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1. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension C#110 - Republic-invitation only

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Amber Perryman at amberperryman@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/5

2. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #24

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

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

3. 25-26 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #12

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Contact Annette Tankersley for more information: annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 26/27
  • Wait: 0/0

4. 25-26 LETRS V2: Language Comprehension Cohort #22

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

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

DESE MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants only. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). Vol. 2 professional learning focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. For more information, contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 18/25
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: All K-5 educators.

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

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

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

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

For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to July 15, 2025 using this link:LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2025-26) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access prior to the first session.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 20/25
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Southwest Region Teacher Leader Cohort

Program: MTDS

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

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

7. Special Education Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

Audience: K-12 Special Education Teachers

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

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

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

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

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

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

Closed
This four-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.
  • Enrolled: 24/24
  • Wait: 0/0

9. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 10-Blue Springs School District

Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

Dates: 1/1/2026 to 5/6/2027

Closed
Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

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.

Launch date/time-to be determined

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

10. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #15 Marshfield (by invitation only)

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 4/5/2027

Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 21/30
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 1)--Waynesville Teachers by INVITATION ONLY

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Waynesville - Parker Educational Center (Waynesville, MO)

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

Dates: 5/12/2026 to 2/5/2027

Closed
Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Kick-Off: May 12, 2026 (Time: 8:00-10:00)
  • Unit 1: August 3, 2026
  • Unit 2: October 26, 2026
  • Unit 3: December 7, 2026
  • Unit 4: February 5, 2027

    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. Volume I LETRS Manual needed for each session.

    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: Malinda Beushausen (mbeushausen@mst.edu)

    Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

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

    • Enrolled: 16/16
    • Wait: 0/0

    12. MLDS Year 1 Emerging

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Year 1 Building Leaders

    Dates: 6/5/2026 to 5/27/2027

    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: 10/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. MLDS Year 1 Mentor

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: MLDS Year 1 Mentors

    Dates: 6/5/2026 to 4/22/2027

    Mentors of MLDS Year 1 Principals Register here
    • Enrolled: 7/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. Leadership Academy 41 (2026-2027)

    Program: DESE - Leadership Academy

    Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

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

    Dates: 6/8/2026 to 6/10/2027

    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 8-9, 2026, 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: 98/200
    • Wait: 0/5

    15. KCRPDC 26-27 MLDS: Missouri Leadership Academy

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

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

    Dates: 6/8/2026 to 4/29/2027

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

    Missouri Leadership Academy:
    Leadership Academy is part of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), which develops effective school leaders who: Engage with school and community, serve as catalysts for meaningful and productive change, recognize and develop excellent instruction, and create and sustain a culture of continuous learning. Leadership Academy is comprised of school leaders across the state of Missouri and aims to promote the success of each student by building leadership capacity in the following domains: Relational, Instructional, Visionary, Innovative and Managerial. Leadership Academy offers four regional meetings, a three-day outdoor learning experience and statewide meetings. Statewide meetings will be held in mid-Missouri and Potosi areas, and regional meetings will be conducted in cohorts in your area.
    • Enrolled: 1/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    16. Leadership Academy 41 (2026-2027) Regional Registration-Heart of MO RPDC

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

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

    Dates: 6/8/2026 to 6/9/2027

    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 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 is $600 and will be invoiced by the Regional Professional Development System.   Scholarship funds provided by DESE will be applied. 

    The dates kickoff are June 8-9, 2026, in Columbia. The hotel rooms will be covered for MOLA41 participants for Kick Off.   All times and locations are subject to change. Please contact your MLDS Specialist to confirm times and locations prior to any statewide event. ***

    Dates: Kick off June 8th-9th September 25th October 23rd OLE Nov 4th-7th January Winter Meeting 20th-22nd February 19th April 14th Graduation June 9th-10th

    • Enrolled: 12/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. SW*MELL Virtual Summer Book Study

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual (online, MO)

    Dates: 6/8/2026 to 6/12/2026

    Assessment in TESOL: A Course for K-12 Teachers of Multilingual Students in the U.S., by Andrea B Hellman and Angela B Bell provides practical guidance for evaluating academic and language progress in K-12 classrooms. Through detailed examples and proven strategies, educators learn to design assessments that soundly measure both content knowledge and language development. *June 8-12 (Mon-Fri) *9am-1030am The book is available for purchase on Amazon, https://amzn.to/49gHahp or on Books-a-million, https://bit.ly/4tG2FjX.
    • Enrolled: 7/12
    • Wait: 0/2

    18. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 11 (Limited to North Kansas City School District)

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/7/2026 to 4/14/2027

    Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings.


    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 26/29
    • Wait: 0/1

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

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

    Dates: 7/13/2026 to 3/8/2027

    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.

    A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.
    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. 26-27 LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 10 (Limited to North Kansas City School District)

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/14/2026 to 3/23/2027

    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: 43/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - for Early Childhood Educators [Macon]

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

    Dates: 7/14/2026 to 11/12/2026

    DATES:
    Kick-off: Tuesday, July 14
    Day 1: Wednesday, August 12
    Day 2: Thursday, September 24
    Day 3: Thursday, November 12, 2026

    TIME: Launch - 9:00-11:00am; remainder - 9:00am-3:30pm

    LOCATION: Kick-off--Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon; Day 1--FCS Financial Meeting Room - 509 HBC Road, Macon; Day 2 & 3--Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

    COST: There is no cost for training or materials to those who signed up through Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed.
    Lunch will be on your own.

    This three-day (+ Kick-off) workshop series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used.

    The blended-learning format of this series includes a two-hour kick-off and three full days of face-to-face trainings, as well as self-paced on-line tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction. Teachers will be asked to apply the information to 3 students and turn in a portfolio of this work.

    For questions or additional information about the training, please contact sdaniels@truman.edu.
    • Enrolled: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. 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: 7/16/2026 to 3/3/2027

    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.

    A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    23. 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: School Principals/Leaders

    Dates: 7/16/2026

    There are five dates for this workshop; however, the Coaching Labs are To Be Determined. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.
  • July 16 - Regional Meeting 1-Critical First
  • September 10 - Regional Meeting 2
  • October Coaching Labs (Location/Dates TBD)
  • January 26 - 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: 24/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. 2026-27 Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring (Springfield area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: For mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training.

    Dates: 7/20/2026 to 2/11/2027

    Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors. This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers. Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice. Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!
    • Enrolled: 5/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    25. MTDS TeachNow

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Educators beginning their classroom experience while seeking alternative certification

    Dates: 7/21/2026 to 7/23/2026

    Join the TeachNow Alternative Certification Institute, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive comprehensive support and preparation for your teaching career through non-traditional certification pathways. Our institute covers essential topics, including lesson planning strategies, aligning objectives with district curriculum and Missouri Learning Standards, research-based classroom management techniques, and effective classroom practices. You'll also learn important vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct that teachers are expected to know, along with other topics tailored to the group's specific needs. Please note that this program is not a substitute for the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, nor is it an alternative route to certification.

    Register now to embark on your journey to becoming an effective educator!

    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: 2/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. MLDS (Missouri Leadership Development System)-Northeast - Year 1

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Various Locations in NE RPDC Region (Various, MO)

    Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals in the first year of leader service

    Dates: 7/22/2026 to 5/26/2027

    DATES:
    Regional Meeting #1 - Wednesday, July 22
    Regional Meeting #2 - Thursday, September 10, 2026
    Regional Meeting #3 - Wednesday, January 27
    Regional Meeting #4 - Wednesday, May 26, 2027

    Zoom Check-In - Friday, December 11, 2026

    Coaching Lab #1 - Tuesday, November 10, OR Thursday, November 13, 2026
    Coaching Lab #2 - Wednesday, March 17, OR Friday, March 19, 2027

    TIME: RM 1 - 9:00am-1:00pm; CI - 9:00-10:00am; remaining - 9:00am-2:00pm

    LOCATIONS:
    RM 1 - FCS Financial Meeting Room - 509 HBC Rd, Macon
    RM 2 - Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N Missouri, Macon
    RM 3 - TBA
    RM 4 - TBA

    CI - via Zoom--link will be sent prior to the date

    CL 1 - School TBD
    CL 2 - School TBD

    COST: $120 ($30 per regional meeting) - includes lunch for regional meetings; coaching labs will be lunch on your own

    The Missouri Leadership Development System provides training and support to building administrators through research-based learning experiences. The regional meetings provide practical knowledge and 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.

    MLDS - Year 1 is the initial phase of MLDS participation and is generally intended for principals and assistant principals in their first year of service as a leader. Four regional sessions will be held, as well as two coaching labs.
    • Enrolled: 10/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    27. KCRPDC 26-27 MLDS: New Leaders Year I

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

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

    Dates: 7/23/2026 to 4/8/2027

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

    New Leaders Year 1 Cohort:
    The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacity across multiple domains of leadership. Research and practical experience confirm the impact of leadership on multiple aspects of school life, personal satisfaction, recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, and student achievement, to name a few. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to productive and relevant mentoring (Emerging Level - years 1 and 2) and comprehensive and progressive learning treatments designed to meet principals' needs at their current level of experience (Emerging and Developing Levels). Join this cohort and watch your leadership skill and professional network grow. Not sure which cohort to join? Just ask!
    • Enrolled: 34/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    28. Aspire: Professional Learning for Grades 6-9 Educators - Cohort 1 - UCM

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Middle School Content Area Teachers

    Dates: 7/27/2026 to 3/8/2027

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

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire:

     This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
    - Registration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), see link below.
    - Attending a virtual Aspire Kick-Off on July 27, 2026.
    - Participating in four face-to-face training sessions (dates below).
    - Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities.
    - All work must be completed by May 1, 2027.

    Participants will need to be registered with The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to June 15, 2026 using this link: Aspire Professional Learning (2026-27)
    Morning refreshments and registration will be from 8:00-8:30 am each session, with content beginning at 8:30 am sharp. Lunch also provided.

    • Enrolled: 21/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    29. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/27/2026 to 4/19/2027

    Closed
    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 23/23
    • Wait: 0/0

    30. Intro to Trauma-Informed Schools

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: This workshop is for support staff, teachers, counselors, nurses, and administrators.

    Dates: 7/27/2026

    As educators, you face the impact of trauma in your school every day. Whether it is acute or complex trauma, those experiences disrupt brain activity and can lead students to exhibit disruptive and/or disengaged behaviors. This workshop touches on what trauma is, how to identify student responses, and how to implement systems of support. Depending on interest, this workshop can lead to future cycles of training on becoming a Trauma-Informed School.

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

    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    31. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

    Dates: 7/27/2026 to 3/15/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

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

    Lunch will be provided.

    Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

    • Enrolled: 43/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    32. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/27/2026 to 4/20/2027

    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 21/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    33. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 6

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/27/2026 to 5/4/2027

    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 24/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. Aspire: Professional Learning for Grades 6-9 Educators - Cohort 2 - UCM

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Middle School Content Area Teachers

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 3/22/2027

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

    What to expect when you enroll in Aspire:

     This training offers educators essential background knowledge and practical strategies to build students' reading and writing proficiency.

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
    - Registration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), see link below.
    - Attending a virtual Aspire Kick-Off on July 28, 2026.
    - Participating in four face-to-face training sessions (dates below).
    - Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities.
    - All work must be completed by May 1, 2027

    Participants will need to be registered with The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to June 15, 2026 using this link: Aspire Professional Learning (2026-27)
    Morning refreshments and registration will be from 8:00-8:30 am each session, with content beginning at 8:30 am sharp. Lunch also provided.

    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    35. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 4/21/2027

    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 20/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    36. MLDS 1 - 2026-2027 - Central RPDC

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: First-year principals and assistant principals.

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 2/16/2027

    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. MLDS 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: 47/50
    • Wait: 0/20

    37. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 3/16/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

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

    Lunch will be provided.

    Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

    • Enrolled: 11/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    38. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) Year 1 - Cohort 3

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: First Year Teachers Seeking BTAP certification - Year 1

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 2/12/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

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

    Lunch will be provided.

    Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

    • Enrolled: 18/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    39. SE MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 8/5/2026

    Join the TeachNow Alternative Certification Institute, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive comprehensive support and preparation for your teaching career through non-traditional certification pathways.

    Our institute covers essential topics, including lesson planning strategies, aligning objectives with district curriculum and Missouri Learning Standards, research-based classroom management techniques, and effective classroom practices. You'll also learn important vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct that teachers are expected to know, along with other topics tailored to the group's specific needs.

    Please note that this program is not a substitute for the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, nor is it an alternative route to certification.

    Register now to embark on your journey to becoming an effective educator!
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 4

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/28/2026 to 4/22/2027

    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 20/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    41. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 5

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/29/2026 to 4/26/2027

    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 20/21
    • Wait: 0/0

    42. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring - Maryville

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

    Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

    Dates: 7/29/2026 to 2/24/2027

    Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors.

    This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers.

    Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.
    Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

    *Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.
    • Enrolled: 15/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    43. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring - St Joseph

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

    Dates: 7/29/2026 to 2/17/2027

    Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors.

    This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers.

    Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.
    Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

    *Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.
    • Enrolled: 13/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    44. 26-27 LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 7

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 7/29/2026 to 4/28/2027

    Limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed Participants Only.

    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.

    Please choose 1 of the launch date/time options listed. You do NOT need to attend both.

    Cost: Department of Elementary & Secondary Education funded.
    • Enrolled: 28/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    45. MLDS 2 - for 2026-2027 - Central RPDC

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

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

    Dates: 7/30/2026 to 2/17/2027

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

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

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

    UCM Campus Building and Parking Map
    • Enrolled: 15/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    46. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring - Trenton Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

    Dates: 7/30/2026 to 2/22/2027

    Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors.

    This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers.

    Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.
    Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

    *Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.
    • Enrolled: 10/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring - Trenton Cohort 2

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

    Dates: 7/30/2026 to 2/22/2027

    Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors.

    This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers.

    Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.
    Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

    *Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.
    • Enrolled: 2/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    48. Three-Day Classroom Management Series

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Any educator who would like to learn more about creating a positive classroom environment, understand more about student behavior, and implement successful strategies for success!

    Dates: 7/30/2026 to 10/20/2026

    This three-day series will take you from the very basics of classroom management all the way to understanding why your students behave the way they do.

    Day 1 - Thursday, 7/30/26 ("Setting Up Your Classroom for Student Success"): You will learn effective practices to use in your classroom to help your students be successful.

    Day 2 - Thursday, 9/10/26 ("Turn Your Compliant Learners Into Engaged Learners"): You will learn strategies to use in the classroom that will take your students from compliant learners to truly engaged learners.

    Day 3 - Tuesday, 10/20/26 ("Understand Your Students' Behaviors"): You will learn how to identify the functions of your students' behaviors and discuss the best strategies to use for each identified function as well as learn to recognize the phases of the Acting Out Cycle and how to intervene quickly to interrupt the cycle.

    $275 per participant for all 3 days. There is not an option to pick and choose which day(s) to attend. The price is $275 whether attending one, two, or all three days.

    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: 13/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    49. MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring - Lathrop

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

    Audience: Mentors for BTAP Year 1 Teachers

    Dates: 7/31/2026 to 3/1/2027

    Support your growth as a mentor teacher with Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program provides the guidance and tools teachers need to successfully embrace their responsibilities as mentors.

    This competency-based program offers comprehensive support for mentor teachers, including coaching, observation, and feedback training. Participants receive consultant guidance, regional networking opportunities, and practical strategies to enhance classroom practice. The program also meets the state mentor training requirement outlined in the Missouri Mentor Guidelines and incorporates Mike Rutherford's 7 Tools to promote non-evaluative, constructive feedback from mentors to teachers.

    Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.
    Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

    *Lunch included. Graduate Credit available.
    • Enrolled: 4/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. New to Special Education Training

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Special education teachers, administrators, process coordinators, and related service providers

    Dates: 7/31/2026 to 8/3/2026

    Participants are expected to attend both dates in this workshop.
  • July 31, 2026
  • August 3, 2026

    This basic training is developed with new special education professionals in mind and focuses on the areas of most common noncompliance including, but not limited to: SpEd process, IEP development, and evaluations/reevaluations. Provides hands-on training using the model forms, the Standards and Indicators Manual, and the State Plan for Special Education. (This does not meet the credentialing requirements for 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.

    • Enrolled: 14/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    51. Secondary Classroom Management and Responding to Undesirable Behaviors

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Secondary Teachers

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/4/2026

    This two-day workshop will focus on minimizing behaviors in the secondary classroom setting. Day one will center around proactive strategies: classroom management, routines, procedures, positive behavior interventions and supports, using reinforcement and physical environment. Teachers will be guided through establishing daily routines and procedures for their own classroom. Day two will focus on decreasing and responding to undesirable behaviors. Teachers will learn strategies for proactively decreasing undesirable behaviors, how to respond to behaviors in the moment, and how to protect teacher/student relationships after behaviors have occurred. This workshop is intended for anyone who works with secondary students. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30.Lunch and parking are included.

    Please note: If you register after 10:00am on Thursday, July 30th email RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu for parking information as parking has already been sent.

    • Enrolled: 16/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    52. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2026-27 - ADRIAN Cohort

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Audience: Novice / First-Year Teachers in the Adrian area.

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 4/19/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!


    All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch on your own!
    • Enrolled: 22/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    53. 2026-27 Teach NOW (Springfield area) Alt Cert Institute

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Teachers who are entering the profession through non-traditional pathways.

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/10/2026

    Join the TeachNow Alternative Certification Institute, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive comprehensive support and preparation for your teaching career through non-traditional certification pathways. Our institute covers essential topics, including lesson planning strategies, aligning objectives with district curriculum and Missouri Learning Standards, research-based classroom management techniques, and effective classroom practices. You'll also learn important vocabulary, acronyms, and codes of conduct that teachers are expected to know, along with other topics tailored to the group's specific needs. **Please note that this program is not a substitute for the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, nor is it an alternative route to certification. Register now to embark on your journey to becoming an effective educator!
    • Enrolled: 3/40
    • Wait: 0/20

    54. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 2 (St. Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 4/1/2027

    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.

    A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    55. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Cohort 2 [Macon]

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon Co. R-I (Macon, MO)

    Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 10/5/2026

    DATES: Mondays - August 3 and Wednesday, October 5, 2026

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

    COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

    Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

    Ideally, it can be helpful if mentors attend one or both sessions with their mentee, but it is not required.

    Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
    1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
    2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
    3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.
    • Enrolled: 10/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    56. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 2 [Macon]

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon Co. R-I (Macon, MO)

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 3/8/2027

    DATES: Mondays - August 3 (with mentor) and October 5 (with mentor), 2026; January 11 and March 8, 2027
    (*mentor attendance can be helpful but is not required at these first 2 sessions)

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri, Macon

    COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

    • Enrolled: 32/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    57. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Trenton Cohort 1

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/3/2026 to 3/15/2027

    Wait List
    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements.

    *Lunch included. Graduate credit is available
    • Enrolled: 23/22
    • Wait: 0/10

    58. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2026-27 - COLE CAMP Cohort

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Audience: Novice / First-Year Teachers in the Cole Camp area.

    Dates: 8/4/2026 to 4/12/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!


    All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch on your own!
    • Enrolled: 13/25
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 8/4/2026 to 3/31/2027

    Wait List
    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.

    A fee will be charged to recover meal costs only.
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    74. Aspire (Cohort 2)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9).

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/13/2027

    Participants are required to attend one virtual kick-off and all four of the face-to-face sessions.

    Choose one Virtual Kick-Off Option:

    8/10/26 Virtual Kick-Off Option #1 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92679695691?pwd=Y2eLQWkzKLTkoECDYsr14HlZwEsaKj.1)

    8/11/26 Virtual Kick Off Option #2 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92836223670?pwd=XYbhqGQFaJmQmUoDIwbFdDAOHFHhHW.1)

    Face-to-Face Sessions: 9/15/26, 11/10/26, 2/16/27, 4/13/27

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

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

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
  • Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off
  • Participating in four face-to-face training sessions
  • Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities
  • All work must be completed by April 30th
  • Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

    Participants must register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

    Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

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

    • Enrolled: 29/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    60. PBIS: Tier I School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (1st Offering)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Active PBIS Tier 1 teams and administrators

    Dates: 8/4/2026

    This workshop is designed to help Tier 1 PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS throughout the new school year. Some of the topics to be covered are roles and responsibilities of all team members, easy ways to manage behavioral data, how to train staff and students on PBIS, and communication with all staff.

    *Bring all of your school's PBIS artifacts and be ready to roll up your sleeves and work on planning the school year.

    This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Aug. 4, 2026 and 2nd Offering - Aug. 13, 2026. Please enroll for only one of these days.

    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: 27/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    61. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - St Joseph

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/4/2026 to 3/9/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements.

    *Lunch included. Graduate credit is available
    • Enrolled: 24/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. 26-27 LETRS for Early Childhood Education -Cohort 1 - Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/4/2026 to 4/21/2027

    LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators equips teachers with research-based strategies to support young children's early literacy and language development. This three-day series explores the foundational skills needed for reading and writing success, including oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet learning, and early writing. Participants will engage in hands-on practice and learn assessment and instructional techniques applicable to any curriculum. The blended format includes face-to-face training, self-paced online learning, and bridge to practice application in the classroom.

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/r19jbyhn1uoukni/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
    • Enrolled: 20/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. School Leaders: Navigating the Increase in Student Behavior and Alternatives to Suspension

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Building Leaders, Special Education Directors, Behavior Intervention Specialists, Counselors and Instructional Coaches

    Dates: 8/5/2026

    This full day workshop is designed to support school leaders as they navigate the increase of severe student behaviors. The following components will be addressed: alternatives to ISS and OSS, decreasing the cognitive load for educators, supporting and protecting teachers with challenging students, effective systems of behavior support, and analyzing trends in behavior referrals. This workshop is designed for Building Leaders, Special Education Directors, Behavior Intervention Specialists, Counselors and Instructional Coaches. Registration will begin at 8:30.Lunch and parking are included.

    Please note: If you register after 10:00am on Thursday, July 30th email RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu for parking information as parking has already been sent.

    • Enrolled: 15/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Lathrop

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Lathrop School District (Lathrop, MO)

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/5/2026 to 3/8/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements.

    *Lunch included. Graduate credit is available
    • Enrolled: 8/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    65. 26-27 LETRS for Early Childhood Education -Cohort 2 - Invitation Only

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants Only

    Dates: 8/5/2026 to 4/22/2027

    LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators equips teachers with research-based strategies to support young children's early literacy and language development. This three-day series explores the foundational skills needed for reading and writing success, including oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet learning, and early writing. Participants will engage in hands-on practice and learn assessment and instructional techniques applicable to any curriculum. The blended format includes face-to-face training, self-paced online learning, and bridge to practice application in the classroom.

    Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/r19jbyhn1uoukni/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
    • Enrolled: 23/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    66. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2026-27 - LEXINGTON Cohort

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Audience: Novice / First-Year Teachers in the Lexington area.

    Dates: 8/6/2026 to 4/8/2027

    Closed
    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!


    All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch on your own!
    • Enrolled: 25/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    67. 2026-27 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Hollister area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Teachers in their first 4 years of teaching OR needing to fulfill the MO state certification requirements

    Dates: 8/6/2026 to 4/8/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements. Now participants can choose to RECEIVE MASTER'S LEVEL CREDIT! This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content. Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Provided: lunch, book, materials. **NOW PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN GRADUATE CREDIT**
    • Enrolled: 7/40
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Trenton (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/6/2026 to 3/11/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements.

    *Lunch included. Graduate credit is available
    • Enrolled: 11/22
    • Wait: 0/0

    69. Paraprofessional Training

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Paraprofessionals

    Dates: 8/6/2026

    The purpose of this paraprofessional training is to define major responsibilities of a paraprofessional in the educational setting, confidentiality, communication, teamwork, behavior management, and ways to prompt students, etc. We will review the special education process in order to develop a basic understanding of the process and how students are found eligibile and discuss how to best support the students with whom paraprofessionals work. This training will be offered July 29, August 4th and August 6th- You only need to attend ONE session. Sign up for the day you want to attend. The cost is $50 and includes parking and lunch. Training will begin promptly at 9:00. Working lunch will be served around 11:30 or 12:00 and you will be done by 3:00 P.M.

    Please note: If you register after 10:00am on Thursday, July 30th email RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu for parking information as parking has already been sent.

    • Enrolled: 13/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    70. PBIS: Advanced Tiers School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (1st Offering)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: PBIS schools who are implementing at Tier 2 or Tier 3

    Dates: 8/6/2026

    This workshop is designed to help Advanced Tiers PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS at Tiers 2 and 3 throughout the school year. Some of the topics to be discussed are roles and responsibilities of all team members, meeting schedules for the year, nominating students for advanced tiers, communication with all staff, collecting data and data decision rules. It is highly recommended for whole teams to attend this workshop.

    This is a one-time event offered on two different dates: Thursday, August 6, 2026 - OR - Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

    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: 20/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 4)--West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

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

    Dates: 8/6/2026 to 4/14/2027

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Kick-Off: August 6, 2026 (10:00-12:00)
  • Unit 1: September 16, 2026
  • Unit 2: December 7, 2026
  • Unit 3: February 17, 2027
  • Unit 4: April 14, 2027

    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. Volume I LETRS Manual needed for each session.

    Please sign up through the MO RLE Link before signing up here so DESE knows to order materials for you. Here is the DESE MO RLE Link (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/mlqwtp50fkp7t6/): Register Here.

    Face-to-Face Sessions Include:
    Session 1 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
    Session 2 - The Speech Sounds of English
    Session 3 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, & Spelling
    Session 4 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, & Word Recognition

    Presenter: Angel Yoakum (yoakuma@mst.edu)

    Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

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

    • Enrolled: 14/14
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) - Maryville

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/7/2026 to 3/23/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements.

    *Lunch included. Graduate credit is available
    • Enrolled: 21/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    73. Aspire (Cohort 1)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9).

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/12/2027

    Closed
    Participants are required to attend one virtual kick-off and all four of the face-to-face sessions.

    Choose one Virtual Kick-Off Option:

    8/10/26 Virtual Kick-Off Option #1 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92679695691?pwd=Y2eLQWkzKLTkoECDYsr14HlZwEsaKj.1)

    8/11/26 Virtual Kick Off Option #2 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92836223670?pwd=XYbhqGQFaJmQmUoDIwbFdDAOHFHhHW.1)

    Face-to-Face Sessions: 9/14/26, 11/9/26, 2/9/27, 4/12/27

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

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

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
  • Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off
  • Participating in four face-to-face training sessions
  • Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities
  • All work must be completed by April 30th
  • Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

    Participants must register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

    Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

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

    • Enrolled: 27/27
    • Wait: 0/0

    75. Aspire (Cohort 5)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Union School District (Union, MO)

    Audience: Aspire® is a professional development opportunity designed for all educators who teach middle school (grades 6-9).

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/27/2027

    Closed
    Participants are required to attend one virtual kick-off and all four of the face-to-face sessions.

    Choose one Virtual Kick-Off Option:

    8/10/26 Virtual Kick-Off Option #1 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92679695691?pwd=Y2eLQWkzKLTkoECDYsr14HlZwEsaKj.1)

    8/11/26 Virtual Kick Off Option #2 (Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92836223670?pwd=XYbhqGQFaJmQmUoDIwbFdDAOHFHhHW.1)

    Face-to-Face Sessions: 9/29/26, 12/1/26, 2/2/27, 4/27/27

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

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

    This training requires a one-year commitment consisting of:
  • Attending a virtual Aspire® Kick-off
  • Participating in four face-to-face training sessions
  • Completing online training & Bridge to Application activities
  • All work must be completed by April 30th
  • Training sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30.

    Participants must register on the DESE wufoo link so that we can obtain licenses (https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/s1sagreb1b2woa5/): Register Here.

    Lunch at the Aspire® trainings will be on your own.

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

    • Enrolled: 11/11
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2026-27 - LEETON Cohort

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Audience: Novice / First-Year Teachers in the Leeton area.

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/26/2027

    Closed
    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!


    All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch on your own!
    • Enrolled: 10/10
    • Wait: 0/0

    77. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Cohort 1 - UCM

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: All Pre-K public school educators welcome! Early Childhood Educators, Preschool teachers, Kindergarten teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 2/22/2027

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes four days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction.
    For DESE to purchase materials in time for this training, participants will need to be registered with DESE prior to June 15, 2026 using this link: LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators (2026-27). Participants will receive their LETRS Early Childhood Educator manual and access to the online course at the first session.

    Participants are expected to attend all four dates.

    Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am each session, with content beginning at 9:00 am sharp. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 10/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    78. Mentors of MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants - Cohort 3 [Hannibal]

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Hannibal-LaGrange University (Hannibal, MO)

    Audience: Mentors of Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) Participants

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 10/12/2026

    DATES: Mondays - August 10 and October 12, 2026

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Hannibal-LaGrange University Carroll Science Center Room 160 - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal

    COST: $60 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

    Quality mentors are needed to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical assistance to new teachers as they begin their teaching career. These sessions will focus on building the professional relationship between the mentor and new teacher to make the most of the beginning teacher program. Additionally, the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the mentor and beginning teacher will be addressed, including certification and professional development requirements.

    Ideally, it can be helpful if mentors attend one or both sessions with their mentee, but it is not required.

    Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to the sessions:
    1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
    2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
    3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.
    • Enrolled: 3/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    79. MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP 1) - Northeast Area-Cohort 3 [Hannibal]

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Hannibal-LaGrange University (Hannibal, MO)

    Audience: Beginning Teachers

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/1/2027

    DATES: Mondays - August 10 (with mentor), October 12 (with mentor), December 7, 2026; March 1, 2027
    (*mentor attendance can be helpful but is not required at these first 2 sessions)

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Hannibal-LaGrange University - 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal

    COST: $120 ($30 per session) - includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!

    • Enrolled: 13/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    80. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 4

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/18/2027

    Closed
    Congratulations on completing your first year of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP)! The learning never stops, and BTAP Year 2 is here to support your continued growth. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System, is open to any teacher who has completed the first year of a BTAP in Missouri and meets the state's certification requirements for the second year.

    This MTDS competency-based opportunity provides on-demand learning aligned with Mike Rutherford's MTDS series, consultant support, and networking with other teachers. The program emphasizes lesson design with differentiation to meet unique student needs, planning student progress monitoring, and working in a community of practice.

    Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!
    • Enrolled: 26/26
    • Wait: 0/0

    81. MTDS Teacher Academy (Northwest Region)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 4/14/2027

    Looking to reignite your passion for teaching? Want practical strategies that actually work in real classrooms? Support your professional growth as a mid-career teacher with Teacher Academy. This program, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), includes two statewide events featuring John Antonetti, author of "17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong!" and is open to teachers who have completed at least three years of successful teaching and have a strong desire for professional improvement.

    This competency-based opportunity provides access to experts, including state events, a copy of John Antonetti's book, consultant support, and networking with other teachers.

    Teacher Academy emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as working in a community of practice, engaging in ongoing reflective practice, using data to make instructional decisions, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to enhance your teaching toolbox and connect with a community of dedicated educators. Register now!

    * Lunch included. Graduate credit available.
    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    82. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #11

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Title Teachers, SpEd Teachers

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/1/2027

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/10/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 20/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #12

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Title Teachers, SpEd Teachers

    Dates: 8/10/2026 to 3/8/2027

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/10/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 13/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    84. Reset Rooms

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: building and special education administrators, counselors, behavior interventionist, or other individuals interested in learning more about the use of Reset Rooms

    Dates: 8/11/2026

    This full day workshop will focus on the use of Reset Rooms in the school setting. Reset Rooms offer a designated space for students to de-escalate, regulate emotions, and practice self-management skills. Participants will learn how to establish an environment and structure that will successfully allow students to return to the education environment as quickly as possible. This workshop is designed for districts of all sizes and is targeted towards building and special education administrators, counselors, behavior interventionist, or other individuals interested in learning more about the use of Reset Rooms. Participants will also gain access to materials that will support the effectiveness of this intervention. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30. Lunch and parking are included.
    • Enrolled: 41/45
    • Wait: 0/0

    85. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2026-27 - Cohort 1, UCM

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: First-Year Teachers

    Dates: 8/11/2026 to 3/24/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!


    All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!
    • Enrolled: 33/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    86. 2026-27 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Joplin area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Teachers in their first 4 years of teaching OR needing to fulfill the MO state certification requirements

    Dates: 8/11/2026 to 3/9/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements. Now participants can choose to RECEIVE MASTER'S LEVEL CREDIT! This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content. Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now! Provided: lunch, book, materials. **NOW PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN GRADUATE CREDIT**
    • Enrolled: 8/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. Leadership Teams: Team Formation- Aligning MVVG

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: District Leadership Teams

    Dates: 8/11/2026 to 4/13/2027

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

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

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

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

    Graduate Credit available to teachers participating in this learning experience. If your PDC is functioning as the Building Leadership Team, this training is still for you!
    • Enrolled: 15/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    88. PBIS: Advanced Tiers School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (2nd Offering)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: PBIS schools who are implementing at Tier 2 or Tier 3

    Dates: 8/11/2026

    This workshop is designed to help Advanced Tiers PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS at Tiers 2 and 3 throughout the school year. Some of the topics to be discussed are roles and responsibilities of all team members, meeting schedules for the year, nominating students for advanced tiers, communication with all staff, collecting data and data decision rules. It is highly recommended for whole teams to attend this workshop.

    This is a one-time event offered on two different dates: Thursday, August 6, 2026 - OR - Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

    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: 11/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    89. Postsecondary Transition Tuesdays: Postsecondary Transition Service Finder

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

    Audience: Special Education Staff involved with Transition

    Dates: 8/11/2026

    DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

    TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

    LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom - link will be sent prior to session

    COST: Free

    Postsecondary Transition Tuesdays is a training series held once a month - August through May. Each one-hour virtual session focuses on a different topic related to Postsecondary Transition.

    All dates and topics are listed below; participants should register separately for each session they plan to attend.
    8/11 - Postsecondary Transition Service Finder
    9/8 - Transition Liaisons: What They Can Do For You
    10/13 - Presentation from a Service Provider--Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) by Andy Turgeon
    11/10 - Form C Myths (get Compliant)
    12/8 - Presentation from a Service Provider--ADA Office at Truman State University by Julie Sneddon
    1/12 - Goals and Services with AI
    2/9 - Presentation from a Service Provider--Vocational Rehabilitation (VocRehab) by Scott Evanoski & Kristin Donze
    3/9 - Student Engagement in the IEP (Lessons)
    4/13 - Presentation from a Service Provider--Rural Advocates for Independent Living (RAIL) by LaDonna Williams
    5/11 - Work Experience: Think Outside the Box

    Can't attend live? No problem--participants who register will receive that session's recording and presentation materials following the session.
    • Enrolled: 8/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    90. Reading Success Plan Workshops - Elementary Cohort

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

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

    Dates: 8/12/2026 to 4/23/2027

    Reading Success Plan Workshops are a professional development opportunity for teachers and building leaders who are responsible for creating, implementing, and reporting on Reading Success Plans. These sessions focus on current literacy needs for students with Reading Success Plans. Participants will be encouraged to bring relevant data based on their district data cycle and the DESE assessment windows.

    Session 1: Get familiar with the new guidance documents from the four state-approved Foundational Reading Assessment vendors, learn how to determine which students qualify for a Reading Success Plan, and discuss writing goals for plans and designing intervention for students who qualify.

    Session 2: Review reporting guidelines for February reporting cycle, discuss progress monitoring and maintaining documentation, and learn how to analyze data to determine if changes in instruction are needed.

    Session 3: Review dismissal requirements, June reporting guidelines, and maintaining documentation. Reflect on the current year and possible changes for the future.

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

    • Enrolled: 34/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    91. Reading Success Plan Workshops - Secondary Cohort

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

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

    Dates: 8/12/2026 to 4/23/2027

    Reading Success Plan Workshops are a professional development opportunity for teachers and building leaders who are responsible for creating, implementing, and reporting on Reading Success Plans. These sessions focus on current literacy needs for students with Reading Success Plans. Participants will be encouraged to bring relevant data based on their district data cycle and the DESE assessment windows.

    Session 1: Get familiar with the Secondary Reading Success Plan guidance, discuss assessment options for secondary students with Reading Success Plans, learn how to write goals for plans and design intervention for students who qualify, including how to structure intervention time within the secondary school setting.

    Session 2: Review reporting guidelines for February reporting cycle, discuss progress monitoring and maintaining documentation, and learn how to analyze data to determine if changes in instruction are needed.

    Session 3: Review dismissal requirements, June reporting guidelines, and maintaining documentation. Reflect on the current year and possible changes for the future.

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

    • Enrolled: 24/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. MTDS: Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Year 1 (BTAP1) 2026-27 - Cohort 2, UCM

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: First-Year Teachers

    Dates: 8/13/2026 to 3/25/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements.

    This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators.

    The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content.

    Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Register now!


    All sessions will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must attend all sessions. Lunch provided!
    • Enrolled: 17/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    93. PBIS Planning Lab

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/13/2026

    Join us for The PBIS Planning Lab: Missouri SW-PBS Recognition Kickoff & Planning Day on Thursday, August 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    This flexible, come-and-go event will help PBIS leadership teams begin the 2026-2027 school year with confidence. Meet with Missouri SW-PBS consultants, review your school's data, navigate the Recognition process, schedule your TFI walkthrough, access helpful resources, and collaborate with your team on plans for a successful year.

    Bring your team, laptop, school calendar, and questions-we'll provide the workspace and personalized support!

    Please note: If you register after 8:00am on Friday, August 7th, email RubenBerry@MissouriState.edu for parking information as parking has already been sent. Thank you.

    • Enrolled: 4/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    94. PBIS: Tier I School-Year Kickoff for Teams and Administrators (2nd Offering)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Active PBIS Tier 1 teams and administrators

    Dates: 8/13/2026

    This workshop is designed to help Tier 1 PBIS teams prepare everything they need to successfully implement PBIS throughout the new school year. Some of the topics to be covered are roles and responsibilities of all team members, easy ways to manage behavioral data, how to train staff and students on PBIS, and communication with all staff.

    *Bring all of your school's PBIS artifacts and be ready to roll up your sleeves and work on planning the school year.

    This workshop is offered on two separate days: 1st Offering - Aug. 4, 2026 and 2nd Offering - Aug. 13, 2026. Please enroll for only one of these days.

    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: 25/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    95. MAP-A Certification: What You Should Know - Morning - Virtual

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

    Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

    Dates: 8/14/2026

    DATE: Friday, August 14, 2026

    TIME: 8:30am-11:30pm

    LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom - link will be sent after registration and prior to the workshop

    COST: Free

    This workshop will provide participants with the general knowledge required to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration certification.

    Participants are asked to bring a laptop or other device to access the internet and the Educator Portal.
    • Enrolled: 16/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    96. 26-27 LETRS V1: Word Recognition Cohort #13

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Title Teachers, SpEd Teachers

    Dates: 8/14/2026 to 3/30/2027

    Limited to MO READ, LEAD, EXCEED Participants Only. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading” so they are able to apply research into classroom application to teach language and literacy skills to every student, no matter the curriculum or program used. LETRS is a blended model of professional development consisting of online course, textbook, and four face-to- face trainings. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/14/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 19/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    97. MAP-A Certification: What You Should Know - Afternoon - Virtual

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

    Audience: Special Education Staff Administering the MAP-A

    Dates: 8/14/2026

    DATE: Friday, August 14, 2026

    TIME: 12:00-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom - link will be sent after registration and prior to the workshop

    COST: Free

    This workshop will provide participants with the general knowledge required to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration certification.

    Participants are asked to bring a laptop or other device to access the internet and the Educator Portal.
    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    98. 2026-27 Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (Bolivar area)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Teachers in their first 4 years of teaching OR needing to fulfill the MO state certification requirements

    Dates: 8/17/2026 to 3/8/2027

    Join the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP Year 1), part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), and receive ongoing learning and support, meeting and exceeding the state's certification requirements. Now participants can choose to RECEIVE MASTER'S LEVEL CREDIT! This competency-based program offers networking with other new teachers and educational consultants, just-in-time learning for critical firsts, awareness of the phases of a new teacher, relationship-building skills, and knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities for educators. The program emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as building culturally responsive relationships, creating and managing a productive learning environment, developing research-based instruction, and engaging students in content. Join us to build a strong foundation for your teaching career and meet the first step of your Missouri certification requirements. Provided: lunch, book, materials. **NOW PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN GRADUATE CREDIT**
    • Enrolled: 8/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 3)--Union (INVITATION ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Union School District (Union, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/17/2026 to 4/14/2027

    Closed
    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • Kick-Off: August 17, 2026 (Time: 9:00-11:00)
  • Unit 1: October 21, 2026
  • Unit 2: December 16, 2026
  • Unit 3: February 17, 2027
  • Unit 4: April 14, 2027

    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. Volume I LETRS Manual needed for each session.

    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)

    Attending all scheduled training dates only meets the attendance requirement of the program. All other requirements handled by facilitators.

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

    • Enrolled: 19/19
    • Wait: 0/0

    100. MAP-A Mondays: MAP-A Updates for 2026-2027

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: Virtual (online, MO)

    Dates: 8/17/2026

    DATE: Monday, August 17, 2026

    TIME: 11:30am-12:30pm

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

    COST: Free

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

    Dates and topics (register for each separately):
    Monday, July 20: Working with Students Who Have a Visual Impairment
    Monday, August 17: MAP-A Updates for 2026-2027
    Monday, September 21: Using the Individual Score Report (ISR) to Drive Instruction
    Monday, October 19: Para Support for High Needs
    Monday, November 16: Working with the New 2027 Science Essential Elements
    Monday, December 14: How to Read a Mini Map and Why You Should
    Monday, January 25: Using the Fall Report to Prep for Spring Window
    Monday, February 22: Using Core Vocabulary During Instruction
    Monday, March 15: What About My K-2 Friends That Will Most Likely Be MAP-A Eligible?
    Monday, April 19: Accessing Supports for Sensory Impairments
    Monday, May 17: MAP-A Myths Busted: What Gets You Dinged and What Doesn't
    • Enrolled: 42/90
    • Wait: 0/0

    101. 26-27 LETRS for Early Childhood Education #1

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/17/2026 to 2/8/2027

    LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators equips teachers with research-based strategies to support young children's early literacy and language development. This three-day series explores the foundational skills needed for reading and writing success, including oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet learning, and early writing. Participants will engage in hands-on practice and learn assessment and instructional techniques applicable to any curriculum. The blended format includes face-to-face training, self-paced online learning, and bridge to practice application in the classroom. Kickoff will be virtual on 8/17/26. Contact Amber Perryman for more information: amberperryman@missouristate.edu Participation is limited to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Please visit https://modese.wufoo.com/forms/r19jbyhn1uoukni/ to complete the DESE pre-registration process.
    • Enrolled: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0