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1. MTDS: Statewide Teacher Academy 2019-2020 Cohort - Springfield

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2019 to 4/6/2020

Starting Today

Teacher academy participants obtain skills in curriculum design, using data to drive instruction, the effective use of instructional strategies, and increasing student engagement. Through reflective practice, teachers embark on a year long project, which focuses on improving student learning. Teacher leadership capacity is an expected outcome of the program, and participating teachers develop the ability to provide support and training for their colleagues within their home district. The Teacher Academy focus is centered on student engagement, instructional strategies, and reflection on practices that align with the Missouri State Teacher Standards.

Teacher Academy is designed to provide participants with an intellectually stimulating opportunity to learn and implement new teaching strategies in collaboration with other highly committed teachers in their region and throughout the state.

Participation is open to Missouri K-12 teachers: with three years of classroom experience, with demonstrated classroom effectiveness, and with a commitment to sustained professional growth.

Participation requires 8 release days, which include two statewide meetings and 6 regional sessions.

Tuition, transportation, food and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual.

Cost: $500.00 (includes State Meetings and 6 regional meetings)**Limited Registration Scholarships Available (first come, first served)

  • Enrolled: 14/40
  • Wait: 0/10

2. Teacher Academy - Kickoff 2019

Program: DESE - Teachers Academy (statewide meeting)

Location: Lodge of the Four Seasons (Lake Ozark, Mo) [map]

Audience: A current classroom teacher with three years of classroom experience, A teacher with demonstrated classroom effectiveness, A teacher with a commitment to sustained professional growth

Dates: On-Going (Ends Sep 18, 2019)

Starting Today
Teacher Academy is a replication of the very successful Leadership Academy Program, which has been fundamental in providing professional growth for school leaders. The Academy focus is centered on student engagement, instructional strategies, and reflection on practices that align with the Missouri State Teacher Standards. Teacher Academy is designed to provide participants with an intellectually stimulating opportunity to learn new teaching strategies and collaborate with other highly committed teachers in their region and throughout the state. Participation requires monthly release days for regional meetings and the one day Fall Statewide Kickoff Session. Tuition, transportation, food and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual. * Please note that you or your teacher will need to also register with the local RPDC, and submit payment to the RPDC.
  • Enrolled: 167/250
  • Wait: 0/20

3. Experienced MAP-A Training

Program: RPDC - Northwest

Location: 5 Missouri Western State University (St. Joseph, MO)

Audience: K-12 special education teachers and administrators

Dates: 9/18/2019

Starting Today
This training is for the Special Education personnel who have previously been trained to administer the MAP-A.

Participants will review:
* choosing Essential Elements to assess student skills
* any changes made to the KITE Suite
* important dates to remember
* how to integrate instructionally relevant testlets into daily instruction
* compliance components related to the MAP-A
* administrator certification tests

*Participants will need to bring their school calendars or lesson plan book which will be used as they develop a plan and their own "to do list" for administration of the MAP-A during the 2098-20 school year.
*Participants MUST also download and PRINT the latest version of the Test Administration Manual and the Accessibility Manual.
*Each participant will need to bring a laptop with paper copies or electronic access to the Essential Elements for their particular grade.
A link will be sent to each participant for these documents closer to the training dates.
Lunch provided.
  • Enrolled: 23/24
  • Wait: 0/0

4. New To MAP-A Training

Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

Dates: 9/18/2019

Starting Today
This training is for Special Education personnel who are NEW to the administration of the MAP-A, and for those who need to be familiar with the DLM process. Participants will learn the vocabulary and the steps of the administration of the MAP-A to their students. Participants will learn how the various levels of the map work together to create a dynamic test for each individual student, how to select appropriate Essential Elements based upon the blueprints and the grade level, and how to integrate instructionally relevant testlets into the classroom instruction regularly. Additionally, participants will learn how to use Educator Portal. Important dates to remember will be discussed. Participants need to bring their school calendars which will be used as they develop a plan and their own "to do list" for administration of the MAP-A during the 2018-19 school year. Participants must also download and print the latest versions of the Test Administration Manual and the Accessibility Manual. A link will be sent out to each participant for these documents closer to the training dates. This training addresses the following Missouri Teaching Standards: Standard #2: Student Learning, Growth and Development, Quality Indicator 2: Student goals, Quality Indicator 4: Differentiated lesson design Standard #7 Student Assessment and Data Analysis, Quality Indicator 1: Effective use of assessments, Quality Indicator 2: Assessment data to improve learning, Quality Indicator 4, Effect of instruction on individual/class learning Location will be at the Park Central Office Building, 117 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO Room location will be 112. Registration and breakfast will be at 8:30 am and the training will begin promptly 9:00. Lunch will be "on your own". Workshop will end at 2:30. Cancellations must be made 10 days before training
  • Enrolled: 25/26
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Systemic Approach to Career - Life Preparedness

Program: RPDC - Central

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

Audience: MS & HS Counselors, Career Educators, Transition Educators, and Administrators

Dates: 9/18/2019

Starting Today
Schools are considered the institution where young adults prepare themselves for their future. But how many students actually leave high school with a concrete plan or direction after graduation? This training will ask you to consider difficult questions as we answer...Why Career Development? Take a moment and answer these questions - How would my school define - Success Ready Student? Where do we systemically support Career Development in our curriculum? Do we believe all students should have a future plan? Participants will be asked to reflect on current practices, weigh the progress, and establish action steps to reach the desired goals they have for their school community. We will discuss a progression sequence when using worksheets, activities, and assessments within Missouri Connections and introduce the Middle and High School Frameworks to support career development grades 5-12.

Participants should include middle and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators, and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development, and planning.

Participants should bring a laptop without a firewall or a similar device. Chrome books do not work well with our WiFi.
  • Enrolled: 15/30
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Mathematics Coaching: Resources and Tools for Math Coaches/Leaders Meeting 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/18/2019

Starting Today
This 4-day series of meetings is designed for district teacher leaders who support other teachers and students in the teaching and learning of mathematics. The focus will be on increasing student cognitive engagement to impact student learning. Participants will have the added opportunity of networking with other teachers and sharing best practices.

Be sure to sign up for each day of this series:
Meeting 1: September 18, 2019
Meeting 2: October 31, 2019
Meeting 3: January 23, 2020
Meeting 4: March 25, 2020

Missouri Teacher Standards:
Standard 1: Content Knowledge
Standard 2: Student Learning, Growth, and Development
Standard 3: Curriculum Implementation
Standard 4: Critical Thinking
  • Enrolled: 16/24
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Missouri Leadership Development System Emerging Leaders I - Day 2

Program: RPDC - South Central

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

Audience: Building Principals

Dates: 9/18/2019

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There are five dates for this workshop; however, the October and March Coaching Labs are TBA. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.
  • July 24 - Regional Meeting 1 Critical First
  • September 18 - Regional Meeting 2
  • October - Coaching Lab TBA
  • January 15 - Regional Meeting 3
  • March - Coaching Lab TBA

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

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 18/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    8. MLDS SW Region Emerging Year 1 JOPLIN Cohort September 18th (Wednesday)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Joplin Schools Administration Building (Joplin, MO)

    Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals

    Dates: 9/18/2019

    NewStarting Today
    It's time to register for our Emerging Yr. 1 (Joplin) Cohort Session #2!

    SW Region Emerging Leaders Year 1 Cohort (Joplin) Session 2 will be meeting on September 18th (Wednesday) at the Memorial Education Center, 825. S. Pearl Avenue, Room 123 in Joplin.

    Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch on your own.

    Learning experiences for this session will include the following: Decision making-Knowing the Technical and Symbolic impact of decisions, and Building your Leadership Platform (Understanding Self and Others). We ask that participants register so we have an accurate count for materials, parking, etc.

    Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Annette Cozort at: acozort@missouristate.edu

    We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    9. SW-PBS Nuts and Bolts (Overview for new staff and Administrators)

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 9/18/2019

    Starting Today
    If you are a teacher or administrator new to a district implementing SW-PBS, this workshop is just what you need to clarify your role. For SW-PBS schools currently implementing, this complimentary training will be from 9am - 3pm. A veteran team member is encouraged to attend with new staff to share what SW-PBS looks like specifically in your school.

    Missouri Teacher Standards
    Standard 5: Positive Classroom Environment
    Standard 9: Professionalism

    Date: Wed., Sept. 18, 2019
    Room: SE RPDC - Room 202
    • Enrolled: 13/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    10. Teacher Academy 2019-2020: MO Statewide

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

    Dates: 9/18/2019 to 4/1/2020

    ClosedStarting Today
    Teacher Academy is a replication of the very successful Leadership Academy Program, which has been fundamental in providing professional growth for school leaders. The Academy focus is centered on student engagement, instructional strategies and reflection on practices that align with the Missouri State Teacher Standards. Teacher Academy is designed to provide participants with an intellectually stimulating opportunity to learn new teaching strategies and collaborate with other highly committed teachers in their region and throughout the state. Participation requires monthly release days for regional meetings, the one day fall statewide kickoff session and one-day graduation session. Tuition, transportation, food and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual.
    • Enrolled: 18/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    11. September Compliance Connection: New Madrid

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 - New Madrid County Central High School (New Madrid, MO)

    Dates: 9/18/2019

    Starting Today
    Compliance Connection is a monthly meeting between regional educators and Southeast RPDC Special Education Compliance Consultant, Tiffiney Smith. During each of these monthly meetings, DESE Special Education updates will be shared along with information regarding other various Special Education Compliance topics such as Special Education Laws and Regulations, Discipline Process for Students with Disabilities, Special Education Data and Data Analysis for Improving Student Outcomes, Eligibility Determinations and IEP Implementation. In addition to information sharing, time will be provided for individuals to ask specific questions. Technical assistance will be provided on an as needed basis to anyone who may need assistance with Special Education Compliance related issues. The meetings are open to any district staff member who has a role in Special Education, this may include District and Building Administrators, Special Education Directors, and Process Coordinators.

    Due to space limitations at the specific regional locations, each individual who plans on attending, will need to register through My Learning Plan so that we can ensure adequate and appropriate accommodations and materials. The New Madrid trainings will be held at NM High School in the Special Programs Conference Room.
    • Enrolled: 16/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    12. Missouri Connections for Educators

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: MS & HS Counselors, Career Educators, Transition Educators, and Administrators

    Dates: 9/18/2019

    Starting Today
    With greater emphasis being placed on schools to graduate 'success ready' students, the time has come for all educators to take on the responsibility of guiding students through career planning. It is imperative that Teachers as well as School Counselors have a working knowledge of the resources available through Missouri Connections and the Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP). Consider for a moment, how important it is for you as an educator to know a students' interests, or likes/dislikes. Would this information help you design a lesson to reach a student? This interactive workshop will provide hands-on activities using Missouri Connections to demonstrate the resources School Counselors and Teachers can use to support career planning with their students. Participants will learn why Missouri Connections is a valuable tool for your students, while also providing a teaching resource to enrich a class lesson. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Missouri Connections; learning how easy one can navigate through the program. During the workshop, participants will be introduced to two assessments, explore several career pathways, and see the how assessment results contribute to a student's ICAP.

    Participants should bring a laptop without a firewall or a similar device. Chrome books do not work well with our WiFi.
    • Enrolled: 7/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. MENTOR of Second-Year Teacher - Maryville

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) [map]

    Audience: PK-12 second year teachers

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    MENTORS OF SECOND YEAR TEACHERS REGISTER HERE

    Continued support is available for both the second-year teacher and mentor in year two of the two-year induction process. This training will aid teachers in extending their professional skills aligned to the Missouri Teacher Standards with a focus on classroom culture, 21st century learners, and student/teacher relationships.

    In-district support provided by NWRPDC staff, further supports a teacher's second year at a deeper, more individualized level. Please contact RPDC office for information.

    Day 1 - Second year teacher and mentor
     Day 2 - Second year teacher and administrator

    SECOND YEAR TEACHERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY UNDER TEACHER LINK

     Lunch is provided.
    • Enrolled: 25/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. Missouri Connections & the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) - CIS360 Mountain Grove

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: MSU - Mountain Grove - Shannon Hall (Mountain Grove, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    This workshop will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) now available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This new feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade. As students' complete ICAP activities in CIS360, these populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements. Session will be demonstration and hands-on training exploring the CIS360 online program.
    • Enrolled: 13/20
    • Wait: 0/10

    15. MLDS SW Region Emerging Year 1 Cohort (Springfield) September 19th (Thursday)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    NewStarting Soon
    It's time to register for our Emerging Yr. 1 (Springfield) Cohort Session #2!

    SW Region Emerging Leaders Year 1 Cohort Springfield Session 2 will be meeting at Park Central Office Building, Downtown Springfield, Room 112.

    Learning experiences for this session will include the following: Decision making-Knowing the Technical and Symbolic impact of decisions, and Building your Leadership Platform (Understanding Self and Others).

    Breakfast and a light lunch will be provided.

    Time: We will begin at 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    We ask that participants register so we have an accurate count for materials, parking, and food. Parking information will be sent to you from Christina Schanda a day or two prior to the meeting.

    Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Annette Cozort at: acozort@missouristate.edu

    We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

    • Enrolled: 22/36
    • Wait: 0/0

    16. Second-Year Teacher Induction - Maryville

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) [map]

    Audience: PK-12 second year teachers

    Dates: 9/19/2019 to 11/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    SECOND YEAR TEACHERS REGISTER HERE

    Continued support is available for both the second-year teacher and mentor in year two of the two-year induction process. This training will aid teachers in extending their professional skills aligned to the Missouri Teacher Standards with a focus on classroom culture, 21st century learners, and student/teacher relationships.

    In-district support provided by NWRPDC staff, further supports a teacher's second year at a deeper, more individualized level. Please contact RPDC office for information.

    Day 1 - Second year teacher and mentor
    Day 2 - Second year teacher and administrator

    MENTORS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY UNDER MENTOR LINK

     Lunch is provided.
    This training supports Missouri Teacher Standards: 8.2, 9.1
    • Enrolled: 30/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. *Special Education Compliance Academy: The Special Education Process

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Dates: 9/19/2019

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    DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2019

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University Violette Hall 2351 (2nd floor, southeast side)

    COST: $60 - includes Morning refreshments and Lunch

    This workshop will be centered around essential concepts that will help Special Education Directors feel confident regarding the Special Education Process in relation to the Standards and Indicators. During this workshop, the DESE website will be explored so participants can become familiar with what resources are available on the site. "Monthly To-Do Lists" and "Myths of the Month" will be discussed to help participants make sure their program is in compliance with State Regulations. All the information provided in this workshop will help provide participants with a blueprint for the development of their students' specialized plan for the school year.

    Participants are asked to bring a copy of their Standards and Indicators to help get the most benefit from this workshop.

    There must be at least 6 registered participants by September 12 to hold this workshop.
    • Enrolled: 8/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) YEAR 1 - SECONDARY (Meeting 1 of 3)

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    CALLING ALL NEW SECONDARY TEACHERS!

    First-year secondary teachers will deepen their knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices. They will experience a three-day professional development opportunity designed to support and enrich their knowledge of "how students learn best." The BTAP Standards will be addressed, which when partnered with ongoing support, can improve practices impacting student achievement.

    THIS SERIES MEETS THE INITIAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (IPC) REQUIREMENT OF PARTICIPATING IN A BEGINNING TEACHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ALIGNS TO THE MISSOURI TEACHER STANDARDS.

    *NOTE: Participants must register for EACH date separately:

    September 19, 2019 = NEW SECONDARY TEACHERS AND MENTORS

    November 18, 2019 = NEW TEACHERS AND BUILDING PRINCIPALS
  • 9:00 - 11:45: New Teachers and Principals
  • 1:00 - 3:00: New Teachers Only

    March 25, 2020 = NEW SECONDARY TEACHERS ONLY
    • Enrolled: 32/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    19. Emerging Advanced Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) Training - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T PCRMC Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Current Emerging Advanced SW-PBS schools

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    There are four dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately.
  • September 19, 2019 - Day 1
  • October 16, 2019 - Day 2
  • November 14, 2019 - Day 3
  • January 23, 2020 - Day 4

    This series of four workshops is designed for school teams continuing implementation with students at the Tier 1 level. Content will emphasize effective classroom practices, using data for quality decision-making and sustainability of the process. All aspects of the eight essential components will be reviewed and analyzed and a foundation laid for future Tier 2 work.

    Presenter: Rebecca Roberts

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

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

    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. Introductory Missouri Connections Training

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    In this free workshop, participants will learn how to: 1) create and access user portfolios and manage account settings, 2) complete a career cluster inventory and explore occupational, educational and employment opportunities and 3)access junior (middle)and high school versions, as well as the career implementation framework.
    • Enrolled: 8/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. MO SW-PBS Tier 2 Advanced Phase

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

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    Attend this training day and 3 additional days of intervention trainings of your choosing.
    • Enrolled: 18/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. PLC Cohort Training - DACL

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Administrators and Leadership Team

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    The following series of trainings provide opportunities to deepen your collaborative team practices. We will begin with 2 days of training on Developing Assessment Capable Learners followed by 2 days of training on Data Based Decision Making.

    Please register for each day separately.

    Participation in these series is by invitation only.

    FEES ARE COMMUNICATED BY AGREEMENT WITH EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL.

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

    If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

    • Enrolled: 11/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    23. Survivor BTAP- Emerging Level I ROLLA - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)

    Audience: First and second year K-12 educators

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    The registration fee of $275 is for the series of three dates. Please register for EACH workshop separately:
  • September 19, 2019 - Day 1
  • November 21, 2019 - Day 2
  • February 12, 2020 - Day 3

    Over 40 percent of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Most of the research shows a perceived lack of support and absence of job-related professional learning as the root cause. Teachers often feel alone and isolated - fearful of asking for help. All new teachers are required to participate in a beginning teacher assistance program during their first two years of teaching.

    Our Survivor program for beginning teachers is aligned with professional development/growth plans focused on teaching standards and indicators as priorities for the first two years of teaching and provides on-going support during the year of BTAP.

    South Central RPDC - Survivor Series creates an opportunity for growth with other beginning teachers.

    Topics will include:
  • Classroom Environment
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Professional Communication
  • Education-Related Law

    This year, we are excited to add a mentor component to our well-designed beginning teacher training. Mentors may join their mentee at any Survivor session for $20. Mentors must attend a one-day Mentor Training on September 27, 2019, as a required pre-requisite to attending Survivor sessions. Registration for Mentor Training can be found here: Mentor Training.

    Administrator attendance is welcomed at any Survivor Session, just let us know you are coming!

    Attendance fulfills the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) requirement for certification renewal/upgrade.

    Participants must complete all three dates in the series.
    • Enrolled: 30/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    24. SW-PBS Tier 2 - Session 3

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    By Invitation Only. This training will consist of 4 days throughout the school year and is designed for schools new to Tier 2.

    Session 3 and 4 - Teams work toward implementation of The Behavior Education Program: Check-in/Check-out (CICO), a research-based intervention. Clear entry and exit criteria are established for the CICO intervention, and data to be collected for progress monitoring is identified. Specific learner outcomes include: identifying implementation components of CICO, describing students most likely to benefit from this intervention, explore research associated with CICO, designing and implementing a CICO program for participant schools, delivering implementation training to school-level stakeholders (staff, piloting teachers, students, and families).

    Recommended participants: School administrator, representative with specialized academic knowledge (general ed teacher, at-risk teacher, etc.), representative with specialized behavior knowledge (special ed teacher, counselor, interventionist, etc.), additional participants who will serve as Tier 2 team members.

    Missouri Teacher Standards:
    Standard 5: Positive Classroom Environment
    Standard 2: Student Learning Growth and Development
    Standard 7: Student Assessment and Data Analysis
    Standard 9: Professional Collaboration

    Dates:
    September 19 October 17
    • Enrolled: 8/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    25. Training for Teachers New to MAP-A

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Columbia College (Rolla, MO)

    Audience: Teachers & Administrators new to MAP-A

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    This training is provided for Special Education personnel who are new to the administration of the MAP-A or those who need to be familiar with the process. Participants will learn how the various levels of the MAP work together to create a dynamic test for each individual student, how to select appropriate Essential Elements based upon the blue print and the grade level, and how to integrate Instructionally Relevant Testlets into the classroom instruction regularly. Additionally, participants will learn how to use Educator Portal and learn what equipment will be necessary for students to complete this assessment. Participants will also become familiar with the compliance components related to the MAP-A.

    If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 24/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. September Compliance Connection: Poplar Bluff

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    Compliance Connection is a monthly meeting between regional educators and Southeast RPDC Special Education Compliance Consultant, Tiffiney Smith. During each of these monthly meetings, DESE Special Education updates will be shared along with information regarding other various Special Education Compliance topics such as Special Education Laws and Regulations,Discipline Process for Students with Disabilities, Special Education Data and Data Analysis for Improving Student Outcomes, Eligibility Determinations and IEP Implementation. In addition to information sharing, time will be provided for individuals to ask specific questions. Technical assistance will be provided on an as needed basis to anyone who may need assistance with Special Education Compliance related issues. The meetings are open to any district staff member who has a role in Special Education, this may include District and Building Administrators, Special Education Directors, and Process Coordinators.

    Due to space limitations at the specific regional locations, each individual who plans on attending, will need to register through My Learning Plan so that we can ensure adequate and appropriate accommodations and materials.
    • Enrolled: 25/45
    • Wait: 0/5

    27. Missouri Connections Site/Staff Administrator Training

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: MSU - Mountain Grove - Shannon Hall (Mountain Grove, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/19/2019

    Starting Soon
    This workshop will provide attendees information regarding accessing user, staff, and administrator accounts;creating user portfolios and managing account settings; creating site, group, and individual reports for assessment and results usage
    • Enrolled: 9/20
    • Wait: 0/10

    28. New Teacher Survivor Series

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Location: 9 Leeton School District (Leeton, MO)

    Audience: 1st & 2nd Year Teachers

    Dates: 9/19/2019 to 3/26/2020

    Starting Soon
    Is this your first or second year teaching? Are you anxious about how to build relationships with kids or manage your class? Maybe you're still building resources to support varied learners in your room? Do you want to have engaged learners? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is for you! Each session is built around your needs, but will include topics such as:

    *Building relationships

    *Parent/Teacher Conferences

    *Classroom Management

    *Engaging students

    *And much more!!

    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/30

    29. Missouri Connections & the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) - CIS360 Springfield

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building - Computer Lab Room 320 (Springfield, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/20/2019

    Starting Soon
    This workshop will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) now available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This new feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade. As students' complete ICAP activities in CIS360, these populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements. Session will be demonstration and hands-on training exploring the CIS360 online program.
    • Enrolled: 29/30
    • Wait: 1/5

    30. *New to MAP-A - Palmyra Location

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Palmyra, MO (Palmyra, MO)

    Dates: 9/20/2019

    Starting Soon
    DATE: Friday, September 20, 2019

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Northeast Power Building - Palmyra (3705 Business 61)

    COST: $30 - Lunch on your own

    This training is for Special Education personnel who are new to the administration of the MAP-A or those who need to be familiar with the process. Participants will learn how to create an individualized instruction plan, how to select appropriate Essential Elements based upon the blueprint and the grade level, and how to integrate instructionally Relevant Testlets into classroom instruction. Additionally, participants will learn how to use Educator Portal and learn what equipment will be necessary for students to complete this assessment.

    There must be at least 8 registered participants by September 13 to hold this workshop.

    This workshop supports Missouri Teacher Standard 3.3.
    • Enrolled: 16/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    31. 1st & 2nd Year SPED Teachers with a SPED Degree

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: 1st & 2nd Year SPED Teacher with a degree in Special Education

    Dates: 9/20/2019 to 11/15/2019

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    In this 2-day training we will cover the following:

    >> Preparing for an IEP Meeting
    >> How to write a compliant IEP
    >> Understanding the Eligibility Criteria for the major categories of IDEA
    >> Transfer students
    >> Dealing with stress
    >> Handling difficult behaviors in your class

    Registration and Breakfast 8:30 am with Presentation beginning at 9:00 am. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 8/30
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    32. Early Childhood Network

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: PreK and Kindergarten Educators

    Dates: 9/20/2019 to 4/6/2020

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    Pre-K & Kindergarten Teacher Collaborative Network

    The Early Childhood Network is designed to assist the Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher in understanding the needs of the young child to be successful in the educational setting. Participants will learn about recent research findings in early childhood including Reggio Emilia and instructional strategies to develop and strengthen the skills identified in the Missouri Early Learning Goals. Each session will offer opportunities for sharing and discussion around topics of interest to the early childhood educator.

    Participant Learning Experiences:
    * Strategies & Activities to Build Young Writers
    * Oral Language Literacy Connection
    * Early Reading Skills
    * Building Behavior Skills
    * Exploring the Early Childhood Classroom

    Lunch included.
    • Enrolled: 9/24
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    33. Missouri Leadership Development System Developing Leaders II - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Building Principals

    Dates: 9/20/2019

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    There are four dates for this workshop; however, the January Coaching Lab is TBA. You must register for EACH REGIONAL MEETING separately.
  • September 20 - Regional Meeting 1 (Day 1)
  • November 14 - Regional Meeting 2 (Day 2)
  • January - Coaching Lab TBA (Day 3)
  • March 6 - Regional Meeting 3 (Day 4)

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

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 11/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. Missouri Connections Site/Staff Administrator Training

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building - Computer Lab Room 320 (Springfield, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/20/2019

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    Participants in this workshop will learn to:





    • Access user, staff, and administrator accounts





    • Create user portfolios and manage account settings





    • Create site, group, and individual reports for assessment results and usage
    • Enrolled: 21/30
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    35. Leading & Learning: Working through the DYSLEXIA Mandate Networking Academy

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Counselors, Instructional Coaches, Title Teachers & Principals

    Dates: 9/23/2019 to 3/4/2020

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    Calling all Counselors, Instructional Coaches, Title Teachers, and Principals who would like networking with area districts in a collaborative effort to improve their efforts to reach and teach students with characteristics of dyslexia. There will be four sessions of this Academy, covering topics such as: screening, RTI/MTSS serving red flag students, recording and reporting data, steps for next year, and much more. Come ready to participate in round table discussions.
    • Enrolled: 10/30
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    36. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) - Day 1 - Lonedell R-XIV INVITATION ONLY

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Lonedell R-XIV (Lonedell, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary Teachers, Reading Teachers, Title I Reading Teachers, Reading Specialists

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    There are four dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately. Participants are required to attend all four sessions. We will address each of the four LETRS units respectively.
  • September 23, 2019 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
  • October 25, 2019 - The Speech Sounds of English
  • February 24, 2020 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • March 13, 2020 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning through structured models and online videos of effective classroom instruction.

    FEES ARE COMMUNICATED BY AGREEMENT WITH EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL.
    • Enrolled: 19/20
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    37. Missouri Connections & the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) - CIS360 Nevada

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Nevada Regional Tech Center (Nevada, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    This workshop will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) now available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This new feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade. As students' complete ICAP activities in CIS360, these populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements. Session will be demonstration and hands-on training exploring the CIS360 online program.
    • Enrolled: 14/20
    • Wait: 0/10

    38. 2019 Fall Principal's Meeting

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    DATE: Monday, September 23, 2019

    TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University Student Union Building Activities Room (3200)

    COST: Free

    The Northeast RPDC will once again be hosting a fall principals' meeting. As has been our practice the past few years, we have invited some representatives from the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) to join us to bring updates and to answer questions.

    Jocelyn Strand, MO School Improvement Coordinator, will be in attendance to share the latest information from the DESE Commissioner's Office. She hopes new MSIP Director Dr. Lori Sallee will accompany her. They plan to speak on MSIP VI, but they will cover other topics of interest as they arise.

    Our third guest will be Shaun Bates. Shaun is the Director of Assessment for the Office of College and Career Readiness. He will be speaking about 2019-2020 updates, but his major focus will be on answering your questions. This is an opportunity to talk about the IARs (Item Analysis Reports), released items, scoring - any questions you have regarding assessments.

    In addition to these individuals, we will hear from Jill Janes, area supervisor, and RPDC Director Jim Judd.

    Please plan to attend this informational meeting. Bring your questions for these speakers, and take a moment to welcome new principals and to renew contacts with those you have met in the past.
    • Enrolled: 38/50
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    39. Add Some Pizzazz to Your Personal Finance Class

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Current or future teachers of Personal Finance or anyone interested in growing their knowledge of the Personal Finance curriculum.

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    Missouri has new personal finance standards, and the Missouri Council on Economic Education and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis have joined efforts to bring you a FREE, active, and interesting curriculum aligned with those standards.

    The goal of this workshop is to introduce resources that will enable students and teachers to make better personal finance decisions. Lessons are differentiated, with online modules, videos, podcasts and hands-on, up-out-of-your seat activities that bring excitement along with learning. Be sure to bring your computer; we will help you set up your curriculum.

    Lessons, lunch, and fun are all included. Teachers will receive printed copies of lessons and many more freebies. You will be ready to introduce some great new ideas to your students!

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

    Dan Thortan, director of Missouri Council for Economic Education, has gotten funding approved by the board of the council to give the teachers who attend the Personal Finance workshop a $50 stipend to be paid the day of the workshop.
    • Enrolled: 17/25
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    40. MO Leadership Development System (MLDS) Mexico Area Cohort: Keys to Continued Professional Growth!

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

    Location: 2 TBA- Heart of Missouri RPDC (Columbia, MO)

    Audience: School leaders in years 3+ of experience

    Dates: 9/23/2019 to 2/3/2020

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    The 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: Emerging Year 1, Emerging Year 2, Developing Year 1, Developing Year 2 and Transformational Leadership. School leaders will want to invest in their own professional development by attending each level of training. The MLDS Developing Year 1 provides principals: A continuum of training and support through research-based learning experiences that can be completed as a series or individually selected; and Opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks It is recommended that school leaders invest in their own professional development by attending all four Developing Year 1 trainings: Understanding Your Influence; Excellence in Instructional Leadership; Teaching Studies; and Keys to Continued Professional Growth. Meeting 1 to be held September 23, 2019, will focus on Culture and Communication: Explore extraordinary constituent groups; Learn best practices for communicating through print, visuals and social media; and Develop skills for consensus decision making Meeting 2 to be held October 29, 2019, will focus on Managing Change and Developing Habits: Learn the formula for managing organizational energy for change; Understand the anatomy of a habit; Discuss change curves and implementation dips; and Explore the concept of organized abandonment Meeting 3 to be held December 3, 2019, will focus on Teaching Studies: Review 30 Second Feedback; Craft Conversations and Next Level Coaching; Learn and practice the Teaching Studies Protocol; and "teacher observing teacher" experience Meeting 4 to be held February 3, 2020, will focus on Hiring and Retaining Quality Staff: Discuss the elements of teaching quality; Explore the foundations of interpersonal relationships; Learn how to attract and retain teaching talent; and Plan for orientation and onboarding of new staff
    • Enrolled: 4/50
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    41. School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) Tier 3 Foundations Teams Training - MSSD Schools

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Hannibal, MO (Hannibal, MO)

    Dates: 9/23/2019 to 1/28/2020

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    This training is for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled only.

    DATES: Mondays - September 23 and October 28; Tuesdays - December 10, 2019 and January 28, 2020

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Mississippi Valley State School, Hannibal

    COST: SW-PBS Agreement

    Tier 3 training is designed for SW-PBS school teams that have demonstrated readiness to develop a Tier 3 system of individualized support. School teams will build on the established school-wide system to develop an efficient process to serve high-risk students by learning how to conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and use the results to develop a basic Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Sessions are intended for teams that are new to Tier 3 and/or have limited experience with the FBA-BIP process.

    Sessions include instruction for collecting relevant student data using a variety of techniques, interpreting data to determine a competing pathway, identification of function-based intervention strategies, writing behavior goals, and options for monitoring implementation and student progress.

    Across four days of training, teams will engage in a guided practice opportunity for conducting a functional assessment and developing an appropriate intervention plan using data from a student in their own setting. Participants will use an evaluation rubric to assess features of their practice FBA-BIP.

    Session 1: Tier 3 Overview, Core Team, Professional Learning, and Student Identification
    Session 2: Tier 3 Action Plan and FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) Process
    Session 3: Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) - Part 1
    Session 4: Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) - Part 2
    • Enrolled: 2/30
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    42. Supporting your students' Self-Regulation - Missouri Post-Secondary Success

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    Do your students have difficulty turning in homework, getting to school on time, focusing on academics during class, studying for tests, completing all aspect of projects, or managing their emotions? In this session, you will learn more about the intrapersonal competency of self-regulation, including strategies for embedding it into a variety of content areas and educational contexts. Self-regulation instruction can help students approach goals/tasks (whether they are educational, personal, sports-related, etc.) more methodically by making a plan, monitoring the plan, making changes to get back on track when necessary, and reflecting on their progress during and after their self-regulation efforts. Registration will begin at 8:30 and lunch will be on your own.Free workshop.
    • Enrolled: 6/30
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    43. SW-PBS Tier 3 Foundational Practices - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T PCRMC Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    There are four dates for this workshop. You will need to register for EACH workshop separately.
  • Monday, September 23, 2019 - Day 1
  • Monday, October 21, 2019 - Day 2
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - Day 3
  • Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - Day 4

    Tier 3 training is designed for SW-PBS school teams that have demonstrated readiness to develop a Tier 3 system of individualized support. School teams will build on the established school-wide system to develop an efficient process to serve high-risk students by learning how to conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & use the results to develop a basic Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Sessions are intended for teams that are new to Tier 3 and/or have limited experience with the FBA-BIP process. Sessions include instruction for collecting relevant student data using a variety of techniques, interpreting data to determine a competing pathway, identification of function-based intervention strategies, writing behavioral goals, options for monitoring implementation & student progress. Across four days of training, teams will engage in a guided practice opportunity for conducting a functional assessment & developing an appropriate intervention plan using data from a student in their own setting. Participants will use an evaluation rubric to assess features of their practice FBA-BIP.

    Session 1:
  • Purposes of a Tier 3 team
  • Establishing data decision rules for student identification

    Session 2:
  • Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

    Session 3:
  • Using FBA data to develop and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

    Session 4:
  • Monitoring and evaluating student progress

    Presenter: Jeanie Carey and Rebecca Roberts

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

    • Enrolled: 4/25
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    44. Missouri Connections Site/Staff Administrator Training

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Nevada Regional Tech Center (Nevada, MO) [map]

    Dates: 9/23/2019

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    This workshop will provide attendees with information regarding accessing user, staff, and administrator accounts;creating user portfolios and managing account settings;creating site, group, and individual reports for assessment and usage
    • Enrolled: 3/20
    • Wait: 0/10

    45. SW Region Developing Leaders Yr. 2 Session #1 September 24 (Tuesday)

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals with 3+ Years of Experience

    Dates: 9/24/2019

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    SW Region Developing Leaders Yr. 2 Sessions are starting!

    Our first session will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at Park Central Office Building/MSU, Room 112 in downtown Springfield.

    Our first session this year will be focused on helping leaders walk away with tools to help recognize and develop excellent instruction using 30 Second Feedback and Craft Conversations, 7 Principles of Active Observation, Next Level Coaching: Helping Teachers Achieve Their Potential and Understanding Self and Others using the Skill-Will Matrix.

    The day will begin at 8:30 and be finished by 1:30 p.m.

    Parking will be provided a day or two prior to the session to participants who are registered.

    For additional questions or information, please contact Annette Cozort at acozort@missouristate.edu.

    • Enrolled: 11/30
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    46. SWPBS Tier 3 Advanced Training

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Building Administrators, Tier 2 Team Members

    Dates: 9/24/2019 to 2/20/2020

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    By Invitation Only.
    This training is designed for schools that have completed the first year of tier 3 training. The purpose of these sessions is to assist teams that have experience in the FBA/ BIP process to refine their practices and gain a deeper understanding of using effective strategies when developing a behavior intervention plan.

    Additional topics for these session include: monitoring the fidelity of implementation, evaluating outcomes and the impact on student achievement.
    • Enrolled: 3/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. Tier 1 Foundations

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Training is designed for new staff members within a building that is currently implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS).

    Dates: 9/24/2019

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    This one-day training is designed for new staff members within a building that is currently implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS). The morning will focus on a basic understanding of school-wide positive behavior supports, in which, participants will examine the following key components; setting classrooms expectations, establishing procedures and routines, understanding majors and minors and teaching socially appropriate social skills based on the school-wide matrix. The afternoon portion will focus on the eight Effective Teaching and Learning Practices.


    Outcomes: By the end of the day, participants will have a basic understanding of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports and how to implement it with fidelity within the classroom.
    • Enrolled: 1/40
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    48. *Beginning Teacher Assistance Program - Year 1: Mentors

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Audience: Mentors to Beginning Teacher Assistance Program-Year 1 Participants

    Dates: 9/24/2019 to 3/17/2020

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    TENTATIVE DATES: Tuesdays: September 24, 2019; March 17, 2020

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University Student Union Building TBA

    COST: $50 - 2 full-day sessions - morning refreshments & lunch included

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

    Previously, Mentor/New Teacher Paired Training and the New Teacher Induction Academy were two separate programs; however, these two programs have now been melded into one where mentors participate in two sessions of the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program-Year 1 with their mentee. [Please see note below regarding initial training session in August.]

    All mentors will need to attend these two sessions with their mentee. Mentors are asked to bring the following 3 items to both sessions:
    1. a copy of the Mentoring section from the district's Professional Development Plan,
    2. the Individual Professional Development Plan form and any other documentation required by the district for the mentoring process, and
    3. the district Mentor/Mentee Handbook.

    [Mentors who have not previously attended a New Teacher Academy/BTAP Mentor Training will also need to attend an initial mentor training session in August. Core content of this training will include the Mentor Standards. Please register for this training separately.]
    • Enrolled: 0/30
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    49. MLDS Developing Level - Year 2 - Regional Meeting #1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/24/2019

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    MLDS Developing Level - Year 2 provides support and development for leaders who have completed MLDS Developing Level - Year 1. This series of meetings will provide developing level leaders the activities and skills to continue their growth as a leader. Completion of MLDS Emerging Level work is encouraged, but it is NOT a prerequisite for enrollment.

    Dates for 2019-2020 are:
    September 24, 2019: Regional Meeting #1 - Southeast RPDC (Room 202) - 9AM-1PM
    November 5, 2019: Regional Meeting #2 - Southeast RPDC (Room 202) - 9AM-1PM
    January 28, 2020: Coaching Lab - TBD - 9AM-1PM
    March 4, 2020: Regional Meeting #3 - Southeast RPDC (Room 202) - 9AM-1PM

    You must register for each meeting separately.

    If you have questions, contact Tom Okruch @ 573.986.6130
    • Enrolled: 0/50
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    50. MO SW-PBS Tier 2 Advanced - Session 1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 9/24/2019

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    By Invitation Only. This training will consist of 5 days throughout the school year and is designed for schools who have completed Tier 2 training ad have implemented their initial function-based intervention for students at-risk, Check In/Check Out (CICO). Tier 2 Advanced training will offer teams additional function-based interventions for their school settings. Recommended participants: A building administrator along with school personnel who are designated to facilitate the intervention group, and at least one general education classroom teacher should attend these training sessions together.

    Missouri Teacher Standards:
    Standard 5: Positive Classroom Environment
    Standard 2: Student Learning Growth and Development
    Standard 7: Student Assessment and Data Analysis
    Standard 9: Professional Collaboration

    Session 1 --This session will review Tier 2 Systems including data decision rules, the Advanced Tier Spreadsheet as well as current implementation of CICO and SSIG in buildings. Te Self-monitoring intervention will be shared at this time as well.
    • Enrolled: 4/50
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    51. MO SW-PBS Tier 2 Systems/Foundations

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

    Dates: 9/24/2019 to 9/25/2019

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    Systems and Tools; Session 1 Outcomes Review instructional approaches to discipline and Identify key features of a SWPBS Tier 2 system and characteristics of effective intervention with a process of intensifying supports for students. Determine readiness with data assessments (TFI, SAS, SET) for development of Tier 2 criteria, to ensure Tier 1 remains fully in place and analyze for action planning. Develop a Tier 2 team having roles and responsibilities to make decisions about students receiving Tier 2 supports. Develop a process that includes a minimum of two data sources to accurately identify students with internalizing and/or externalizing social, emotional, or behavioral risk factors.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
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    52. Preschool Academy Year 2 - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Audience: Preschool Teachers, Directors, Administrators

    Dates: 9/24/2019

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    There are two dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately. Participants are encouraged to attend both days.
  • September 24, 2019 - Day 1
  • February 6, 2020 - Day 2

    In Preschool Academy Year 2, we will continue to build our capacity as we collaborate and learn from others in our field. Below is just a tidbit of what our days will look like:
  • assessments and rubrics in the early learning classroom
  • learning centers...ideas to make them successful
  • descriptive feedback in the preschool classroom
  • engaging parents

    Each time we meet we'll connect our learning to the Missouri Early Learning Goals.

    You may earn clock hours, if needed, through Missouri Workshop Calendar.

  • Missouri Early Learning Goals:
  • Language and Literacy B.1.b, c, f, g./ C.1.d./ C.2.e
  • Reading 1.d, e./ 2.a, b./ 3.a, b, c.
  • Writing 1.b, c, e
  • Mathematics A.1.d./ A.2.a./ A.3.a, b, c./ A.4.a, b.
  • Mathematics C.1.a.b.
  • Mathematics D.1.c./ D.2.b./ D.3.a, b, c.
  • Mathematics E.1.d, e./ E.2.b, c.

    If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

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

    Registration fee of $175 is for both dates.
    • Enrolled: 4/4
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    53. Survivor BTAP- Emerging Level I WEST PLAINS - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: First and second year K-12 educators

    Dates: 9/24/2019

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    The registration fee of $275 is for the series of three dates. Please register for EACH workshop separately:
  • September 24, 2019 - Day 1
  • November 12, 2018 - Day 2
  • February 18, 2019 - Day 3

    Over 40 percent of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Most of the research shows a perceived lack of support and absence of job-related professional learning as the root cause. Teachers often feel alone and isolated - fearful of asking for help. All new teachers are required to participate in a beginning teacher assistance program during their first two years of teaching.

    Our Survivor program for beginning teachers is aligned with professional development/growth plans focused on teaching standards and indicators as priorities for the first two years of teaching and provides on-going support during the year of BTAP.

    South Central RPDC - Survivor Series creates an opportunity for growth with other beginning teachers.

    Topics will include:
  • Classroom Environment
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Professional Communication
  • Education-Related Law

    This year, we are excited to add a mentor component to our well-designed beginning teacher training. Mentors may join their mentee at any Survivor session for $20. Mentors must attend a one-day Mentor Training on September 27, 2019, as a required pre-requisite to attending Survivor sessions. Registration for Mentor Training can be found here: Mentor Training.

    Administrator attendance is welcomed at any Survivor Session, just let us know you are coming!

    Attendance fulfills the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) requirement for certification renewal/upgrade.

    Participants must complete all three dates in the series.
    • Enrolled: 39/50
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    54. SW-PBS Tier 1 Emerging Advanced Phase Training

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Building Administrator and at least two Tier 1 Team members

    Dates: 9/24/2019 to 2/25/2020

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    Missouri School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports will be hosting four training sessions for school teams that have completed the first two years of training. Content will emphasize the Eight Effective Classroom Practices, using data for quality decision making and sustainability of the process. All aspects of the Essential Components of SW-PBS will be reviewed and analyzed as a part of this implementation process. Teams will begin to prepare for the transition to Tier 2 interventions. These sessions are for current Tier 1 Emerging Advanced teams only.

    Outcomes for the sessions include:
    ** Engage staff in renewing ongoing commitment to a positive, proactive and instructional approach to discipline.
    ** Create a system for monitoring staff-managed behavior to facilitate planning, teaching, and development of intervention efforts.
    ** Selectively use the classroom practice, activity sequencing and choice, as needed to maintain student engagement.
    ** Describe the ABC’s and function of behavior.
    ** Identify the specific behaviors of the 7 phases of the Acting Out cycle and identify environmental supports that can be provided to intervene early in the acting out cycle.
    ** Identify alternatives to suspensions and expulsion.
    ** Formatively evaluate implementation of Effective Classroom Practices.
    ** Assess readiness for Tier 2 with faculty and staff.
    ** Use effective action planning to guide and monitor development and implementation tasks.

    Lunch will be provided.

    Aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher Standards:
    Standard #2, Quality Indicator 1; #5, Quality Indicator 1, #7, Quality Indicator 6; #8, Quality Indicator 2.

    Leader Standards: #1, Quality Indicator 1; #2, Quality Indicator 1; #4, Quality Indicator 1,2
    • Enrolled: 15/30
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    55. SW-PBS Tier 3 Maintenance Advanced - Coaches Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: PBS Tier 3 Advanced Team Members

    Dates: 9/24/2019 to 3/31/2020

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    **CLOSED REGISTRATION - BY INVITATION ONLY
    This session is offered by the SW-PBS Consultants for schools that have completed their Tier 3 training levels. The purpose of this session is to provide information to keep teams, coaches, and administrators up to date on the latest training materials, research, and strategies for SW-PBS Implementation. Information on all tiers will be presented with the main focus on supporting schools for Tier 3 systems. Time will also be used for networking and questions.
    • Enrolled: 1/20
    • Wait: 0/5

    56. Assessment Capable Learner Professional Learning Network Group 3

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Educators

    Dates: 9/25/2019 to 11/7/2020

    By increasing the number of Assessment Capable Learners in a classroom, you are reducing the number of adult-dependent learners and the number of compliant learners.Students with this growth mindset will be well prepared to meet the demands of the 21st Century.

    We have designed this teacher leader network to support schools in their implementation of the 1.44 effect size practice of developing Assessment Capable Learners. Teachers will have the opportunity to not only learn the ACL craft, but also be able to collaborate with area teachers on effective instructional practice.

    Who should you consider selecting to participate and represent your building/district?
    * A teacher with demonstrated classroom effectiveness
    * A teacher with a commitment to sustained professional growth and a growth mindset
    * A teacher who demonstrates leadership, collaborative skills and is respected by their peers

     Participants will collaborate with other highly committed teachers during 4 cadre sessions and receive 4 in-district coaching support sessions (October, December, February, May). The $300 participant fee includes book, materials, meals, and in-district coaching.
    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/2

    57. Assessment Capable Learner Professional Learning Network Group 3

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: K-12 Educators

    Dates: 9/25/2019 to 3/12/2020

    New
    By increasing the number of Assessment Capable Learners in a classroom, you are reducing the number of adult-dependent learners and the number of compliant learners.Students with this growth mindset will be well prepared to meet the demands of the 21st Century.

    We have designed this teacher leader network to support schools in their implementation of the 1.44 effect size practice of developing Assessment Capable Learners. Teachers will have the opportunity to not only learn the ACL craft, but also be able to collaborate with area teachers on effective instructional practice.

    Who should you consider selecting to participate and represent your building/district?
    * A teacher with demonstrated classroom effectiveness
    * A teacher with a commitment to sustained professional growth and a growth mindset
    * A teacher who demonstrates leadership, collaborative skills and is respected by their peers

     Participants will collaborate with other highly committed teachers during 4 cadre sessions and receive 4 in-district coaching support sessions (October, December, February, May). The $300 participant fee includes book, materials, meals, and in-district coaching.
    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/2

    58. Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) & Missouri Connections

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Northwest Technical School (Maryville, MO) [map]

    Audience: Middle school and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators, others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development and planning.

    Dates: 9/25/2019

    New Domain Session
    Wait List
    This session will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) now available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This new feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level, beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade.

    Training session will be 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be an optional work session from 12:00-3:00pm for those wishing to stay and work on their plans.

    This training is for middle school and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development and planning.
    • Enrolled: 15/14
    • Wait: 0/2

    59. Professional Partnerships: Co-Teaching

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T PCRMC Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: General Education and Special Education Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/25/2019

    The Co-teaching service delivery model is implemented when a general educator and a special educator co-teach together in the general education classroom setting to help all students. There is a shared classroom with purposeful instruction for a heterogeneous group with joint accountability and varied responsibilities for both teachers. This co-teaching workshop will provide an opportunity for TEAMS to look together at the possibilities of creating a co-taught classroom. The participants will look at roles and responsibilities of co-teachers, approaches to co-teaching, and the benefits of this model for students and teachers. It is highly recommended that the general education co-teacher and the special education co-teacher attend this workshop together.

    If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 2/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    60. SW-PBS Elementary School Cohort (INVITATION ONLY) - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: This training is focused on the MO SW-PBS Classroom Effective Practices and is designed for all classroom teachers.

    Dates: 9/25/2019

    There are four dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately.
  • September 25, 2019
  • October 24, 2019
  • November 15, 2019
  • January 24, 2020

    These workshops will focus on systems, data, and practices from prep, emerging and emerging advanced.

    Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Implement Tier 1 with fidelity
  • This workshop supports Missouri Teacher Standards: 2.1, 5.3, 6.2.

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

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 15/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    61. SW-PBS Tier 1 Emerging Advanced Phase Training - BLUE SPRINGS DISTRICT

    Program: RPDC - Central

    Location: Bartow Administrative Center (Blue Springs, MO) [map]

    Audience: Building Administrator and at least two Tier 1 Team members

    Dates: 9/25/2019 to 2/21/2020

    Missouri School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports will be hosting four training sessions for school teams that have completed the first two years of training. Content will emphasize the Eight Effective Classroom Practices, using data for quality decision making and sustainability of the process. All aspects of the Essential Components of SW-PBS will be reviewed and analyzed as a part of this implementation process. Teams will begin to prepare for the transition to Tier 2 interventions. These sessions are for current Tier 1 Emerging Advanced teams only.

    Outcomes for the sessions include:
    ** Engage staff in renewing ongoing commitment to a positive, proactive and instructional approach to discipline.
    ** Create a system for monitoring staff-managed behavior to facilitate planning, teaching, and development of intervention efforts.
    ** Selectively use the classroom practice, activity sequencing and choice, as needed to maintain student engagement.
    ** Describe the ABC's and function of behavior.
    ** Identify the specific behaviors of the 7 phases of the Acting Out cycle and identify environmental supports that can be provided to intervene early in the acting out cycle.
    ** Identify alternatives to suspensions and expulsion.
    ** Formatively evaluate implementation of Effective Classroom Practices.
    ** Assess readiness for Tier 2 with faculty and staff.
    ** Use effective action planning to guide and monitor development and implementation tasks.

    Aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher Standards:
    Standard #2, Quality Indicator 1; #5, Quality Indicator 1, #7, Quality Indicator 6; #8, Quality Indicator 2.

    Leader Standards: #1, Quality Indicator 1; #2, Quality Indicator 1; #4, Quality Indicator 1,2

    Lunch will be on your own.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. SW-PBS Tier 2 Advanced Maintenance - Coaches Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: PBS Tier 2 Advanced Team Members

    Dates: 9/25/2019 to 3/6/2020

    **CLOSED REGISTRATION - BY INVITATION ONLY
    SW-PBS Coaches/Teams of Tier 2 Maintenance schools will meet together to learn how to strengthen their Tier 2 system of support for students. Teams will be given opportunities to network with other Tier 2 teams and share successful SW-PBS practices.
    • Enrolled: 3/20
    • Wait: 0/5

    63. SW-PBS Tier 2 Sustaining - Session 1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 9/25/2019

    BY INVITATION ONLY. This training is for Tier 2 teams who have completed Tier 2 Advanced and want to keep Tier 2 strong within their schools. The content of the two days will depend on the needs of the schools involved. This training may also be helpful for schools who are already implementing Tier 3 interventions, but again want to keep their Tier 2 interventions strong within their schools.

    Missouri Teacher Standards:
    Standard 5: Positive Classroom Environment
    Standard 2: Student Learning Growth and Development
    Standard 7: Student Assessment and Data Analysis
    Standard 9: Professional Collaboration

    Dates:
    September 25
    March 11
    • Enrolled: 16/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    64. Teach Like a Champion

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Any and All Educators

    Dates: 9/25/2019

    1) Have you heard about Champion Teaching?
    2) Would you like to know more about Champion Teaching?
    3) Would you like to Teach Like a Champion?

    If you answered "yes" to these questions then join us in a one-day training based on researched techniques of Doug Lemov, in his book, Teach Like a Champion 2.0. Come learn useful techniques and skills that can be used the next day.

    Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    65. Targeted School Improvement Networking and Supports

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Principals, SPED Coordinators, ELL Coordinators supporting schools identified for Targeted School Improvement

    Dates: 9/25/2019 to 4/1/2020

    By Invitation Only.
    Learn and network with area schools identified as a Targeted School Improvement. Throughout the four sessions, you will learn from others, share what's working in your school, and engage in targeted professional development from a variety of RPDC consultants with expertise in leadership, SPED, ELL, data analysis, as well as curriculum and instruction.
    • Enrolled: 56/100
    • Wait: 0/10

    66. MENTOR of Second-Year Teacher - Trenton

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Barton Farms, NCMC (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: PK-12 second year teachers

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    MENTORS OF SECOND YEAR TEACHERS REGISTER HERE

    Continued support is available for both the second-year teacher and mentor in year two of the two-year induction process. This training will aid teachers in extending their professional skills aligned to the Missouri Teacher Standards with a focus on classroom culture, 21st century learners, and student/teacher relationships.

    In-district support provided by NWRPDC staff, further supports a teacher's second year at a deeper, more individualized level. Please contact RPDC office for information.

    Day 1 - Second year teacher and mentor
     Day 2 - Second year teacher and administrator

    SECOND YEAR TEACHERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY UNDER TEACHER LINK

     Lunch is provided.
    • Enrolled: 8/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    67. Second-Year Teacher Induction - Trenton

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Barton Farms, NCMC (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: PK-12 second year teachers

    Dates: 9/26/2019 to 11/21/2019

    SECOND YEAR TEACHERS REGISTER HERE

    Continued support is available for both the second-year teacher and mentor in year two of the two-year induction process. This training will aid teachers in extending their professional skills aligned to the Missouri Teacher Standards with a focus on classroom culture, 21st century learners, and student/teacher relationships.

    In-district support provided by NWRPDC staff, further supports a teacher's second year at a deeper, more individualized level. Please contact RPDC office for information.

    Day 1 - Second year teacher and mentor
    Day 2 - Second year teacher and administrator

    MENTORS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY UNDER MENTOR LINK

     Lunch is provided.
    This training supports Missouri Teacher Standards: 8.2, 9.1
    • Enrolled: 11/35
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. SW-PBS Tier 1 -Regional Emerging Advanced Phase Training

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Building Administrator with SWPBS Tier 1 Team members

    Dates: 9/26/2019 to 4/16/2020

    By Invitation Only
    Regional Preparation Phase

    Regional Emerging Advance Phase

    Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS) will host workshops and facilitate site visits for school teams entering their second full year of SW-PBS implementation. The training series will help school teams strengthen essential components and effective classroom practices as they prepare for training at the advanced tiers. For current SW-PBS Emerging Advanced/Sustaining Phase schools only.

    Outcomes: By the end of these sessions participants will be able to:

    •Utilize the Science of Behavior when identifying the function of behaviors.

    •Assess and refine SW-PBS Tier 1 implementation using data.

    •Revise and continually strengthen existing systems.

    •Incorporate task difficulty strategies to increase student time on task.

    •Identify and measure Tier 2 readiness requirements. <

    •Cite evidence of effective classroom practices implementation.

    •Deepen understanding and refine processes in order to sustain the systems of SW-PBS.
    • Enrolled: 10/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    69. Understanding Your Influence! MLDS: Developing Year 2

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: School leaders in years 3+ of experience

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    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: Emerging Year 1, Emerging Year 2, Developing Year 1, Developing Year 2 and Transformational Leadership. School leaders will want to invest in their own professional development by attending each level of training.

    The Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) Developing Year 2 provides principals:
    •A continuum of training and support through research based learning experiences that can be completed as a series or individually selected
    •Opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks

    Developing Year 2 Regional Meeting 1 focuses on Understanding Your Influence. Participants will:
    •Explore the principles of personal influence
    •Understand their personal leadership style
    •Apply their leadership style to meet the needs of employees
    •Discuss a school's cultural network

    It is recommended that school leaders invest in their own professional development by attending all four Developing Year 2 trainings: Understanding Your Influence; Excellence in Instructional Leadership; Teaching Studies; and Keys to Continued Professional Growth. Sign up for each individually.
    • Enrolled: 6/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    70. *Check & Connect - 1-Day Comprehensive Training

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2019

    TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University TBA

    COST: $100 - Check & Connect Implementing with Fidelity Manual and Comprehensive Implementation Participant Guide included; Lunch on your own

    To have the manuals in time, participants must be enrolled by Thursday, September 5, 2019. In addition, there must be at least 8 registered participants by that date or the workshop will be cancelled.

    Check and Connect is a comprehensive intervention designed to help marginalized, disengaged students in grades K-12. Through structured mentoring intervention in school, Check & Connect is used to promote relationship-building, problem-solving, and the systematic use of data to enhance engagement and learning for student success. In this workshop, participants will learn about the Check & Connect intervention and how to implement it in their school.

    Rather than dropout prevention, Check & Connect emphasizes school completion. It seeks to help students graduate from high school with social, emotional, and academic competence. As a Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention, Check & Connect is designed to work with existing successful school-wide initiatives, not to replace them.

    This Check & Connect workshop is Comprehensive Implementation Training for school teams that should include administrators and mentors.

    This workshop aligns with & supports MO Teacher/Leader Standards and is designed to develop teacher growth along the continuum: Standard 2, Quality Indicator 4: Meeting the need of every student; Standard 5, Quality Indicator 1: Classroom management, motivation, & engagement.
    • Enrolled: 4/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. *Interpreting IEPs for the General Education Teacher

    Program: RPDC - Northeast

    Location: 4 Truman State University (Kirksville, MO)

    Audience: This workshop is for any general education teacher who works with special needs students with an IEP.

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2019

    TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

    LOCATION: Truman State University Violette Hall 2351 (2nd floor, southeast side)

    COST: $30 - Morning refreshments included

    Special Education students are taught in the general education classroom whenever possible, due in part to a federal policy that requires teaching students in the "least restrictive environment" appropriate. Prior to the start of school, teachers need to request a copy of their special needs students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP), yet many don't know how to read &/or understand it.

    In this workshop, we will delve into an IEP and discuss what information should be included and how that information impacts the classroom.

    This workshop is for any general education teacher who works with special needs students with an IEP.
    • Enrolled: 2/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    72. Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) & Missouri Connections

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Troester Media Center (St. Joseph, MO) [map]

    Audience: Middle school and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators, and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development and planning.

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    New Domain Session
    This session will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) now available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This new feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level, beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade.

    Training session will be 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be an optional work session from 12:00-3:00pm for those wishing to stay and work on their plans.

    Please bring a laptop computer or similar device

     This training is for middle school and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators, and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development and planning.
    • Enrolled: 14/25
    • Wait: 0/2

    73. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Elementary Teachers, Reading Teachers, Title I Reading Teachers, Reading Specialists

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    There are four dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately. We will address each of the four LETRS units respectively.
  • September 26, 2019 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
  • November 4, 2019 - The Speech Sounds of English
  • January 17, 2020 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • March 12, 2020 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning through structured models and online videos of effective classroom instruction.

    Participants in this group must acquire LETRS materials prior to Session 1. Estimated cost for materials from Voyager Sopris is $350 per person.

    A minimum of four (4) participants is required for this cohort to make.

    For more information on how/where to purchase materials, please call Debra Jones at 573-341-7722 or email jonesdebr@mst.edu.

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

    Registration fee of $400 is for all four dates. This fee is in addition to the materials fee of $350 paid separately to Voyager Sopris.
    • Enrolled: 12/24
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. MLDS Emerging Level - Year 2 - Regional Meeting #1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    Year 2 of Emerging Level provides new leaders with continued support which builds upon Year 1 training.

    The Missouri Leadership Development System provides support to new leaders to allow them to be successful in their first "Building Leadership" position.

    Year 2 dates include:
    September 26, 2019 - Regional Meeting #1
    October 16 or 30, 2019 - School Culture Walk (off campus site)
    February 27, 2020 - Regional Meeting #2
    March 2020 - School Walkaround (off campus site)

    YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE SEPARATELY
    For additional information, contact Tom Okruch at 573.986.6130.
    • Enrolled: 8/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    75. Rebooting Your School's Response to Intervention (RTI)

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

    Location: 2 B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Audience: District collaborative team members

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    Is your school or district looking for an opportunity to jumpstart your RTI process? Have you implemented RTI successfully in the past but drifted away from the practices that made you successful? Or perhaps you have implemented an RTI program, but did not see the growth you hoped for or struggled to implement with fidelity? First, we will discuss the role that individual and collective teacher efficacy plays in creating a culture to support the best practices necessary for a successful RTI program. Then, we will discuss each of the three tiers associated with RTI and the best practices for each one, including interventions and the appropriate data-teaming processes. Powerful engagement and formative assessment strategies will be modeled throughout the training, providing teachers with instructional tools they can take back and use in their classrooms the next day to boost Tier I instruction. Finally, we will look at a variety of structures and strategies to progress monitor, conduct action research into your most effective interventions, and ensure they are implemented with fidelity.
    • Enrolled: 12/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. Special Education Compliance Boot Camp

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T PCRMC Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: Special Education Teachers, Process Coordinators, and Directors

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    This workshop focuses on the areas of most common noncompliance including, but not limited to, discipline, IEP development and evaluations/reevaluations. Provides hands-on training using the model forms, the Standards and Indicators Manual and the State Plan for Special Education.

    If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 3/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    77. Survivor BTAP- Emerging Level I WASHINGTON - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: First and second year K-12 educators

    Dates: 9/26/2019

    The registration fee of $275 is for the series of three dates. Please register for EACH workshop separately:
  • September 26, 2019 - Day 1
  • November 19, 2019 - Day 2
  • February 19, 2020 - Day 3

    Over 40 percent of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Most of the research shows a perceived lack of support and absence of job-related professional learning as the root cause. Teachers often feel alone and isolated - fearful of asking for help. All new teachers are required to participate in a beginning teacher assistance program during their first two years of teaching.

    Our Survivor program for beginning teachers is aligned with professional development/growth plans focused on teaching standards and indicators as priorities for the first two years of teaching and provides on-going support during the year of BTAP.

    South Central RPDC - Survivor Series creates an opportunity for growth with other beginning teachers.

    Topics will include:
  • Classroom Environment
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Professional Communication
  • Education-Related Law

    This year, we are excited to add a mentor component to our well-designed beginning teacher training. Mentors may join their mentee at any Survivor session for $20. Mentors must attend a one-day Mentor Training on September 27, 2019, as a required pre-requisite to attending Survivor sessions. Registration for Mentor Training can be found here: Mentor Training.

    Administrator attendance is welcomed at any Survivor Session, just let us know you are coming!

    Attendance fulfills the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) requirement for certification renewal/upgrade.

    Participants must complete all three dates in the series.
    • Enrolled: 36/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    78. SW-PBS Emerging Year 1 - Coaches Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 Cameron School District (Cameron, MO) [map]

    Audience: PBS Year 1 Emerging Team Members

    Dates: 9/26/2019 to 3/24/2020

    **CLOSED REGISTRATION - BY INVITATION ONLY**
    SW-PBS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools by structuring the learning environment to support the academic and social success of all students. The process supports the adoption and long-term implementation of efficient and effective discipline throughout the school environment. PBS methods are research-based and proven to significantly reduce the occurrence of problem behaviors in schools. The primary goals of SW-PBS are to prevent the development of inappropriate behavior, reduce ongoing patterns of problem behavior, and to increase the likelihood of improved academic performance of all students through teaching and learning time gained when the numbers of inappropriate behaviors are reduced. As staffs learn how to consistently embed the teaching and monitoring of appropriate social and behavior skills into the school day and curriculum, they also learn to anticipate how to structure school environments so that the appropriate skills will be utilized more often. It is important that schools actively communicate with families so that they understand and support the SW-PBS process. Families can also benefit from learning how to use similar strategies for teaching and supporting their children's appropriate social and behavior skills.

    Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/5

    79. SW-PBS Tier 2 - Systems and Tools

    Program: RPDC - Central

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

    Audience: Building administrator & at least 2 additional staff members w/expertise and/or interest in specialized behavior support

    Dates: 9/26/2019 to 2/27/2020

    Missouri SW-PBS will host a series of 4 sessions for schools that have completed Tier 1 training and are ready to transition to developing Tier 1 interventions for SW-PBS framework. During these sessions, teams receive an overview of Tier 2 purposes, research, and intervention examples. They assess fidelity of Tier 1 implementation and determine their school's readiness for developing a Tier 2 system. As an initial outcome, the Tier 2 team develops a systematic process for identifying students at-risk of developing problem behaviors, which includes use of data decision rules and a teacher nomination process.

    Outcomes for these sessions include:
    ** Review instructional approaches to discipline and identify key features of a Tier 2 system and characteristics of effective intervention with a process of intensifying supports for students.
    ** Determine readiness with data assessments (TFI, SAS, SET) for development of Tier 2 criteria, to ensure Tier 1 remains fully in place and analyze for action planning.
    ** Develop a Tier 2 team having roles and responsibilities to make decisions about students receiving Tier 2 supports.
    ** Develop a process that includes a minimum of two data sources to accurately identify students with internalizing and/or externalizing social, emotional, or behavioral risk factors.
    ** Identify and select interventions that fit the needs and context of students and staff.
    ** Develop a process for selecting function based interventions that match student need.
    ** Develop an efficient and effective process for gathering and reviewing relevant student data.
    ** Identify key fidelity and social validity measures to ensure generalization and maintenance of skills across settings.
    ** Complete the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI).

    Aligns with and supports Missouri Teacher Standards: Standard #2, Quality Indicator 1; #5, Quality Indicator 1, #7, Quality Indicator 6; #8, Quality Indicator 2.

    Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 16/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    80. SW-PBS Tier 2 Social Skills Intervention Groups - Coaches Meetings

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: SW-PBS Tier 2 Advanced Team Members

    Dates: 9/26/2019 to 2/27/2020

    **CLOSED REGISTRATION - BY INVITATION ONLY
    SW-PBS Coaches/Teams of Tier 2, Advanced schools will meet together to learn about designing a complete Tier 2 system of support for students and network together to share successful SW-PBS practices. During this training, teams receive a continuation of Tier 2 purposes, research, and intervention examples. Teams will work to develop Social Skills Lessons intervention.

    It is encouraged you bring a coach, team members and administrator to the meetings.

    Lunch will be provided.
     $50 per person per session
    • Enrolled: 5/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    81. Working with Students with Classic Autism - Cape Girardeau

    Program: Project ACCESS

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

    Audience: Any educator or school staff member working with students with autism, parents and administrators.

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    Hosted in conjunction with the Southeast RPDC, this one-day training is designed to focus on "how to" strategies to help students with more classic characteristics of autism to become independent and employable through evidence-based programming in the school setting. Topics include: understanding students' strengths and needs, life planning, structured teaching, task analysis, self-evaluation, social skill instruction, and collecting and interpreting classroom data to enhance programmatic changes.

    Please make checks payable to Project ACCESS/Missouri State University, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897 (fax: 417-836-6393). Registration will begin at 8:00 am and training will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch is on your own for this training.

    • Enrolled: 11/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    82. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) - Day 1 - Maries County R-I Vienna INVITATION ONLY

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 Maries County R-I (Vienna Elementary) (Vienna, MO) [map]

    Audience: Elementary Teachers, Reading Teachers, Title I Reading Teachers, Reading Specialists

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    There are four dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately. Participants are required to attend all four sessions. We will address each of the four LETRS units respectively.
  • September 27, 2019 - The Challenge of Learning to Read
  • December 13, 2019 - The Speech Sounds of English
  • February 21, 2020 - Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
  • April 24, 2020 - Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

    Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the "science of reading" so they are able to apply research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning through structured models and online videos of effective classroom instruction.

    FEES ARE COMMUNICATED BY AGREEMENT WITH EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL.
    • Enrolled: 3/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    83. New To MAP-A Training

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

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

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    This training is for Special Education personnel who are NEW to the administration of the MAP-A, and for those who need to be familiar with the DLM process. Participants will learn the vocabulary and the steps of the administration of the MAP-A to their students. Participants will learn how the various levels of the map work together to create a dynamic test for each individual student, how to select appropriate Essential Elements based upon the blueprints and the grade level, and how to integrate instructionally relevant testlets into the classroom instruction regularly. Additionally, participants will learn how to use Educator Portal. Important dates to remember will be discussed. Participants need to bring their school calendars which will be used as they develop a plan and their own "to do list" for administration of the MAP-A during the 2018-19 school year. Participants must also download and print the latest versions of the Test Administration Manual and the Accessibility Manual. A link will be sent out to each participant for these documents closer to the training dates. This training addresses the following Missouri Teaching Standards: Standard #2: Student Learning, Growth and Development, Quality Indicator 2: Student goals, Quality Indicator 4: Differentiated lesson design Standard #7 Student Assessment and Data Analysis, Quality Indicator 1: Effective use of assessments, Quality Indicator 2: Assessment data to improve learning, Quality Indicator 4, Effect of instruction on individual/class learning Location will be at the Park Central Office Building, 117 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO Room location will be 112. Registration and breakfast will be at 8:30 am and the training will begin promptly 9:00. Lunch will be "on your own". Workshop will end at 2:30. Cancellations must be made 10 days before training
    • Enrolled: 20/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    84. Compliance Network: 1st and 2nd Year Special Education Directors

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: Varies (Varies, MO)

    Audience: 1st & 2nd Year SPED Directors

    Dates: 9/27/2019 to 4/2/2020

    Northwest RPDC and Kansas City RPDC Centers are sponsoring this four-day network. Two sessions will be held in St. Joseph and two sessions will be held in Kansas City.

    Join us quarterly for a more in-depth look on topics that impact New Special Education Directors. Time will be allowed for collaborating and problem solving on issues of concern.

    * Understanding the Standards and Indicators Manual/Understanding Your district's Special Education Profile
    * Eligibility Determination with Emphasis on OHI/ Writing Compliant Evaluation Reports
    * Tiered Monitoring/File Reviews/Timelines
    * Hot Topics, End of the Year Deadlines, Data-driven decision making
    * Additional topics of interest

    Sept. 27 - St. Joseph
    Dec. 9 - Kansas City
    Feb. 26 - Kansas City
    Apr. 2 - St. Joseph

    Presenters: Bailey Tenneson, KC-RPDC and Lauren Struthers, NW-RPDC
     Lunch on your own
    Optional graduate available
    • Enrolled: 9/12
    • Wait: 0/5

    85. Experienced MAP-A-POPLAR BLUFF

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    For Special Education personnel who have previously been trained to administer the MAP-A. A portion of the training will be spent viewing the MAP-A DESE webinar with your colleagues. The training will review choosing Essential Elements to assess student skills, review any changes made to the KITE Suite, and discuss important dates. Additionally, participants will review how to integrate instructionally relevant testlets into daily instruction. Participants will also become familiar with the compliance components related to the MAP-A. *3 hours for training and 3 hours for planning and instruction(optional)*
    • Enrolled: 13/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    86. Help Me - Help You! Building the Mentor - Mentee Relationship

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Mentors of first or second year teachers.

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    As the Japanese Proverb says "Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great mentor." Is it your privilege to mentor a new teacher on your team or in your building? Come and learn the importance of the role of mentoring a new teacher.

    Mentors will focus on the role, duties and responsibilities that impact success. The Missouri Mentoring Program Standards will be reviewed and discussed. Skills and strategies will help strengthen the mentorship role. Mentors will focus on the growth and development of the novice teacher.

    This system of support provides participants the knowledge and skills to develop a confident, collaborative team which can have a positive impact on student learning and the school culture.

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

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) & Missouri Connections

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 5 North Central Missouri College (Trenton, MO)

    Audience: Middle school and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development and planning.

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    New Domain Session
    This session will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) now available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This new feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level, beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade.

    Training session will be 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be an optional work session from 12:00-3:00pm for those wishing to stay and work on their plans.

    This training is for middle school and high school counselors, career educators, instructors, transition educators, administrators and others who work with students in career awareness, exploration, development and planning.
    • Enrolled: 13/30
    • Wait: 0/2

    88. Kansas City Compliance Network: 1st and 2nd Year Special Education Directors

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: 1st and 2nd year Special Education Directors

    Dates: 9/27/2019 to 4/2/2020

    Kansas City RPDC and Northwest RPDC Centers are sponsoring this four-day network. Two sessions will be held in St. Joseph and two sessions will be held in Kansas City.

    Join us quarterly for a more in-depth look on topics that impact New Special Education Directors. Time will be allowed for collaborating and problem solving on issues of concern.

    * Understanding the Standards and Indicators Manual/Understanding Your district's Special Education Profile
    * Eligibility Determination with Emphasis on OHI/ Writing Compliant Evaluation Reports
    * Tiered Monitoring/File Reviews/Timelines
    * Hot Topics, End of the Year Deadlines, Data-driven decision making
    * Additional topics of interest

    Sept. 27 - St. Joseph
    Dec. 9 - Kansas City
    Feb. 26 - Kansas City
    Apr. 2 - St. Joseph

    Presenters: Bailey Tennesen, KC-RPDC and Lauren Struthers, NW-RPDC

    Lunch on your own

    Cost: $50 per person
    • Enrolled: 7/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    89. Northwest Teacher Academy Graduates 2019-2020

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

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

    Audience: Past Teacher Academy Participants

    Dates: 9/27/2019 to 3/23/2020

    The Missouri Teacher Academy Graduate program allows participants to continue to deepen knowledge gained from the Teacher Academy program. It is a natural progression to building teacher leaders for your school district. Attendees continue to acquire research-based best practices aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards and Missouri State Teacher Standards. Building The Artisan Teacher will be the focus for the 2018-2019 school year.

    Participation requires four release days for regional meetings and one Statewide Kickoff meeting, July 18 & 19 in Lake Ozark. Mike Rutherford will be the trainer for the statewide kickoff. You must register separately for the Teacher Academy Graduates Kickoff.

    Tuition, travel expenses, and substitutes will be the responsibility of the school or individual.

    Optional two hours of graduate credit available
    • Enrolled: 6/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    90. SW-PBS Emerging Advanced Team Training - Meeting 1

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: SE RPDC-SE MO State Univ.-Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau, MO)

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    The Southeast RPDC will host a series of four workshops designed for schools in their second year of SW-PBS student implementation at the Tier 1 level. Content will emphasize implementation of the eight effective classroom practices with fidelity, using data for quality decision making and sustaining the Tier 1 process. Knowledge of the eight essential components of SW-PBS will be deepened and data will be analyzed as we consider the steps of scaling up to Tier 2 interventions.

    Please sign up for each meeting date separately.

    Meeting Dates include:
    Oct. 3, 2019
    Dec. 12, 2019
    Feb. 13, 2020
    March 16, 2020

    Missouri Teacher Standards:
    Standard 2 Student Learning, Growth and Development
    Standard 5: Positive Classroom Environment
    Standard 7 Student Assessment and Data Analysis
    Standard 9 Professional Collaboration
    • Enrolled: 17/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    91. Teacher Academy Grads - Day 1

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Former graduates of Teacher Academy

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    There are four dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately.
  • September 27, 2019
  • November 8, 2019
  • January 31, 2020
  • April 9, 2020

    Teacher Academy Graduates, you spent a year with select teachers from our region who wanted to develop their instructional practice, leadership skills, and knowledge by attending Teacher Academy. Continue to grow as a teacher leader and return for a second year! Author and researcher Mike Rutherford will kick off the academy at the statewide summer Teacher Academy Graduates training; his text, The Artisan Teacher, will frame the year's work. Participants will use a "deliberate practice" model, then share their results and reflection at the final meeting.

    Who qualifies for Grads? A teacher who has attended Teacher Academy, is committed to sustained professional growth, and who desires to continue that growth with a cadre of teachers dedicated to improving student learning. Come on back for another year!

    Statewide Kick-off July 18-19, 2019 with Mike Rutherford at Lodge of the Four Seasons (extra cost for meals).

    Lunch will be provided for the regional meetings. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven days in advance.

    Full or partial scholarships will be available for all participants.

    Registration fee of $350 is for all four dates and the Statewide Kickoff.
    • Enrolled: 12/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    92. Writing Quality IEPs for beginning and non-traditional teachers.

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

    Location: 2 B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Audience: Special education teachers new to the profession who were not trained as a special education teacher

    Dates: 9/27/2019

    This training will assist teachers new to the profession with the process of writing a quality IEP. We will begin with preparation before the meeting taking it through to the end of the meeting. Participants should bring a redacted copy of an IEP to work with as we go through the process. This training will assist teachers new to the profession, who do not have a background in special education, with the process of writing a quality IEP. We will begin with preparation before the meeting taking it through to the end of the meeting. Participants should bring a redacted copy of an IEP to work with as we go through the process.
    • Enrolled: 4/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    93. Compliance Boot Camp

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Park Central Office Building (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    This workshop focuses on the areas of the most common noncompliance issues including, but not limited too, discipline, IEP development, and evaluation/re-evaluations. Hands on training will be provided using the model forms, the Standard and Indicators Manual and the State Plan for Special Education. Registration and breakfast will be from 8:30 until 9:00. Training will begin promptly at 9:00. Lunch will be "on your own" from 11:30 to 12:30. An afternoon snack will be provided. Cancellations must be submitted 10 days before the training.
    • Enrolled: 11/20
    • Wait: 0/5

    94. EL Book Study: Preparing English Learners for College and Career

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: EL Educators

    Dates: 9/30/2019 to 1/27/2020

    The size and the complexity of the population of English Learners have increased and the willingness to participate in society has changed due to our current demographics. I want to welcome you to join me on this journey to open your mind to new views on how to help our English Learners by reading this book and become more knowledgeable on this subject. It's going to help us realize the rigorous language and content development frameworks that we implement in our schools, we will learn social emotional learning opportunities for our students and teach us how to engage with the community to create partnerships to amplify students' academic and career opportunities.

    There is a cost of $75 dollars that will cover the book. You will need to sign up by Friday September 13th.
    Space is limited please register at your best convenience.
    • Enrolled: 0/15
    • Wait: 0/5

    95. Missouri Connections for School Counselors- Beginning/Introductory Training

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

    Location: 2 B105 Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Blvd, University of MO (Columbia, MO)

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    With greater emphasis being placed on schools to graduate “success ready” students, the time has come for all educators to take on the responsibility of guiding students through career planning. It is imperative that Teachers as well as School Counselors have a working knowledge of the resources available through Missouri Connections and the Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP). Consider for a moment, how important it is for you as an educator to know a students’ interests, or likes/dislikes. Would this information help you design a lesson to reach a student? This interactive workshop will provide hands-on activities using Missouri Connections to demonstrate the resources School Counselors and Teachers can use to support career planning with their students. Participants will learn why Missouri Connections is a valuable tool for your students, while also providing a teaching resource to enrich a class lesson. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Missouri Connections; learning how easy one can navigate through the program. During the workshop, participants will be introduced to two assessments, explore several career pathways, and see the how assessment results contribute to a student’s ICAP.

    **Participants should bring a laptop or similar device
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    96. NEW: MAP-A Training (ELA, Math, Science)

    Program: RPDC - Kansas City

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

    Audience: Teachers and administrators not previously trained on the administration of MAP-A.

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    Training for Special Education personnel who are new to the administration of the MAP-A or those who need to be familiar with the process. Participants will learn how the various levels of the map work together to create a dynamic test for each individual student, how to select appropriate Essential Elements based upon the blue print and the grade level, and how to regularly integrate Instructionally Relevant Testlets into the classroom. Additionally, participants will learn how to use Educator Portal and learn what equipment will be necessary for students to complete the assessment.


    Pricing:
    FREE-required training
    • Enrolled: 46/70
    • Wait: 0/0

    97. Collegial Conversations

    Program: RPDC - Northwest

    Location: 4 Various Locations (various, MO)

    Audience: Past Teacher Academy Participants

    Dates: 9/30/2019 to 3/6/2020

    **CLOSED REGISTRATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED TEACHER ACADEMY GRADUATE PROGRAM

    Due to increased teacher requests, the NWRPDC would like to offer a professional development opportunity for teachers who desire to have collegial conversations around high leverage instructional practice.

    This year's focus will be a facilitated book study of A School Leader's Guide to Standards-Based Grading by Tammy Heflerbower, Philip Warrick, & Jan K. Hoegh. Participants will learn to assess and report student performance based on prioritized standards while 'discovering reliable, practical methods for analyzing what students have learned and gain effective strategies for offering students feedback on their progress' as a result of this book study.

    Intended Outcomes:
    * Distinguish between standards-based and standards-referenced grading, and examine the basis of each.
    * Understand the research and reasoning for standards-based grading, and read other educators' accounts of applying it in their schools.
    * Examine current grading practices, and identify ways to ensure grades accurately reflect students' strengths and weaknesses.
    * Discover how to improve student achievement through meaningful, measurable, and accurate reporting.
    * Address the role of exceptional learners-students with special needs, English learners, and gifted and talented students-in the assessment process.
    Optional graduate credit available
    • Enrolled: 3/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    98. Experienced MAP-A -PEMISCOT COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Program: RPDC - Southeast

    Location: 1 Hayti, MO - Pemiscot Co. Spec. Scho. District (Hayti, MO)

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    For Special Education personnel who have previously been trained to administer the MAP-A. A portion of the training will be spent viewing the MAP-A DESE webinar with your colleagues. The training will review choosing Essential Elements to assess student skills, review any changes made to the KITE Suite, and discuss important dates. Additionally, participants will review how to integrate instructionally embedded testlets into daily instruction. Participants will also become familiar with the compliance components related to MAP-A. *3 hours for training and 3 hours for planning and instruction.
    • Enrolled: 26/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    99. Reaching and Teaching Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia - Level III

    Program: RPDC - South Central

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

    Audience: Any/All Subjects, Professional Development, Title Reading, Special Education Teachers, & Administrators

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    This workshop is being offered on four dates. You do not need to attend each date.
  • June 6, 2019
  • September 30, 2019
  • November 18, 2019
  • December 17, 2019

    Level III: What can you do to address the needs of at-risk readers/writers? This training will provide a closer look into understanding, reaching and teaching students with reading difficulties that might be signs of dyslexia. Understanding processing needs of these learners will ensure deeper multi-sensory instruction and how changing the teaching approach can change the brain. Active participation will be expected as participants practice instructional strategies for evidence based effective reading/writing lessons. Participants will leave with instructional strategies to put into place immediately.

    This session will include the following topics:
  • Vocabulary
  • Morphology/Etymology
  • Fluency
  • Spelling/Writing
  • Language Structures
  • Comprehension

    Participants must complete Level I & II prior to attending Level III training.

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

    If you attend a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will apply.

    • Enrolled: 10/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    100. SW-PBS Tier 2 Foundations/Systems - Day 2

    Program: RPDC - South Central

    Location: 6 S&T PCRMC Annex E209 Conference Room (Rolla, MO) [map]

    Audience: School administrator, representative with specialized academic knowledge (general ed teacher, at-risk teacher, etc.), representative with specialized behavior knowledge (special ed teacher, counselor, interventionist, etc.), additional participants who will serve as Tier 2 team members.

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    There are two dates for this workshop; you must register for EACH DATE separately.
  • September 10, 2019
  • September 30, 2019

    Systems Sessions 1 and 2 are required before teams participate in intervention training.

    Systems Session 1 - This session is designed for schools new to tier 2. Session 1 will focus on foundational knowledge including review of SW-PBS, key features of Tier 2 systems, intensifying supports for students at-risk, confirming readiness for Tier 2 at the school level, review of MO SW-PBS Decision Making Model, establishing a Tier 2 Specialized Behavior Support Team, mapping out a Tier 2 Action Plan, evaluating existing systems for addressing emotional and behavioral needs of students, developing a communication plan, and planning for effective Tier 2 meetings.

    Systems Session 2 - Session 2 builds on the systems knowledge from session 1, preparing the teams to implement a function-based intervention for students at-risk. Specific learning in this session includes developing a data-based process for student identification, ensuring efficient and effective gathering and review of data, selecting appropriate function-based intervention, monitoring student response to intervention, and making decisions about student response based on progress monitoring data.

  • This workshop supports Missouri Teacher Standards: 2.1, 5.3, 6.2.

    Presenter: Jeanie Carey

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

    Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.
    • Enrolled: 12/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    101. VIRTUAL - Understanding Dyslexia

    Program: RPDC - Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning

    Location: Virtual Meeting (Springfield, MO)

    Dates: 9/30/2019

    What is dyslexia? How can we support struggling readers of all ages? This webinar is designed to deepen your understanding of dyslexia and the reading brain, and explore supports and accommodations that enhance student's reading and spelling development.
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0