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1. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 41

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Dates: 5/31/2023 to 8/8/2023

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8).

This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection.

Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2.

The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

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

For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
  • Enrolled: 24/30
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2. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 6 (St Joseph)

Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

Dates: 7/31/2023 to 5/9/2024

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

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

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

All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/2

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

Program: RPDC - South Central

Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)

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

Dates: 8/1/2023 to 4/2/2024

Closed
Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 1, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-3:30 / Location: Columbia College)
  • August 30, 2023
  • October 24, 2023
  • February 28, 2024-**POSTPONED FROM January 22, 2024**
  • April 2, 2024

    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.

    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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 23/23
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    4. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 8) -- Ellington

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Ellington Elementary School (Ellington, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/2/2023 to 3/18/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 2, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:30-11:30am)
  • September 18, 2023
  • November 13, 2023
  • February 5, 2024
  • March 18, 2024 (Date changed from 4/8/24 to 3/18/24)

    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.

    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

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

    • Enrolled: 24/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    5. LETRS Volume 1: Cohort #31 - Montgomery County Area

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

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

    Dates: 8/7/2023 to 5/20/2024

    Volume I includes 4 on-line units of study, complemented with a textbook manual for study. The online platform makes up the biggest portion of the work for course completion. Participants must complete a six-hour face-to-face training for each unit. All-day, in-person attendance is required, and missed sessions must be made up. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students. Participants will complete a portfolio of Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be charge of $1040.00 per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 27/30
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    6. Trauma Responsive: Building Student Support Team Capacity

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 8/7/2023 to 4/30/2024

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

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

    Session 1) Intro to Trauma - before school starts
    Session 2) Reframing Responses to Trauma - first quarter
    Session 3) Missouri Model Implementation - second quarter
    Session 4) Emotional Poverty Part 1 - third quarter
    Session 5) Emotional Poverty Part 2 - fourth quarter
    Session 6) Data Analysis, Reflection, and Next Steps - after close of school year*

    Fee is $200 per team per session ($1,200 total per team); $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.
    • Enrolled: 33/52
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    7. LETRS: Volume 2, Units 5-8 Cohort 7 (St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 8/9/2023 to 5/1/2024

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

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

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

    All training facilitated by a LETRS certified trainer. Training includes 5 sessions and 4 on-line modules/videos of effective instruction, with classroom observations.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    8. MTDS Teacher Academy

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 8/9/2023 to 4/25/2024

    This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

    -completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in MO

    -completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

    -a strong desire for professional improvement

    This opportunity provides:

    -Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti in September and February (must register separately)

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

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

    -consultant support

    -networking with other teachers

    -competency-based programming

    • Enrolled: 23/25
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    9. Leadership Teams: Empowering Teachers, Elevating Student Learning Outcomes

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 To Be Determined (To Be Determined, MO)

    Audience: District Leadership Teams

    Dates: 8/10/2023 to 5/14/2024

    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? 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 per session ($1,000 total per team); $50 per session for each additional person. Lunch included.
    • Enrolled: 6/30
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    10. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition: (Invite Only: Norwood/Invited Participants) Cohort 64

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/14/2023 to 4/1/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 36/37
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    11. LETRS Vol 1: Word Recognition (Invite Only: Bolivar Cohort 61)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/14/2023 to 4/1/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 44/45
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    12. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Invite Only: Forsyth/Taneyville Cohort 36)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Forsyth High School Cafeteria (Forsyth, MO) [map]

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/8/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 31/32
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 24) - MSU-West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

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

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/16/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 8:30-11:00am)
  • September 26, 2023
  • December 6, 2023
  • February 28, 2024
  • April 29, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO APRIL 16, 2024)

    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.

    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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 29/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 28) - MSU-West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

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

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/18/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-2:30pm)
  • September 25, 2023
  • November 29, 2023
  • February 26, 2024
  • May 1, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO APRIL 18, 2024)

    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.

    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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    15. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume I (Cohort 30) -- Mountain View-Birch Tree (BY INVITATION--MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE TEACHERS ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Mountain View Birchtree Schools (Mountain View, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/15/2023 to 4/29/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 15, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 12:30-2:30 / Location: MSU-West Plains)
  • October 16, 2023
  • February 19, 2024**Rescheduled-Postponed from January 22, 2024
  • April 1, 2024**Rescheduled from 3/4/24 to 4/1/24
  • April 29, 2024

    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.

    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

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

    • Enrolled: 21/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    16. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume II (Cohort 12)--Raymondville (INVITATION ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Raymondville Elem. School (Raymondville, MO)

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

    Dates: 8/16/2023 to 4/26/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 16, 2023
  • October 13, 2023
  • February 9, 2024
  • April 26, 2024

    LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

    • Enrolled: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 24

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/28/2023 to 3/11/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 25/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 45

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 8/30/2023 to 2/16/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 22/25
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

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

    Dates: 8/30/2023 to 4/11/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • August 30, 2023 (Kick-Off Date--Time: 9:30-11:30 / Location: Columbia College, Room 128)
  • October 25, 2023 (DATE CHANGE: Oct. 26 to Oct. 25)
  • January 25, 2024
  • March 11, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 5, 2024)
  • April 11, 2024

    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.

    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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 26/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 7 (Maryville)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Maryville (Maryville, Mo)

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

    Dates: 9/5/2023 to 5/21/2024

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

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

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 28/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Cohort 8 ( St Joseph)

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 9/6/2023 to 5/10/2024

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

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

    Each participant must purchase materials for implementation. You must have the materials prior to session 1.
    If you are a recipient of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed Scholarship, your materials and training will be provided for free.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. Makeup 1st day - BTAP

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: First / Second year teachers that were unable to attend the first session

    Dates: 9/8/2023

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

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    -on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    23. MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network (Southwest)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Dates: 9/8/2023 to 2/1/2024

    MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

    Missouri students need great teachers. Your role as a builder of the next generation of educators is SO important! Together we can help build the future of Missouri teachers.

    Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

    -to connect district GYO program designers/facilitators through active collaborative groups.

    -to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.

    -to create opportunities that inspire students to become great educators.

    -using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

    Join us if you are a designer/facilitator of a GYO club/chapter or class who wants to:

    -connect with other leaders who work with the next generation of educators.

    -hear relevant guest speakers.

    -learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.

    -share the fantastic happenings of your group of future teachers.

    Regional networking sessions support the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in all Missouri school districts and charter schools. The state MTDS GYO Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher & Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral work on Missouri's GYO programs, will be facilitating network gatherings.

    • Enrolled: 32/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. Southeast Science Educators Regional Collaboration Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Catapult (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/8/2023 to 4/26/2024

    Join other science educators from the Southeast Region as we share resources and evidence-based practices. Come ready to network and collaborate across southeast districts at these free sessions on September 8, November 17, February 16, and April 26 from 9am-2pm at the Southeast RPDC.
    • Enrolled: 25/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    25. LETRS Vol 1: Word Recognition (Stockton Cohort 63)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/11/2023 to 3/4/2024

    Closed
    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 29/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 22

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/11/2023 to 2/26/2024

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 30/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    27. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Cohort 33)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/12/2023 to 2/13/2024

    Closed
    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 26/26
    • Wait: 0/0

    28. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Invite Only: Conway Cohort 38)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Conway Elementary / Ezard (Conway, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/15/2023 to 4/12/2024

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8).

    This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection.

    Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2.

    The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    29. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Cohort 34)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/18/2023 to 1/22/2024

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    30. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Cohort 35)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/19/2023 to 1/23/2024

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 11/30
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

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

    Dates: 9/19/2023 to 5/2/2024

    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.
    • Enrolled: 34/33
    • Wait: 0/2

    32. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 46 *Date Changes Due to Weather*

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/20/2023 to 4/9/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

    Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast.

    (2) Recipients of MO Read, Lead, Exceed participants do not need to purchase. Those who aren't getting this funding will need to purchase a LETRS manual and online course license for $399 from LEXIA, you may contact your instructor for purchasing these materials.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 32/33
    • Wait: 0/0

    33. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition: (Invite Only: Pleasant Hope/ Invited Participants (Cohort 37)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/25/2023 to 1/29/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 3- Kansas City Public Schools ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3-Kansas City MO-TBD (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 9/26/2023 to 4/1/2024

    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.
    • Enrolled: 36/39
    • Wait: 0/0

    35. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 4- Kansas City Public Schools ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 3 Kansas City MO-TBD (Kansas City, MO)

    Audience: Limited to MO Read, Lead Exceed Participants

    Dates: 9/26/2023 to 4/1/2024

    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.
    • Enrolled: 39/43
    • Wait: 0/0

    36. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume II (Cohort 20) - MSU-West Plains

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

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

    Dates: 9/27/2023 to 4/17/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • September 27, 2023
  • December 7, 2023
  • February 27, 2024
  • April 30, 2024 (DATE CHANGED TO APRIL 17, 2024)

    LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 28/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    37. Leadership RoundTable

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: K-12 Administrators

    Dates: 9/27/2023 to 4/24/2024

    Wait List
    Want to engage in CONVERSATION and COACHING on current dilemmas and issues in education with other K-12 building leaders? Join us for LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE; a Zoom virtual chat session with other leaders in the NW region consisting of 1-2 currently relevant topics generated FROM leaders, FOR leaders. No cost for participation. Sessions will last from 9:00-10:00 am.

    Sign up for all the sessions listed and attend the sessions you're available. Instructions for topic ideas and a Zoom link will be emailed to you closer to the first session in September.

    • Enrolled: 51/50
    • Wait: 2/5

    38. MLDS: Transformational Leadership V Cohort

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

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

    Dates: 9/28/2023 to 5/2/2024

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

    Transformational Leadership Cohort:
    The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacity across multiple domains of leadership. Research and practical experience confirm the impact of leadership on multiple aspects of school life, personal satisfaction, recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, and student achievement, to name a few. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to comprehensive and progressive learning treatments designed to meet principals' needs at their current level of experience (Emerging, Sustaining or Transformational), opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks, relevant leadership learning facilitated by MLDS specialists, delivered in a format that honors a principal's time, experience and areas of expertise in the education field. This cohort is well suited for school leaders with 6+ years of administrator experience. Completion of Sustaining Leadership content is recommended. If you have 6+ years of leadership experience but did not participate in Sustaining Leadership content, please contact the RPDC Leadership Development Specialist, Tamara Moore-Callahan at tymtc7@umkc.edu to discuss your best cohort placement.
    • Enrolled: 32/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    39. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 25

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/29/2023 to 2/28/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 29/31
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 28

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 10/2/2023 to 3/5/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 32/34
    • Wait: 0/0

    41. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume II (Cohort 5)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

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

    Dates: 10/3/2023 to 5/2/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • October 3, 2023
  • January 4, 2024
  • April 4, 2024
  • May 2, 2024

    LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 25/29
    • Wait: 0/0

    42. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Cohort 39a)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 10/3/2023 to 2/6/2024

    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 (Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Units 5-8).

    This professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection.

    Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2.

    The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

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

    Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and breakfast for $300. Lunch on your own.

    Face to Face meetings: 10/3, 11/14, 12/19, 2/6

    For any additional questions, contact Melinda Odom
    • Enrolled: 7/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    43. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition (Invite only - Willard Cohort #66)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 10/5/2023 to 5/14/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. NOTE: If prompted, please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). This is an onsite training in Willard. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 21/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    44. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 9

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: By Invitation Only

    Dates: 10/9/2023 to 5/7/2024

    Missouri Read Lead Exceed - Year 2. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 37/45
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Audience: EL Directors/Coordinators

    Dates: 10/9/2023 to 5/27/2024

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

    46. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 10

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: By Invitation Only

    Dates: 10/10/2023 to 5/8/2024

    Missouri Read Lead Exceed - Year 2. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 37/38
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 11

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: By Invitation Only

    Dates: 10/11/2023 to 5/13/2024

    Missouri Read Lead Exceed - Year 2. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 34/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    48. LETRS Volume 2 Cohort 12

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: By Invitation Only

    Dates: 10/12/2023 to 5/14/2024

    Missouri Read Lead Exceed - Year 2. By Invitation Only
    • Enrolled: 32/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    49. MTDS BTAP Special Cohort (West Plains/Lutie Only)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: 6 West Plains (MSU-West Plains--Lybyer Center) (West Plains, MO) [map]

    Audience: First year teachers

    Dates: 10/12/2023 to 2/21/2024

    Closed

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

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.

    This opportunity provides:

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    -on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

    • Enrolled: 6/6
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 30 Mondays ONLY

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 10/16/2023 to 3/18/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 32/40
    • Wait: 0/4

    51. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension (Cohort 39B)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 10/17/2023 to 2/6/2024

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series include four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu to order your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and a hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for the Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    52. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) - Volume II (Cohort 7)

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

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

    Dates: 10/24/2023 to 5/9/2024

    Participants are expected to attend all dates in this workshop.
  • October 24, 2023
  • February 7, 2024 Jan. 19 POSTPONED -- RESCHEDULE DATE 2/7/24
  • March 19, 2024
  • May 9, 2024

    LETRS units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. 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. The 'blended learning' format of Volume II series includes 4 face-to-face training dates (one day for each of the units) and an online course (through Lexia Learning https://www.lexialearning.com/) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 19/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    53. LETRS Volume 2: Cohort #17

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

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

    Dates: 10/24/2023 to 5/1/2024

    Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1 course completion verified by Heart of MO-RPDC facilitator.

    Volume 2 includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required, and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings in person. The units include: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary; Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension; Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction; and The Reading-Writing Connection. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be a $1040.00 charge per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    54. Title I ELA Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Title I Teachers, Interventionists

    Dates: 10/26/2023 to 5/3/2024

    We know intervention is structured in many different ways. No matter how your day looks, let's ensure we make the most of every minute! This network connects the power of literacy with how to prioritize the needs of students in meaningful, targeted ways. Time will be spent building efficiency with engaging instructional strategies and networking resources within teams. Sessions will address the following:
    * Empowering instructional strategies
    * Success plans for students
    * Building a literacy team
    * Prioritizing developmental needs of readers
    * Building literacy through assessment
    * DESE updates as they develop
    * Connecting title and intervention needs with classroom instruction

    Lunch included. Graduate credit available
    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    55. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 29

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 11/3/2023 to 3/6/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 18/30
    • Wait: 0/10

    56. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 65 (Marshfield Onsite - INVITE ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Online Learning (Online Learning, On)

    Dates: 11/13/2023 to 4/15/2024

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides educators with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. The 'blended learning' format of this series includes face-to-face learning through structured models and online tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must attend a 90-minute virtual launch in August (dates/times will be sent via email). (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively: Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read; Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English; Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition. Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300, including parking and breakfast. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/4

    57. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 52 (Hurley Onsite)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Dates: 11/13/2023 to 4/22/2024

    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 (Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Units 5-8). This professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series include four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and a hot breakfast for $300. Lunch on your own. LETRS Vol. 2 manual and online course license will be ordered by ATLL and the district will be invoiced for these materials ($369 per person) and the four f2f trainings at cost recovery ($75 per session). NOTE: Districts may apply for REIMBURSEMENT for manual and online license upon completion of online course and attendance of all four f2f sessions by applying through SB 681. Face to Face meetings: 11/13/23, 12/11/23, 1/22/24, 3/11/24.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    58. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 26

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 11/29/2023 to 4/2/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

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

    For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/10

    59. GYO (State Funded) Grant Support Session 1

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 11/29/2023

    DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for GYO (State Funded) Grantees. These sessions will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing these challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    60. Learning and Sharing Opportunities for Teacher Retention Grantees Zone 1

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 1/11/2024

    In the Phase III Evaluation report, districts reported they would like to have more opportunities to meet and learn from other districts that are similar to them. DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for Teacher Retention Grantees. These bi-annual forums will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment and retention; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing those challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    61. Learning and Sharing Opportunities for Teacher Retention Grantees Zone 2

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 1/18/2024

    In the Phase III Evaluation report, districts reported they would like to have more opportunities to meet and learn from other districts that are similar to them. DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for Teacher Retention Grantees. These bi-annual forums will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment and retention; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing those challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. MTDS Emerging A (BTAP)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: First and Second year teachers needing to complete the BTAP requirements.

    Dates: 1/19/2024 to 5/1/2024

    Closed

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

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

    This opportunity provides:

    -networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

    -just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

    -awareness of the phases of a new teacher

    -relationship-building skills

    -on-demand learning, including videos by Mike Rutherford

    Emerging A meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements and emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies:

    • Builds Relationships & Culture: Creating culturally responsive relationships built on trust and mutual respect for all
    • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment: Implementing classroom layouts and organizational strategies to:

    -promote student interaction

    -meet student needs and well-being

    -minimize disruption

    -allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress

    -increase & manage student productivity

    -encourage self-directed student learning

    • Develops Research-Based Instruction: Using research-based lesson planning models/practices to plan lessons that include:

    -lesson targets

    -activities, tasks, and/or experiences

    -research-based and/or evidence-based strategies

    -methods for monitoring/communicating student progress towards meeting lesson target

    • Engages Students in Content: Evaluating lessons to identify engaging qualities of work, high level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies
    • Enrolled: 7/7
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. GYO (State Funded) Grant Support Session 2

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 1/24/2024

    DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for GYO (State Funded) Grantees. These sessions will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing these challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. Learning and Sharing Opportunities for Teacher Retention Grantees Zone 3

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 1/25/2024

    In the Phase III Evaluation report, districts reported they would like to have more opportunities to meet and learn from other districts that are similar to them. DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for Teacher Retention Grantees. These bi-annual forums will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment and retention; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing those challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    65. Improving Comprehension with Questioning the Author Virtual Book study

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 2/1/2024 to 4/4/2024

    This is a virtual book study on Zoom. Meeting dates are: 2/1,2/15, 2/29, 3/7, 3/28, 4/4 at 5pm Isabel L Beck and Margaret G. McKeown share their new findings on Questioning the Author, the approach that galvanized the research field to look at comprehension instruction in a new way. The book includes how-to's on planning and orchestrating the Questioning the Author approach as well as a practical troubleshooting guide based on classroom transcripts of 25 common challenges to discussion.
    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    66. Early Childhood LETRS

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 2/2/2024 to 4/29/2024

    Closed
    This three-day series is designed to deepen your understanding of the what, why, and how of early literacy and language development, including assessment and instruction strategies. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) provides the "science of reading” application of research into the classroom no matter the curriculum or program used. The blended learning format of this series includes three days of face-to-face training and self-paced online tutorials/videos of effective early childhood classroom instruction. ATLL will purchase and invoice your district for the LETRS Early Childhood Educator manual and online course for approx. $250. The cost for face-to-face training is $75 per day, including parking and breakfast. Total cost for the blended format is $475.
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    67. Shifting the Balance Gr. 3-5 Virtual Book study

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 2/6/2024 to 5/7/2024

    Virtual Book Study Meeting Dates: 2/6, 2/27, 3/5, 3/26, 4/2 4/23, 5/7 from 5-7pm. Shifting the Balance, introduces six more shifts across individual chapters that: Zoom in on a common (but not-as helpful-as-we-had-hoped) practice to reconsider Untangle a number of "misunderstandings” that have likely contributed to the use of the common practice Propose a more science-aligned shift to the current practice Provide solid scientific research to support the revised practice Offer a collection of high-leverage, easy-to-implement instructional routines to support the shift to more brain-friendly instruction The authors offer a refreshing approach that is respectful, accessible, and practical - grounded in an earnest commitment to building a bridge between research and classroom practice. As with the first Shifting the Balance, they aim to keep students at the forefront of reading instruction.
    • Enrolled: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. LETRS Vol. 1: Word Recognition Cohort 54 (Mtn. Grove Onsite - INVITE ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Mountain Grove Elementary School (Mountain Grove, MO) [map]

    Dates: 2/19/2024 to 4/29/2024

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

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

    (1) There are four 'face to face' dates for this workshop series. We will focus on each of the four LETRS units respectively:
  • Day 1 and Unit 1, The Challenge of Learning to Read;
  • Day 2/Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English;
  • Day 3/Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • Day 4/Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

    Registration fee for all four 'face to face' dates is $300. This is waived for MO RLE recipients.

    (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact janaloge@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399.

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

    NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award.
    For additional information, please contact Annette Tankersley at annettetankersley@missouristate.edu .
    • Enrolled: 24/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    69. Behavior Personnel Cohort- Gen Ed Supports

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Exceptional Pupil Cooperative (Bolivar, MO) [map]

    Dates: 2/23/2024 to 4/12/2024

    Administrators, do you have staff dedicated to supporting students with challenging behavior? Are you a teacher or para that supports students with challenging behavior? This series is designed to support you by sharing Evidence-Based Practices, PBIS Tier Il and Ill supports, and create a Professional Learning Network with others in Southwest Missouri!
    • Enrolled: 7/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    70. Behavior Personnel Cohort - Special Education

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Exceptional Pupil Cooperative (Bolivar, MO) [map]

    Dates: 2/23/2024 to 4/12/2024

    Administrators, do you have staff dedicated to supporting students with challenging behavior? This series is a year-long series designed to support special education teachers through sharing Evidence-Based Practices, components of functional behavioral assessments, evaluation of students with EBD, and creating a Professional Learning Network with others in Southwest Missouri!
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. LETRS Vol. 2: Language Comprehension Cohort 23 (Ava Onsite - INVITE ONLY)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: TBD (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 3/11/2024 to 5/17/2024

    LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Skilled reading comprehension includes two domains, Word Recognition (Vol. 1 Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Vol.2 Units 5-8). This Vol. 2 professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series includes four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their manuals from DESE. If you are not a MO RLE recipient, contact janaloge@missouristate.edu for ordering your manual. DO NOT purchase your own materials! Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and hot breakfast for $300 (This is waived for MO RLE recipients.). Lunch is on your own. NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award (for our records only). For any additional questions, contact annettetankersley@missouristate.edu
    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 - Central RPDC, Warrensburg

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Registered Youth Apprenticeship Coordinators; CTE Directors; Superintendents/Principal; H.S. Counselors

    Dates: 4/3/2024

    This training will enable any district to have the tools necessary to build its own Registered Youth Apprenticeship program, no matter the size of the community/district. During this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to implement and customize your own registered youth apprenticeship program. Let this workshop simplify the process of implementation for you! Must register by Monday, March 25th!
    • Enrolled: 13/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    73. Focus on Math Fluency: Games (elementary)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building Room 209 (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: k-5 teachers, coaches, interventionists, special ed teachers

    Dates: 4/4/2024

    Let's bring FUN to math class! In this workshop, we will explore the effectiveness of games as fluency practice and look at where to find them, how to use them, and what students learn from them. Cost: $20 Breakfast and parking included
    • Enrolled: 4/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. Using Base Ten Blocks in Grades 1-3

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: 1st Grade Teachers, 2nd Grade Teachers, 3rd Grade Teachers

    Dates: 4/5/2024

    This professional development opportunity is designed for 1st through 3rd grade teachers. Are you looking for fun ways to engage your students while deepening their mathematical understandings? Base ten blocks are an effective tool to deepen place value understanding and aid in instruction of addition and subtraction. Join us for some hands-on learning and discover ways to model and use base ten blocks with your students to create conceptual understanding with your students.

    In this PD, we will:
    **Dive deeper into the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) framework for understanding through the use of models and manipulatives
    **Provide ideas and materials for activities to take back to the classroom
    • Enrolled: 2/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    75. MELL Meet-Up April 2024

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 4/5/2024

    FOCUS on ELs and Special Ed support. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! Meet-Ups are held at Missouri State University in the Park Central Office Building. Parking code will be sent the day before the meeting.
    • Enrolled: 14/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - Skyline School District (Urbana, MO) Staff ONLY - Cohort 6

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Audience: Skyline School District Staff ONLY - K-5 Teachers, Title, Special Education or Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators

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

    - Skyline School District (Urbana, MO) Staff ONLY


    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 3 using this link: LETRS® Training for K-5 Educators (2024-25) Participants will receive their manuals and online course access at the first session. Please bring a computer to the first session; phones will not work for the purpose of logging in to your LETRS account.
    • Enrolled: 15/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    77. Literacy: Assessment and Data Workshop - Palmyra Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 4/22/2024

    DATE: Monday, April 22, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    Over-identifying students who need a Reading Success Plan (RSP)? Using a body of evidence to make a sound decision about placing a student on an RSP?

    In this workshop, participants will examine their RSP and Dyslexia assessments and how they can get them to work together. Once the data is working together, it can be used to identify the needs of students-not just the lowest students but ALL students. Participants will walk through using a quadrant tool to make their data work for their students.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    78. Literacy: Assessment and Data Workshop - Macon Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 4/24/2024

    DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    Over-identifying students who need a Reading Success Plan (RSP)? Using a body of evidence to make a sound decision about placing a student on an RSP?

    In this workshop, participants will examine their RSP and Dyslexia assessments and how they can get them to work together. Once the data is working together, it can be used to identify the needs of students-not just the lowest students but ALL students. Participants will walk through using a quadrant tool to make their data work for their students.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    79. GYO (State Funded) Grant Support Session 3

    Program: DESE - Grants

    Dates: 4/24/2024

    DESE will be holding Learning and Sharing Opportunities for GYO (State Funded) Grantees. These sessions will allow districts to share (a) emerging issues in teacher recruitment; and (b) innovative practices and/or successful strategies for addressing these challenges. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your frontline account on the morning of the event.
    • Enrolled: 10/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    80. Restorative Practices 2-Day Training

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

    Dates: 4/29/2024 to 4/30/2024

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    This two-day Basic training in Restorative Practices provides the necessary information for establishing the conditions for developing and nurturing a culture based on high quality relationships among all school community members and positive community building that is trauma-free. This is accomplished by focusing not on rules broken and punitive consequences but rather on the harms done and providing appropriate restorative consequences and the systems that are necessary to repair and support strong relationships among all school community members (students and adults). Working restoratively is a social/relational rather than a behaviorist model. Embracing restorative practices is not a program but rather a way of thinking, being and operating in the day-to-day. The training includes concrete and practical strategies for establishing the appropriate classroom and school-based routines as well as conducting circles and conferences in primary prevention as well as intervention contexts.

    COST: $220 RPDC Member, $275 Non-Member

    Teams of 3 or more RPDC Member, $175/pp Non-Member $235/pp

    Cancellation requires a 48-hour notice
    • Enrolled: 45/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    81. Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 - Lebanon

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Lebanon: Robert W Plaster Center for Student Success (Lebanon, Mo) [map]

    Audience: Registered Youth Apprenticeship Coordinators; CTE Directors; Superintendents/Principal; H.S. Counselors

    Dates: 4/30/2024

    Starting Soon
    This training will enable any district to have the tools necessary to build its own Registered Youth Apprenticeship program, no matter the size of the community/district. During this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to implement and customize your own registered youth apprenticeship program. Let this workshop simplify the process of implementation for you! Must register by Monday, March 25th!
    • Enrolled: 8/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    82. Literacy PD for Administrators Serving Grades 6-8 - Virtual

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Virtual (Internet, MO)

    Audience: Administrators serving grades 6-8

    Dates: 4/30/2024

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    DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    TIME: 9:00-11:00am

    LOCATION: Virtual by Zoom
    [The link will be sent to registered participants during the week of April 22.]

    COST: Free

    "Invest in your teachers by building your knowledge of effective literacy skills. Empower your teachers to stand in front of children every day and know that they are skilled enough to address the different needs, the different deficiencies or reading challenges that students might bring into their classrooms.” --- taken from The Hechinger Report

    The components of effective literacy (reading instruction) are the same whether for prevention or for intervention.

    In this workshop, participants will -
    - review and discuss Senate Bill 681 middle school expectations.
    - review State-approved reading assessment expectations.
    - walk through a Reading Success Plan (RSP).
    - discuss progress monitoring.
    - discuss reporting data.
    - discuss the components of Reading Success Plan.

    ”Missouri Reading Success Plan Guidance for Missouri School Districts” will be used to sharpen understanding.
    • Enrolled: 6/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Audience: professional development committees

    Dates: 4/30/2024

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    DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

    COST: $60 - morning refreshments and lunch included

    This workshop is designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

    At the completion of this workshop, participants will-
    -understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)
    -examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation, and professional learning
    -explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds. and
    - draft or review the PDC Plan for the school year using the Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS)

    Suggested items to bring to this workshop to aid in discussion and planning are your
    -Current PDC Plan,
    -CSIP,
    -Building school improvement goals,
    -Needs assessment results (if available), and
    -District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available).
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    84. MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Springfield, MO (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 4/30/2024

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    These sessions are designed for members of professional development committees who want to provide powerful professional development opportunities for their schools and districts.

    Participants will:

    -Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective Professional Development Committees (PDCs)

    -Examine the relationship between student growth, educator evaluation and professional learning

    -Explore the criteria for evaluating professional development and the appropriate budgeting of funds.

    - Draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2020) and district/building goals.

    This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (mo-mtds.net) 

    Suggested items to bring to aid in discussion:

    -Current PDC Plan 

    -CSIP 

    -Building school improvement goals

    -Needs assessment results (if available) 

    -District/building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans (if available)

    • Enrolled: 9/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    85. Cultural Competence and Educational Equity

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Teachers, Admin, Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

    Dates: 5/1/2024

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    Children/people of color (and special needs) are disproportionately treated inequitably in American society, and what we may see in our society begins in our schools. In Schools students of color are disciplined, suspended and expelled at far greater rates than their Caucasian peers. In community settings and in judicial/correctional proceedings, this is also the case. In this session, educators, among others will be introduced to key aspects that are required to become culturally competent adults/educators who embrace and practice equity. This highly interactive workshop includes the exploration of how and why racism and discrimination are so difficult to eliminate ("White Fragility”), the difference between Equity and Equality, the various notions of School Climate, School Culture and the wider Community Culture. In order to map the territory to reach a destination of far more equitable treatment for all, different ideologies of Cultural Diversity will be shared, as will the relationship between Racism and Discrimination, anti-racist perspectives, the differences between Explicit and Implicit Bias and ultimately, how we can impact our classrooms, schools, workplaces and all community settings to become truly equitable places to work, learn and socialize led by culturally competent , anti-racist and non-discriminatory individuals who function in institutions free from racism and discrimination.

    COST: $75 RPDC Member, $90 Non-Member
    Cancellation requires a 48-hour notice
    • Enrolled: 6/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    86. LETRS Volume 2: Language Comprehension (Cohort Summer 81)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 5/1/2024 to 7/25/2024

    ClosedStarting Soon
    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 (Units 1-4) and Language Comprehension (Units 5-8). This professional learning series focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. Completion of LETRS Vol. 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite to Vol. 2. The 'blended learning' format of Vol. 2 series include four face-to-face training dates and an online course license (through Lexia Learning) that includes tutorials/videos of effective classroom instruction. Registration for four F2F dates includes parking and a hot breakfast for $300. Lunch on your own. This is waived for MO RLE recipients. (2) Those who aren't MO RLE recipients will need contact melindaodom@missouristate for purchase of their manual. The district will be invoiced for $399. (3) Recipients of the MO Read-Lead-Exceed Initiative will receive their materials from DESE. DO NOT purchase your own materials! NOTE: Please select "Purchase Order" as method of payment even for Read-Lead-Exceed award. For any additional questions, contact melindaodom@missouristate.edu NOTE: Districts may apply for REIMBURSEMENT for manual and online license upon completion of online course and attendance of all four f2f sessions by applying through SB 681. Face to Face meetings: 5/1, 5/30, 6/27, 7.25
    • Enrolled: 30/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Teachers, Admin, Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

    Dates: 5/1/2024

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    Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are the largest public health crisis to be identified in the past thirty years. Traumatic childhood experiences (toxic stress/trauma) impact a child's daily life in the home, in school and the community as they grow. These adversities (injuries) in childhood also impact adult health and wellbeing, often identified as PTSD. Even when children are too young to remember the events (neglect, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, abandonment, violence, etc.), the body never "forgets.” Childhood adversity affects a child's ability to learn and behave in productive ways by changing brain chemistry and architecture thus impacting their ability to learn and behave "normally” in schools and other settings. And, if not appropriately treated, these injuries impact life and health outcomes into adulthood. All too often, children who are experiencing trauma, neglect and abuse in their homes and communities are identified in schools as having "special needs,” such as ADHD, ODD or EDD when in fact what they are experiencing is actually trauma/toxic stress. These life circumstances cause diminished executive functioning abilities, learning difficulties, and/or misbehavior.

    Educators, as well as all other adults, need to be keenly aware of this body of research and practical school- home- and community-based remedies in order to mitigate the impact of toxic stress (ACEs) on successful child cognitive and emotional development, including impulsivity, learning difficulties and misbehavior, not to mention diminished physical health outcomes in adulthood. In this workshop, the critically important information about this life- and practice-changing body of research, including ACEs and the ACEs Scale, will be introduced and the clear and present pathways to healing will be presented.

    COST: $75 RPDC Member, $90 Non-Member

    Cancellation requires a 48-hour notice
    • Enrolled: 6/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    88. Let's Celebrate Math! (elementary)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Audience: k-5 teachers, coaches, interventionists, special ed teachers

    Dates: 5/2/2024

    This workshop is an opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows of math class along with your peers. Join math teachers from across the region to troubleshoot issues and plan a course of action for next year. Cost: $20 Breakfast and parking included
    • Enrolled: 1/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    89. Missouri Youth Mental Health First Aid (SE RPDC)

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 University Center (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Dates: 5/2/2024

    THIS WORKSHOP COVERS:
    • Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in this age group, including: Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    • Common signs and symptoms of substance use.
    • How to interact with an adolescent in crisis.
    • How to connect the adolescent with help.
    • Enrolled: 7/25
    • Wait: 0/20

    90. Revisiting Reading Success Plans (Zoom Morning Session 1)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Dates: 5/2/2024

    This virtual networking session will provide you the opportunity to reflect on current RSP data; affirm exiting criteria (K-3 and gr. 5+); and glean further clarification from DESE. Here is the zoom link for the morning session: https://lexialearning.zoom.us/j/93333642179?pwd=N2p2WnlwYStKTEowUVBSUTdXdEhWQT09
    • Enrolled: 18/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    91. Revisiting Reading Success Plans (Zoom Afternoon Session 2)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: 5. Virtual (Virtual, MO)

    Dates: 5/2/2024

    This virtual networking session will provide you the opportunity to reflect on current RSP data; affirm exiting criteria (K-3 and gr. 5+); and glean further clarification from DESE. Here is the zoom link for the afternoon session: https://lexialearning.zoom.us/j/94332774521?pwd=RmNoNnRnblI0SXZQRmZLcStTbzV6UT09
    • Enrolled: 26/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. Literacy Collaborative Group

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 University Center (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Dates: 5/3/2024

    Attention elementary literacy leaders! This is the place for you! We will explore best practices in reading and writing instruction as we work together collaboratively to problem solve issues relevant to our work in intervention. Each session will involve new learning that can be taken back and shared with teachers in your buildings to deeen their understanding of how children learn to read. The format will be very interactive and adaptive. (Note: You must enroll in each session separately. It is not mandatory to attend all five sessions. Each session will have a different topic.)
    • Enrolled: 51/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    93. Missouri Teacher of the Year Clinic 2024

    Program: DESE - Teacher of the Year

    Location: Governor Office Building (Jefferson City, MO)

    Dates: 5/6/2024

    The purpose of the Teacher of the Year Clinic is to offer Nominated Teachers and District Teachers of the Year an overview of the Missouri Teacher of the Year Program, the application and selection process, as well as help participants prepare for the application process. Payment information will be sent in your registration confirmation email.
    • Enrolled: 31/100
    • Wait: 0/15

    94. Literacy: Small Group and Intervention Workshop - Palmyra Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 5/8/2024

    DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Northeast Power - 3705 N Business 61, Palmyra

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the data gathered from their Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments--as well as the quadrant tool--to plan for small groups and intervention, in addition to participating in simulations for each different type of group from Kindergarten-Grade 5. Participants will also examine resources best suited for both small group and intervention, including resources already at their school.

    This workshop will be most helpful to those who have attended an Assessment and Data Workshop, although a brief overview of that workshop will be presented at the beginning of this workshop.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    95. Let's Celebrate Math! (Secondary)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: 6-12 teachers, coaches, interventionists, special ed teachers

    Dates: 5/9/2024

    This workshop is an opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows of math class along with your peers. Join math teachers from across the region to troubleshoot issues and plan a course of action for next year. Cost: $20 Breakfast and parking included
    • Enrolled: 1/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    96. Literacy: Small Group and Intervention Workshop - Macon Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Macon, MO (Macon, MO)

    Audience: Those in the school dealing with the Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments

    Dates: 5/9/2024

    DATE: Thursday, May 9, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Macon R-I District Office Building - 902 N. Missouri St., Macon (Onshore Building)

    COST: Free - lunch on your own

    In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the data gathered from their Reading Success Plan and Dyslexia Assessments--as well as the quadrant tool--to plan for small groups and intervention, in addition to participating in simulations for each different type of group from Kindergarten-Grade 5. Participants will also examine resources best suited for both small group and intervention, including resources already at their school.

    This workshop will be most helpful to those who have attended an Assessment and Data Workshop, although a brief overview of that workshop will be presented at the beginning of this workshop.
    • Enrolled: 19/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    97. MELL Meet-Up - May 2024

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 5/10/2024

    FOCUS on sharing and preparing. We will hear from colleagues about creative ways they served their students during the school year and take time to prepare for the future. Bring your lunch and connect with educators of English language learners. We will have a focus each meeting as well as time set aside to collaborate and talk with others who are doing what you do! Meet-Ups are held at Missouri State University in the Park Central Office Building. Parking code will be sent the day before the meeting.
    • Enrolled: 5/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    98. LETRS-MAKE UP ONLY Volume 1 Unit 4

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

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

    Dates: 5/14/2024

    This session is designed for participants who missed all regularly schedule Face-to-Face Units from Volume 1. If you were unable to attend your assigned cohort and were unable to attend any other cohort for the Unit scheduled throughout our region, please sign up for the following Unit needed. All of these Units will take place at the ARC from 9-3, with a 30-minute lunch break.

    All-day, in-person attendance is required, and missed sessions must be made up. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students. Participants will complete a portfolio of Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be charge of $1040.00 per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 3/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. The ABCs of Early Years Developmental Assessments:

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 University Center (Cape Girardeau, MO) [map]

    Dates: 5/14/2024

    Evaluating young children as they transition into the school setting can present unique challenges for evaluation personnel. This presentation will review different assessments that can be utilized in a holistic evaluation of young children. Participants will define differences between norm referenced assessments and criterion referenced assessments. During this workshop, learners will recognize different stages of developmental milestones to enhance the interpretation of evaluation results. Participants will learn how to provide a detailed account of a child's developmental strengths and weaknesses to make individualized, student specific recommendations and interventions for school-based teams.

      Learning Objectives:
    Learners will recognize different stages of developmental milestones to enhance the interpretation of evaluation results.

    Participants will learn how to provide a detailed account of a child's developmental strengths and weaknesses to make individualized, student specific recommendations and interventions for school-based teams.

    Participants will define differences between norm referenced assessments and criterion referenced assessments.
    • Enrolled: 31/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    100. LETRS-MAKE UP ONLY Volume 2 Unit 8

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

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

    Dates: 5/15/2024

    This session is designed for participants who missed all regularly schedule Face-to-Face Units from Volume 2. If you were unable to attend your assigned cohort and were unable to attend any other cohort for the Unit scheduled throughout our region, please sign up for the following Unit needed. All of these Units will take place at the ARC from 9-3, with a 30-minute lunch break.

    Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1 course completion verified by Heart of MO-RPDC facilitator.

    All components are required, and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings in person. Units include: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary; Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension; Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction; and The Reading-Writing Connection. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

    NOTE: Materials are provided to participants by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education only if they have applied to MO Read, Lead, Exceed. Participants should also note that registration using the Frontline system only schedules the required face-to-face training sessions - it does NOT initiate a materials order by the Heart of MO-RPDC.

    If participant is not part of the MO Read, Lead, Exceed program, there will be a charge of $1040.00 per participant. Contact instructor listed below for possible funding solutions.

    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    101. Immigrant families Home-School liaison Connect

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual (any place, MO)

    Dates: 5/16/2024

    This is an opportunity for Home-School liaisons serving Immigrant and Refugee families to make connections and collaborate. Join us virtually to hear what other liaisons are doing and to problem-solve. I'm pleased to include Shawn Cockrum from International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) and Rebekah Thomas from IISTL - SW Missouri branch. The Zoom link will be sent to participants before the event.
    • Enrolled: 2/20
    • Wait: 0/0