Volume I includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

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

Volume I includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System

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

This opportunity provides:

-networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

-just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

-awareness of the phases of a new teacher

-relationship-building skills

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri.

This opportunity provides:

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for 4- or 5-day school week teachers).  One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates.  For each date, we will meet at 8:00am -9:30 am at North Callaway HS unless otherwise specified.   Registration is FREE.  

This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for 4- or 5-day school week teachers).  One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates.  For each date, we will meet at 1:00pm -2:30 pm at Winfield MS unless otherwise specified.   Registration is FREE. 

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

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

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

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

Regional Grow Your Own networks are designed:

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


•              to promote resource/information sharing among colleagues.


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


•              using the Aspiring Level state competencies as a focus.

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

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


•              hear relevant guest speakers.


•              learn about resources and opportunities that support your program.


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

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

A fourth meeting date is TBA State GYO Teacher Leader Conference.

This program offers support for mid-career teachers.

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

-completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program

-completed at least 3 years of successful teaching

-a strong desire for professional improvement

This opportunity provides:

-Statewide event with national expert, John Antonetti

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

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

-consultant support

-networking with other teachers

-competency-based programming

**There will also be an additional January Winter Meeting with John Antonetti. Date and location TBD.

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

Available to our Partner Schools Only. This 4-day training is for teams who are in the first years of their SWPBS journey. Teams will engage in commitment to a positive, proactive, and instructional approach to discipline, create a system for monitoring staff managed behavior to facilitate planning, teaching, and development of intervention efforts, use effective action planning to guide and monitor development and implementation tasks. Identify and formatively evaluate implementation of Effective Classroom practices and assess readiness for Tier 2.

This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend after school monthly meetings  (provided for but not limited to 5-day school week teachers).  One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates.   For each date, we will meet at 4:00 - 5:30 pm at the California Middle School Library unless otherwise specified.   Registration is FREE.   

NOTE:  Teachers should also register separately for the Math Mentoring Kickoff on August 12 9am - 12 noon Fayette Schools HS Library. Kickoff Registration Link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=11005&I=4772750

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development SystemMTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.This opportunity provides:

networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

awareness of the phases of a new teacher-relationship

building skills

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

This program is part of the Missouri Teacher Development SystemMTDS Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) meets Missouri's BTAP certification requirements.This opportunity provides:

networking with other new teachers and educational consultants

just-in-time learning (critical firsts)

awareness of the phases of a new teacher-relationship

building skills

This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for but not limited to 4-day school week teachers).  One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates.  For each date, we will meet at 9am - 10:30am at Fayette Schools HS Library unless otherwise specified.

This list of dates is for Math Mentoring teachers that plan to attend on Mondays (provided for but not limited to 4-day school week teachers).  One registration should be completed and that would include all of the dates.  For each date, we will meet at 2:00pm - 3:30 pm at Climax Springs School Library unless otherwise specified.   Registration is FREE. 

NOTE:  Teachers should also register separately for the Math Mentoring Kickoff on August 12 9am - 12 noon Fayette Schools HS Library. (Kickoff Registration Link):  https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=11005&I=4772750

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

You made it through year one, but your learning never stops! Continue your growth as an emerging teacher!

Purposeful Lesson Planning (formerly BTAP B) offers continued support for early career teachers.

Purposeful Lesson Planning is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System and is open to any teacher who has completed a Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in Missouri

This opportunity provides:

consultant support

networking with other teachers

competency-based programming

These sessions are designed specifically for teachers who provide reading interventions. Over the course of four sessions throughout the school year, we will use the book, Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions by Susan Smartt & Deborah Glaser to guide our discussions and collaborations.

It is suggested that participants purchase their own copy of this book, but it is not a requirement to participate. The book is available through Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/25ymnmup

Each session will have plenty of opportunities for teachers to interact with other interventionists, ask burning questions, and share ideas that work for them.

Session 1 - Chapters 1 & 2: Assessments, data, designing effective intervention instruction, and the Next STEPS lesson plan format.

Session 2 -Chapters 3 & 4: Phonemic awareness and phonics. Teachers will be asked to select and try some of the suggested activities and report back to the group.

Session 3 - Chapters 5 & 6: Fluency and reading comprehension instruction. Again, teachers will have the opportunity to select and try some of the strategies with their students and share with the group.

Session 4 - Chapters 7 & 8: Vocabulary and how to incorporate all the previously covered elements into intervention lessons.

These sessions are designed specifically for teachers who provide reading interventions. Over the course of four sessions throughout the school year, we will use the book, Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions by Susan Smartt & Deborah Glaser to guide our discussions and collaborations.

It is suggested that participants purchase their own copy of this book, but it is not a requirement to participate. The book is available through Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/25ymnmup

Each session will have plenty of opportunities for teachers to interact with other interventionists, ask burning questions, and share ideas that work for them.

Session 1 - Chapters 1 & 2: Assessments, data, designing effective intervention instruction, and the Next STEPS lesson plan format.

Session 2 -Chapters 3 & 4: Phonemic awareness and phonics. Teachers will be asked to select and try some of the suggested activities and report back to the group.

Session 3 - Chapters 5 & 6: Fluency and reading comprehension instruction. Again, teachers will have the opportunity to select and try some of the strategies with their students and share with the group.

Session 4 - Chapters 7 & 8: Vocabulary and how to incorporate all the previously covered elements into intervention lessons.

Zoom links will be sent prior to the start of each session.

Enhance your expertise with our comprehensive four-session professional development series designed for new special education professionals. This series covers essential areas to equip educators with tools for supporting students with disabilities effectively.

**Session 1: Special Education Evaluations** Follow the Golden Thread through the fundamentals of special education evaluations. Learn how to conduct thorough assessments to identify student needs accurately and understand the legal and procedural requirements. Gain practical skills for interpreting evaluation results and making informed decisions.

**Session 2: Developing Effective IEPs** Continue the Golder Thread while mastering the process of creating and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This session focuses on writing compliant, measurable, and achievable goals tailored to each student's unique needs. Explore best practices for collaborating with families and other professionals to develop comprehensive and actionable IEPs.

**Session 3: Addressing Behavior Challenges** Discover strategies for managing and improving student behavior. Learn about behavioral interventions, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This session equips you with tools to create supportive learning environments that promote positive behavior and academic success.

**Session 4: High Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education** Explore the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) that have the most significant impact on student learning and engagement. Understand how to implement these evidence-based strategies in your daily practice to enhance instruction, assessment, collaboration, and social/emotional/behavioral supports.

Join us for this in-depth professional development series to strengthen your skills, stay informed on best practices, and provide exceptional support to your students with disabilities.

Volume I includes 4 on-line units with a face-to-face training for each unit. All components are required and participants must attend all four face-to-face trainings. Units include: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling and Word Recognition. LETRS gives teachers the skills they need to master how to teach the five essential components of literacy, plus writing, spelling, and oral language. Teachers also learn: How to implement instructional routines and activities, Approaches to differentiate instruction to meet the literacy needs of all students, Bridge to Practice activities that ensure they can transfer what they learn in LETRS to the classroom.

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

This registration link is only for the face-to-face trainings. You need to apply for materials and access to the online course with DESE through MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

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

This registration link is only for the face-to-face trainings. You need to apply for materials and access to the online course with DESE through MO Read, Lead, Exceed.

In case of any inclement weather, there will be a backup training date of May 5, 2025.

These workshops will aid in data interpretation from state-approved foundational reading assessments for Reading Success Plan (RSP) purposes and answer questions about instructional and procedural processes to align with RSP Guidance.

Some of the topics covered will include: RSP determination, goal writing, progress monitoring, structured literacy instructional practices, interventions, parent communication, at-home literacy resources for students, exiting an RSP, RSPs for 6th grade, information from our state-approved assessment vendors, DESE RSP updates throughout the year, plus much more. These workshops will be a collaborative time where questions are welcome, and we encourage you to bring your data so that we can work with you and your district/school team to answer questions or seek to find answers in order to  reach the goal of increased literacy for all of our students!

You and your team will work with the same cohort (3 workshop dates throughout the year per cohort) to collaborate and have conversations with other districts about RSP best practices as we learn and grow together. Each cohort meeting will cover different topics suitable for that time in the school year/testing cycle. These workshops are suitable for those just starting out in their knowledge of RSPs , as well as for those who feel comfortable with RSPs and would like to add to their existing knowledge and experience. If you have questions about these workshop offerings, please email: afarr@missouri.edu.

These workshops will aid in data interpretation from state-approved foundational reading assessments for Reading Success Plan (RSP) purposes and answer questions about instructional and procedural processes to align with RSP Guidance.

Some of the topics covered will include: RSP determination, goal writing, progress monitoring, structured literacy instructional practices, interventions, parent communication, at-home literacy resources for students, exiting an RSP, RSPs for 6th grade, information from our state-approved assessment vendors, DESE RSP updates throughout the year, plus much more. These workshops will be a collaborative time where questions are welcome, and we encourage you to bring your data so that we can work with you and your district/school team to answer questions or seek to find answers in order to  reach the goal of increased literacy for all of our students!

You and your team will work with the same cohort (3 workshop dates throughout the year per cohort) to collaborate and have conversations with other districts about RSP best practices as we learn and grow together. Each cohort meeting will cover different topics suitable for that time in the school year/testing cycle. These workshops are suitable for those just starting out in their knowledge of RSPs , as well as for those who feel comfortable with RSPs and would like to add to their existing knowledge and experience. If you have questions about these workshop offerings, please email: afarr@missouri.edu.

These workshops will aid in data interpretation from state-approved foundational reading assessments for Reading Success Plan (RSP) purposes and answer questions about instructional and procedural processes to align with RSP Guidance.

Some of the topics covered will include: RSP determination, goal writing, progress monitoring, structured literacy instructional practices, interventions, parent communication, at-home literacy resources for students, exiting an RSP, RSPs for 6th grade, information from our state-approved assessment vendors, DESE RSP updates throughout the year, plus much more. These workshops will be a collaborative time where questions are welcome, and we encourage you to bring your data so that we can work with you and your district/school team to answer questions or seek to find answers in order to  reach the goal of increased literacy for all of our students!

You and your team will work with the same cohort (3 workshop dates throughout the year per cohort) to collaborate and have conversations with other districts about RSP best practices as we learn and grow together. Each cohort meeting will cover different topics suitable for that time in the school year/testing cycle. These workshops are suitable for those just starting out in their knowledge of RSPs , as well as for those who feel comfortable with RSPs and would like to add to their existing knowledge and experience. If you have questions about these workshop offerings, please email: afarr@missouri.edu.

These workshops will aid in data interpretation from state-approved foundational reading assessments for Reading Success Plan (RSP) purposes and answer questions about instructional and procedural processes to align with RSP Guidance.

Some of the topics covered will include: RSP determination, goal writing, progress monitoring, structured literacy instructional practices, interventions, parent communication, at-home literacy resources for students, exiting an RSP, RSPs for 6th grade, information from our state-approved assessment vendors, DESE RSP updates throughout the year, plus much more. These workshops will be a collaborative time where questions are welcome, and we encourage you to bring your data so that we can work with you and your district/school team to answer questions or seek to find answers in order to  reach the goal of increased literacy for all of our students!

You and your team will work with the same cohort (3 workshop dates throughout the year per cohort) to collaborate and have conversations with other districts about RSP best practices as we learn and grow together. Each cohort meeting will cover different topics suitable for that time in the school year/testing cycle. These workshops are suitable for those just starting out in their knowledge of RSPs , as well as for those who feel comfortable with RSPs and would like to add to their existing knowledge and experience. If you have questions about these workshop offerings, please email: afarr@missouri.edu.

Available to our Partner Schools Only. Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (MO SWPBS) will host a one-day training workshop for teams interested in learning how to implement a Tier 2, group-oriented social, emotional, and behavioral skills instructional group. Key aspects of the training sessions include identification of appropriate candidates for a social skills intervention, assessment of skill deficits, curriculum, and program design, how to effectively teach a social skills lesson, and techniques for monitoring student progress during the intervention. In addition, several strategies for promoting generalization and maintenance also will be provided. Outcomes: By the end of these sessions' participants will be able to plan and implement a Social Skills Intervention Group. Provide a written description of how the intervention components are delivered in their setting.

Session 1:  Social Skills: In this workshop, you will learn to seamlessly incorporate crucial social skills into your daily classroom routines and lessons. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, discover how to foster positive interactions and empower students to thrive. Plus, you will leave with personalized social skill visuals to support your classroom environment. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and make a meaningful impact on your students' lives.

Session 2:  Data Collection: Are you overwhelmed by data collection for IEP goals? Join us for a comprehensive workshop where we'll demystify the process and equip you with essential skills to streamline data collection and align it seamlessly with IEP goals. From understanding different types of data to crafting IEP goals that reflect your data collection needs, we'll cover it all. Plus, discover modern tools and strategies for collecting data efficiently in the classroom. Don't miss this opportunity to gain confidence in managing data and ensuring student success.  

Participants will develop tools that can be implemented in their classrooms.
8:30-9 (arrival/registration)

9-11:30 Session 1

11:30-2:30 Lunch on your own

12:30-3:30pm Session 2

The New Directors' Group will meet four times throughout the 24-25 school year to discuss a variety of topics and build relationships with other new directors. You will register for each session individually so look for all four of the dates in Frontline. You do not have to attend all four - you may pick and choose based on your schedule. We will plan to discuss leadership lessons, have some time for round table discussions/questions, and a portion of each day will focus on compliance issues facing special education directors.

The four meeting dates will be: October 18, 2024, December 6, 2024, February 21, 2025 and May 2, 2025. The meeting dates will be individually posted and you must register for each date you would like to attend.

In this session, participants will learn how to effectively use decodable texts to improve reading fluency and early reading skills, while also integrating vocabulary, writing, sentence structure, and comprehension into daily lessons. Dr. Laura Grayson, MO literacy consultant, will lead this session showcasing high-quality decodable texts, along with Heart of Missouri consultants. This will be the am session for our Heart of Missouri Decodables Day!

This session will explore decodable texts as a vital tool for early literacy development and closing word-level reading gaps. We'll dive into what decodable texts are and why they're essential in activating the reading brain and fostering automatic word recognition in both young and struggling readers. Finally, we'll examine when to use decodable texts in instruction. Participants will learn how to strategically incorporate these texts at appropriate stages of phonics instruction, transitioning students smoothly to more complex texts as their skills progress.

This session is ideal for educators aiming to enhance their use of decodable texts to support early reading and closing reading gaps for students with literacy challenges. This session will offer actionable insights to better support your students' reading journey.

Presenter, Lori Jurjovec, is a literacy specialist at Heggerty with extensive experience in education and literacy support. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Lori launched her teaching career in the suburbs of Chicago, primarily teaching upper elementary. After several years in the classroom, she transitioned to private practice as a literacy tutor, specializing in dyslexia intervention. Lori is a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor and has received additional certification from the Dyslexia Training Institute, which equipped her to effectively serve individuals with dyslexia across all age groups, including adults with literacy challenges. Lori has worked as a literacy specialist at Heggerty since 2021, where she has supported revisions to the 2022 Primary Phonemic Awareness curriculum and is one of the authors of the 2025 edition of our intervention curriculum, Bridge the Gap.

Get a sneak peak of the Equitable Equations one-hour session at the MCTM Fall Conference, Friday, Dec 6, 2024, 4:00-5:00pm.

The fundamental skills of how to solve equations can set students up for success in higher-level math courses and the lack of understanding those skills can ensure future difficulties for students. All students need the opportunity to engage meaningfully with solving equations to secure their success in future math classes!

In this workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore a variety of modeling representations that promote deeper conceptual understanding of how to solve equations. Teachers will leave with a toolkit of strategies and practical techniques that they can immediately use in their classroom!

*Middle school teachers will learn techniques to build strong mathematical foundations, ensuring students are prepared for the transition to algebra and more advanced topics.

*High school teachers will discover strategies to close learning gaps and support students who may have missed fundamental concepts, helping them succeed in advanced courses.

*Special education teachers will see how to scaffold and differentiate for their students to help them build a strong understanding of solving equations.

Available to our Partner Schools Only. All Heart of Missouri participating schools in Tier 3 Systems & Advanced are invited to send 3 Coaches per building to review data and artifacts and organize items to stay on track for recognition as well as update any artifacts in the Google folders that require consultant feedback. Opportunity to problem solve barriers with both consultants and other administrators and coaches for the region.

These sessions are for teachers who are already enrolled in LETRS training through MO Read, Lead, Exceed to make-up a missed LETRS session. If you are interested in learning more about registering for LETRS training, please contact the facilitator listed.

CareerTrek 3.0 is the exciting new update to Missouri Connections; Elementary Career Exploration Resource. Career Trek is a highly interactive platform with a visual format and audio/text instructions where students can connect careers with interests and skills and engage in brief career overviews.

Topics Covered:

• Portfolio-based access that allows students to save their information and transfer to Missouri Connections CIS 360

• Grade Level modules K-5

• The Career Creator tool that allows students to create and draw their own career after completing each activity/module

• CCI Quick Pic - an elementary version of the popular Career Cluster Inventory

• Site Administration accounts that allow educators to access student portfolios and run reports

• Curriculum/activities to assist educators in the implementation of the platform in the classroom

Available to our Partner Schools Only. Administrators and coaches of active Heart of Missouri SW-PBS schools will meet to network, engage with guest speakers, and receive updates on any recent changes to the curriculum. Participants can share their individual processes and ideas on how to support SW-PBS teams within the three-tiered SW-PBS implementation framework. In the afternoon, administrators will engage with other administrators in networking while coaches can do the same with other coaches related to their own unique roles in the building. Participation is highly encouraged for all levels of implementation but especially for veteran schools to ensure that they remain current on updated practices. Outcomes: By the end of this session participants will be able to … - Compare current data to National and State SW-PBS Outcome Data. - Identify current level of SW-PBS implementation including strengths and areas of need. - Network with other administrators and coaches to generate solutions and share ideas for common social issues.

This is the third of four round table sessions designed for the math leaders in your building, whether that be a Principal, Coach, Interventionist, or Teacher. (Sessions are on September 20, November 22, January 24, and March 21.) Participants can attend one or more sessions since they are all different.

While the subjects discussed will be different from session to session, the overall intent is to offer a collaborative atmosphere where it is less about "presenters” and "participants”, and more about whole-group discussions.

In these sessions we will:

**Provide an update on the various DESE Resources available to your school/district.

**Provide an opportunity for participants to network with leaders from other districts in the Heart of Missouri Region.

**Discuss effective teaching practices/strategies.

**Discuss activity/technology ideas and how they can be implemented in the classroom.

Please register for each session you would like to attend.

Registration Deadline (for this session): Thursday, January 16, 2025

Training will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade. As students' complete ICAP activities in CIS360, these populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements.

Training will demonstrate from a student perspective:

• Access to Missouri Connections CIS360 system

• 8th - 12th grade level ICAP Components

• Junior and High School Career Plan Activities

• ICAP Print Report

These sessions are for teachers who are already enrolled in LETRS training through MO Read, Lead, Exceed to make-up a missed LETRS session. If you are interested in learning more about registering for LETRS training, please contact the facilitator listed.

Course Planner is an integral part in the development of a student's Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). Course Planner allows students to choose a district-defined pathway, which populates recommended courses across grade/subject levels. Training will introduce the basic functions of Course Planner and how students select courses for grades 9 - 12 which populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements.

Training will demonstrate from a student perspective:

• Access to Missouri Connections CIS360 system

• Course Planner Dashboard

• Course Planning by Grade and Subject

• District Defined Pathways

• Repeatable Courses

The Missouri Connections CIS360 Course Planner tool enables each school district to enter subjects, terms, courses, pathways, dual enrollment information and awarding bodies. This training will demonstrate how to set up the course planner at the district-level and activate site level components.

Training will demonstrate from the district/site administrator perspective:

• District Account Access

• District Level Course Planner Setup

• Subjects

• Terms>/br>

• Courses

• Pathways

• Awarding Bodies

• Dual Enrollment

• Site Level Activation

• Courses to Exclude

As a new feature, we will introduce the capability and process to upload student course selections from your current SIS to the Missouri Connections ICAP form.

Missouri Connections provides in-depth resources for educators and students, however learning and understanding how to drill down within the resources may be a feature many might not be familiar with. Participants will learn additional steps and strategies that will enhance their students use of Missouri Connections. Through a deeper dive into careers, participants will learn how to guide students towards learning more details about an occupation, education/training, job outlooks, necessary skills, salary, etc. about specific careers. In addition, this workshop will show how to locate post-high school training centers and college/universities that offer preparation for a chosen program of study. The information shared during this session is essential for students to make informed decisions about their future.

This is the full day workshop based on the Equitable Equations one-hour session at the MCTM Fall Conference, Friday, Dec 6, 2024, 4:00-5:00pm.

The fundamental skills of how to solve equations can set students up for success in higher-level math courses and the lack of understanding those skills can ensure future difficulties for students. All students need the opportunity to engage meaningfully with solving equations to secure their success in future math classes!

In this workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore a variety of modeling representations that promote deeper conceptual understanding of how to solve equations. Teachers will leave with a toolkit of strategies and practical techniques that they can immediately use in their classroom!

*Middle school teachers will learn techniques to build strong mathematical foundations, ensuring students are prepared for the transition to algebra and more advanced topics.

*High school teachers will discover strategies to close learning gaps and support students who may have missed fundamental concepts, helping them succeed in advanced courses.

*Special education teachers will see how to scaffold and differentiate for their students to help them build a strong understanding of solving equations.

The Transition Academy is designed to help educators plan for college and career readiness and positive postsecondary outcomes for students with an lEP. The components to be addressed during the academy are lndicator 13, the transition compliance portion of the student's lEP, how to plan for post-secondary outcomes and the framework and practice of how to include self-determination strategies and skills during instruction. Specific components provided in greater detail will be Transition Assessments and Services and to teach students to participate in the planning process of their future.

The New Directors' Group will meet four times throughout the 24-25 school year to discuss a variety of topics and build relationships with other new directors. You will register for each session individually so look for all four of the dates in Frontline. You do not have to attend all four - you may pick and choose based on your schedule. We will plan to discuss leadership lessons, have some time for round table discussions/questions, and a portion of each day will focus on compliance issues facing special education directors.

The four meeting dates will be: October 18, 2024, December 6, 2024, February 21, 2025 and May 2, 2025. The meeting dates will be individually posted and you must register for each date you would like to attend.

These sessions are for teachers who are already enrolled in LETRS training through MO Read, Lead, Exceed to make-up a missed LETRS session. If you are interested in learning more about registering for LETRS training, please contact the facilitator listed.

These sessions are for teachers who are already enrolled in LETRS training through MO Read, Lead, Exceed to make-up a missed LETRS session. If you are interested in learning more about registering for LETRS training, please contact the facilitator listed.

The Transition Academy is designed to help educators plan for college and career readiness and positive postsecondary outcomes for students with an lEP. The components to be addressed during the academy are lndicator 13, the transition compliance portion of the student's lEP, how to plan for post-secondary outcomes and the framework and practice of how to include self-determination strategies and skills during instruction. Specific components provided in greater detail will be Transition Assessments and Services and to teach students to participate in the planning process of their future.

Did you know that Heart of Missouri RPDC can provide professional development for your staff at no cost to your district? Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff and other caring adults how to help youth who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or is in crisis. At the end of this 6.5 hour training participants will be a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider.

Registration will close 10 days prior to training. Please register by March 7, 2025.

This is the last of four round table sessions designed for the math leaders in your building, whether that be a Principal, Coach, Interventionist, or Teacher. (Sessions are on September 20, November 22, January 24, and March 21.) Participants can attend one or more sessions since they are all different.

While the subjects discussed will be different from session to session, the overall intent is to offer a collaborative atmosphere where it is less about "presenters” and "participants”, and more about whole-group discussions.

In these sessions we will:

**Provide an update on the various DESE Resources available to your school/district.

**Provide an opportunity for participants to network with leaders from other districts in the Heart of Missouri Region.

**Discuss effective teaching practices/strategies.

**Discuss activity/technology ideas and how they can be implemented in the classroom.

Please register for each session you would like to attend.

Registration Deadline (for this session): Thursday, March 13, 2024

The New Directors' Group will meet four times throughout the 24-25 school year to discuss a variety of topics and build relationships with other new directors. You will register for each session individually so look for all four of the dates in Frontline. You do not have to attend all four - you may pick and choose based on your schedule. We will plan to discuss leadership lessons, have some time for round table discussions/questions, and a portion of each day will focus on compliance issues facing special education directors.

The four meeting dates will be: October 18, 2024, December 6, 2024, February 21, 2025 and May 2, 2025. The meeting dates will be individually posted and you must register for each date you would like to attend.

These sessions are for teachers who are already enrolled in LETRS training through MO Read, Lead, Exceed to make-up a missed LETRS session. If you are interested in learning more about registering for LETRS training, please contact the facilitator listed.

These sessions are for teachers who are already enrolled in LETRS training through MO Read, Lead, Exceed to make-up a missed LETRS session. If you are interested in learning more about registering for LETRS training, please contact the facilitator listed.