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1. Trauma Responsive: Building Student Support Team Capacity

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Nurses, Counselors

Dates: 8/12/2024 to 4/8/2025

As an educator, you face the impact of trauma in your school every day. Whether it is acute or complex trauma, those experiences disrupt brain activity and can lead students to exhibit disruptive and/or disengaged behaviors. This year-long cohort (6 sessions) requires a team of five* building representatives which could include, but are not limited to: building leader, classroom teacher, counselor, special education teacher, school nurse, school resource officer, etc. School representatives must attend all six sessions.

We will use the Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools to address the underlying causes of trauma, identify student responses and implement highly effective school-wide systems of support.
*School wide teams will be based on the student population.

Session 1) Intro to Trauma - before school starts
Session 2) Reframing Responses to Trauma
Session 3) Missouri Model Implementation
Session 4) Emotional Poverty Part 1
Session 5) Emotional Poverty Part 2
Session 6) Data Analysis, Reflection, and Next Steps

Fee is $200 per team per session ($1,200 total per team); $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.

2. Special Education Process Refresher Network (Trenton)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

Audience: K-12 Special Education teachers, coordinators

Dates: 8/30/2024 to 3/7/2025

This network is an overview of the special education process. SPED Process refresher is for teachers who have previously/currently taught special education but need updated information and tools. The course will review the following topics:
* Golden Thread
* Interventions
* Referral
* RED
* Initial Evaluation (including categorical eligibility criteria and observations)
* Re-Evaluation
* Notice of Meeting and Notice of Action
* IEP (including PLAAFP and SMART Goals)
* Prior Written Notice
* Monitoring Progress (including data collection)
* Progress Reporting
* Aligning goals/instruction to MLS
* Transitions (First Steps to ECSE, Part C to B, and Form C).

The MO Special Education Compliance Standards and Indicators and the MO State Plan for Special Education will be referred to throughout the instruction. Time will be embedded throughout to improve upon current draft documents.

Lunch included. Graduate credit available

3. I am the Process Coordinator! Now What?

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Plaster Student Union, MSU Campus (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 2/18/2025

Join us on September 3rd and February 18th as we discuss how process coordinators can best support special education teachers. We will discuss organization for the PC and how they can organize their teachers, talk about process items such as referrals, REDs, assessments, interpretation of assessments, eligibility, and IEPs.

Cost is $60 and includes two days of training with lunch and parking provided. This is a two day commitment so please make sure you are available both of these dates when you sign up.

Training on September 3rd will be in the Meyer Alumni Center at 300 S Jefferson. February 18th meeting will be in Plaster Student Union room 315,

4. Special Education Process Refresher Network (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education teachers, coordinators

Dates: 9/5/2024 to 3/19/2025

5. Special Education Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 3/18/2025

Participants will demonstrate an understanding of specially designed instruction and the application of it for instruction, as well as how that is to be defined within the IEP. Strategies will be provided to assist educators in:
* Understanding the Golden Thread (Special Education Process)
* Writing compliant Reviews of Existing Data and evaluation reports
* Conducing Observations to determine negative educational impact
* Making quality eligibility determinations
* Writing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, individualized SMART goals, special education services in the Least Restrictive Environment, regular education placement, and Accommodations/Modifications
* Specially designed instruction and engaging instructional strategies to enhance instruction for students
* Progress-monitoring goals and progress reports
Lunch provided. Graduate credit available

6. 24-25 New to Special Education Academy

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: New to Special Education- Teachers (1st or 2nd year in sped)

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 3/3/2025

10/01: Special Education Process: As a result of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of special education laws that focus on the implementation of the special education process, which is the process used for referring students for evaluation, finding children eligible for services, establishing an Individualized Education Program for them, and continued review of services and progress of and for the child.

11/15: Writing Quality Individualized Education Plans (IEP): As a result of this training, participants will know the best practices in preparing for an IEP meeting, be able to write present level of academic achievement and functional performance, write SMART goals related to the students' needs and understand all components of the IEP,

01/16: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)/ Progress Monitoring: As a result of this training, participants will learn how to conduct formal and informal functional behavior assessments and translating the data to a behavior intervention plan.

03/03: Intro into Science of Reading/Math: As a result of this training, participants will dive deeply into the science of reading in the morning with our ELA consutlants. In the afternoon participants will work with our math consultants and learn effective teaching strategies that can be incorporated into their K-12 classrooms for students with disabilities.

Bailey has worked with students with disabilities for over 15 years. While receiving her Bachelor's Degree at Missouri State University in Cross Categorical Special Education K-12. While working as a Special Education teacher, Bailey obtained her ESL certification and received her Master's Degree in Teacher Leadership from Park University. Currently, she serves as the Special Education Compliance Consultant for the Kansas City area and surrounding region. She is a strong advocate for students with special needs and believes every child has the right to learn.

Cost: $75.00

7. New to Special Education Academy

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

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

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 1/15/2025

Enhance your expertise with our comprehensive four-session professional development series designed for new special education professionals. This series covers essential areas to equip educators with tools for supporting students with disabilities effectively.

**Session 1: Special Education Evaluations** Follow the Golden Thread through the fundamentals of special education evaluations. Learn how to conduct thorough assessments to identify student needs accurately and understand the legal and procedural requirements. Gain practical skills for interpreting evaluation results and making informed decisions.

**Session 2: Developing Effective IEPs** Continue the Golder Thread while mastering the process of creating and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This session focuses on writing compliant, measurable, and achievable goals tailored to each student's unique needs. Explore best practices for collaborating with families and other professionals to develop comprehensive and actionable IEPs.

**Session 3: Addressing Behavior Challenges** Discover strategies for managing and improving student behavior. Learn about behavioral interventions, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This session equips you with tools to create supportive learning environments that promote positive behavior and academic success.

**Session 4: High Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education** Explore the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) that have the most significant impact on student learning and engagement. Understand how to implement these evidence-based strategies in your daily practice to enhance instruction, assessment, collaboration, and social/emotional/behavioral supports.

Join us for this in-depth professional development series to strengthen your skills, stay informed on best practices, and provide exceptional support to your students with disabilities.

8. Cohort 1 Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Training - Afternoon Session

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Springfield (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/2/2024

Districts who were in Cohort 1 and completed their Special Education Self-Assessment Tiered Monitoring last year will be notified in mid-September of any Corrective Actions they received. This training is designed to provide professional development over the Standards and Indicators called out of compliance in our region. This will fulfill a training component of your CAPs and will assist you in being able to go back and provide professional development on the Indicators your district was called out on. There will be two sessions offered - an AM and an Afternoon. You only need to sign up for ONE session. The morning session will be from 9:00-11:00 and the afternoon session will be from 12:30 - 2:30. We will meet in Room 112 at the Park Central Office Building.

9. Special Education Eligibility: Making Quality Eligibility Determinations

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Springfield (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/21/2024

The focus of this workshop will be on the evaluation process from pre-referral to eligibility. We will look at how decisions are being made regarding which students to evaluate, how to determine what information needs to be gathered through assessments and then how to use that information in eligibility decisions. Information regarding the content of evaluation reports, based on the standards and indicators, will also be included. The training will be held on October 21st in the Meyer Alumni Center. The training will begin at 8:30 AM and end by 3:00 PM. Cost is $30 and includes lunch.

10. Special Education Compliance Monitoring Self-Assessment Training

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Springfield (Springfield, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/22/2024

Closed

This training is designed for districts who will going through self-assessment during 2024-2025 (Cohort 2). This will be a full day training designed to assist public agencies in preparation for their Special Education Tiered Monitoring review process. The training will describe the self-assessment process and the use of the IMACS 2.0 system. During the morning session, we will go over the indicators that will be part of the self-assessment and discuss ways to ensure compliance with those indicators. After lunch, a DESE Compliance Supervisor will join us and we will go over the technical aspects of self-assessment and how to use IMACS 2.0 properly to complete the required activities. We will begin at 9:00 AM and the day will end by 3:00 at the latest. Cost is $30 per person and includes lunch and parking. We will meet on the main floor of Meyer Alumni Center located at 300 South Jefferson Avenue in Springfield. Parking instructions will be sent out prior to the training.

11. Function Based Thinking - Springfield

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Dates: 10/24/2024

This workshop will explore how all behavior is a form of communication and serves a purpose. Participants will learn the principles of behavior change, methods for teaching replacement behaviors, and strategies for weakening undesired behavior. Participants will explore the four functions of behavior (Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangible), and interventions that address each function. The workshop format will allow participants to process a specific student, examine the function of behavior, and leave with strategies to begin to immediately apply. This workshop is designed for special education teachers, regular education teachers, paras, counselors, administrators and/or any team member working with students with challenging behaviors. A light breakfast, lunch and parking are included.

12. New Special Education Directors Academy

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: New to Special Education- Directors (1st or 2nd year in role)

Dates: 10/24/2024 to 4/16/2025

Join us for quarterly for a more in-depth look on topics that impact New Special Education Directors.
*Understanding the Standards and Indicators Manual/Understanding Your district's Special Education Profile
*Eligibility Determination with Emphasis on OHI/ Writing Compliant Evaluation Reports
*Tiered Monitoring/File Reviews/Timelines
*Hot Topics, End of the Year Deadlines, Data-driven decision making

Additionally members of the group will have input into topics of Interest. Time will be allowed for collaboration and problem solving..

Cost: $75.00

13. Function Based Thinking - Lamar, MO

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Lamar Jr. High School (Lamar, MO) [map]

Dates: 10/28/2024

Closed

14. Transition Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: MS/HS Special Education Teachers and Directors

Dates: 11/7/2024 to 1/31/2025

Transition Network will provide special education teachers of students ages 15 and older compliance guidance, resources, and networking opportunities. Though secondary transition planning is a part of the individual education program (IEP) process, it is not intended to be a static activity that only occurs annually during a student's IEP meeting. Ongoing transition planning helps students develop independence, which in turn helps provide students better opportunities to reach their career and adult-living goals.

15. Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Process Coordinators, Administrators, Special Education Directors, or others conducting FBAs on IEP students

Dates: 11/12/2024

This workshop offers a step-by-step guide to completing thorough and successful FBA and BIPs for IEP students experiencing severe behaviors. Participants will receive information on how to successfully: *Use data to determine target behaviors and create a functional hypothesis. *Analyze ABC data to determine the function of behavior and choose the best antecedent and consequence interventions. *Write an FBA and BIP Participants will receive examples of forms to use throughout the FBA and BIP process. A light breakfast, lunch and parking are included. This session is designed for Special Education Teachers, Process Coordinators, administrators, or others conducting FBAs on IEP students.

16. Behavior Data Collection: The When, Why, and How

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Location: Missouri State University - Springfield (Springfield, MO) [map]

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Regular Education Teachers, Paras, Counselors, Administrators and or any team member designated to collect data of students with challenging behaviors

Dates: 12/5/2024

This workshop will explore multiple methods for collecting and using data for IEP students experiencing severe behaviors. This deep dive into data collection will aid participants in collecting data for FBA, BIP, and data for Manifestation Determination Hearings. Participants will receive multiple forms to aid in the collection and organization of data. * Records data (Health, Discipline, Academic, Attendance, Social/Emotional…) * Baseline (frequency, latency, duration, permanent product, task analysis, momentary time sample) * ABC data for the use of identifying the function of behavior * Progress Monitoring Data to determine success of interventions A light breakfast, lunch and parking are included. This workshop is designed for special education teachers, regular education teachers, paras, counselors, administrators and/or any team member designated to collect data of students with challenging behaviors.

17. SPED New Director Meeting

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

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

Dates: 12/6/2024

Starting Today

The New Directors' Group will meet four times throughout the 24-25 school year to discuss a variety of topics and build relationships with other new directors. You will register for each session individually so look for all four of the dates in Frontline. You do not have to attend all four - you may pick and choose based on your schedule. We will plan to discuss leadership lessons, have some time for round table discussions/questions, and a portion of each day will focus on compliance issues facing special education directors.

The four meeting dates will be: October 18, 2024, December 6, 2024, February 21, 2025 and May 2, 2025. The meeting dates will be individually posted and you must register for each date you would like to attend.

18. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 12/12/2024

Starting Soon

DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2024

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--October through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register separately for each month you'd like to attend. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Friday, October 11: Engagement Activities for ELA
Tuesday, November 12: Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
Thursday, December 12: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
Monday, January 13: DLM Resources and Reminders
Wednesday, February 19: MAP-A Eligibility
Monday, March 24: Assessing Writing with MAP-A
Wednesday, April 16: MAP-A Questions & Answers
Wednesday, May 7: Spring Report & Parent Contact

19. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: DLM Resources and Reminders

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 1/13/2025

DATE: Monday, January 13, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--October through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register separately for each month you'd like to attend. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Friday, October 11: Engagement Activities for ELA
Tuesday, November 12: Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
Thursday, December 12: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
Monday, January 13: DLM Resources and Reminders
Wednesday, February 19: MAP-A Eligibility
Monday, March 24: Assessing Writing with MAP-A
Wednesday, April 16: MAP-A Questions & Answers
Wednesday, May 7: Spring Report & Parent Contact

20. IDEA Discipline: What EVERY Administrator Should Know-HYBRID TRAINING

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: General Education Administrators/ Special Education Administrators, general education and special education teachers

Dates: 1/14/2025

Join Betsey Helfrich as she provides critical information regarding the discipline procedures required for students with disabilities. In the morning, we will discuss the top legal mistakes administrators make when disciplining students with disabilities. In the afternoon, Betsey will address the impact of the Safe Schools ACT, use of short and long term suspensions/ expulsions, in- school-suspensions, bus suspensions and everything districts need to know about the required "manifestation determination" before students with disabilities can be disciplined as non-disabled students.

Administrators will learn how important collaboration between general and special education can be as they travel this difficult process to protect the learning environment of their schools. *All participants will be sent an email 2 business days prior to the training date with a zoom registration link. This training is HYBRID. Participants can choose whether to come in person or attend virtually. 48-hour cancellation policy for all registered participants.

Betsey Helfrich is an education law attorney and has successfully represented school district clients against a variety of claims in state and federal courts as well as in special education due process hearings and appeals. Betsey also provides general counsel to schools on special education matters and conducts local and national trainings regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Cost: $120 for KCRPDC Members $150 for Non-KCRPDC Members

21. What is Special About Special Education? Learn the Importance of Specially Designed Instruction

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Coordinators, Related Service Providers

Dates: 1/22/2025

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is an instructional need and requirement for our students who are eligible for special education. Participants will gain an understanding of the federal and state requirements for SDI, and the importance of utilizing student data along with state standards (MO Learning Standards, Essential Elements, or Early Childhood Standards) to determine appropriate specialized instruction, as well as accommodations and/or modifications for each individual students.

Cost: $20.00 RPDC Members OR $25.00 Non- Members

22. Evidence Based Practices for Students with Severe Behaviors

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Regular Education Teachers, Paras, Counselors, Administrators and/or any team member working with students with challenging behaviors

Dates: 1/23/2025

This workshop will help participants choose and implement interventions proven to be effective for students experiencing severe behaviors. This training will discuss multiple strategies for behavior change, including antecedent interventions (changes to the environment), teaching replacement behaviors, and altering consequences. Participants will gain knowledge in how to match interventions to the four functions driving behavior (sensory, escape, attention and tangible). This workshop is designed for special education teachers, regular education teachers, paras, counselors, administrators and/or any team member working with students with challenging behaviors. A light breakfast, lunch and parking are included.

23. How Do We Collect Data & Progress Monitor to Drive Specialized Instruction?

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: General/Special Education Teachers, Special Education Process Coordinators, Special Education Administration

Dates: 1/28/2025

Data, Data, Data! How do I collect it? What do I do with it? Participants will gain an understanding of progress monitoring, including:

•The importance of data collection

•How to select data collection tools

•Methods of data collection

•How to analyze data and make data driven instruction decisions

Bailey Tennesen has worked with students with disabilities for over 15 years. While receiving her Bachelor's Degree at Missouri State University in Cross Categorical Special Education K-12. While working as a Special Education teacher, Bailey obtained her ESL certification and received her Master's Degree in Teacher Leadership from Park University. Currently, she serves as the Special Education Compliance Consultant for the Kansas City area and surrounding region. She is a strong advocate for students with special needs and believes every child has the right to learn.

Cost: $15.00

24. Post-Secondary Transition Academy

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: : Special education teachers, Special Education Process Coordinators and Special Education Directors, General Education Administration and Counselors.

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

Wait List

How do I prepare my student (s) with a disability to transition to the next phase of life after high school? Participants will learn to use valuable resources to support students in college and/or career readiness planning process for their future. During this two-day workshop, we will walk through best practices and IDEA compliance requirements for post-secondary transition planning.

Bailey Tennesen has worked with students with disabilities over the last 15 years. While receiving her bachelor's degree from Missouri State University in Cross Categorical Special Education K-12 she was a Paraprofessional. She became a special education teacher and obtained her ESL certification and master's degree in Teacher Leadership from Park University. Currently, Bailey serves as the special education compliance consultant for the Kansas City area and surrounding region. She is a strong advocate for students with special needs and believes every child has the right to learn and be successful! This is a 2-day training
Cost: $30 per person

25. Equitable Equations Workshop (grades 6-12 math and SPED teachers)

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

Location: B116, Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, Columbia MO 65211 (Columbia, MO)

Dates: 2/12/2025

This is the full day workshop based on the Equitable Equations one-hour session at the MCTM Fall Conference, Friday, Dec 6, 2024, 4:00-5:00pm.

The fundamental skills of how to solve equations can set students up for success in higher-level math courses and the lack of understanding those skills can ensure future difficulties for students. All students need the opportunity to engage meaningfully with solving equations to secure their success in future math classes!

In this workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore a variety of modeling representations that promote deeper conceptual understanding of how to solve equations. Teachers will leave with a toolkit of strategies and practical techniques that they can immediately use in their classroom!

*Middle school teachers will learn techniques to build strong mathematical foundations, ensuring students are prepared for the transition to algebra and more advanced topics.

*High school teachers will discover strategies to close learning gaps and support students who may have missed fundamental concepts, helping them succeed in advanced courses.

*Special education teachers will see how to scaffold and differentiate for their students to help them build a strong understanding of solving equations.

26. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: MAP-A Eligibility

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 2/19/2025

DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--October through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register separately for each month you'd like to attend. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Friday, October 11: Engagement Activities for ELA
Tuesday, November 12: Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
Thursday, December 12: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
Monday, January 13: DLM Resources and Reminders
Wednesday, February 19: MAP-A Eligibility
Monday, March 24: Assessing Writing with MAP-A
Wednesday, April 16: MAP-A Questions & Answers
Wednesday, May 7: Spring Report & Parent Contact

27. SPED New Director Meeting

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

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

Dates: 2/21/2025

28. Prepping Students for Life--Transition Academy Day 4: End-of-Year Transition Checklist

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

Audience: Special Education staff involved in the creation and implementation of Transition Plans

Dates: 2/24/2025

DATE: Monday, February 24, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

In this workshop, participants will go through a checklist of items to think about regarding whether or not the appropriate items were completed for students in the Transition stage.

Guest speakers will be at this workshop as well.

Participants will also be able to brainstorm and share ideas "roundtable” style with other districts.

This workshop will be especially beneficial to Special Education staff involved in the creation and implementation of Transition Plans.

29. Prepping Students for Life--Transition Academy Day 4: End-of-Year Transition Checklist - Virtual

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

Audience: Special Education staff involved in the creation and implementation of Transition Plans

Dates: 2/24/2025

DATE: Monday, February 24, 2025

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom

COST: Free

In this workshop, participants will go through a checklist of items to think about regarding whether or not the appropriate items were completed for students in the Transition stage.

Guest speakers will be at this workshop as well.

Participants will also be able to brainstorm and share ideas "roundtable” style with other districts.

This workshop will be especially beneficial to Special Education staff involved in the creation and implementation of Transition Plans.

30. Transition Tuesday Lunch & Learn: Hosting a Transition Fair

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 3/11/2025

DATE: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be e-mailed the day of the workshop)

COST: Free

Transition Tuesday Lunch & Learn will be a series of four one-hour virtual workshops--October, November, March, April--provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each workshop will focus on a different Transition topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each workshop are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Tuesday, October 15: Form C Goals and Services
Tuesday, November 5: Using MO Connections Surveys for Transition
Tuesday, March 11: Hosting a Transition Fair
Tuesday, April 8: Career & Technical Education Best Practices for Special Populations

31. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Assessing Writing with MAP-A

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 3/24/2025

DATE: Monday, March 24, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--October through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register separately for each month you'd like to attend. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Friday, October 11: Engagement Activities for ELA
Tuesday, November 12: Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
Thursday, December 12: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
Monday, January 13: DLM Resources and Reminders
Wednesday, February 19: MAP-A Eligibility
Monday, March 24: Assessing Writing with MAP-A
Wednesday, April 16: MAP-A Questions & Answers
Wednesday, May 7: Spring Report & Parent Contact

32. Math Special Education Cohort

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 3/27/2025

This cohort is intended for K-12 Special Education teachers. Our Math team is partnering with Berkley Rosenquist, our regional Special Education Improvement Consultant to bring this network of learning and collaboration to SEMO teachers. We will focus on the progression of Missouri Learning Standards and how this supports specialized instruction. Teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers across the region, explore resources, and ask questions.

33. Transition Tuesday Lunch & Learn: Career & Technical Education Best Practices for Special Populations

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 4/8/2025

DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be e-mailed the day of the workshop)

COST: Free

Transition Tuesday Lunch & Learn will be a series of four one-hour virtual workshops--October, November, March, April--provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each workshop will focus on a different Transition topic. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each workshop are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Tuesday, October 15: Form C Goals and Services
Tuesday, November 5: Using MO Connections Surveys for Transition
Tuesday, March 11: Hosting a Transition Fair
Tuesday, April 8: Career & Technical Education Best Practices for Special Populations

34. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: MAP-A Questions & Answers

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 4/16/2025

DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--October through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register separately for each month you'd like to attend. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Friday, October 11: Engagement Activities for ELA
Tuesday, November 12: Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
Thursday, December 12: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
Monday, January 13: DLM Resources and Reminders
Wednesday, February 19: MAP-A Eligibility
Monday, March 24: Assessing Writing with MAP-A
Wednesday, April 16: MAP-A Questions & Answers
Wednesday, May 7: Spring Report & Parent Contact

35. SPED New Director Meeting

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

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

Dates: 5/2/2025

36. MAP-A Lunch & Learn: Spring Report & Parent Contact

Program: RPDC - Northeast

Location: Virtual (online, MO)

Dates: 5/7/2025

DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom (link will be sent prior to workshop)

COST: Free

MAP-A Lunch & Learn will be a series of once a month--October through May--one-hour virtual workshops provided by the Missouri Regional Professional Development Centers Effective Practice Special Education Improvement Consultants. Each month will focus on a different MAP-A topic. Please register separately for each month you'd like to attend. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

Dates and topics (register for each separately):
Friday, October 11: Engagement Activities for ELA
Tuesday, November 12: Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
Thursday, December 12: Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
Monday, January 13: DLM Resources and Reminders
Wednesday, February 19: MAP-A Eligibility
Monday, March 24: Assessing Writing with MAP-A
Wednesday, April 16: MAP-A Questions & Answers
Wednesday, May 7: Spring Report & Parent Contact

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