Frontline Education

1. The Visual Strategy "Make & Take” Series: Schedules & Transitions

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 6/16/2026

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We know that for students with extensive needs, a picture isn't just worth a thousand words-it's the key to independence. Join us for a high-energy, two-part summer series designed to turn "I should make that" into "I have that." Over two sessions, we will explore the why behind successful visual interventions and spend the bulk of our time creating them.
You'll walk away with a digital toolkit of custom-made resources ready to use in your classroom. Make and take supplies: color copies, lamination, etc. will be provided on the day of the training.

2. EDTECH ACADEMY 2026: A Next Generation Teaching & Learning Conference

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

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

Dates: 6/23/2026

Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences in Our Schools and Classrooms!

Learn - Connect - Grow - Lead - Innovate. Calling all educators! Join us for EdTech Academy @ Southeast on June 23, 2026! This is a next generation teaching and learning conference for PK-20 educators. Discover ways to implement effective teaching and learning practices in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Gain fresh and innovative ideas, strategies, tools, and resources that engage and empower students, enhance curriculum, improve instruction, and deepen learning. Learn ways to effectively leverage the power of technology to create meaningful, authentic, and relevant learning experiences in our schools and classrooms-experiences that provide students opportunities for critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Explore with other educators ways to transform teaching and learning in your classroom, and discover how together we can lead next-gen learning.

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

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

Visit the event site for more info.

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

Please bring a device for hands-on, interactive learning.

District Group Rate: Buy 5, Get 1 Free

3. Science of Reading for Administrators

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 6/25/2026 to 6/26/2026

Understand how a systemic literacy transformation can come about with the evidence-based application of the Science of Reading. This workshop provides district leaders with the basic knowledge needed to lead their building to improved literacy outcomes.

4. The Visual Strategy "Make & Take” Series: Choice Boards & Requesting

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 7/9/2026

We know that for students with extensive needs, a picture isn't just worth a thousand words-it's the key to independence. Join us for a high-energy, two-part summer series designed to turn "I should make that" into "I have that." Over two sessions, we will explore the why behind successful visual interventions and spend the bulk of our time creating them.
You'll walk away with a digital toolkit of custom-made resources ready to use in your classroom. Make and take supplies: color copies, lamination, etc. will be provided on the day of the training.

5. Are You Reaching Your Early Advanced Readers? -and- Boosting Fluency

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 SEMO University Center - Ballroom (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Dates: 7/10/2026

Hand2Mind and Jenn Wright, C-SLDI, are coming back to Cape this summer! Jenn and Shannon Heisserer will present alongside Dr. Nancy Young, who will join virtually to share her expertise. Don't miss the opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Young as she walks us through her Ladder of Reading & Writing, explaining the wide range of ease in skill mastery and how we can better serve ALL. This presentation is appropriate for kindergarten through 6th-grade teachers, as well as reading coaches and interventionists. Administrators who work with scheduling will also benefit. Lunch will be provided.

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

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 7/27/2026

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

7. SE MTDS TeachNow: Alt Cert Institute

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Special Education Teacher Network

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 7/29/2026

Start the school year with clarity, connection, and practical tools that make a difference from day one. This full-day kickoff session is designed specifically for special education teachers looking to replenish their toolbox with strong practices, meaningful relationships, and sustainable implementation for the year ahead.

Together, we'll focus on setting expectations for your classroom, your students, and yourself. You'll collaborate with colleagues to build your professional network, explore available resources, and walk away with ready-to-use tools to support your daily work, so you can stay ahead instead of feeling behind.

Continue the momentum beyond the kickoff through the Special Education Teacher Network being held 9:00-12:00 throughout the year. These collaborative sessions 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. Topics include collaboration, data-based decision making, explicit instruction, and progress monitoring.

Wednesday, October 21
Wednesday, December 9
Wednesday, February 17
Wednesday, April 21

9. "The Middle School Behavior Playbook"

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 7/30/2026

Middle school is a unique and often misunderstood developmental stage marked by rapid cognitive, social, emotional, and physical changes. These shifts frequently manifest in classroom behaviors that can challenge even experienced educators.

"The Middle School Behavior Playbook" is a practical, research-informed professional development session designed specifically for middle school teachers and administrators. This interactive 3-hour training explores the developmental drivers behind common middle school behaviors and provides clear, effective classroom management strategies that promote engagement, accountability, and positive school culture.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of age-appropriate behavior, proactive management tools, and practical solutions they can immediately implement to reduce disruptions and increase instructional time.

Zoom Link: https://semo.zoom.us/meeting/register/9BrQSSU1R_-hvBYTPyQcDA

10. Positive Behavior Supports Team Day

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 7/31/2026

Join us for a collaborative and energizing workshop dedicated to strengthening our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) practices. This full-day session brings together team members to deepen understanding, share strategies, and build practical skills that promote positive, proactive approaches to behavior support. The focus for this time will be on using data to inform decisions, strengthen communication across teams, and create consistent student centered systems within our framework.

11. Strong Start: Setting the Tone for a Successful School Year - Starting Day One

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 8/4/2026

Strong Start is a dynamic virtual workshop designed for educators and school leaders-whether you're entering your first year or bringing decades of experience. Together, we'll explore how the first ten days of school are a powerful window to shape the culture, behavior, and academic trajectory of every classroom.

Participants will gain practical strategies, tools, and foundational practices to create learning environments where students feel supported, engaged, and ready to thrive. Key topics include building strong student-teacher relationships, establishing and teaching clear routines and procedures, setting classroom and school-wide expectations, responding effectively to challenging behaviors, and using scaffolds to support academic engagement from day one.

Whether you're teaching in a single classroom or leading an entire building, this session will equip you with the confidence and clarity to make your first ten days count-because how you start sets the tone for the year ahead.

Zoom Link: https://semo.zoom.us/meeting/register/fNxTy3MuQIiVk1HLC_PE4A

12. EPIC Hour-Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 8/5/2026

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

13. SW-PBS Overview for New Staff and Administrators

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 8/7/2026

If you are a new teacher or a new administrator in a school/district implementing SW-PBS, this workshop is just what you need to clarify your role. A veteran team member or mentor is encouraged to attend with new staff to share what SW-PBS looks like specifically in your school/district.

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

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

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

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!

15. "Refocusing" Student Behavior: Creating Spaces That Change Behavior - Not Just Student Location

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 8/12/2026

Too often, Refocus, Reset, or ISS rooms become holding spaces - removing students from instruction without meaningfully addressing the behaviors that led them there. When implemented with intention, however, these spaces can become powerful intervention environments that build skills, repair harm, and reduce repeat referrals.

Refocusing Student Behavior is a practical, systems-focused professional development designed for educators, administrators, behavior support staff, and ISS teachers. This interactive 3-hour session explores how to design, implement, and sustain Refocus/Reset/ISS rooms that function as behavioral intervention supports - not just disciplinary placements.

Participants will examine structures, staffing practices, intervention protocols, accountability systems, and reintegration processes that ensure these spaces promote reflection, skill-building, and long-term behavior change. Schools will leave with a clear framework for creating consistency, reducing recidivism, and protecting instructional time.

Zoom Link: https://semo.zoom.us/meeting/register/6elww0A0SvOBaHzZtggkoA

16. Blueprint for Success- Train the Trainer Curriculum Design

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/2/2026 to 4/13/2027

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.

17. EPIC Hour-Executive Functioning

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 9/2/2026

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

18. SE MTDS Teacher Academy

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/3/2026 to 4/19/2027

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

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

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

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

19. SE MTDS Instructional Coach Academy

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/10/2026 to 3/31/2027

Join the Instructional Coach Academy, part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), designed to develop instructional coaches as leaders of learning. Grounded in the work of John Antonetti and other coaching frameworks, this academy equips coaches with practical tools and strategies to elevate teaching and learning through relationship-building, reflective dialogue, and systems thinking.

Participants will explore key topics such as defining their role, navigating influence, supporting teacher-student relationships, fostering critical thinking and engagement, and designing systems for continuous instructional improvement. By the end of the academy, participants will have a clear, actionable coaching plan and strategies for navigating complex conversations. For the greatest impact, schools are encouraged to enroll teachers in the companion program, Teacher Academy, allowing instructional coaches and teachers to collaborate during the state meeting with John Antonetti.

Register now to become a leader in instructional coaching!

20. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/14/2026 to 3/8/2027

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

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

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

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

21. MAP-A: Certification, Portal Navigation, and Instructional Planning

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Mineral Area Collge (Park Hills, MO) [map]

Dates: 9/15/2026

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This full day workshop provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration certification while building proficiency in Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Educator Portal. Participants will also receive guidance in selecting appropriate Essential Elements and Linkage Levels aligned to individual student needs to support both instruction and assessment.

22. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 2

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 3/9/2027

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

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

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

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

23. MAP-A: Certification, Portal Navigation, and Instructional Planning

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Kennett Higher Education Center (Kennett, MO)

Dates: 9/16/2026

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This full day workshop provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration certification while building proficiency in Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Educator Portal. Participants will also receive guidance in selecting appropriate Essential Elements and Linkage Levels aligned to individual student needs to support both instruction and assessment.

24. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 3

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 3/10/2027

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

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

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

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

25. From Planning to Practice: A Co-Teaching Training and Coaching Series

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 2/18/2027

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.

26. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 1 (BTAP1) Cohort 4 Kennett

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Kennett Higher Education Center (Kennett, MO)

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 3/11/2027

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

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

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

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

27. MAP-A: Certification, Portal Navigation, and Instructional Planning

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/18/2026

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This full day workshop provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the annual MAP-A administration certification while building proficiency in Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Educator Portal. Participants will also receive guidance in selecting appropriate Essential Elements and Linkage Levels aligned to individual student needs to support both instruction and assessment.

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

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/21/2026 to 4/15/2027

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!

29. SE MTDS Instructional Coach Collaborative

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/21/2026 to 4/8/2027

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.

30. Literacy Collaborative Group

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/22/2026

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.

31. FBA Bootcamp: Building Better Behavior Plans

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 SEMO University Center - Ballroom (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 1/20/2027

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.

32. Game On! Classroom Management Games

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/23/2026

Join us for a day of classroom management games to increase the amount of positive feedback and encouragement students experience in your classroom! During this interactive session, we will explore various games and structures to help increase the amount of positive feedback students are receiving each day. It's not just about teacher-to-student feedback, it's about student-to-student feedback as well!

33. Numeracy in Grades K-5

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 1/21/2027

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

34. SE MTDS Teacher Academy Year 2

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 3/17/2027

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!

35. SE MTDS Mastering: Foundations of Mentoring

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/28/2026 to 4/5/2027

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

36. Virtual Training: Woodcock-Johnson V: Overview and Administration Basics

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 9/28/2026

This three-hour professional development webinar is designed to support school psychologists and evaluators in transitioning from the WJ IV to the WJ V assessment platform. Participants will learn key differences between the WJ IV and WJ V, including updates to test structure, administration, and digital functionality. The training will also review technology requirements for administering the WJ V, navigation features within the testing platform, and the use of Riverside Score for setting up, launching, and managing assessments. In addition, participants will become familiar with the overall test administration process and platform features to increase confidence and efficiency in administering the WJ V assessment system.

37. LETRS Volume 2, Cohort 6 (North St Francois County Locations) 2026-27

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1- North County Primary Building (Bonne Terre, MO)

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 4/5/2027

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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.

38. SE MTDS Grow Your Own (GYO) Network

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 2/9/2027

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.

39. SW-PBS Collaboration for All Tiers - Session 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/29/2026

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

40. The Data-Informed Educator: Monitoring IEP Progress for Meaningful Impact

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 12/1/2026

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.

41. Virtual Training Series: Addressing Noncompliance Identified Through the DESE Tiered Monitoring Process: Topic- Timelines, REDs, PWNs

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 9/29/2026

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

42. Empowering ESN Educators: Syncing SMART Goals, Essential Elements, and the IEP for Meaningful Progress

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 12/3/2026

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.

43. Models and Manipulatives in Secondary Math

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 9/30/2026

Think manipulatives are just for young students? Think again! Join us for a hands-on session designed to bridge the gap between abstract equations and visual understanding. We'll explore how algebra tiles can transform your high school classroom by making complex concepts-from polynomial operations to completing the square-accessible and intuitive for every student.

From concrete to conceptual. Come ready to roll up your sleeves, play with some math, and walk away with a toolkit of strategies to help your students "see" the algebra they are learning!

The Power of the Zero Pair: Master the "legal moves" of algebra tiles to help students build a concrete mental model for integers and variable manipulation.
Completing the Square: Experience one of the most powerful uses for tiles-turning a high-level algebraic procedure into a spatial, geometric puzzle that actually makes sense.
Beyond the Plastic: Explore digital manipulatives and virtual "tile" sets that allow for quick transitions and easy integration into your existing lessons.
Connecting to the Standards: Align manipulative use with high school priority standards to ensure your students are developing the conceptual depth required for success on the EOC and beyond.

44. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 3 (Kennett)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Kennett Higher Education Center (Kennett, MO)

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 4/13/2027

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!

45. Virtual Training: Woodcock Johnson Achievement V: Test Selection and Score Interpretation

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 9/30/2026

This three-hour professional development webinar is designed to strengthen understanding and use of the Woodcock-Johnson Achievement (WJ ACH) assessment system through practical, application-based instruction. The training will focus on selecting appropriate subtests based on referral concerns and customizing assessment batteries. Participants will deepen their knowledge of WJ ACH subtests, including the academic skills assessed, differences in task complexity, and interpretation of score patterns. The webinar will also emphasize connecting assessment findings to classroom demands, instructional needs, and educational recommendations to support more meaningful evaluations and intervention planning.

46. SE MTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Year 2 (BTAP2) Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 4/14/2027

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!

47. The Behavior Blueprint

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 SEMO University Center - Ballroom (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Dates: 10/1/2026

Student behavior is one of the most significant factors impacting instructional time, staff stress, and school climate. Whether in a general education classroom, special education setting, or the front office, adults need consistent, practical strategies for preventing, responding to, and managing challenging behaviors.

Responding with Confidence is a full-day, interactive professional development experience designed to strengthen foundational classroom management, improve de-escalation skills, and build confidence in responding to challenging student behaviors across school settings.

Participants will explore why behavior happens, how to prevent many issues before they escalate, and how to respond in ways that reduce power struggles, maintain dignity, and promote long-term skill development. This training emphasizes proactive systems, adult regulation, and consistent responses across roles - ensuring that classrooms and offices operate with clarity, structure, and calm.

Participants leave with actionable tools, response scripts, prevention strategies, and a practical framework they can implement immediately.

48. Virtual Training Series: Addressing Noncompliance Identified Through the DESE Tiered Monitoring Process: Topic- Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/1/2026

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

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

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/2/2026

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

50. The Power of Progressions with Graham Fletcher

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: 1 Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Dates: 10/6/2026

As more teachers look to add high-yield tasks to their repertoire, the struggle to make it all work becomes real. Let's examine how problem-based lessons can be used throughout the scope of a unit and how we can harness their power to move student thinking forward. We'll identify strategies and explore some tasks that help us find a healthy balance between application, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency.

Participants will:
• Unpack the importance of application, conceptual learning, and procedural fluency, and the role they play in moving student thinking through a mathematical progression.
• Engage in grade appropriate 3-act tasks and understand how the implementation of low-entry, high-scalability tasks can be used to reach all students. Participants will identify when and how these lessons can be used throughout the scope of a unit.
• Understand how problem-based lessons can be used within the instructional framework (opening, work session, close), and the purposeful moves required to orchestrate an effective closing session.
• Identify ways in which problem-based lessons can be used as formative assessment to monitor student growth.

51. Virtual Training Series: Addressing Noncompliance Identified Through the DESE Tiered Monitoring Process: Topic- Annual IEP Goals

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/6/2026

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

52. EPIC Hour-Teaching Social Skills

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/7/2026

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

53. Virtual Training Series: Addressing Noncompliance Identified Through the DESE Tiered Monitoring Process: Topic- Post-Secondary Transition

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/8/2026

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

54. Designing Your Comprehensive Literacy Plan: A Framework and Self-Assessment for LEAs - Training Series

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/12/2026 to 4/2/2027

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).

55. Adaptive Behavior and the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/13/2026

New

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

56. Classroom Management Cohort 26-27

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 1/28/2027

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.

57. Executive Functioning Unpacked: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Assess It

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/13/2026

New

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

58. I've Completed LETRS - Now What?

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 2/2/2027

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!

59. TFI 3.0 Overview (Virtual)

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Webinar (na, na)

Dates: 10/14/2026

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

60. Special Education Teacher Network-Collaboration

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/21/2026

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

61. Virtual Training Series: Addressing Noncompliance Identified Through the DESE Tiered Monitoring Process: Topic- Eligibility Determinations and Evaluations

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 10/22/2026

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

62. New to Special Education Academy

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/28/2026 to 1/26/2027

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.

63. Math Academy Grades 6-8 : Mathematical Discourse and Practice

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/29/2026 to 2/9/2027

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.

64. Special Education Tiered Monitoring: Cohort 1

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 10/29/2026

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.

65. EPIC Hour-Cognitive Load

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 11/4/2026

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

66. Using Behavior Data to Solution Plan

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 11/5/2026

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.

67. Calculating Gains: A Systematic Approach to Math RTI

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 3/22/2027

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

68. Literacy Collaborative Group

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 11/12/2026

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.

69. EPIC Hour-AI in Special Education

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 12/2/2026

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

70. Mapping Your Way to a Proficient Student

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 12/4/2026

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!

71. Special Education Teacher Network-Data-based Decision Making

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 12/9/2026

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

72. EPIC Hour-Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 1/6/2027

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

73. Literacy Collaborative Group

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 1/21/2027

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.

74. Introduction to SW-PBS

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 1/26/2027

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.

75. EPIC Hour-Working with Students in Poverty

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 2/3/2027

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

76. Special Education Teacher Network-Explicit Instruction

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 2/17/2027

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

77. SW-PBS Collaboration for All Tiers - Session 2

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 2/23/2027

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

78. EPIC Hour-How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 3/3/2027

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

79. SW-PBS Award of Excellence Work Day

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 3/12/2027

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.

80. Literacy Collaborative Group

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 3/16/2027

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.

81. SE MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 4/1/2027

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.

82. EPIC Hour-Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 4/7/2027

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

83. Literacy Collaborative Group

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 4/21/2027

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.

84. Special Education Teacher Network-Progress Monitoring

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 4/21/2027

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

85. EPIC Hour-Specially Designed Instruction

Program: RPDC - Southeast

Location: Virtual Training (-, -)

Dates: 5/5/2027

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

86. Leading the Work: PBIS for New Administrators/Leaders/Coordinators

Program: RPDC - Southeast

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

Dates: 6/9/2027

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.

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