/2024 to 4/2/2025

    DATES:
    Launch: TBD
    Session 1: Wednesday, October 2
    Session 2: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
    Session 3: Wednesday, February 5
    Session 4: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

    TIME: Launch: 9:00-11:00am; remaining: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Hannibal 60 - Veterans Elementary - 709 N. Veterans Rd.

    COST: There is no cost for training or materials to those who signed up through Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed.

    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 and turn in a portfolio of this work.

    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: 8/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    58. LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 7

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

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

    Dates: 9/3/2024 to 4/28/2025

    Closed

    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: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    59. 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: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    60. 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: 9/4/2024 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: 7/24
    • Wait: 0/2

    61. 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: 17/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. 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: 22/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Volume 2 - Cohort 8 (Moberly)

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Moberly School District (Moberly, MO)

    Audience: .

    Dates: 9/13/2024 to 4/25/2025

    DATES:
    Session 1: September 13 OR September 18 OR 25 OR 26 OR October 1
    Session 2: November 5 OR 6 OR 7 OR 15 OR December 4
    Session 3: February 4 OR 5 OR 18 OR 26 OR 27
    Session 4: April 2 OR 11 OR 15 OR 23 OR 25

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Moberly Central Office

    COST: There is no cost for training or materials to those who signed up through Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed.

    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.

    In LETRS-Volume 2, training continues in the same format as Volume 1, again focusing on effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information to 3 students and turn in a portfolio of this work.

    Session Topics
    Session 1-Unit 5: Oral Language Vocabulary
    Session 2-Unit 6: Understanding Reading Comprehension
    Session 3-Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction
    Session 4-Unit 8: Reading-Writing Connection
    • Enrolled: 21/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. 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: 19/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    65. 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: 13/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    66. 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: 25/30
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

    Pettis Co. R-V Northwest Elementary Staff ONLY

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

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

    Participants are expected to attend all four dates of face-to-face training in this workshop. Volume 2 participants do not need to re-register with DESE.
    • Enrolled: 12/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. 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: 9/16/2024 to 5/5/2025

    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: 8/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    69. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 83

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/17/2024 to 2/4/2025

    anguage 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 melindaodom@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 Meeting dates: 9/17/24, 10/22/24, 12/10/24, 2/4/25
    • Enrolled: 9/35
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 32/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. 24-25 LETRS Volume 2 - Make Ups

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only

    Dates: 9/19/2024 to 4/17/2025

    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: 0/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. Literacy for Students who have a Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/19/2024

    Blind Skills Specialists presents Literacy with Students who have Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities. In this workshop, we will address the unique needs of a student who has a visual impairment. We will discuss accommodations for literacy. The workshop will be from 9am to noon.
    • Enrolled: 0/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    73. Reading Success Plan Consistent Practices Workshop

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

    Location: Centralia School District-Centralia Intermediate School (Centralia, MO)

    Dates: 9/19/2024

    New

    Some areas surrounding the implementation of a successful Reading Success Plan (RSP) program in your district must be determined by your individual district or school. Some of these areas are not explicitly covered in the RSP Guidance because each district in Missouri is unique and must address these specific areas in a way that best serves the needs of their students and their district. This workshop will review many of these areas and provide suggestions on how to frame your own school/district policies and guidelines so that you can have consistency in how you deal with unique situations and already have answers when you run across a new RSP situation, yet still ensure that you are aligned with and following the State's RSP Guidance. This training will provide a worksheet and a decision tree, as well as guidance from RPDC Literacy Consultants, to help you as you create a draft of how an RSP policy document could look like for your school/district.

    This will be an interactive time of collaboration, and we encourage you to bring any documents you already have regarding RSPs with you.

    This workshop is suitable for administrators and those who take an active role in RSP administration and implementation.
     

    • Enrolled: 3/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Cohort 101 Willard onsite)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/19/2024 to 5/13/2025

    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: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    75. Early Childhood LETRS Cohort 5

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/20/2024 to 1/31/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop. 9/20/24, 11/22/24, 1/31/25 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. Mo RLE participants cost is covered and materials will be ordered by DESE. NON-MO RLE participant's cost is $475 (breakfast & parking included). If you are a NON-Mo RLE participant email melindaodom@missouristate.edu to order your materials. A hot breakfast will be available, lunch is on your own. email: melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 11/30
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 32/32
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

    Closed
    LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading” to apply research to classroom applications no matter the curriculum or program used. Aligning instruction with the "science of reading” gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers. Regardless of any textbooks or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, students will not acquire what is needed to learn.

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

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

    For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access at the first session. Please bring a computer to the first session; phones will not work for the purpose of logging in to your LETRS account.

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    78. LETRS Volume 2-Montgomery County Area

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

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

    Dates: 9/23/2024 to 3/31/2025

    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: 30/38
    • Wait: 0/0

    79. SC RPDC ELA/Math Network (AM Session: ELA Literacy)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: District curriculum leaders, instructional coaches and teachers and administrators in the South Central region

    Dates: 9/24/2024

    This ELA session will provide opportunities for area educators to network with other schools in the South Central region. The session will consist of 3 components: DESE Updates, Structured Networking Activities, and Breakout Sessions on Focus areas for K-3 and 4-12.

    The Network offers a series of 3 events in 2024 -- February 14, September 24, and November 19. Participants are encouraged to register and attend each of the sessions. The cost is $5.00 for a half-day session and lunch is on your own. Participants must register for the ELA and Math portions separately.

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

    • Enrolled: 5/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    80. SpEd: Components of Effective Literacy

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: General and Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 9/24/2024 to 1/10/2025

    This Series comprises of seven modules anchored in the science of reading. Each module addresses the different elements skilled readers possess, as well as the instrumental elements necessary to produce success in reading. Research-based practices are modeled and examined with participants to provide the opportunity for quality decision-making with regard to instruction and the use of curriculum. Sessions will dive into "what works" and provide hands-on applications for preventing reading difficulties and intervening effectively to close the gap for struggling students.

    Participants must attend all four dates of this workshop.
    Registration will begin at 8:30 am for each session, with content beginning at 9 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 0/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    81. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 87 (Springfield Teachers ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

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

    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. 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 melindaodom@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 Meeting dates:9/26/24, 11/6/2024, 1/13/2026, 2/18/2025.
    • Enrolled: 15/30
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access at the first session. Please bring a computer to the first session; phones will not work for the purpose of logging in to your LETRS account.

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. Effective Goals in Special Education: Using Data and the Science of Reading

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 University Center Program Lounge (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 9/26/2024

    Join us as we break down the specifics of screeners and relate them to the five pillars of literacy. Using data, participants will have the opportunity to develop goals to guide differentiated instruction. We will also explore ways to assure the effectiveness of your instructional time through flexible grouping and classroom routines. We ask participants to bring samples of their own screening data. A follow-up session will be offered on Oct. 21 for K-5 and on Nov. 20 for 6-12. Participants will need to register separately for the follow-up session.
    • Enrolled: 4/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    84. LETRS Now What? Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Teachers who have completed LETRS Volume 1 & Volume 2

    Dates: 9/26/2024 to 4/17/2025

    Want to stay current on the science of reading resources, news, hands on activities and deepening your district literacy system? This space is for you. Come share, learn and keep the passion of literacy alive and well. These sessions are only open to those who have completed LETRS volume 1 and 2.

    Because this is a series, please plan to attend all sessions. This will allow us to tailor content to the needs of the group.

    Lunch provided.
    • Enrolled: 10/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    85. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 88 (Springfield SPS Teachers ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/27/2024 to 2/24/2025

    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. 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 melindaodom@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 Meeting dates:9/27/24, 11/7/2024, 1/14/2026, 2/24/2025.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

    Marshall and Glasgow School Districts 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: 20/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. Title I ELA Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Title I Teachers, Interventionists

    Dates: 9/30/2024 to 4/16/2025

    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: 7/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    88. LETRS Now What - "The Reality of the Science of Reading" Network Session #2

    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: 10/1/2024

    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: 7/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    89. NW Curriculum Leader Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Varies (Maryville/St Joseph, MO)

    Audience: Curriculum leaders, Building leaders, Teacher leaders

    Dates: 10/2/2024 to 4/11/2025

    This network will provide information about current trends and issues in curriculum, instruction and assessment. Participants will be informed about current happenings at DESE, such as: literacy updates, math updates, MO Leap Blocks, State assessment information, etc. Time will be allowed to share ideas of what is working in districts to help improve learning.
    • Enrolled: 3/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    90. IN PERSON: Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Language and Literacy Disorders as well as Executive Functions: The role of Speech Language Pathologists

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 10/3/2024 to 10/23/2024

    *** Use this link to register for IN-PERSON viewing of hybrid training****

    Tatyana Elleseff, MA CCC-SLP, will present this two-day training that will provide in-depth information regarding effective assessment and treatment practices in speech-language pathology with an emphasis on literacy, executive functions, as well as contextualized evidence-based interventions. She will explain which areas of language and literacy need to be tested for assessment purposes, as well as which speech-language standardized and clinical tests and tasks are most sensitive to detecting language and literacy difficulties in children with literacy impairments. Popular educational tests (e.g., WIAT-4, WJ-IV, KTEA, and FAR) will be briefly discussed for performance comparison purposes. The presenter will describe both SLP therapy-specific and collaborative literacy-based management options available to SLPs in the area of literacy disorders management before moving on to the discussion of the executive functions in speech pathology.

    The presenter will then explain how to provide effective evidence-based practice (EBP) language and literacy interventions to improve executive functioning in children with language and literacy deficits.

    Learning Objectives:
    1.Discuss the connection between language and literacy
    2.Identify risk factors associated with language and literacy disorders
    3.Describe both the definition and the controversy surrounding the term "dyslexia”
    4.Explain which assessment tasks sensitive to detection of literacy-based deficits
    5.Clarify the role of SLPs in the management of literacy disorders in both therapy and classroom settings
    6.Describe executive functions (EFs) models and discuss the current research on the role of executive functions in language and literacy (reading, spelling and writing) acquisition
    7.List EBP language and literacy-based interventions aimed at improving executive functions in school aged children
    • Enrolled: 0/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    91. LETRS Volume 1

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

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

    Dates: 10/3/2024 to 5/7/2025

    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: 9/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. Literacy Collaborative Group

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Southeast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Dates: 10/3/2024

    In this five-part series, we will dive deeply into literacy learning and teaching. We will explore best practices in reading and writing instruction and we will work together collaboratively to problem solve issues relevant to our classrooms and students. The format will be very interactive and adaptive. Each session will include a time for DESE updates and a time for teachers to collaborate on how their schools are addressing Senate Bill 681 Mandates. Sessions will be most appropriate for K-6 teachers.
    • Enrolled: 19/70
    • Wait: 0/10

    93. VIRTUAL : Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Language and Literacy Disorders as well as Executive Functions: The Role of Speech Language Pathologists

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

    Dates: 10/3/2024 to 10/23/2024

    *** Use this link to register to access the training virtually****

    Tatyana Elleseff, MA CCC-SLP, will present this two-day training that will provide in-depth information regarding effective assessment and treatment practices in speech-language pathology with an emphasis on literacy, executive functions, as well as contextualized evidence-based interventions. She will explain which areas of language and literacy need to be tested for assessment purposes, as well as which speech-language standardized and clinical tests and tasks are most sensitive to detecting language and literacy difficulties in children with literacy impairments. Popular educational tests (e.g., WIAT-4, WJ-IV, KTEA, and FAR) will be briefly discussed for performance comparison purposes. The presenter will describe both SLP therapy-specific and collaborative literacy-based management options available to SLPs in the area of literacy disorders management before moving on to the discussion of the executive functions in speech pathology.

    The presenter will then explain how to provide effective evidence-based practice (EBP) language and literacy interventions to improve executive functioning in children with language and literacy deficits.

    Learning Objectives:
    1.Discuss the connection between language and literacy
    2.Identify risk factors associated with language and literacy disorders
    3.Describe both the definition and the controversy surrounding the term "dyslexia”
    4.Explain which assessment tasks sensitive to detection of literacy-based deficits
    5.Clarify the role of SLPs in the management of literacy disorders in both therapy and classroom settings
    6.Describe executive functions (EFs) models and discuss the current research on the role of executive functions in language and literacy (reading, spelling and writing) acquisition
    7.List EBP language and literacy-based interventions aimed at improving executive functions in school aged children
    • Enrolled: 1/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    94. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Cohort 1 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 10/4/2024 to 3/28/2025

    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: 23/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    95. 24-25 LETRS Early Childhood Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 10/4/2024 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

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 29/40
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    97. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Cohort 2

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

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

    Dates: 10/8/2024 to 4/4/2025

    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.

    This registration link is only for the face-to-face trainings. You need to apply for materials and access to the online course with DESE through MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

    • Enrolled: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    98. 6-12 ELA Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: 6-12 Teachers, Title I, Special Education, Literacy Coaches

    Dates: 10/9/2024 to 3/19/2025

    Text complexity becomes harder for students to access as they move through grades. This network collaboration is built to energize and deepen the toolbox for student engagement in literacy. How can we help you with the demands you face daily? Sessions will address the following:
    * Prioritizing effective practices using student evidence
    * Responding to different genre and formats
    * Collaboration and integration of network attendee needs and resources
    * Motivating meaningful tech engagement
    * Updated DESE resources as they develop
    * Understanding and using DESE resources

    Lunch included. Graduate credit available
    • Enrolled: 0/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. 24-25 LETRS Volume 1 - Make Ups

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only

    Dates: 10/10/2024 to 5/7/2025

    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: 0/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    100. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Cohort 1

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

    Location: Hallsville Intermediate School Conference Room (Hallsville, MO)

    Dates: 10/21/2024 to 5/5/2025

    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.

    This registration link is only for the face-to-face trainings. You need to apply for materials and access to the online course with DESE through MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

    In case of any inclement weather, there will be a backup training date of May 5, 2025.

    • Enrolled: 11/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    101. Supporting Your Literacy Goals: A Practical Look at the Classroom, K-5

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 University Center Program Lounge (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 10/21/2024

    This session will provide answers to the big literacy question: "But HOW do I do this?” We will look at ways to support yourself, co-teachers, and students in implementing literacy goals. Our hands-on approach will begin by helping you to link literacy data to appropriate resources and instructional strategies. Modeling of instructional practices will be provided, with discussions centering around ways to provide workable groups, resources, and time management.

    This is a follow-up to Effective Goals in Special Education: Using Data and the Science of Reading held September 26, 2025, but that attendance isn't required to register for this session.
    • Enrolled: 2/30
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