Frontline Education

1. MLDS (SW) Year 5 & 6 Cohort - Springfield

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBA-Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 2/21/2025

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

2. MLDS Year 1 Emerging

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

Dates: 6/5/2025 to 4/21/2026

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 1. The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to new principals and assistant principals through research-based learning experiences. NEW LEADERS YEAR 1 and their mentors will participate in five regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. One of the meetings includes a coaching lab that provides hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

The NEW LEADERS YEAR 1 level is the initial phase of MLDS support and is designed for first year principals and assistant principals. Principals will be guided by an established mentor during this year of learning. Participation in both Year 1 and Year 2 completes DESE requirements for new administrator mentoring.

Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 1 Mentor link.

3. MLDS Year 1 Mentor

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

Dates: 6/5/2025 to 4/21/2026

Mentors of MLDS Year 1 Principals Register here

4. MLDS (SW) Year 1 - Critical Firsts - 2025

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 6/25/2025

*Identify key opportunities for creating success at the beginning of the school year
*Explore practical and timely strategies for new principals
*Gain insight on running effective meetings, communicating with staff, the first days of school

5. MLDS Emerging I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 1 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Building Principals

Dates: 7/16/2025

There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 11 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 21 - Regional Meeting 3

February Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

6. MLDS 1 - 2025-2026 - Central RPDC

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 2/18/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

7. MLDS (SW) Year 1 - Critical Firsts - 2025

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 7/23/2025

*Identify key opportunities for creating success at the beginning of the school year
*Explore practical and timely strategies for new principals
*Gain insight on running effective meetings, communicating with staff, the first days of school

8. 25-26 MLDS: New Leaders Year I

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: School Leaders in their first few years of school leadership.

Dates: 7/31/2025 to 4/14/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

New Leaders Year 1 Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacity across multiple domains of leadership. Research and practical experience confirm the impact of leadership on multiple aspects of school life, personal satisfaction, recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, and student achievement, to name a few. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to productive and relevant mentoring (Emerging Level - years 1 and 2) and comprehensive and progressive learning treatments designed to meet principals' needs at their current level of experience (Emerging and Developing Levels). Join this cohort and watch your leadership skill and professional network grow. Not sure which cohort to join? Just ask!

9. Leadership Academy - Northwest RPDC

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience.

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 4/23/2026

Welcome to Missouri Leadership Academy - Northwest Cohort! Missouri Leadership Academy is part of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) and is intended for building level administrators to participate in both statewide and regional professional learning and networking for an intensive year of leadership development. Leadership Academy is designed for building leaders in Year 3 and beyond. The Leadership Academy emphasizes the importance of building capacity of instructional practices, leadership for change, and deep understanding of self and others that correlates to high academic achievement for students.

The program includes includes:
* 3 state meetings: Kickoff (June), Winter Meeting (January) and Graduation (June)
* Outdoor Leadership Experience (October) held at YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi
* 5 regional cohort meetings
* Optional legislative/DESE visit

Participants also need to register for the statewide Leadership Academy 40 (2025-2026)

Fee includes program registration for regional meetings and the $300 fee paid to YMCA of the Ozarks for OLE. Transportation and lodging to state meetings is not included.

10. MLDS (SW) Year 2 Cohort - Springfield - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: TBA-Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 2/24/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

11. MLDS Assistant Principal Networking & Support 2025-2026

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

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

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

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

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

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

12. MLDS Emerging II Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 1 of 2

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Building Principals

Dates: 9/9/2025

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

September 9 - Regional Meeting 1

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 27 - Regional Meeting 2

March Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

14. MLDS (SW) Year 1 Cohort - Springfield 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 2/25/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

15. MLDS Emerging I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 2 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Building Principals

Dates: 9/11/2025

There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 11 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 21 - Regional Meeting 3

February Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: Building Leaders in Year 3 and Beyond

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

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

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

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

17. MLDS Developing I Leaders & Leadership Academy Regional Meeting - Day 1 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Schools Principals and Leaders

Dates: 9/16/2025

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 16 - Regional Meeting 1

November 4 - Regional Meeting 2

January 23 - (Half Day--9am-12pm) Next Level Coaching Lab @ RPDC Training Room

March 13 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

18. MLDS (SW) Year 1 Cohort - Joplin - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 2/18/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

19. MLDS (SW) Year 2 Cohort - Joplin - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 2/18/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

20. MLDS Year 2 Emerging (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/19/2026

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 2! The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. NEW LEADERS YEAR 2 and their mentors will participate in five regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. One of the meetings includes a coaching lab that provides hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 2 Mentor link.

21. MLDS Year 2 Mentor (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Year 2 Mentors

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/19/2026

Mentors of MLDS Year 2 Principals register here

22. 25-26 MLDS: Missouri Leadership Academy

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: School Leaders with at least three full years of administrator experience

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/30/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Missouri Leadership Academy:
Leadership Academy is part of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), which develops effective school leaders who: Engage with school and community, serve as catalysts for meaningful and productive change, recognize and develop excellent instruction, and create and sustain a culture of continuous learning. Leadership Academy is comprised of school leaders across the state of Missouri and aims to promote the success of each student by building leadership capacity in the following domains: Relational, Instructional, Visionary, Innovative and Managerial. Leadership Academy offers four regional meetings, a three-day outdoor learning experience and statewide meetings. Statewide meetings will be held in mid-Missouri and Potosi areas, and regional meetings will be conducted in cohorts in your area.

23. 25-26 MLDS: Sustaining Leadership III-Developing Level

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: School Leaders who have completed New Leaders/Emerging content and are in their first several years of school leadership.

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/30/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Sustaining Leadership III Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) Sustaining Leadership III Cohort provides principals: Training and support through research-based learning experiences, opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks. MLDS Sustaining Leadership III includes four regional meetings which provide practical, relevant learning as well as one coaching lab providing hands on experiences to improve skills in assessing school culture. Participation in New Leaders/Emerging Level content is a pre-requisite for this course. If you are in your first years of school leadership and did not participate in New Leaders content, please contact the RPDC Leadership Development Specialist, Tamara Moore-Callahan at tymtc7@umkc.edu to discuss your best cohort placement.

24. MLDS (SW) Advanced Cohort - Joplin - 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Joplin Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 2/19/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

25. MLDS Developing II & Transformational I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 1 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Schools Principals

Dates: 9/18/2025

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18 - Regional Meeting 1

November 6 - Regional Meeting 2

February 10 - Coaching Lab

March 16 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

26. MLDS Year 2 Emerging (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Year 2 Building Leaders

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 3/24/2026

Welcome to MLDS NEW LEADERS YEAR 2! The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. NEW LEADERS YEAR 2 and their mentors will participate in five regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. One of the meetings includes a coaching lab that provides hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 2 Mentor link.

27. MLDS Year 2 Mentor (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: Year 2 Mentors

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 3/24/2026

Mentors of MLDS Year 2 Principals register here

28. MLDS Transformational Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 1 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Schools Principals

Dates: 9/23/2025

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 23 - Regional Meeting 1

November 14 - Regional Meeting 2

February 19 - Coaching Lab

March 19 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

29. MLDS (SW) Advanced Cohort - Springfield 2025-26

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 2/4/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

30. MLDS Leadership RoundTable

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

Audience: K-12 building principals and assistant principals

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/29/2026

Want to engage in CONVERSATION and COACHING on current dilemmas and issues in education with other K-12 building leaders? Join us for LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE; a Zoom virtual chat session with other leaders in the northwest region consisting of 2-3 currently relevant topics generated FROM leaders, FOR leaders. No cost for participation. Sessions will last from 9:00-10:00 am.

Participants need only register one time to attend the sessions they're available to participate in. Instructions for topic ideas and a Zoom link will be emailed to participants closer to the first session in September

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

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

UCM Campus Building and Parking Map

32. 25-26 MLDS: Transformational Leadership V & CSI

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: School Leaders of with six plus years of school leadership experience.

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/1/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Transformational Leadership Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacity across multiple domains of leadership. Research and practical experience confirm the impact of leadership on multiple aspects of school life, personal satisfaction, recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, and student achievement, to name a few. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to comprehensive and progressive learning treatments designed to meet principals' needs at their current level of experience (Emerging, Sustaining or Transformational), opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks, relevant leadership learning facilitated by MLDS specialists, delivered in a format that honors a principal's time, experience and areas of expertise in the education field. This cohort is well suited for school leaders with 6+ years of administrator experience. Completion of Sustaining Leadership content is recommended. If you have 6+ years of leadership experience but did not participate in Sustaining Leadership content, please contact the RPDC Leadership Development Specialist, Tamara Moore-Callahan at tymtc7@umkc.edu to discuss your best cohort placement.

33. MLDS Advanced Leadership Network 3

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/9/2026

Welcome to MLDS ADVANCED LEADERSHIP Network 3! As an experienced leader, the MLDS Advanced series is a continuation of leader training through research-based learning experiences. Participants will explore the roles of a leader with an emphasis on:
* Culture and communication
* Managing change
* Developing good leadership habits
* Leader influence and personal growth
* Coaching & Feedback Lab: Next Level Coaching

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

The ADVANCED LEADERSHIP - Cohort 3 level is designed for experienced principals and assistant principals with 3 or more years of experience. Enrollment in the MLDS Advanced Leadership series is best aligned after completion of NEW LEADER YEAR 1 and YEAR 2, but is not required.

34. MLDS Aspiring Leaders Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: Educators that serve as leaders in their buildings in any capacity or desire to become a principal or assistant principal.

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 4/7/2026

Welcome to MLDS ASPIRING LEADER NETWORK! The MLDS ASPIRING NETWORK develops teacher leaders seeking quality professional learning that will take their leadership to the next level or prepare them for accepting their first principal position in the future. Acquire the skills and practices needed to recognize and develop excellent classroom instruction, understand yourself and others, develop your decision-making skills to make the right call on tough decisions, and learn to read and shape a school's culture. ASPIRING LEADER participants will engage in three regional meetings that provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for future building administrators.

35. 25-26 MLDS: Aspiring Leaders

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: Teachers and non-certified staff who have interest in school leadership.

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 3/5/2026

The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a continuum of learning and supports provided to school leaders from aspiring to retiring. In addition to content available for aspiring school leaders, five levels of support comprise MLDS: New Leaders Year I, New Leaders Year II, Sustaining Leadership Year III, Sustaining Leadership IV and Transformational Leadership V & VI.

Aspiring Leaders Cohort:
The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) Aspiring Leaders Cohort: Training and support through research-based learning experiences, opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks. MLDS Aspiring Leaders includes three regional meetings which provide practical and relevant learning to assist prospective schools leaders in the preparation phase, or pre-service, that results in an administrative certificate. If you are currently serving in a teacher or non-administrator role and have interest to become a certified school administrator, this cohort is for you. Please contact the RPDC Leadership Development Specialist, Tamara Moore-Callahan at tymtc7@umkc.edu if you have questions about this leadership opportunity.

Cost: FREE

36. MLDS Developing I Leaders & Leadership Academy Regional Meeting - Day 2 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Schools Principals and Leaders

Dates: 11/4/2025

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 16 - Regional Meeting 1

November 4 - Regional Meeting 2

January 23 - (Half Day--9am-12pm) Next Level Coaching Lab @ RPDC Training Room

March 13 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

37. MLDS Developing II & Transformational I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 2 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Schools Principals

Dates: 11/6/2025

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18 - Regional Meeting 1

November 6 - Regional Meeting 2

February 10 - Coaching Lab

March 16 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

38. MLDS Transformational Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 2 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Schools Principals

Dates: 11/14/2025

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 23 - Regional Meeting 1

November 14 - Regional Meeting 2

February 19 - Coaching Lab

March 19 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

39. MLDS Emerging I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 3 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Building Principals

Dates: 1/21/2026

There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First

September 11 - Regional Meeting 2

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 21 - Regional Meeting 3

February Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

40. MLDS Emerging II Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 2 of 2

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Building Principals

Dates: 1/27/2026

There are four dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.

September 9 - Regional Meeting 1

October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

January 27 - Regional Meeting 2

March Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

41. MLDS Developing I Leaders & Leadership Academy Regional Meeting - Day 3 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Havener Center (Rolla, MO) [map]

Audience: Schools Principals and Leaders

Dates: 3/13/2026

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 16 - Regional Meeting 1

November 4 - Regional Meeting 2

January 23 - (Half Day--9am-12pm) Next Level Coaching Lab @ RPDC Training Room

March 13 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

42. MLDS Developing II & Transformational I Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 3 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Schools Principals

Dates: 3/16/2026

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 18 - Regional Meeting 1

November 6 - Regional Meeting 2

February 10 - Coaching Lab

March 16 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

43. MLDS Transformational Leaders Regional Meeting - Day 3 of 3

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Schools Principals

Dates: 3/19/2026

There are four dates for this workshop. You must register for EACH MEETING separately.

September 23 - Regional Meeting 1

November 14 - Regional Meeting 2

February 19 - Coaching Lab

March 19 - Regional Meeting 3

The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.

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

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

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