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1. Learning Blade: STEM/CS/CTE Career Awareness Resources - Agency for Teaching, Leading, and Learning

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Dates: 6/5/2024

Join us for an enriching learning experience at our Regional Learning Blade Professional Development sessions across Missouri. In these sessions, you will learn how Learning Blade supports STEM, computer science, and CTE, and how our program can be implemented in a variety of classroom settings!

What is Learning Blade?

Learning Blade is an online system that allows ANY teacher to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE)

  • Aligned to MO 5th-9th grade math, science, ELA, social studies, and technology standards.
  • Builds skills, awareness, and interest in STEM, CS, and CTE careers and technologies.

    • STEM:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Interdisciplinary lessons Design
  • Thinking exercise
  • 3D printing projects and models

    • CS:

  • 20+ hours coding course CS
  • Career Exploration
  • Online and offline engagement of CS principles

    • CTE:

  • Exploration of 100+ careers with interactive lessons
  • Career videos

    • This session will cover:

  • Best practices for integrating interdisciplinary curriculum.
  • How to implement support to educators and the whole school building.
  • How to train other building instructors to work with Learning Blade.

    • Participants will receive a $150 stipend for attending. (paid after the workshop)

    • Enrolled: 6/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    2. Building Thinking Classrooms Online Book Study - Math

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Dates: 6/17/2024 to 6/21/2024

    This is a QUICK book study! We will meet every morning for 1 week to cover 3 chapters each meeting. You need to provide your own book for this workshop. This is an easy to read, but very informational book! Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Lilijedahl
    • Enrolled: 5/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    3. EDTECH ACADEMY 2024: A Next Generation Teaching & Learning Conference

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Audience: ALL EDUCATORS - Elementary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Post-Secondary Instructors/Professors, Library Media Specialists, Building Administrators, District-Level Administrators, Instructional Technology Specialists, Instructional Coaches, etc.

    Dates: 6/18/2024

    Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences in 21st Century Schools and Classrooms!

    Learn - Connect - Grow - Lead - Innovate. Calling all educators! Join us for EdTech Academy @ Southeast on June 18, 2024! This is a next generation teaching and learning conference for PK-20 educators. Discover ways to implement effective teaching and learning practices in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Gain fresh and innovative ideas, strategies, tools, and resources that engage and empower students, enhance curriculum, improve instruction, and deepen learning. Learn ways to effectively leverage the power of technology to create meaningful, authentic, and relevant learning experiences in 21st century schools and classrooms-experiences that provide students opportunities for critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Explore with other educators ways to transform teaching and learning in your classroom, and discover how together we can lead next-gen learning.

    You don't want to miss this distinct learning opportunity with inspiring and dynamic educational leaders! Kicking off the event as Keynote Speaker, will be none other than MR. WESTON KIESCHNICK! He will inspire us to go forth, be bold, and educate for the future!

    The EdTech Academy Team is also looking for relevant breakout session proposals that show a passion for education, effective and innovative teaching & learning practices, active student-centered learning, student engagement, or other educational topics. Submit a proposal here.

    Visit the event site for more info.

    Lunch will be provided, and there will be prizes at the end of the day!

    Please bring a device for hands-on, interactive learning.
    • Enrolled: 195/300
    • Wait: 0/0

    4. 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions Online Book Study

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Dates: 6/24/2024 to 6/28/2024

    This is a QUICK book study! We will meet every morning for 1 week to cover 2 chapters each day. Where Building Thinking Classrooms provides the "why" for changes in the math classrooms, this book provides the "how" to make that transition successfully. It offers detailed instructions for planning your lessons to incorporate deeper understanding of the math through quality discourse and consolidation of student work. You will need to have your own copy of the book: 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions by Margaret Smith and Mary Kay Stein.
    • Enrolled: 2/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    5. Blueprint for Success- Train the Trainer Curriculum Design

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 7/16/2024 to 9/22/2025

    An additional session #1 has been added on August 7. Districts who wish to participate, but missed the first session in July are welcome to join by attending this session in August.

    This seven session series spans a little over one school year- from July 2024 to September 2025. 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 should send two to four people. Each session will cover a different aspect of the the curriculum process, so attendance at each session will be imperative. Our goal is that attendees will have the knowledge and skills to help their teachers write a complete curriculum by September 2025.
    • Enrolled: 16/22
    • Wait: 0/5

    6. Joplin Cohort: MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Joplin - Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (Joplin, MO) [map]

    Audience: Teachers with an Initial Certificate or considered Teachers of Record in their District in their first 2 years of teaching.

    Dates: 7/30/2024 to 3/25/2025

    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 (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -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

    -on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

    MTDS BTAP meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    7. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 36 (Forsyth and Invited Participants Only)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Forsyth R-3 School District (Forsyth, MO) [map]

    Dates: 8/13/2024 to 4/7/2025

    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.

    Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact Melinda Odom for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only).

    Meeting dates:

  • 8/13/24
  • 12/2/24
  • 2/3/24
  • 4/7/25

    • For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

    • Enrolled: 33/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    8. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Stockton Cohort 63)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 8/16/2024 to 2/17/2025

    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: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/4

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

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact JennyDunagan@MissouriState.edu

    • Enrolled: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    10. Springfield Cohort: MTDS Teacher Academy

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Classroom Teachers and Instructional Coaches with a minimum of 3 years teaching.

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

    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

    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    11. Closed...LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 82 Mondays ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

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

    • Enrolled: 25/27
    • Wait: 0/0

    12. Early Childhood LETRS Cohort 5

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

    This cohort is full, please join Cohort 6 that starts 2/28/25.

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
    9/20/24
    11/22/24
    1/31/25

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

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

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

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

    Mo RLE participants cost is covered and materials will be ordered by DESE. NON-MO RLE participant's cost is $475 (breakfast & parking included). If you are a NON-Mo RLE participant email melindaodom@missouristate.edu to order your materials.

    A hot breakfast will be available, lunch is on your own. email: melindaodom@missouristate.edu

    • Enrolled: 15/17
    • Wait: 0/2

    13. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 84 (Mondays Only)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/23/2024 to 1/27/2025

    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.

    Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own.

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only).

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

    Meeting dates: 9/23, 10/28, 12/16/24, 1/27

    • Enrolled: 25/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    14. LETRS Vol 2: Language Comprehension (Willard Cohort 103)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/24/2024 to 5/8/2025

    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: 18/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    15. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 64 (Norwood invited Participants Only)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Norwood R-1 Schools (Norwood, MO) [map]

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

    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.

    Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE.
    If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact Melinda Odom for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials!

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only).

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

    • Enrolled: 28/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    16. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 86

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 10/1/2024 to 3/4/2025

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom

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

    • Enrolled: 16/35
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

    The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge, skills, along with networking opportunities for building administrators. The coaching labs provide hands-on, practical experiences for leaders to improve their skills in developing and growing teachers. The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is an important component to support the effort of all buildings.
    • Enrolled: 10/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. LETRS Volume 2, Cohort 7 (Southeast RPDC Location)

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 10/23/2024 to 5/7/2025

    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 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. If more information is needed, email kengelen@semo.edu, vallgier@semo.edu, or crodgers@semo.edu.

    Full-day training dates for this Volume 2 cohort group are 10/23/24, 1/23/25, 3/25/25, 5/7/25. Each full day training will address each of the four LETRS Units, 5 thru 8, respectively.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    19. LETRS Vol.1: Word Recognition (Republic Cohort 110)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 11/6/2024 to 5/6/2025

    LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTE: A 'Launch' session will be held on the first meeting date (starting 30 min. early). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for approximately $420. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    • Enrolled: 28/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    20. Explicit Instruction Book Study

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 1/27/2025 to 4/28/2025

    This book study will share the research and classroom implications of the implementation of explicit instruction in the classroom at any grade level or content area. Anita Archer, PhD and Charles Hughes, PhD, the authors of the book, Explicit Instruction-Effective and Efficient Teaching, provide clear guidelines for identifying key concepts, skills, and routines to teach. They also address the design and delivery of effective lessons and a variety of ways for students to practice and master the skills being taught.
    • Enrolled: 6/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. Teach Students to Change Behaviors Through Self-Monitoring

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 2/7/2025

    In classroom settings, self-monitoring offers several advantages. Self-monitoring requires that the student be an active participant in the intervention, with responsibility for measuring and evaluating his or her behaviors. Also, in order to accurately self-evaluate behaviors, the student must first learn the teacher's behavioral expectations. That ability of a child or youth to understand and internalize the behavioral expectations of others is a milestone in the development of social skills. Finally, student self-monitoring data is typically economical to collect, even in a busy classroom, and can often be used to document the success of a behavioral intervention.
    • Enrolled: 6/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. Developing Personal Skills in the Classroom - Springfield

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: K-5 Regular Education Teachers, K-5 Special Education Teachers, K-5 Counselors, K-5 Administrators

    Dates: 2/10/2025

    During this full-day workshop, teachers will explore fostering student growth in the areas of self-efficacy, assertiveness, conflict management, and self-regulation. Educators will gain access to unit lesson plans, mentor texts, and other needed materials for supporting students learning in the four areas. This workshop is designed for educators (regular education teachers, special education teachers, admin, counselors...) working with students Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The fee includes parking, a light breakfast, and lunch.
    • Enrolled: 12/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    23. SW*MELL Meet Up April 2025 - Supporting refugees, immigrants & newcomers

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 4/11/2025

    FOCUS on supporting refugees, immigrants & newcomers. Our landscape as EL educators is rapidly changing. Come discuss these changes and the resources available to schools and families. 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! The location of this meeting will be MSU's Hill Hall 301. You will receive an email containing a map and information about parking a couple of days before the event.
    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. Registered Youth Apprenticeship Training 101 at Springfield

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: School Administrators, High School Counselors, Root Ed Advisors, Career & Technical Instructors, Apprenticeship Coordinators

    Dates: 4/29/2025

    This training will enable any district to have the tools necessary to build its own Registered Youth Apprenticeship program, no matter the size of the community/district. During this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to implement and customize your own registered youth apprenticeship program. Let this workshop simplify the process of implementation for you!
    • Enrolled: 2/23
    • Wait: 0/0

    25. SWMELL: Immigrant families home/school liaison Connect - Spring 2025

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual (online, MO)

    Dates: 5/1/2025

    Liaisons who work with immigrant and refugee families in public school settings can learn from each other as they connect during these virtual meetings. We will discuss resources and ideas and help our colleagues problem-solve. Bring your questions and suggestions for this time together.
    • Enrolled: 3/12
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 9 - Limited to Blue Springs School District - Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: Blue Springs School District Office (Blue Springs, MO)

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

    Dates: 5/8/2025 to 3/31/2026

    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: 36/41
    • Wait: 0/0

    27. SWMELL English Language Development Directors Advisory Team Spring 2025 - VIRTUAL

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: ELD Directors and Coordinators

    Dates: 5/13/2025

    This collaboration is for ELD directors and teacher leaders in the Southwest Region with 200 or more EL students in their districts. There will be one virtual meeting at the beginning of fall semester and one at the end of spring semester. The goal is to gather around issues of district-wide leadership, program development, and implementation of initiatives including professional development, teacher recruitment, administrative matters, etc. The topics will be up to you, and we will listen and learn from each other. We will meet via Zoom. The link will be sent to you the day before the meeting.
    • Enrolled: 5/12
    • Wait: 0/0

    28. 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

    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: 27/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    29. PBIS Tier 1 Training (Oak Hill R-I -- INVITATION ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Oak Hill R-I Only

    Dates: 5/30/2025 to 7/8/2025

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • May 30, 2025
  • June 11, 2025
  • July 8, 2025

    Have you always wanted to implement PBIS at your school, but haven't ever gotten it started? Is your school implementing PBIS, but you need to refresh and revisit your implementation? If this is true for you and your school, then this workshop series is for you.

    This workshop is a three-day series; you must plan to attend all three dates with at least a team of five staff from your building. By the end of the sessions, you will be ready to implement Tier 1 PBIS in your building for the Fall of 2025.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 5/7
    • Wait: 0/0

    30. MLDS Year 1 Emerging

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

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

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

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

    Mentors will register using the MLDS Year 1 Mentor link.
    • Enrolled: 16/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    31. MLDS Year 1 Mentor

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

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

    Mentors of MLDS Year 1 Principals Register here
    • Enrolled: 4/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    32. 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: 72/200
    • Wait: 0/5

    33. Cracking the Code of Critical Thinking

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

    Dates: 6/11/2025

    As with every code there is a specific combination that will result in success. Cracking the code of critical thinking is no different. Participants will gain knowledge that will lead to the implementation of instructional techniques and strategies to promote critical thinking in students.

    Areas addressed are:
    * characteristics of an environment that is optimal for learning
    * questioning techniques before, during, and after instruction that allow students to think critically
    * student manipulation of content curriculum through the use of strategies that lead to thinking critically

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 8/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. From Problem Solver to Dilemma Detective: Navigating Cracks, Crevices, and Craters

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Administrators

    Dates: 6/12/2025

    Building administrators often face challenges ranging from minor issues (cracks) to deeply complex dilemmas (craters). This virtual session equips participants with the skills and mindset to move beyond reactive problem-solving toward proactive dilemma detection and resolution. By exploring practical frameworks, engaging in real-world case studies, and building a personalized toolkit, administrators will learn to identify, analyze, and address various types of challenges effectively.

    Participants will leave with actionable strategies to foster a collaborative and resilient school culture, enabling them to lead confidently in the face of any challenge.
    • Enrolled: 6/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    35. IN PERSON: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom-Reading

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 6/16/2025

    Starting Soon
    Small shifts in practice can yield big results when they're designed to give all students access to learning. In our EPIC Summer Series we will explore the foundational differences between accommodations and modifications, and discover high-impact strategies that can be applied in any classroom setting. We'll dive into simple, effective ways to support access to reading and writing, address behavior needs proactively, and integrate instructional technology to enhance learning for all students. Each session is 2 hours, with time for Q & A and collaborating. Join any session that fits your needs. Be apart of Effective Practices for Instructional Change this summer!
    • Enrolled: 11/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    36. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 1 (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training

    Dates: 6/16/2025 to 3/24/2026

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

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

    This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Participants will link oral language to vocabulary, writing phases of development and spelling. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genre, and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention and spelling. Participants will also walk away with the ability to distinguish between comprehension products and processes while using and viewing multiple lessons/resources for deepening the foundations of reading. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
    • Enrolled: 8/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    37. Virtual: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom-Reading

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 6/16/2025

    Wait ListStarting Soon
    Small shifts in practice can yield big results when they're designed to give all students access to learning. In our EPIC Summer Series we will explore the foundational differences between accommodations and modifications, and discover high-impact strategies that can be applied in any classroom setting. We'll dive into simple, effective ways to support access to reading and writing, address behavior needs proactively, and integrate instructional technology to enhance learning for all students. Each session is 2 hours, with time for Q & A and collaborating. Join any session that fits your needs. Be apart of Effective Practices for Instructional Change this summer! Zoom registration and link will be sent prior to the meeting date.
    • Enrolled: 40/30
    • Wait: 1/10

    38. Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Administrators, Counselors, CTE Instructors

    Dates: 6/17/2025

    Starting Soon
    Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 training is for anyone who desires to have a deeper understanding of the Registered Apprenticeship process, with a specific focus on youth. Attendees could include personnel who want to bring RYA to their career & technical center, comprehensive high schools or prospective business partners. This training is also applicable for potential community partners who want to strengthen and support economic development in their communities. The training content focuses on the what, why and how of apprenticeship and will enable any district to build their own program. Reserve your spot today! Let us simplify the implementation process for you!

    Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members
    • Enrolled: 2/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    39. Registered Youth Apprenticeship Training 101 at Springfield

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: School Administrators, High School Counselors, Root Ed Advisors, Career & Technical Instructors, Apprenticeship Coordinators

    Dates: 6/17/2025

    Starting Soon
    This training will enable any district to have the tools necessary to build its own Registered Youth Apprenticeship program, no matter the size of the community/district. During this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to implement and customize your own registered youth apprenticeship program. Let this workshop simplify the process of implementation for you!
    • Enrolled: 4/23
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. Check and Connect: An Overview for School Leaders

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators

    Dates: 6/17/2025

    Starting Soon
    Is your school seeking a Tier 2/3 mentoring intervention? Check & Connect is an evidence-based program designed for K-12 students showing signs of disengagement. Attend this virtual informational session to learn about the implementation process for Check & Connect.
    • Enrolled: 16/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    41. Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 Training

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

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

    Dates: 6/18/2025

    Starting Soon

    Participants will learn the basics of Registered Youth Apprenticeship and be provided tools to start program development.

    1. Create Your Own Apprenticeship Program: Tailored for any community or district size.

    2. Essential Tools and Knowledge: Learn to implement and customize your program.

    3. Simplified Process: Easy, step-by-step guidance for effective implementation.

    • Enrolled: 1/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    42. Building a Culture of Care: An Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators

    Dates: 6/18/2025

    Starting Soon
    Are you looking for ways to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment? Join us for an informational session on Restorative Practices, where we'll explore how shifting school culture can strengthen relationships, reduce conflicts, and create a more connected learning community.

    This virtual session will provide a foundational understanding of Restorative Practices principles and their impact on school climate. Attendees will also gain insight into an upcoming Restorative Practices Training this fall, which will offer in-depth, hands-on learning and practical implementation strategies.
    • Enrolled: 9/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    43. Administering and Interpreting the VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program)

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Special education teachers, related service providers and those who support special education programs who are responsible for assessing students with significant language challenges, including those on the autism spectrum.

    Dates: 6/20/2025

    Starting Soon
    The VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program) is one of the main assessments used to identify skill deficits in autistic learners as well learners with significant language challenges. This one day training will cover development of the assessment, administration guidelines and how to take the assessment results and determine next steps in programming for learners with significant learning and language challenges. Participants will have hands-on practice in administration and scoring of the VB-MAPP. It is highly recommended that participants bring both a VB-MAPP Guide and a protocol to the training.

    Stacey earned her B.S. in Elementary and Special Education from William Woods College and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Webster University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her teaching credentials include regular education grades 1-8 and special education K-12. In May 2015, Stacey retired from the Lee's Summit School District after 30 years. Stacey is employed by Summit Behavioral Services and provides training on Applied Behavior Analysis and intensive verbal behavior programming to teachers and support staff from across the midwest. Stacey has presented at many state level conferences as well as giving the closing keynote address at the 2015 National Autism Conference at Penn State University.

    Cost: $110 for members, $130 for non-members

    NOTE: 24-Hour Cancellation Policy
    • Enrolled: 7/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    44. CoVE

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Audience: Educators of students with visual impairments

    Dates: 6/20/2025

    Starting Soon
    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: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 6/23/2025 to 3/16/2026

    Closed
    LETRS provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. LETRS is NOT a program. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of 4 face to face learning sessions through structured modules PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

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

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

    IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    46. EDTECH ACADEMY 2025: A Next Generation Teaching & Learning Conference

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Audience: ALL EDUCATORS - Elementary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Post-Secondary Instructors/Professors, Library Media Specialists, Building Administrators, District-Level Administrators, Instructional Technology Specialists, Instructional Coaches, etc.

    Dates: 6/24/2025

    Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences in Our Schools and Classrooms!

    Learn - Connect - Grow - Lead - Innovate. Calling all educators! Join us for EdTech Academy @ Southeast on June 24, 2025! This is a next generation teaching and learning conference for PK-20 educators. Discover ways to implement effective teaching and learning practices in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Gain fresh and innovative ideas, strategies, tools, and resources that engage and empower students, enhance curriculum, improve instruction, and deepen learning. Learn ways to effectively leverage the power of technology to create meaningful, authentic, and relevant learning experiences in our schools and classrooms-experiences that provide students opportunities for critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Explore with other educators ways to transform teaching and learning in your classroom, and discover how together we can lead next-gen learning.

    You don't want to miss this distinct learning opportunity with inspiring and dynamic educational leaders! Kicking off the event as Keynote Speaker, will be none other than MR. GEORGE COUROS! He is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading!

    The EdTech Academy Team is also looking for relevant breakout session proposals that show a passion for education, effective and innovative teaching & learning practices, active student-centered learning, student engagement, or other educational topics. Submit a proposal here.

    Visit the event site for more info.

    Lunch will be provided, and there will be prizes at the end of the day!

    Please bring a device for hands-on, interactive learning.
    • Enrolled: 189/300
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. Clarity: How to Break Down a Standard One Skill at a Time.

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 6/24/2025

    Clarity in teaching and learning is the one thing that makes a significant impact on the growth in learning for students in any classroom. In this session, teachers gain clarity through constructing learning intentions and success criteria aligned to the standards that allow students to identify where they are going, how they are progressing and where they will go next and focuses on answering two critical questions:
    1. How can clarity improve teaching and learning?
    2. How does clarity serve as the foundation for other powerful, evidence-based practices?

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 10/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    48. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 2 (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training

    Dates: 6/24/2025 to 3/30/2026

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

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

    This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Participants will link oral language to vocabulary, writing phases of development and spelling. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genre, and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention and spelling. Participants will also walk away with the ability to distinguish between comprehension products and processes while using and viewing multiple lessons/resources for deepening the foundations of reading. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
    • Enrolled: 22/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    49. Beyond Orientation: Developing a Yearlong Onboarding System for New Teachers

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Administrators

    Dates: 6/24/2025

    A strong start is important, but true success comes from sustained support. This virtual training will help school principals move beyond a one-time orientation and develop a comprehensive onboarding system that supports new teachers throughout their first year. Participants will explore strategies to build connections, provide ongoing mentorship, and create structures that promote professional growth and retention.

    Through practical examples and discussion, principals will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen their onboarding process and ensure new teachers feel valued, supported, and prepared for long-term success.
    • Enrolled: 10/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. Figuring Out Fluency: Beyond Facts and Algorithms in grades K-8 (with John SanGiovanni)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-8 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 6/25/2025

    Fluency is more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know what it is so that we can teach it well. This session unpacks the big ideas of fluency arming participants with practical know-how for advancing their students' fluency. Participants will take a deep dive into teaching, practicing, and assessing the strategies of fluent students.

    Learning will be complemented with ready-to-use classroom resources.

    This workshop is perfect for any K-8 mathematics teacher, interventionist, coach, administrator or curriculum specialist.

    Lunch included

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 42/50
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 6/25/2025

    *Identify key opportunities for creating success at the beginning of the school year
    *Explore practical and timely strategies for new principals
    *Gain insight on running effective meetings, communicating with staff, the first days of school
    • Enrolled: 18/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    52. Leading with AI: Tools for Administrators to Maximize Efficiency in Education

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: K-12 administrators and instructional coaches

    Dates: 6/26/2025

    We will explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in streamlining daily tasks and enhancing decision-making in the educational sector. This workshop is designed specifically for K-12 administrators and instructional coaches looking to harness potential of AI technologies like ChatGPT.

    In this interactive session, participants will:
    •Discover practical AI applications: Learn how tools like ChatGPT can automate routine communications, assist in drafting documents, and provide quick responses to common inquiries, freeing up valuable time.
    •Explore AI-driven analytics: Understand how AI can analyze data trends within the school environment to help in strategic planning and resource allocation.
    •Engage in hands-on exercises: Participate in live demonstrations and guided exercises that show how to integrate AI tools into your daily workflow effectively.
    •Discuss ethical considerations: Address the ethical implications of AI in education, ensuring responsible and fair use.
    •Discuss your Path Forward: Participate in discussions about AI and build your roadmap forward
    •Discuss best practices and ethical considerations: Share insights on the responsible use of AI in the classroom/school, ensuring these tools are used to enhance educational equity and access.
    •Prepare to leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of AI capabilities, also with ready-to-implement strategies for making your day-to-day tasks more engaging and efficient.

    This workshop will equip you with the knowledge/skills to leverage AI technologies, making your administrative tasks more efficient and allowing more time to focus on what truly matters-educating and inspiring students. Embrace the future of education and transform your school's approach to administrative efficiency through AI.

    Cancellation requires a 48-hour notice
    Cost: $125 for Members and $150 for Non-Members
    • Enrolled: 18/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    53. Modeling Vibes: Using Manipulatives and Area Models to Teach Algebra in Grades 6-9

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Grades 6-9 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 6/26/2025

    Unlock the power of manipulatives and area models to make algebra come alive for your students! In this interactive session, we will:
    * explore how to use physical tools and visual models to build a deep understanding of algebraic concepts
    * learn how to integrate manipulatives, such as algebra tiles, and area models to visually represent expressions, equations, and operations
    * discover how these strategies can demystify abstract algebraic ideas and make them more accessible to learners through hands-on activities and real classroom examples

    Whether you're new to using manipulatives or looking for fresh ways to enhance your teaching, this session will equip you with effective, student-centered methods to teach algebra in an engaging and meaningful way. Get ready to bring positive Modeling Vibes to your classroom!

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 7/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    54. Smart Teaching: Harnessing AI to Streamline Tasks and Elevate Instruction

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: K-12 administrators and instructional coaches

    Dates: 6/26/2025

    Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence with us in this dynamic, hands-on workshop designed for teachers. "Smart Teaching" is tailored to show you how AI tools, including ChatGPT, Magic School, and other emerging technologies, can revolutionize the way you teach and manage classroom tasks.

    In this interactive session, participants will:
    •Engage with AI Directly: Experience live demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities using AI tools like ChatGPT for crafting lesson plans, grading assistance, and creating interactive learning materials.
    •Explore MagicSchool.AI: Discover how this platform can simulate real-world problems and scenarios, enhancing problem-solving skills among students.
    •Experiment with other educational AI applications: Learn about additional AI resources that can automate administrative tasks, provide personalized learning experiences, and support diverse educational needs.
    •Collaborate and Create: Work in groups to integrate these AI tools into your teaching practices, developing practical applications that you can take back to your classroom.
    •Discuss best practices and ethical considerations: Share insights on the responsible use of AI in the classroom, ensuring these tools are used to enhance educational equity and access.
    •Discuss the Changing Landscape: Discuss the pros and cons of AI in the classroom and how AI is re-shaping how educators think about plagiarism, cheating, etc.

    "Smart Teaching" promises not just to inform but to transform, providing you with the skills and confidence to integrate AI seamlessly into your classroom. Prepare to leave this workshop not only with a deeper understanding of AI capabilities, but with ready-to-implement strategies for making your classroom more engaging and efficient and more confident in the use of AI!

    Cost: $125 for Members and $150 for Non-Members

    Cancellation requires a 48-hour notice
    • Enrolled: 11/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    55. Small Behaviors, Big Impact: Practical Tools for Managing Disruptive Behaviors

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators

    Dates: 6/30/2025

    Closed
    Are minor student behaviors disrupting the learning environment?
    This session will equip participants with indirect and direct strategies for managing disruptive behaviors. Attendees will also create a personalized continuum of discouragement to implement in their classrooms.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 40/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    56. GYO (State Funded) Grant Writing Tips For FY 2026

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 7/7/2025

    New
    DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for GYO (State Funded) Grantees. These sessions will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing these challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 0/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    57. Special Education Boot Camp Day 1 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 7/7/2025

    Closed
    New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

    Day 1 - July 7
    SPED Process - Golden Thread
    Referral
    Review of Existing Data
    Eligibility Criteria including Observations
    Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

     Day 2 - July 8
    IEP
    Present Level
    Goals (SMART)
    Accommodations/Modifications
    Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

    Day 3 - July 9
    Specially Designed Instruction
    SPED Organization
    SPED data collection
    Parent Communication
    Collaborating with Peers
    Other Documentation

    YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

    Lunch on your own.

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

    These sessions are also offered on July 28, 29, and 30 in Trenton
    • Enrolled: 31/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    58. Creating Intensive ABA Based Verbal Behavior Programs for Students with ASD and Other Language/Learning Challenges (Bootcamp) - 3 day training

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Special education teachers, related service providers and those who support special education programs who provide instruction to students with significant language challenges, including those on the autism spectrum.

    Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

    This intensive 3-day training will provide participants the opportunity to learn skills necessary to design and implement evidence-based programs for students with autism and other developmental disorders which are grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis and emphasize the acquisition of verbal behavior (language) repertoires. Concepts covered will include basic principles of ABA, errorless teaching and error correction procedures, the verbal operants, data collection, and programming based on verbal behavior assessments. Participants will also learn the critical importance of teaching students how to ask (mand) for what they want/need and how to incorporate mand training into their students' programs. Participants will be required to complete written pre/post-tests, demonstrate teaching procedures, accurately complete data collection procedures, as well as define ABA terms. This training is modeled after training provided as part of Pennsylvania's PaTTAN Autism Initiative.

    Stacey earned her B.S. in Elementary and Special Education from William Woods College and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Webster University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her teaching credentials include regular education grades 1-8 and special education K-12. In May 2015, Stacey retired from the Lee's Summit School District after 30 years. Stacey is employed by Summit Behavioral Services and provides training on Applied Behavior Analysis and intensive verbal behavior programming to teachers and support staff from across the midwest. Stacey has presented at many state level conferences as well as giving the closing keynote address at the 2015 National Autism Conference at Penn State University.

    Cost: $330 for members, $390 for non-members
    NOTE: 24-Hour cancellation policy.
    • Enrolled: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    59. SpEd: Special Education Teacher Summer Externship

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Middle School and High School Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

    Closed
    This is a three-day paid externship for MS/HS Special Education teachers. The focus is utilizing self-advocacy skills to prepare special education students for life after high school.

    Teachers will hear from both area businesses regarding self-advocacy skills needed for employees to enter the workforce and representatives from higher education about self-advocacy skills necessary to navigate further education opportunities. Teachers will be given time to prepare and present a required plan for their students to develop self-advocacy skills by participating in their IEP meeting.

    Teachers must be able to attend all three days to receive the maximum externship payment of $525. Morning refreshments will be provided, however, lunch will be on your own.
    • Enrolled: 19/19
    • Wait: 0/0

    60. 25-26 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 10

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/8/2025 to 4/14/2026

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

    NOTE: Launch Date is July 8, 2025 You only need to attend 1 session either in the am or pm.
    • Enrolled: 49/57
    • Wait: 0/0

    61. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

    Dates: 7/8/2025 to 4/1/2026

    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 PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

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

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

    IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
    • Enrolled: 23/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Alternative Certified Teachers

    Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

    MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.

    This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

    Covered in this institute:

    -lesson planning strategies

    -alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards

    -research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors

    -vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know

    -other topics based on the needs of the group

    This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

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

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

    Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

    • Enrolled: 1/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. Special Education Boot Camp Day 2 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 7/8/2025

    New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

    Day 1 - July 7
    SPED Process - Golden Thread
    Referral
    Review of Existing Data
    Eligibility Criteria including Observations
    Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

    Day 2 - July 8
    IEP
    Present Level
    Goals (SMART)
    Accommodations/Modifications
    Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

     Day 3 - July 9
    Specially Designed Instruction
    SPED Organization
    SPED data collection
    Parent Communication
    Collaborating with Peers
    Other Documentation

    YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

    Lunch on your own.

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

    These sessions are also offered on July 28, 29, and 30 in Trenton
    • Enrolled: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. Math Momentum: Energizing Learning with Consistent Routines in Grades 3-9

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Grades 3-9 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/9/2025

    Discover how to create a dynamic and engaging math classroom where consistent routines build momentum for student success. In this session, participants will:
    * explore research-based strategies for establishing routines that support conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills
    * learn how to implement structured, yet flexible, practices that energize learning, foster collaboration, and promote mathematical thinking
    * walk away with practical tools and ready-to-use ideas to help students build confidence, independence, and a love for math through the power of well-designed routines

    Whether you're looking to refine your current practices or start fresh, this session will empower you to ignite Math Momentum in your classroom!

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 12/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    65. Special Education Boot Camp Day 3 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

    Dates: 7/9/2025

    New to the profession, need a refresher? Join us as we look at "Special Education”. This session is designed to help answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How's, we have and assist educators as they navigate the Special Education Standards and Indicators. Participants will receive information to support them in the following areas:

    Day 1 - July 7
    SPED Process - Golden Thread
    Referral
    Review of Existing Data
    Eligibility Criteria including Observations
    Evaluation including Negative Education Impact

    Day 2 - July 8
    IEP
    Present Level
    Goals (SMART)
    Accommodations/Modifications
    Progress Monitoring - Data Collection

    Day 3 - July 9
    Specially Designed Instruction
    SPED Organization
    SPED data collection
    Parent Communication
    Collaborating with Peers
    Other Documentation

     YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY

    Lunch on your own.

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you attend at lease two of the three days and complete additional course work.

    These sessions are also offered on July 28, 29, and 30 in Trenton
    • Enrolled: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    66. Big Ideas for Little Writers: Strategies for Teaching First Grade Writers

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: First grade educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/10/2025

    This hands-on workshop will help you build strong writing foundations for first-grade students. Discover simple, effective strategies to boost engagement, develop routines, and connect writing to reading and phonics.

    You'll explore interactive and independent writing techniques, use tools like sentence stems and anchor charts, and take away practical ideas you can use right away to grow confident, capable young writers.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 23/40
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 7/10/2025

    As a classroom teacher, do you struggle to find helpful resources to use in your instruction? Look no further than the DESE website!

    Use the DESE website as your map to explore a plethora of resources to fill your teacher treasure chest. Come explore the gems DESE has to make navigating the "seas of instruction,” your bountiful prize. We will discover how to locate Item Specifications, Performance Level Descriptors, Priority Standards, MOLEAP Blocks, and other helpful resources to enhance instruction in your classroom.

    Get a head start on developing grade lessons using grade-level content in various content.
    Participants will need to bring a laptop

     Lunch on your own

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

    This session is also offered on June 5 in Trenton
    • Enrolled: 7/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. Mental Health FIRST AID for Ages 6-18 Years of Age (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Any & All Level Teachers, School Staff, Administrators, Counselors

    Dates: 7/11/2025

    Mental Health First Aid Training Covers:
    1. Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and ADHD.
    2. Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
    3. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
    4. How to connect our youth with help.
    5. Expanded content on trauma, substance abuse, self-care and the impact of social media.

    You will learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
    A-Assess for risk of suicide or harm
    L-Listen nonjudgmentally
    G-Give reassurance and information
    E-Encourage appropriate professional help
    E-Encourage self-help and other support strategies

    Fee includes resource book and lunch

    This training is also offered on July 14 in Trenton
    • Enrolled: 11/17
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

    Dates: 7/11/2025 to 3/26/2026

    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 PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

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

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

    IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
    • Enrolled: 24/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    70. Mental Health FIRST AID for Ages 6-18 Years of Age (Trenton)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Any & All Level Teachers, School Staff, Administrators, Counselors

    Dates: 7/14/2025

    Mental Health First Aid Training Covers:
    1. Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and ADHD.
    2. Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
    3. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
    4. How to connect our youth with help.
    5. Expanded content on trauma, substance abuse, self-care and the impact of social media.

    You will learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
    A-Assess for risk of suicide or harm
    L-Listen nonjudgmentally
    G-Give reassurance and information
    E-Encourage appropriate professional help
    E-Encourage self-help and other support strategies

    Fee includes resource book and lunch

    This training is also offered on July 11 in St Joseph
    • Enrolled: 0/17
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 4 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 7/14/2025 to 3/31/2026

    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 PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

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

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

    IF DATES FOR A COHORT ON FRONTLINE DO NOT FIT YOUR DISTRICT NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER COHORT OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU.
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 3 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training

    Dates: 7/14/2025 to 3/23/2026

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

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

    This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Participants will link oral language to vocabulary, writing phases of development and spelling. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genre, and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention and spelling. Participants will also walk away with the ability to distinguish between comprehension products and processes while using and viewing multiple lessons/resources for deepening the foundations of reading. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    73. Proficiency Scales in Practice: Aligning Learning, Feedback, and Assessment

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/14/2025 to 7/15/2025

    What is the purpose of a proficiency scale? A clear learning target provides students with what they should know, but it does not provide guidance regarding the building blocks necessary to attain the goal. Proficiency scales articulate learning progressions for each prioritized standard. Well-articulated sequence of knowledge and skills makes it much easier to provide students with feedback.

    Once proficiency scales have been created, how do you use them to assess a student's level of proficiency? We will explore different assessment methods, look at sample assessment questions that align to scales, and have the opportunity to generate summative scores.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you complete additional course work.
    • Enrolled: 6/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. SW*MELL Summer Book Study

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual (online, MO)

    Dates: 7/14/2025 to 7/18/2025

    In this quick and intensive one-week book study, we will dive into ways to teach reading to multilingual learners in a small group setting. We will use the book "Small Group Reading with Multilingual Learners: Differentiating instruction in 20 minutes a day", by Nancy Akhavan. We will meet from 9am-11am Monday through Friday from July 14 through July 18. Join your ELD colleagues and invite classroom and content-area teachers to build your capacity in this summer learning activity. *Please purchase the book before the book study begins. You can find the book on Amazon: (copy this link to the URL) https://amzn.to/4jEBjpn **A Zoom link will be sent to you the week before the class begins. Hope to see you then!
    • Enrolled: 10/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    75. LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 14

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

    Location: Assessment Resource Center-Meeting Center, Rm B105, 2800 Maguire Blvd (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 7/15/2025 to 3/23/2026

    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.

    • Enrolled: 28/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. Workin' on the "Write Moves": Building Skills in Second & Third Grade Writing

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Second and third grade educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/15/2025

    The ‘write moves' engages students in moments of time placing their ideas and inner voice on paper without fear.

    Teachers will need to bring a writing journal for processes and reflection to build lessons ready to put into practice.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 27/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    77. Building Better Minds: The Thinking Classroom Approach in Grades 3-12

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Grades 3-12 math educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/16/2025

    Dive into the Thinking Classroom approach and explore how to transform your teaching to foster deeper learning and critical thinking. In this session, we'll examine Peter Liljedahl's key practices behind the Thinking Classroom framework and how it empowers students to take ownership of their learning.

    You'll learn strategies for creating a classroom environment where students engage in meaningful discussions, collaborate effectively, and develop the skills needed for problem-solving and independent thinking. From structuring tasks to encouraging rich dialogue, discover how to build a classroom culture that nurtures curiosity and promotes intellectual growth.

    Leave with actionable techniques to build better minds and create a dynamic, student-centered learning experience.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 15/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    78. Federal Programs Technical Assistance for Tiered Monitoring Cohort 3 2025-2026

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: Federal Programs coordinators or district personnel responsible for Federal Programs Tiered Monitoring preparation / submittal, compliance plans, and / or federal programs implementation.

    Dates: 7/16/2025

    This session is for Districts in Cohort 3 and will be submitting this year.

    Focus will be on the Cohort 3 evidence submittals due in October, December, February and April. Information and resources regarding Title programs monitoring requirements will be provided. This is an informal format and will focus on the questions of the LEA staff participating. LEA questions and issues will be addressed as needed to provide information to participants.

    Additional virtual sessions with detailed guidance will be offered before each submittal date.
    • Enrolled: 6/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    79. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 20 (St Joseph School District only)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 In-District (Varies, MO)

    Audience: Teachers that have completed LETRS Units 1-4 Training

    Dates: 7/16/2025 to 2/13/2026

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

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

    This in-depth training looks into the science of reading research for teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Participants will link oral language to vocabulary, writing phases of development and spelling. Instructional practices will be reviewed for understanding writing phases across genre, and how explicit lesson planning can change comprehension, vocabulary retention and spelling. Participants will also walk away with the ability to distinguish between comprehension products and processes while using and viewing multiple lessons/resources for deepening the foundations of reading. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
    • Enrolled: 0/60
    • Wait: 0/2

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Building Principals

    Dates: 7/16/2025

    There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.
  • July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First
  • September 11 - Regional Meeting 2
  • October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)
  • January 21 - Regional Meeting 3
  • February Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 2/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    81. Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Administrators, Counselors, CTE Instructors

    Dates: 7/16/2025

    Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 training is for anyone who desires to have a deeper understanding of the Registered Apprenticeship process, with a specific focus on youth. Attendees could include personnel who want to bring RYA to their career & technical center, comprehensive high schools or prospective business partners. This training is also applicable for potential community partners who want to strengthen and support economic development in their communities. The training content focuses on the what, why and how of apprenticeship and will enable any district to build their own program. Reserve your spot today! Let us simplify the implementation process for you!

    Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members
    • Enrolled: 0/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    82. Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 21 ( SJSD only)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 In-District (Varies, MO)

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

    Dates: 7/16/2025 to 2/13/2026

    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 PLUS 4 units of online videos including examples of effective classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information on chosen students.

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

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 0/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. Feedback Frenzy: Mastering the Art of Sharing Ideas

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/17/2025

    Unlock the transformative power of feedback to drive meaningful student learning and improve instructional practices. This course equips educators with the tools to recognize, craft, and deliver descriptive, actionable feedback that supports learners at every stage. Participants will explore Hattie and Timperley's framework of feedback, delving into the three critical levels-task, process, and self-regulation.

    By the end of this session, you will develop a deeper understanding of effective feedback strategies, enabling you to foster a classroom environment that prioritizes growth, reflection, and achievement.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 4/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    84. Teaching Writing Scares Me: The How to Guide for Teachers in Grades 4-5

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Fourth & fifth grade educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/17/2025

    Consider from ‘where do I start' to ‘how do I empower' without being overwhelmed. This day of learning will be focused on creating and sustaining writing as a common practice inspiring students to find their inner voice with confidence. This confidence develops the risk to share ideas and opinions from any genre or content.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 16/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    85. Kagan Cooperative Learning

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: PreK-12 grade educators, administrators

    Dates: 7/21/2025 to 7/24/2025

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    Create full student engagement with Kagan Structures-simple yet powerful cooperative learning instructional strategies. Supported by a large body of scientific research, and proven effective in countless classrooms, schools, and districts, this revolutionary way to teach is transforming teaching and learning. See how easy it is use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement than you imagined possible, even for your reluctant learners. We're not talking about group work. We're talking the real deal, and knowing the difference is the difference between engaging some and engaging all students. When we engage all students, they all learn more. And because the structures are so cooperative and interactive, they work wonders for students' social skill development.
    Topics include:
    * Classbuilding
    * Teambuilding
    * Multi-Structural Lesson
    * PIES
    * Social Skills
    * Interpersonal Functions
    * Lesson Planning
    * Cooperative Projects

    If there are 3 teachers from a district attending, the principal from that district may attend free.
    Lunch is provided; optional three hours graduate credit available.
    Optional Special Discount Package of Kagan materials available! Additional $149. Contact the RPDC at 660-562-1995 for more information or to order.
    • Enrolled: 60/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    86. IN PERSON: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom-Writing

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 7/21/2025

    Small shifts in practice can yield big results when they're designed to give all students access to learning. In our EPIC Summer Series we will explore the foundational differences between accommodations and modifications, and discover high-impact strategies that can be applied in any classroom setting. We'll dive into simple, effective ways to support access to reading and writing, address behavior needs proactively, and integrate instructional technology to enhance learning for all students. Each session is 2 hours, with time for Q & A and collaborating. Join any session that fits your needs. Be apart of Effective Practices for Instructional Change this summer!
    • Enrolled: 8/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    87. 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

    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: 8/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    88. Registered Youth Apprenticeship Training 101 for Missouri ACTE Conference Attendees Only

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Oasis Hotel & Convention Center (Springfield, MO) [map]

    Audience: School Administrators, High School Counselors, Root Ed Advisors, Career & Technical Instructors, Apprenticeship Coordinators

    Dates: 7/21/2025

    This training will enable any district to have the tools necessary to build its own Registered Youth Apprenticeship program, no matter the size of the community/district. During this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to implement and customize your own registered youth apprenticeship program. Let this workshop simplify the process of implementation for you!
    • Enrolled: 6/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    89. Virtual: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom-Writing

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 7/21/2025

    Wait List
    Small shifts in practice can yield big results when they're designed to give all students access to learning. In our EPIC Summer Series we will explore the foundational differences between accommodations and modifications, and discover high-impact strategies that can be applied in any classroom setting. We'll dive into simple, effective ways to support access to reading and writing, address behavior needs proactively, and integrate instructional technology to enhance learning for all students. Each session is 2 hours, with time for Q & A and collaborating. Join any session that fits your needs. Be apart of Effective Practices for Instructional Change this summer! Zoom registration and link will be sent prior to the meeting date.
    • Enrolled: 35/30
    • Wait: 5/10

    90. Early Childhood Special Education Including Early Childhood Outcomes

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers or Directors

    Dates: 7/22/2025

    Are you new to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO)? Would you like an opportunity to gain skills in identifying and assessing young children, writing ECSE evaluations and IEPs, and or completing ECO? ECSE services are designed to promote child development and learning. Families, teachers, and other professionals work together as a team to develop and implement an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that supports the growth, development, and continuous learning. The ECOs are goal areas for all children receiving ECSE services. They focus on how children use their skills to accomplish meaningful tasks in the following three areas:

    * gaining positive social-emotional skills, including social relationships
    * learning and using new knowledge and skills
    * using appropriate behaviors to meet their needs

    Lunch on your own.
    • Enrolled: 3/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    91. Heart of Missouri region MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

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

    Location: 223 Townsend Hall, Univ of MO-Columbia (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 7/22/2025 to 7/24/2025

    MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.


    This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.


    Covered in this institute:

    *lesson planning strategies

    *alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards

    *research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors

    *vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know

    *other topics based on the needs of the group


    This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: New teachers needing to begin their BTAP Year 1 requirement

    Dates: 7/22/2025 to 2/17/2026

    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

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

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

    Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

    • Enrolled: 21/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    93. MLDS 1 - 2025-2026 - Central RPDC

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

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

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

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

    UCM Campus Building and Parking Map
    • Enrolled: 6/50
    • Wait: 0/20

    94. Bridging the Gap: Preparing Special Education Teachers for Effective Post-Secondary Transition Planning

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: MS/HS Special Education Teachers and Directors

    Dates: 7/23/2025

    This session is designed to help educators plan for students transitioning from high school to the adult world. This can be a challenging time for students, especially those with disabilities, as they enter a world of unfamiliar routines, new environments, and novel experiences. To ease these transitions and make them as smooth as possible, teachers and school personnel, along with others (e.g., families, and community agencies), should assist students with disabilities in the process of selecting appropriate goals and developing the requisite skills to achieve these goals in three main areas:
    * Work: A job they want and are good at
    * Education/Training: Gain the skills needed for the job
    * Living: A place they want to live along with Community involvement. Activities they undertake to become a part of their community after they finish high school and throughout adulthood

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 6/25
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 7/23/2025

    *Identify key opportunities for creating success at the beginning of the school year
    *Explore practical and timely strategies for new principals
    *Gain insight on running effective meetings, communicating with staff, the first days of school
    • Enrolled: 9/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    96. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Washington Cohort

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Washington District Technology and Learning Center (Washington, MO)

    Audience: New teachers needing to begin their BTAP Year 1 requirement

    Dates: 7/23/2025 to 2/19/2026

    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

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

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

    Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

    • Enrolled: 3/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    97. Ceramics In Art Education

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Art instructors

    Dates: 7/24/2025

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    This course offers an introduction to the art of three-dimensional clay, combining both decorative and functional elements. Participants will explore a variety of hand building techniques, including coil and slab construction, as well as additive and subtractive decoration methods. The course also covers wheel throwing fundamentals, such as centering, pulling up walls, and trimming a foot. In addition to these techniques, students will learn the processes of glazing and firing, including both bisque and glaze firings. By the end of the course, students will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of creating ceramic pieces from start to finish.

    Key topics:
    * tools and equipment
    * coil building
    * slab building (additive and subtractive techniques)
    * wheel throwing fundamentals - centering, pulling up walls, trimming a foot
    * glazing techniques
    * firing procedures (bisque and glaze firing)

    Materials and lunch included

    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    98. 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: 8/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. Catapult Students into Learning: Strategies for Engaging Minds

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 educators, interventionists, administrators or curriculum specialists

    Dates: 7/24/2025

    Catapult Students into Learning: Strategies for Engaging Minds provides educators with research-based methods to enhance student engagement and instructional effectiveness by integrating metacognitive strategies into daily practice. The session emphasizes the importance of metacognition-thinking about thinking-and equips teachers with various tools to improve students' critical thinking and self-regulation skills.

    By the end of the session, participants will be able to design a reflective, growth-focused classroom culture that promotes active learning, self-awareness, and continuous improvement in student outcomes.

    Lunch on your own

    Optional 1 hour graduate credit available if you take an additional learning training and complete additional course work for both.
    • Enrolled: 12/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    100. Making the Most of Morphology

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 7/25/2025

    Southeast RPDC welcomes Jenn Wright, moderator of MO's Science of Reading Facebook page and Dr. Karyn Tomkinson, Literacy Director for Hand2Mind, as they present "Making the Most of Morphology." We will spend the day learning all about words and how to help students learn them and make sense of them. Hand2Mind will also be here to make sure that all teachers walk away with great give-aways to take back and use in their classrooms. LUNCH IS PROVIDED. This presentation is ideal for teachers of grades 3-6, but there will be new learning for all elementary and middle school reading/ELA teachers.
    • Enrolled: 20/75
    • Wait: 0/5

    101. 2025-26 MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute (Southwest)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: New to the profession teachers who are entering through a non-traditional avenue.

    Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/4/2025

    MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute supports those entering the teaching profession through a non-traditional avenue.

    This institute will assist non-traditionally certified teachers in preparing to teach their students.

    Covered in this institute:

    -lesson planning strategies

    -alignment of objectives to district curriculum and/or Missouri Learning Standards

    -research-based classroom management strategies, effective classroom practices, and strategies for discouraging unwanted behaviors

    -vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct teachers are expected to know

    -other topics based on the needs of the group

    This program is not a substitute for a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

    **Program Fees include: 3 days of in-person programming, all materials, parking and lunch each day.

    • Enrolled: 9/30
    • Wait: 0/0