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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

Southeast RPDC welcomes K-12 science educators for collaboration and networking meetings. Join us as we learn from regional and state science educators and each other!

This five-part session spans from September 2026 to April 2027. During this time, we will train your curriculum leaders to help teachers write curriculum in all subject areas, K-12. We will also provide them with the necessary templates to organize the curriculum. After each session, attendees will go back and work with teachers to complete the work that was discussed in that session. For this reason, districts should send curriculum directors, instructional coaches, and administrators. As the curriculum will be built online, having at least one staff member who is good with technology will also be important. Districts are encouraged to send two to four people. Each session will cover a different aspect of the curriculum process, so attendance at each session will be imperative. Cost is $300 per district.

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

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

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

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

Meet with other Southeast Missouri Educators who work with English learners to collaborate and network throughout the school year. Bring your lunch and join us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 3-day training series is designed for co-teaching teams in their second year or beyond who are ready to refine and deepen their collaborative practices. The training sessions will focus on strengthening teacher parity, implementing effective co-teaching approaches, and enhancing instructional planning. Participants will engage in hands-on planning opportunities, explore strategies to support student success in the co-taught setting, and receive targeted coaching through two classroom observation and feedback sessions. Coaching sessions will be scheduled at the first meeting. The general education and special education teachers must attend together.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisite: Completion of Instructional Coach Academy.

Please use this registration link to attend Teacher Academy with John Antonetti.

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) are one of the most powerful tools schools have to understand and change student behavior - yet too often they become compliance documents rather than meaningful intervention roadmaps. When conducted effectively, FBAs help teams identify the true function of behavior and design targeted, practical Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that improve outcomes for students with and without IEPs or 504 plans.

"FBA Bootcamp: Building Better Behavior Plans" is a three-day professional learning series focused on building deep understanding and real-world application of functional behavior assessment and intervention design. Participants will learn how to conduct usable FBAs, analyze data to hypothesize behavioral function, and create behavior support plans that are preventative, skill-based, and sustainable across settings. This training moves beyond paperwork and into practice - ensuring behavior plans are implemented with fidelity, monitored for effectiveness, and revised based on data.

Participants will leave with tools, templates, case practice experience, and a structured framework they can immediately apply in their schools.

Support your professional growth as a mid-career teacher with Teacher Academy Year 2: Powerful Task Design, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS). This program includes a statewide event featuring national expert John Antonetti and is designed for teachers with a strong desire for continuous professional improvement. It is required that participants complete the MTDS Teacher Academy before enrolling. This competency-based opportunity provides access to experts, a copy of John Antonetti's book "Powerful Task Design," consultant support, and networking with other teachers.

Teacher Academy Year 2 emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as engaging in ongoing reflective practice, developing research-based instruction, and understanding and promoting the profession.

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

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

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

Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring emphasizes key MTDS Competencies such as managing a classroom, being a professional, designing instruction, and reflecting on practice.

Join us to enhance your mentoring skills and support the next generation of teachers. Register now!

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) provides teachers with the tools and understanding to teach the essential skills needed for literacy. Teachers learn the science of reading, so they are able to extend research into classroom application no matter the curriculum or program used. Instruction is a mixture of face-to-face learning through structured modules and online videos of effective classroom instruction. Participants in this group must acquire LETRS materials prior to the Launch. For more information email vallgier@semo.edu.

Training dates for this cohort group are full days trainings on 9/24/2026, 11/24/2026, 2/16/2027, and 3/25/2027. Each full day will address each of the four LETRS Units respectively.

Missouri students need great teachers, and your role in building the next generation of educators is essential. Together, we can help shape the future of Missouri's teaching workforce. Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed to connect district GYO program designers and facilitators through active collaborative groups, promote resource and information sharing among colleagues, and create opportunities that inspire students to pursue careers in education-all while using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a foundation.

If you are a designer or facilitator of a GYO club, chapter, or class, these sessions will allow you to connect with other leaders who work with future educators, hear from relevant guest speakers, learn about resources and opportunities to support your program, and share the exciting work happening in your group. Regional networking sessions strengthen the implementation and growth of GYO teacher recruitment programs in Missouri school districts and charter schools. These gatherings are facilitated by Sandy Humbyrd, the state MTDS GYO Coordinator, a former Ed Pathways Dual Credit Class Teacher and Ed Club Sponsor, who completed doctoral research on Missouri's GYO programs.

Meaningful progress starts with meaningful data. In this three-part session, educators will learn how to effectively monitor IEP goals using targeted data collection and progress monitoring strategies. Participants will explore how to write and evaluate SMART goals, collect and organize data efficiently, analyze trendlines, and use that data to inform instructional decisions. The sessions will emphasize practical tools and real-world applications for adjusting academic and behavioral supports based on student progress. By the end of the series, educators will be equipped to make data-driven decisions that improve outcomes and ensure IEP goals are more than just compliance-they're a pathway to student success.

In our classrooms, progress is measured in inches, not miles.
Designed to bridge the gap between compliance and the classroom.
Learn to craft SMART goals that align with Essential Elements and-more importantly-how to analyze those trendlines to make real-time instructional decisions.
Turn your daily instruction into clear, actionable IEP progress, simplify your workflow, and reclaim your time for what matters most: empowering your students with extensive support needs toward greater independence.

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

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

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

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

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

Join us to continue your journey as an emerging teacher and build on the success of your first year. Register now!

Special education file reviews tend to flag the same few components again and again. This one-hour virtual training series is designed for special education staff who want clear, practical guidance on parts of the special education process that are commonly identified as areas of noncompliance during the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Tiered Monitoring Process (self assessment and file review)
Each session provides a quick, targeted overview of the topic, highlights the compliance requirements reviewers look for, and pinpoints the most frequent documentation errors that lead to findings of non-compliance.
This series is especially helpful for:
Schools with identified noncompliance through a self-assessment/file review who need corrective action training aligned to the area(s) of concern.
Schools preparing for the 2026-2027 self-assessment/file review cycle who want to proactively tighten documentation and address common issues before submitting files.

Join Missouri RPDC Compliance Consultants for focused, easy-to-apply training you can put into practice immediately.
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: **Zoom link provided to registered participants prior to each session

2026 Training Dates and Topics
September 29: Timelines, Review of Existing Data, Prior Written Notice
October 1: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
October 6: Annual IEP Goals
October 8: Post-Secondary Transition
October 22: Eligibility Determinations and Evaluations

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

Special education file reviews tend to flag the same few components again and again. This one-hour virtual training series is designed for special education staff who want clear, practical guidance on parts of the special education process that are commonly identified as areas of noncompliance during the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Tiered Monitoring Process (self assessment and file review)
Each session provides a quick, targeted overview of the topic, highlights the compliance requirements reviewers look for, and pinpoints the most frequent documentation errors that lead to findings of non-compliance.
This series is especially helpful for:
Schools with identified noncompliance through a self-assessment/file review who need corrective action training aligned to the area(s) of concern.
Schools preparing for the 2026-2027 self-assessment/file review cycle who want to proactively tighten documentation and address common issues before submitting files.

Join Missouri RPDC Compliance Consultants for focused, easy-to-apply training you can put into practice immediately.
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: **Zoom link provided to registered participants prior to each session

2026 Training Dates and Topics
September 29: Timelines, Review of Existing Data, Prior Written Notice
October 1: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
October 6: Annual IEP Goals
October 8: Post-Secondary Transition
October 22: Eligibility Determinations and Evaluations

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

In this session, the ABAS-3 use, administration, scoring and interpretation will be reviewed. Additionally, using the ABAS-3 intervention planner to develop intervention targets based on specific ABAS-3 item ratings will be discussed. Beyond the ABAS-3, there will be a focus on understanding rater bias and how to interpret adaptive behavior scores appropriately within the full constellation of eligibility data. This session will also discuss culturally responsive assessment practices and general ethical guidelines for completing and interpreting any adaptive behavior assessment.

Key Objectives:

Understand the purpose, administration, and scoring of the ABAS-3
Use the ABAS-3 intervention planner to develop targeted interventions
Interpret adaptive behavior scores within the broader context of eligibility data
Apply culturally responsive practices and ethical guidelines in adaptive behavior assessment

This is a 2-day series for teachers who want to collaborate about effective classroom management and dig deeper into research-based practices. The cohort also includes coaching visits after each workshop. Topics to be discussed include: classroom expected behaviors, procedures and routines, relationships, supportive classroom culture, and differentiated lesson design. This cohort meets at the Southeast RPDC.

Executive functioning skills are tied to academic success, behavior, and mental health. Executive functioning is one of the most complex constructs to assess because performance varies by context, structure, and motivation. In this session, assessing executive functioning skills and interpreting the scores within a comprehensive evaluation will be discussed.

Key Objectives:

Define executive functioning and identify its core components and real-life applications
Justify the inclusion of executive functioning assessment within a comprehensive evaluation process
Select appropriate executive functioning measures based on referral questions, relevant history, and assessment options
Interpret and integrate executive functioning evaluation results within a multidisciplinary framework to inform strategic intervention planning

Join us for an exciting two-day series for educators who have completed both Volume 1 and Volume 2 of LETRS. Dive into the Science of Reading with practical and targeted learning. You'll get to collaborate with other teachers in fun and engaging activities, validating what you already know while discovering new insights.

This professional development series is designed to be a cohesive experience, so plan to attend both days: October 14, 2026 and February 2, 2027 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. We can't wait to see you there!

Virtual overview of the new TFI 3.0 with question and answer session.

The SLP Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a virtual professional learning opportunity designed for SLPs, SLP-As, Speech-Language Interventionists, Special Education Coordinators, Directors, and other professionals who want to expand their knowledge of current speech and language practices, policies, and compliance considerations. Sessions will provide practical technical assistance related to initial speech and language eligibility criteria, interventions, RtI and MTSS practices, and evaluations for culturally and linguistically diverse students, with a specific focus on Dynamic Assessment. Participants will explore current hot topics, strengthen decision-making practices, and gain practical strategies for supporting students while maintaining compliance throughout the school year. This interactive PLC also provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues, ask questions, share practices, and build confidence in navigating complex speech and language issues.

The Special Education Teacher Network will meet four times throughout the year from 9:00-12:00. These collaborative sessions will provide ongoing support, practical tools, and a space to problem-solve with peers as you deepen your use of high-leverage practices throughout the year. Enroll for the topics that meet your needs and schedule as we work together to build your practice and find your people.

Wednesday, October 21-Collaboration
Wednesday, December 9-Data-based Decision Making
Wednesday, February 17-Explicit Instruction
Wednesday, April 21-Progress Monitoring

Special education file reviews tend to flag the same few components again and again. This one-hour virtual training series is designed for special education staff who want clear, practical guidance on parts of the special education process that are commonly identified as areas of noncompliance during the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Tiered Monitoring Process (self assessment and file review)
Each session provides a quick, targeted overview of the topic, highlights the compliance requirements reviewers look for, and pinpoints the most frequent documentation errors that lead to findings of non-compliance.
This series is especially helpful for:
Schools with identified noncompliance through a self-assessment/file review who need corrective action training aligned to the area(s) of concern.
Schools preparing for the 2026-2027 self-assessment/file review cycle who want to proactively tighten documentation and address common issues before submitting files.

Join Missouri RPDC Compliance Consultants for focused, easy-to-apply training you can put into practice immediately.
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: **Zoom link provided to registered participants prior to each session

2026 Training Dates and Topics
September 29: Timelines, Review of Existing Data, Prior Written Notice
October 1: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
October 6: Annual IEP Goals
October 8: Post-Secondary Transition
October 22: Eligibility Determinations and Evaluations

You have successfully completed Lexia's Aspire®--now what? Join other graduates from your region for a morning of networking, problem solving, and success sharing. And, of course, celebrating your achievement! Lisa Scroggs, DESE Director of Secondary Literacy, will facilitate.

This three-day training will focus on the basics all new Special Education Teachers need to know and understand in order to have a successful start to their Special Education teaching career. The Southeast RPDC Special Education Consultant Team will provide teachers new to Special Education, an overview of the foundational components of Special Education law, Special Education state regulations, compliance requirements for IEPs, evaluations, eligibility determinations, as well as, best practices for specially designed instruction, behavior mangament, and instructional strategies. The information provided will be targeted towards teachers who are just starting their teaching careers in the field of Special Education.

This two-part Math Academy series supports grades 6-8 educators in strengthening instruction through purposeful mathematical discourse and the Mathematical Practices. Participants will explore strategies that promote reasoning, justification, and collaborative problem solving while connecting conceptual understanding to procedural skill.

Part 1: Fluency & Ratios focuses on building fluency that supports proportional reasoning through rich tasks and facilitation moves that elevate student thinking and discussion.

Part 2: Data, Expressions & Equations extends discourse routines to analyzing data and representing relationships algebraically, emphasizing connections across representations and students' explanation of reasoning.

Participants will leave with classroom-ready strategies, sample tasks, and facilitation tools to support meaningful math talk.

The training for school districts in Special Education Monitoring Cohort 1 provides critical information about the special education monitoring process and walks through the steps for using IMACS 2 to complete the required special education self-assessment, provide initial evaluation and C to B transition timeline data, and submit requested student documents for verification.

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

In this hands-on lab, we'll dive into the 'Big 5' of behavior data to move past surface-level trends and pinpoint the exact 'who, what, where, and when' behind your building's challenges. You'll walk away with a proven roadmap for turning raw data into targeted solution plans that drive immediate, measurable outcomes for your students.

Are you swimming in data but unsure how to move the needle? Is your RTI process a "hoop to jump through" or a proven framework for success? Join us for an empowering session where we merge high-impact formative assessment with a systematic response to intervention. We're moving beyond "the grade" to ensure every student in your building grows!

What we'll tackle together:

-Intentional, timely, direct Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports
-Data Teams- Walk through a 5-week sample cycle
-Learn how to spot common misconceptions and design interventions
-Shift from "my students" to "our students" and use a unified strategy to identify and respond to exactly what each learner needs

Are you an interventionist/ reading teacher/ instructional coach who often wonders what other people in your position are doing in their schools? Would you like the opportunity to meet with others in your position and discuss the ins and outs of your school day? Wouldn't it be great if you could also have someone there who could talk to you about the latest updates from DESE and explain them in ways you could understand? Well, it's your lucky day! The Literacy Collaborative Group exists, and is waiting for you to join. We meet five times during the school year. We explore best practices in reading and writing instruction, work collaboratively to problem-solve issues relevant to our classrooms and students, and each session includes time for DESE updates and time for teachers to collaborate on how their schools are addressing Senate Bill 681 Mandates. The format is very interactive and adaptive.

Sessions are most appropriate for K-6 teachers. Each session must be registered for separately.

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

Are you looking for clarity on what Missouri proficiency truly looks like? Join us for an empowering session designed to build your confidence and help you navigate the road to student success. This isn't about "teaching to the test"-it's about becoming informed, aligning your instruction with state expectations, and giving your students the tools they need to shine.

What we'll explore together:
-The Blueprint for Success: Understand the level of performance expectations on the MAP/EOC and learn how to align your daily instruction with these assessments.
-Behind the Scenes of Scoring: Dive into sample student responses and learn exactly how points are earned on Performance Events.
-Inside the State Toolkit: Get hands-on with accessible DESE resources, including 2024 updates and Item Specifications.
-Assessment Creation: Learn the process for writing quality assessment items to use in your own classroom.
-Grade-Level Review: Collaborate with peers to analyze sample tests and identify the "Priority Standards" that drive student growth.

Empower your instruction, inform your practice, and map out a clear path for every student. Come ready to explore resources you may not usually have time to reach and leave with a concrete plan for the year ahead!

The Special Education Teacher Network will meet four times throughout the year from 9:00-12:00. These collaborative sessions will provide ongoing support, practical tools, and a space to problem-solve with peers as you deepen your use of high-leverage practices throughout the year. Enroll for the topics that meet your needs and schedule as we work together to build your practice and find your people.

Wednesday, October 21-Collaboration
Wednesday, December 9-Data-based Decision Making
Wednesday, February 17-Explicit Instruction
Wednesday, April 21-Progress Monitoring

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

Are you an interventionist/ reading teacher/ instructional coach who often wonders what other people in your position are doing in their schools? Would you like the opportunity to meet with others in your position and discuss the ins and outs of your school day? Wouldn't it be great if you could also have someone there who could talk to you about the latest updates from DESE and explain them in ways you could understand? Well, it's your lucky day! The Literacy Collaborative Group exists, and is waiting for you to join. We meet five times during the school year. We explore best practices in reading and writing instruction, work collaboratively to problem-solve issues relevant to our classrooms and students, and each session includes time for DESE updates and time for teachers to collaborate on how their schools are addressing Senate Bill 681 Mandates. The format is very interactive and adaptive.

Sessions are most appropriate for K-6 teachers. Each session must be registered for separately.

Ready to swap "how do I solve this?" for "I get it!"? Join us for a hands-on two-part series designed to help your students master the heavy hitters in elementary: Number Sense and Operations in Base Ten. We're diving into the "why" behind the math to make learning stick.

What's in it for you?
-Clear Roadmaps: See how priority standards grow with your students from Kindergarten foundations to mastery of multi-digit operations.
-Ready-to-Use Tools: Get comfortable with hands-on gear like base ten blocks that turn abstract numbers into real understanding.
-Inside Scoop: We'll look at the latest Missouri Item Specifications and learning standards together so you know exactly what your students need for success.
-Teacher Teamwork: Connect with your neighbors! Swap favorite routines and classroom wins with fellow K-5 teachers across the region.

Session 1: Number Sense K-5
Session 2: Operations in Base Ten K-5

Are you looking to boost student attendance and create a safer, more productive learning environment? Join over 600 Missouri schools already thriving with Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS).

In this session we will provide an overview of the framework, the benefits of PBS backed by recent research/evidence, and how to become a partner school.

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

The Special Education Teacher Network will meet four times throughout the year from 9:00-12:00. These collaborative sessions will provide ongoing support, practical tools, and a space to problem-solve with peers as you deepen your use of high-leverage practices throughout the year. Enroll for the topics that meet your needs and schedule as we work together to build your practice and find your people.

Wednesday, October 21-Collaboration
Wednesday, December 9-Data-based Decision Making
Wednesday, February 17-Explicit Instruction
Wednesday, April 21-Progress Monitoring

This workshop is designed for SW-PBS schools implementing at any tier. Bring your questions and ideas for a collaborative style workshop intended to keep your team refreshed and focused on your goals!

Please sign up separately for each day:

September 29, 2026
February 23, 2027

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

Turn your "to-do" list into an "all done" list. Meeting the requirements for the SW-PBS Award of Excellence is a significant milestone, but finding the dedicated time for your team to sit down and finalize the details can be a challenge. This session is designed to solve that problem. Instead of a traditional presentation, this is a structured work-intensive studio where teams come together in a single location to collaborate, organize evidence, and finalize your application without the distractions of the school day.

Facilitators will be "on call" throughout the room to answer specific questions, clarify requirements, and provide immediate feedback on your application components.

Are you an interventionist/ reading teacher/ instructional coach who often wonders what other people in your position are doing in their schools? Would you like the opportunity to meet with others in your position and discuss the ins and outs of your school day? Wouldn't it be great if you could also have someone there who could talk to you about the latest updates from DESE and explain them in ways you could understand? Well, it's your lucky day! The Literacy Collaborative Group exists, and is waiting for you to join. We meet five times during the school year. We explore best practices in reading and writing instruction, work collaboratively to problem-solve issues relevant to our classrooms and students, and each session includes time for DESE updates and time for teachers to collaborate on how their schools are addressing Senate Bill 681 Mandates. The format is very interactive and adaptive.

Sessions are most appropriate for K-6 teachers. Each session must be registered for separately.

These sessions are designed for members of Professional Development Committees (PDCs) who want to create impactful professional learning opportunities for their schools and districts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective PDCs, examine the connection between student growth, educator evaluation, and professional learning, and explore criteria for evaluating professional development along with strategies for budgeting funds appropriately. Additionally, the program provides guidance and support to PDCs to ensure that district mentoring programs are effectively aligned with DESE's Professional Development Guidelines. Participants will also draft or review their PDC Plan for the school year using the Missouri Professional Learning Guidelines (revised 2026) in alignment with district and building goals. This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System. To support meaningful discussion, participants are encouraged to bring their current PDC Plan, CSIP, building school improvement goals, needs assessment results (if available), and district or building focus areas for educator evaluation and teacher growth plans.

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

Are you an interventionist/ reading teacher/ instructional coach who often wonders what other people in your position are doing in their schools? Would you like the opportunity to meet with others in your position and discuss the ins and outs of your school day? Wouldn't it be great if you could also have someone there who could talk to you about the latest updates from DESE and explain them in ways you could understand? Well, it's your lucky day! The Literacy Collaborative Group exists, and is waiting for you to join. We meet five times during the school year. We explore best practices in reading and writing instruction, work collaboratively to problem-solve issues relevant to our classrooms and students, and each session includes time for DESE updates and time for teachers to collaborate on how their schools are addressing Senate Bill 681 Mandates. The format is very interactive and adaptive.

Sessions are most appropriate for K-6 teachers. Each session must be registered for separately.

The Special Education Teacher Network will meet four times throughout the year from 9:00-12:00. These collaborative sessions will provide ongoing support, practical tools, and a space to problem-solve with peers as you deepen your use of high-leverage practices throughout the year. Enroll for the topics that meet your needs and schedule as we work together to build your practice and find your people.

Wednesday, October 21-Collaboration
Wednesday, December 9-Data-based Decision Making
Wednesday, February 17-Explicit Instruction
Wednesday, April 21-Progress Monitoring

Join us for The EPIC Hour-a monthly, one-hour virtual learning series led by state-wide RPDC consultants. Each session delivers a separate Effective Practice for Instructional Change focused on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner. Whether you're looking to spark a new practice, manage challenging behaviors, or fine-tune instruction, choose the sessions that meet your needs.

Recordings and resources are shared with registrants. Please register for each month you'd like to attend separately. Dates and topics for each month are listed below.

August 5-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior
September 2-Executive Functioning
October 7-Teaching Social Skills
November 4-Cognitive Load
December 2-AI in Special Education
January 6-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle
February 3-Working with Students in Poverty
March 3-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content
April 7-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors
May 5-Specially Designed Instruction

Supporting all Tiers systems for building wide success. Designed for administrators/leaders in their first 1-3 years who want practical systems, collaborative strategies, and leadership moves that make Positive Behavior Intervention Supports(PBIS) thrive in their building. As a building leader, you set the tone. Positive Behavior Intervention Supports only thrive when administration creates clarity, builds systems, protects time, uses data consistently, and leads collaboration. This workshop will provide real concrete, actionable steps to help you lead your building in their PBS work with confidence and purpose.