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

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Steelville Elementary School (Steelville, MO)

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

Dates: 5/23/2025 to 4/13/2026

Closed
Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • May 23, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • September 8, 2025
  • November 3, 2025
  • February 2, 2026
  • April 13, 2026

    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: 25/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    2. Leadership Academy 40 (2025-2026)

    Program: DESE - Leadership Academy

    Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

    Audience: Principals or those in a leadership role in year 3 or more in administration

    Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/10/2026

    As a member of this year-long academy, your learning will be focused on Missouri Leadership Development System competencies for the developing leader. Leadership Academy is part of the MLDS as an intensive year of leadership development for building level administrators. It is recommended that leaders complete two years of engagement at the Emerging Level prior to participation. The Leadership Academy emphasizes the importance of building capacity of instructional practices correlated to high academic achievement for students. Total Registration cost will be made payable to your local RPDC. $300 will be made payable to YMCA of the Ozarks Outdoor Learning Experience and is located in Potosi MO at the YMCA. The dates kickoff are June 9-10, 2025, in Columbia. All times and locations are subject to change. Please contact your MLDS Specialist to confirm times and locations prior to any statewide event. *** You must also register regionally with your local RPDC
    • Enrolled: 65/200
    • Wait: 0/5

    3. CoVE

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Audience: Educators of students with visual impairments

    Dates: 6/20/2025

    This Community of Vision Educators (meeting) will be held to discuss the program at Missouri State University. They are looking to better serve Vision Educators.
    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    4. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 3)--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: 7/21/2025 to 3/20/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • July 21, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • September 12, 2025
  • November 14, 2025
  • January 16, 2026
  • March 20, 2026

    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: 10/10
    • Wait: 0/0

    5. LETRS Volume 2-Language Comprehension Gainesville Cohort #90 only

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: See Below (Kirksville, MO)

    Dates: 7/24/2025 to 1/30/2026

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component.This Vol. 2 professional learning learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative should have received their V2 manuals from DESE at the start of V1 trainings. If you have questions, contact annettetankersley@missouristate.edu.
    • Enrolled: 24/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    6. 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!
    • Enrolled: 30/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    7. Leadership Teams: Team Formation- Aligning MVVG

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: District Leadership Teams

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

    Did you know that collective teacher efficacy is the most powerful influence leading to impact in schools? Looking to build capacity in a school-wide leadership team that focuses on elevating the teaching and learning experiences of all students? Looking to build capacity in a team that can effectively lead the CSIP goals recently established? Let us help you by providing leadership learning experiences for your team members. Come learn with and from other school teams in the same room!

    Training highlights:
    * Empowering teachers through shared leadership
    * Developing a collaborative culture
    * Goal setting: Where are we? Where are we going? Best path to get there?
    * Exploring new ways to tackle challenges
    * Aligning practices
    * Designing professional learning that leads to impact

    Leadership Teams include the principal and designated faculty members. It is important that Leadership Teams include adequate representation from all grade levels and disciplines to positively influence change and growth, generally a minimum of 4 staff plus the administrator.

    Fee is $200 per team of 5, per session; $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.

    Graduate Credit available to teachers participating in this learning experience. If your PDC is functioning as the Building Leadership Team, this training is still for you!
    • Enrolled: 13/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    8. Aspire Cohort 3 - By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

    Dates: 8/1/2025 to 4/17/2026

    Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
    This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

    •Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August

    •Participating in three face-to-face training sessions

    •Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

    •All work must be completed by May 15th

    Training sessions begin at 8:30 AM and end at 3:30 PM
    Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.

    Cost: Free
    • Enrolled: 24/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    9. Aspire Cohort 9- By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

    Dates: 8/1/2025 to 4/21/2026

    Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
    This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:


    •Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August


    •Participating in three face-to-face training sessions


    •Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities


    •All work must be completed by May 15th

    You can choose which kick-off session to attend: AM or PM.
    Training sessions begin at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm

    Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.

    Cost: FREE
    • Enrolled: 29/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    10. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister cohort 1)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

    Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

    Dates: 8/7/2025 to 4/9/2026

    Closed

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -ongoing consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

    • Enrolled: 10/10
    • Wait: 0/0

    11. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister cohort 2)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Hollister Central Office (Hollister, MO) [map]

    Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

    Dates: 8/7/2025 to 4/2/2026

    Closed

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -ongoing consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

    • Enrolled: 8/8
    • Wait: 0/0

    12. 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 2/6/2026

    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.
    • Enrolled: 27/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. MTDS Teacher Academy (Northwest Region)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Teachers with 3 or more years of teaching

    Dates: 8/8/2025 to 4/15/2026

    This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

    -completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO

    -completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

    -a strong desire for professional improvement

    This opportunity provides:

    -Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

    -a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong

    -access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming

    * Lunch included. Graduate credit available.

    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. 25-26 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 Only

    Dates: 8/11/2025 to 4/17/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 33/39
    • Wait: 0/0

    15. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/11/2025 to 4/21/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 26/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    16. 25-26 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 Only

    Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/22/2026

    Closed
    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 34/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Joplin area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

    Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first four years of teaching.

    Dates: 8/12/2025 to 3/24/2026

    Closed

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -ongoing consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    **Fees include: 4 days of in-person training, all materials, and lunch provided.

    • Enrolled: 10/10
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Tipton Cohort

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

    Location: Tipton Central Office (Tipton, MO)

    Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/20/2026

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

    Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    *consultant support

    *networking with other teachers

    *competency-based programming

    August 12 and November 3 sessions will meet at the Diocese of Jefferson City

    • Enrolled: 4/30
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E207 Conference Room (ROLLA, MO) [map]

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

    Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/2/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 12, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 11:30-1:00 -- LOCATION: St. James Elementary School - 314 S Jefferson St.)
  • October 2, 2025
  • November 19, 2025
  • February 5, 2026 **RESCHEDULED FROM 1/27/26**
  • April 2, 2026

    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.

    • Enrolled: 11/11
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. 25-26 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 Only

    Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/23/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 32/36
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. 25-26 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 Only

    Dates: 8/12/2025 to 4/27/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 26/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #104 (Bolivar)-invitation only

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/13/2025 to 2/9/2026

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). If you have any questions, please contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 23/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    23. Aspire Cohort 4 - Limited to Grandview School District - By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

    Dates: 8/13/2025 to 5/15/2026

    Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
    This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:

    •Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August

    •Participating in three face-to-face training sessions

    •Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities

    •All work must be completed by May 15th

    Training sessions begin at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm

    Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.

    Cost: FREE
    • Enrolled: 15/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. 25-26 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 Only

    Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/27/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 32/39
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Crawford County R-II Schools (Cuba) (Cuba, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/20/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 14, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • September 15, 2025
  • November 17, 2025
  • January 19, 2026
  • April 20, 2026

    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: 26/26
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 8

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/28/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 26/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    27. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 11

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/29/2026

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.

    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.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 28/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    28. Aspire Cohort 7- By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Raymore-Peculiar School District (Peculiar, MO)

    Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

    Dates: 8/15/2025 to 4/15/2026

    Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
    This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
    •Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August
    •Participating in three face-to-face training sessions
    •Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities
    •All work must be completed by May 15th

    Training sessions begin at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm

    Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.

    Cost: FREE
    • Enrolled: 26/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    29. Aspire Cohort 8- By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Raymore-Peculiar School District (Peculiar, MO)

    Audience: By invitation Only: Grades 6-9 educators pre-registered through MO Read, Lead, Exceed

    Dates: 8/15/2025 to 4/16/2026

    Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9). This training equips ELA & content-area teachers in implementing adaptable, evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading to assist students with improving their reading and writing. Aspire® empowers educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students struggling with literacy, fostering proficient readers and writers in the classroom.

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire®
    This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
    •Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off in July or at the beginning of August
    •Participating in three face-to-face training sessions
    •Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities
    •All work must be completed by May 15th

    Training sessions begin at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm

    Participants must attend all three of the face-to-face sessions and the virtual kick-off.

    Cost: FREE
    • Enrolled: 28/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    30. Volume 1 Cohort 16 High Point Elementary

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

    Location: High Point Elementary (California, MO)

    Dates: 8/18/2025 to 5/8/2026

    Closed

    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO THE DESE DEADLINE OF JULY 15, 2025 TO REGISTER FOR MATERIALS AND ONLINE ACCESS THRU MISSOURI READ, LEAD AND EXCEED.

    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 a 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.

    All unit sessions will have a one-hour lunch break, on your own.

    • Enrolled: 18/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    31. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 12 - By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Raymore-Peculiar School District (Peculiar, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/18/2025 to 4/21/2026

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     Missouri Read Lead Exceed. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 15/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    32. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 13 - By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Raymore-Peculiar School District (Peculiar, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/18/2025 to 4/22/2026

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     Missouri Read Lead Exceed. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 13/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    33. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 14 - By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Raymore-Peculiar School District (Peculiar, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/18/2025 to 3/18/2026

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     Missouri Read Lead Exceed By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 17/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. Southeast Regional ELD Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 8/22/2025 to 5/1/2026

    ESL/ELD regional educators meetings are designed to bring English Language Development educators together in a collaborative, networking afternoon. The group shares successes, offers support, and enjoys professional development. Bring your lunch and join our group.
    • Enrolled: 7/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    35. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort 94 (WEAUBLEAU ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/25/2025 to 3/16/2026

    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Jenny Dunagan at jennydunagan@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 18/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    36. Early Childhood LETRS Cohort #3

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

    Location: Montgomery County Middle School (Montgomery City, MO)

    Dates: 8/25/2025 to 4/20/2026

    Closed

    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO THE DESE DEADLINE OF JULY 15, 2025 TO REGISTER FOR MATERIALS AND ONLINE ACCESS THRU MISSOURI READ, LEAD AND EXCEED.

    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: 22/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    37. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #14 (Blue Eye District-Invitation Only)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/27/2025 to 3/26/2026

    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. Kick off 8/11/25 Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 17/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    38. 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: 8/29/2025 to 4/30/2026

    Join us quarterly for a more in-depth look on topics that impact New Special Education Directors. Topics are catered to the needs of our audience and are subject to change.

    *Understanding the Standards and Indicators Manual/Understanding Your district's Special Education Profile *Eligibility Determination
    *Tiered Monitoring/File Reviews/Timelines
    *Hot Topics, End of the Year Deadlines, Data-driven decision making

    NOTE: 4 sessions (2 In-Person & 2 Virtual)
    Time will be allowed for collaboration, problem-solving, and networking.

    Bailey Tennesen has worked with students with disabilities for over 15 years. Bailey received her bachelor's degree in Cross-Categorical Special Education K-12 from Missouri State University. 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.

    Dr. Kent Yocum is our Special Education Improvement Consultant at the KC-RPDC. Dr. Yocum has over 25 years of experience working in elementary education, from the classroom to instructional coaching and building and district leadership. He has also taught in public high schools in Japan for three years. He has a passion for social-emotional learning, DEI practices,s and competency-based learning.

    Cost: $50 for KCRPDC Members OR $60 for Non-Members
    48-hour cancellation policy from first session.
    • Enrolled: 8/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    39. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 4

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

    Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 9/2/2025 to 4/22/2026

    Closed

    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO THE DESE DEADLINE OF JULY 15, 2025 TO REGISTER FOR MATERIALS AND ONLINE ACCESS THRU MISSOURI READ, LEAD AND EXCEED.

    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.

    NOTE: Teachers must have successfully completed all components of LETRS Volume 1 in order to register for LETRS Volume 2.

    • Enrolled: 26/26
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. 2025-26 MTDS Instructional Coach Academy (Southwest)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/2/2025 to 3/10/2026

    Closed
    This program is designed to offer support and strategies for instructional coaches. Building on John Antonetti's work, Instructional Coach Academy will lead instructional coaches through the process of defining and planning systems to support teachers in their districts. **Program Fees: include 4 days of in-person programming, 2 days in Columbia for the state conference with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage), all materials, parking and lunch each day.
    • Enrolled: 8/8
    • Wait: 0/0

    41. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2)-KEARNEY

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Kearney School District Building (Kearney, MO)

    Dates: 9/3/2025 to 4/15/2026

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

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming


    Program Fees:

    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 15/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    42. LETRS Volume 2, Cohort 1 (Poplar Bluff Location)

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Poplar Bluff Administration Building (Poplar Bluff, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/4/2025 to 2/26/2026

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) 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 extend research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning through structured modules and online videos of effective classroom instruction. The primary areas of focus for this volume are vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Participants in this group must acquire LETRS Volume 2 materials prior to the first session. For more information email kengelen@semo.edu or vallgier@semo.edu

    Full-day trainings are 9/04/25, 10/21/25, 12/04/25, and 2/26/26. Each full day will address LETRS Units 5-8, respectively.
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Union School District (Union, MO)

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

    Dates: 9/4/2025 to 4/1/2026

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • September 4, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • October 9, 2025
  • December 4, 2025
  • February 19, 2026
  • April 1, 2026

    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: 22/23
    • Wait: 0/0

    44. 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: 9/5/2025 to 3/11/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • September 5, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:30-10:30)
  • September 30, 2025
  • November 5, 2025
  • January 22, 2026
  • March 11, 2026

    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.

    • Enrolled: 24/24
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

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

    Dates: 9/5/2025 to 4/21/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • September 5, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 11:30-1:30)
  • September 22, 2025
  • December 10, 2025 (Rescheduled from January 7, 2026)
  • February 24, 2026
  • April 21, 2026

    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.

    • Enrolled: 22/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    46. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #11

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/8/2025 to 1/12/2026

    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. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 27/27
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension C#21

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/8/2025 to 1/12/2026

    Closed
    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 25/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    48. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Springfield area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Any teacher considered "Teacher of Record" in their district in the first year of teaching.

    Dates: 9/8/2025 to 4/6/2026

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -ongoing consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch.

    • Enrolled: 28/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    49. Heart of Missouri region MTDS Teacher Academy

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

    Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B116, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 9/8/2025 to 4/9/2026

    This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

    *completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program

    *completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

    *a strong desire for professional improvement

    This opportunity provides:

    *two statewide events with national expert, John Antonetti

    *a copy of John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong

    *access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime

    *consultant support

    *networking with other teachers

    *competency-based programming

    There will be a January State meeting with John Antonetti and a May meeting and those dates are to be announced at a later time.

    Fee schedule to be determined.

    • Enrolled: 4/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. Multilingual Teachers Networking

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

    Audience: teacher to collaborate with other teachers and talk about what is working for them what is not, what would they need help with and get resources from other teachers.

    Dates: 9/8/2025 to 5/11/2026

    These meetings are for Multilingual Teachers who would like t network with other among other teachers within the KC area. We will be meeting bimonthly via zoom. This will be a space for teacher to collaborate with other teachers and talk about what is working for them what is not, what would they need help with and get resources from other teachers.

    This is the same as the "ELD Networking”.

    Cost: FREE
    • Enrolled: 11/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    51. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #23

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

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

    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contant Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 20/22
    • Wait: 0/2

    52. 25-26 MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring-KCRPDC

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Dates: 9/9/2025 to 3/10/2026

    This program offers learning and support for mentor teachers. 

    MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System.

    This opportunity provides:

    -coaching, observation, and feedback training and support.

    -consultant support

    -regional networking with other mentor teachers

    -opportunities to apply newly acquired skills with beginning teachers

    -competency-based programming

     

    Program Fees:

    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 11/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    53. 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.
    • Enrolled: 34/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    54. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension C#110 - Republic-invitation only

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Republic R-III Central Office (Republic, MO)

    Dates: 9/10/2025 to 4/8/2026

    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Amber Perryman at amberperryman@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 25/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    55. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) -KCRPDC

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/18/2026

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

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming



    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 20/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    56. Designing Your Comprehensive Literacy Plan: A Framework and Self-Assessment for LEAs - Training Series

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

    Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 9/12/2025 to 5/8/2026

    Closed

    This learning opportunity is designed for LEAs starting or developing a comprehensive literacy plan (CLP). The training helps districts understand literacy improvement purposes and effectively use Steps to Success Guidance materials to create K-12 literacy plans based on Comprehensive Literacy Needs Assessment results. This framework provides administrators and teachers with guidance on integrating literacy instruction with state standards and evidence-based practices for long-term student success. Enrollment requires commitment to four trainings: two in-person and two virtual sessions over the school year. We request district leadership and literacy leaders attend (minimum two per district).

    There will be 2 face-to-face trainings and 2 virtual trainings (with two different meeting times offered each session).

    • Enrolled: 27/27
    • Wait: 0/0

    57. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Bolivar area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Bolivar - Lime Bank (Bolivar, MO) [map]

    Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

    Dates: 9/15/2025 to 3/30/2026

    You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides: -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
    • Enrolled: 8/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    58. 25/26 LETRS Volume 1 Word Recognition Seymour Cohort 25 onsite -invitation only

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/15/2025 to 4/6/2026

    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. Contact Amber Perryman for more information amberperryman@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 32/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    59. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #24

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/16/2025 to 1/20/2026

    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contant Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 22/25
    • Wait: 0/2

    60. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1)-PLEASANT HILL

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Offices (Pleasant Hill,, MO)

    Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/17/2026

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills


    Program Fees:

    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 14/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    61. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Joplin area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Carthage Professional Training Center (Carthage, MO) [map]

    Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

    Dates: 9/16/2025 to 4/13/2026

    Closed
    You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides: -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **DESE Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, and lunch provided.
    • Enrolled: 6/6
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. Reading Success Plans Training-Elementary

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

    Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 9/16/2025 to 5/11/2026

    Workshop sessions focusing on current literacy needs for students with Reading Success Plans. Topics could include: data analysis and goal writing; progress monitoring and intervention structures; qualification or dismissal requirements; reporting and maintaining documentation. Participants will be encouraged to bring relevant data based on their district data cycle and the DESE assessment windows.

    Each session will have a learning progression which will build off of the previous learning session, so we encourage participants to sign up for the complete cohort. However, if participants cannot attend all sessions, attendance will not preclude from attending individual sessions.

    • Enrolled: 39/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1)-KCRPDC

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Dates: 9/17/2025 to 3/11/2026

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills


    Program Fees:

    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 32/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. 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.
    • Enrolled: 16/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    65. 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.
    • Enrolled: 10/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    66. 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.
    • Enrolled: 4/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    67. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP yr 1)-KEARNEY

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Kearney School District Building (Kearney, MO)

    Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/16/2026

    Beginning teachers are one of our greatest assets. Yet, 17% of teachers leave the career within the first five years (Gray et al., 2015). Effective professional development is a key factor of teacher retention (Podolsky et al., 2018).

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) meets the first year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills


    Program Fees:

    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 14/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. 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.
    • Enrolled: 43/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    69. 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.
    • Enrolled: 26/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    70. SE MTDS Instructional Coach Collaborative

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/19/2025 to 5/7/2026

    MTDS Instructional Coach Collaborative is an advanced professional learning experience designed for graduates of the Instructional Coach Academy. This yearlong program brings experienced instructional coaches together in a dynamic community of practice to deepen their coaching expertise, expand their leadership influence, & collaboratively address the instructional challenges facing their schools & districts.

    The Collaborative builds on foundational coaching knowledge & shifts the focus toward leading instructional improvement through data-informed decision-making, reflective dialogue, & instructional design. Coaches will work alongside peers to refine strategies for gathering & analyzing evidence of student learning, monitoring progress toward curricular goals, & revising instruction in real time to meet the needs of all learners.

    Throughout the program, participants will engage in leadership labs, case study consultations, & collaborative problem-solving sessions that center on supporting teachers in designing engaging, rigorous learning experiences. Emphasis will be placed on using multiple sources of student data to inform instructional decisions, curating research-based strategies aligned to diverse learning goals, & coaching teachers in real-time adjustments that enhance student thinking, engagement, & growth.

    Distinctive to this program is its focus on building collaborative leadership capacity. Participants will serve as thought partners & critical friends to one another, while developing systems & structures to support continuous instructional improvement in their schools & districts.

    Districts are encouraged to pair this program with Teacher Academy to foster aligned, sustainable instructional leadership across all levels of the system.

    Prerequisite: Completion of Instructional Coach Academy.

    Please use this registration link to attend Teacher Academy with John Antonetti.
    • Enrolled: 17/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #12

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 3/30/2026

    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. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 26/27
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #22

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 2/24/2026

    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 17/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    73. 25-26 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 4 - By Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 4/20/2026

    Closed
    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only.
     Missouri Read Lead Exceed - Year 2. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 18/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #13

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/3/2026

    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. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/13/25. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 17/25
    • Wait: 0/2

    75. 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.
    • Enrolled: 40/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. 2025-26 MTDS Teacher Academy (Springfield area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: Teachers who have their career certificate, or have completed at least 4 years of teaching.

    Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/1/2026

    Closed
    This program offers support for mid-career teachers. MTDS Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has: -completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program -completed at least 3 years of successful teaching -a strong desire for professional improvement This opportunity provides: -Two statewide events with national expert, John Antonetti -a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong -access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 6 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch provided. Also includes state conference in Columbia, MO with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage).
    • Enrolled: 6/6
    • Wait: 0/0

    77. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood (Cohort 23)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 West Plains Public Library (West Plains, MO)

    Audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers (K Teachers if have successfully completed LETRS Volumes I & II)

    Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/10/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Sept. 24, 2025--Kickoff (9:00-11:00 am)
  • Oct. 24, 2025
  • Jan. 9, 2026
  • Apr. 10, 2026
  • 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.

    • Enrolled: 9/9
    • Wait: 0/0

    78. SE MTDS Teacher Academy

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/4/2026

    This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

    -completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO

    -completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

    -a strong desire for professional improvement

    This opportunity provides:

    -Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

    -a copy John's book: 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong

    -access to on-demand learning modules to enrich teacher learning anywhere and anytime

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming

    Please register separately for statewide meetings at the following link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=5050237&D=11005
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    79. 2025-26 MTDS Teacher Academy, Year 2: Powerful Task Design (Springfield Area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: Career teachers (recommended they have completed Teacher Academy)

    Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/1/2026

    Closed
    This program offers support for mid-career teachers. MTDS Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has: -a strong desire for continuous professional improvement This opportunity provides: -State event with national expert, John Antonetti -a copy of John's book: Powerful Task Design -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch provided. Also includes the state conference in Columbia, MO with John Antonetti (does not include hotel and mileage).
    • Enrolled: 1/1
    • Wait: 0/0

    80. 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.
    • Enrolled: 62/70
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: All K-5 educators.

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 3/16/2026

    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 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 19/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    82. 2025-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (Springfield area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: Teachers who have completed BTAP Year 1.

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/13/2026

    Closed
    You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher! Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 offers continued support for early career teachers. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements. This opportunity provides: -consultant support -networking with other teachers -competency-based programming **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking, and lunch provided.
    • Enrolled: 15/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. Blueprint for Success- Train the Trainer Curriculum Design

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/20/2026

    Thisfive-part session spans from September 2025 to April 2026. During this time, we will train your curriculum leaders to help teachers write curriculum in all subject areas, K-12. We will also provide them with the necessary templates to organize the curriculum. After each session, attendees will go back and work with teachers to complete the work that was discussed in that session. For that reason, districts should send curriculum directors, instructional coaches, and administrators. As the curriculum will be built online, having at least one staff member who is good with technology will also be important. Districts are encouraged to send two to four people. Each session will cover a different aspect of the curriculum process, so attendance at each session will be imperative.
    • Enrolled: 14/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    84. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/15/2026

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

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming

    • Enrolled: 44/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    85. Southwest Region Teacher Leader Cohort

    Program: MTDS

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/6/2026

    Closed
    This is a "by invitation only" program. The SW Regional Teacher Leader Cohort is a multi-district PLC made up of teacher leaders in our region. The group meets once a quarter at the SW RPDC (Agency for Teaching, Leading, and Learning). Each year participants work on an action research project that often spans over several years and has some aspect that reaches beyond their own classroom/district.
    • Enrolled: 7/7
    • Wait: 0/0

    86. Designing Your Comprehensive Literacy Plan: A Framework and Self-Assessment for LEAs - Training Series

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E113 Conference Room (Rolla, Mo) [map]

    Audience: District leadership and literacy leaders (minimum two per district)

    Dates: 9/30/2025 to 5/6/2026

    Session #1: (in person) 9/30/25 8:00-11:00 (SCRPDC-E209)
    Session #2 (virtual) 12/9/25 9:00-10:00
    Session #3: (in person) 3/2/26 8:00-11:00 (SCRPDC-E113)
    Session #4 (virtual) 5/6/26 9:00-10:00

    This learning opportunity is designed for LEAs starting or developing a comprehensive literacy plan (CLP). The training helps districts understand literacy improvement purposes and effectively use Steps to Success Guidance materials to create K-12 literacy plans based on Comprehensive Literacy Needs Assessment results. This framework provides administrators and teachers with guidance on integrating literacy instruction with state standards and evidence-based practices for long-term student success. Enrollment requires commitment to four trainings: two in-person and two virtual sessions over the school year. We request district leadership and literacy leaders attend (minimum two per district).

    Zoom Links:
    12/09/25 -- https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/91393187127?pwd=bP8x16hUk0uy07et6dyr1Snb22kZnb.1 Meeting ID: 913 9318 7127
    05/06/26 -- https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/96746076104?pwd=In2uqrKcnfxza7uYV2MBI7p4QEG4tb.1 Meeting ID: 967 4607 6104

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

    • Enrolled: 4/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. 25-26 MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2)--Center

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Boone Professional Development Room-Boone Elementary School (Kansas City, MO)

    Dates: 9/30/2025 to 3/31/2026

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

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming


    Program Fees:

    KCRPDC Member $100/$120 Non Member

    • Enrolled: 24/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    88. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 10/1/2025 to 4/14/2026

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

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming

    • Enrolled: 40/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    89. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 3 (Kennett)

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Kennett Higher Education Center (Kennett, MO)

    Dates: 10/2/2025 to 4/21/2026

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

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) offers continued support for early career teachers.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) meets the second year of Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming

    • Enrolled: 26/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    90. Special Education Teacher Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 10/2/2025 to 3/25/2026

    New to Special Education or need a more thorough understanding of the Golden Thread? Teachers will have a clearer understanding of the Standards and Indicators, Specially Designed Instruction, Goal Writing, Progress Monitoring, and Developing a Quality IEP. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to network with fellow Special Educators.

    Lunch provided. Graduate credit available
    • Enrolled: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    91. 2025-26 MTDS Critical Thinking and Engagement (Springfield area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Audience: Teachers who have completed the BTAP program; career teachers

    Dates: 10/3/2025 to 3/27/2026

    Closed
    Take your lesson design to the next level! Learn how to design tasks that promote engagement and critical thinking in your students while also designing your own individual learning as a teacher. This program offers continued support for *early educators, *those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or *those navigating changes in content or grade-level. Join us if you are a teacher who wants to- -learn research and evidence-based practices that promote critical thinking and problem-solving, -dive deeper into a topic of interest that you want to incorporate into your classroom, and -set growth goals for your students and for yourself. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and uses the following MTDS competencies: >Designs learning tasks, activities, & experiences, >Advances critical thinking & problem-solving, >Facilitates student inquiry & research, and >Sets growth goals. **Program Fees include: 4 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking and lunch provided.
    • Enrolled: 9/8
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. Community of Vision Educators (CoVE)

    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: 10/3/2025 to 4/3/2026

    Blind Skills Specialists presents Community of Vision Educators (CoVE). The CoVE Group is a professional group that meets to discuss best practices in the field of education for students with visual impairments. ACVREP RPPL credit of up to 2 hours may apply to attendees. There will be six meetings that will focus on various topics. Friday, Oct 3: O&M Unique Intersections Friday, Nov 7: APH Products Friday, Dec 5: Data Collection Friday, Jan 2: Accessibility Friday, Feb 6: Students with Additional Disabilities Friday, April 3: Using and Teaching AI
    • Enrolled: 18/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    93. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #87 (SPS Only)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 10/6/2025 to 2/18/2026

    DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Jenny Dunagan at jennydunagan@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 19/35
    • Wait: 0/2

    94. EL Quarterly Meetings for Kansas City Region-Virtual Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: EL Directors/Coordinators

    Dates: 10/6/2025 to 5/4/2026

    Quarterly meetings are for EL Directors/Coordinators. You will received DESE updates, hear from others on what is working and receive resources that will benefit your program.
    • Enrolled: 14/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    95. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators Cohort 3 (SJSD only)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

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

    Closed
    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: 24/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    96. SW*MELL Meet Up October 2025 - Reading instruction for Multilingual learners

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Missouri State University - Hill Hall (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: ELD teachers, all teachers, administrators

    Dates: 10/10/2025

    FOCUS on reading strategies for MLs. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! Location of the meeting will be announced before the date.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    97. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 7

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

    Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 10/13/2025 to 4/30/2026

    Closed

    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO THE DESE DEADLINE OF JULY 15, 2025 TO REGISTER FOR MATERIALS AND ONLINE ACCESS THRU MISSOURI READ, LEAD AND EXCEED.

    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.

    NOTE: Teachers must have successfully completed all components of LETRS Volume 1 in order to register for LETRS Volume 2.

    • Enrolled: 27/27
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T Phelps Health Annex E207 Conference Room (ROLLA, MO) [map]

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

    Dates: 10/14/2025 to 4/22/2026

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • October 14, 2025 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • October 27, 2025
  • December 15, 2025
  • NEW DATE: February 23, 2026 (Rescheduled from February 9, 2026)
  • April 22, 2026

    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: 6/6
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 11

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

    Location: University of MO Center for Family Policy & Research Rock Quarry Road Build (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 10/20/2025 to 5/11/2026

    Closed

    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO THE DESE DEADLINE OF JULY 15, 2025 TO REGISTER FOR MATERIALS AND ONLINE ACCESS THRU MISSOURI READ, LEAD AND EXCEED.

    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.

    NOTE: Teachers must have successfully completed all components of LETRS Volume 1 in order to register for LETRS Volume 2.

    • Enrolled: 18/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    100. KC-RPDC Post-Secondary Transition Academy - Fall (Two-Days)

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Special Education Directors, Process Coordinators, Case Managers and Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 10/20/2025 to 10/21/2026

    The Transition Academy session covers developing a worthy transition plan for student post-secondary life. This session will be especially useful in planning for the shift to the upcoming requirement for transition plans to be in place for students by the end of 8th grade.

    Learning Outcomes are:

    • Meeting compliance requirements

    • "Field Trips” to understand expectations for college entry, preparation for work and personal life after high school, voices of experience from students that had IEPs, and service providers to tap into for support before and after graduation, and others. These were a huge hit last year.

    • Using "Charting Life Course” tools to fully engage and bring the students voice forward to process and can be used as a template and model for student directed IEPs. Can be used for student of any age and grade level, with techniques for adapting for students with significant needs.

    Cost: $60 for KCRPDC Members OR $70 for Non-Members
    NOTE:48-hour cancellation policy from first session.
    • Enrolled: 0/60
    • Wait: 0/5

    101. MTDS Alt-Cert Professional Learning Network-Virtual Meetings

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

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 10/21/2025 to 5/19/2026

    Are you a teacher who has alternative certification or working toward it? Join our PLN once a month to collaborate with other teachers! We will cover a variety of topics, including certification, parent/teacher conferences, classroom management, grading practices, lesson planning, and much more! Sign up even if you can only make it a few times!

    All meetings will be held virtually. The link will be emailed prior to the meeting.

    • Enrolled: 2/25
    • Wait: 0/0