Professional Learning - Real, Relevant, Right Now!
Welcome to the Southeast Missouri Regional Professional Development Center (Southeast RPDC). This center is located on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. As a state-wide system, the mission of the RPDCs is to build the capacity of educators through high quality professional learning to maximize student success. Our mission is to improve student achievement for all students in Southeast Missouri by providing appropriate and timely professional development to school communities in our service area.
Southeast RPDC provides ongoing featured programs tied to statewide systems, as well as additional professional learning opportunities and support on a variety of relevant topics in education. We provide a variety of delivery methods based upon the needs of schools, including onsite at the RPDC, onsite at the school, and virtual.
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Workshops by Month
January 6 - Diving Deeper into Grades K-2 Expanded Missouri Learning Standards in Mathematics Part 2 of 2
January 7 - Transition Academy-Planning for a Bright Future (1 of 2)
January 10 - SW-PBS Tier 3 - Meeting 3 - CANCELED
January 12 - LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Session 1
January 13 - SW-PBS Tier I Sustain - Meeting 2
January 13 - MTDS Developing II: Teacher Academy Graduates (TAG) SOUTHEAST
January 14 - Transition Academy-Planning for a Bright Future (2 of 2)
January 18 - MTDS Emerging II (BTAP 2) - Cohort 1 (Regional Meeting 2 of 4)
January 20 - MTDS Emerging II (BTAP 2) - Cohort 2 (Regional Meeting 2 of 4)
January 21 - ESL Regional Collaboration
January 24 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Check-In, Check-Out Day 1
January 25 - LETRS Volume 2, Session 3 (Unit 7) Southeast RPDC Location
January 26 - Reaching and Teaching Students with Dyslexia -- Part II
January 27 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 - Statewide Winter Meeting, Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO
February 2 - LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Session 2
February 3 - SW-PBS Tier 3 Advanced - Meeting 3
February 9 - Diving Deeper into Grades 3-5 Expanded Missouri Learning Standards in Mathematics Part 2 of 2
February 9 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 (Southeast) - Regional Training #4
February 11 - Developing Assessment Capable Learners
February 14 - LETRS, Cohort 3, Session 2 (Unit 2) Southeast RPDC Location
February 15 - Reaching and Teaching Students with Dyslexia -- Part III
February 15 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) (Meeting 4 of 5)
February 15 - MTDS Mastering: Mentoring (Meeting 3 of 4)
February 16 - LETRS, Cohort I, Session 3 (Unit 3) Southeast RPDC Location
February 17 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Sustain - Meeting 2
February 17 - MTDS: Grow Your Own (GYO) Cohort (Southeast)
February 22 - LETRS, Cohort 2, Session 3 (Unit 3) Southeast RPDC Location
February 23 - MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee (PDC) - 1st offering
February 24 - SW-PBS Tier 2 - Check-In, Check-Out Day 2
February 25 - Components of Effective Literacy (2 of 3)
February 28 - Mathematics Coaching: Resources and Tools for Math Coaches/Leaders Meeting 3
March 3 - SW-PBS Tier 3 - Meeting 4 - CANCELED
March 4 - ESL Regional Collaboration
March 8 - LETRS Volume 2, Session 4 (Unit 8) Southeast RPDC Location
March 15 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Advanced - CW-Fit/PPR/Tootling
March 17 - MTDS Emerging II (BTAP 2) - Cohort 1 (Regional Meeting 3 of 4)
March 21 - MTDS Emerging II (BTAP 2) - Cohort 2 (Regional Meeting 3 of 4)
March 22 - Components of Effective Literacy (3 of 3)
March 24 - SW-PBS Tier 3 Advanced - Meeting 4
March 24 - MTDS Developing II: Teacher Academy Graduates (TAG) SOUTHEAST
March 25 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 (Southeast) - Regional Training #5
March 28 - LETRS, Cohort 2, Session 4 (Unit 4) Southeast RPDC Location
March 29 - MTDS Mastering: Professional Development Committee (PDC) - 2nd offering
April 5 - LETRS, Cohort 3, Session 3 (Unit 3) Southeast RPDC Location
April 6 & 7 - 5 Fundamentals For Fact Fluency: Ensuring Every Student Learns Their Facts and Loves Math
April 8 - ESL Regional Collaboration
April 11 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 (Southeast) - Regional Training #6
April 12 - Mathematics Coaching: Resources and Tools for Math Coaches/Leaders Meeting 4
April 13 - LETRS, Cohort I, Session 4 (Unit 4) Southeast RPDC Location
April 19 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) - Cohort 1 (Meeting 5 of 5)
April 21 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) - Cohort 2 (Meeting 5 of 5)
April 26 - MTDS: Grow Your Own (GYO) Cohort (Southeast)
May 2 - MTDS Emerging II (BTAP 2) - Cohort 1 (Regional Meeting 4 of 4)
May 3 - MTDS Mastering: Mentoring (Meeting 4 of 4)
May 4 - MTDS Emerging II (BTAP 2) - Cohort 2 (Regional Meeting 4 of 4)
May 5 - Literacy Collaborative Group
May 10 - MTDS: Grow Your Own (GYO) Cohort (Southeast)
May 11 - LETRS, Cohort 3, Session 4 (Unit 4) Southeast RPDC Location
September 8 - LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Session 2
September 9 - MTDS Mastering: Mentoring (Meeting 1 of 4)
September 10 - Diving Deeper into Grades K-2 Expanded Missouri Learning Standards in Mathematics Part 1 of 2
September 13 - Para Professional working with Individuals with Autism
September 14 - Introduction to Curriculum Revision - CANCELED
September 14 - Principles of Behavior for Educators - CANCELED
September 15 - VIRTUAL TRAINING: Beyond the Scores: Understanding and Interpreting Educational Assessment Data for Effective Decision Making
September 15 - EXPERIENCED Administrators of MAP-A-NORTH COUNTY ONLY!
September 15 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 - Statewide Kickoff Meeting, Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO
September 15 - Mathematics Coaching: Resources and Tools for Math Coaches/Leaders Meeting 1
September 17 - NEW to the Administration of MAP-A
September 17 - ESL Regional Collaboration
September 20 - Planning for the Rigorous Social Studies Class (In-Person)
September 20 - Planning for the Rigorous Social Studies Class (VIRTUAL)
September 21 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) - Cohort 1 (Meeting 1 of 5)
September 22 - Special Education 101: A Primer for New Special Education Teachers (1 of 2)
September 22 - MTDS: Regional Grant Information & Planning Sessions (Southeast)
September 23 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) - Cohort 2 (Meeting 1 of 5)
September 23 - Overview of Social and Emotional Learning for ALL!
September 24 - SW-PBS Tier 3 - Meeting 1 - CANCELED
September 24 - Growing Language & Literacy: Strategies for English Learners Book study
September 27 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Systems - Meeting 1
September 28 - SW-PBS Nuts and Bolts (Overview for New Staff and Administrators)
September 30 - LETRS Volume 2, Session 1 (Unit 5) Southeast RPDC Location
September 30 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Sustain - Meeting 1
October 15 - Transition Academy-Planning for a Bright Future (1 of 2)
October 18 - LETRS, Cohort 2, Session 1 (Unit 1) Southeast RPDC Location
October 19 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) (Meeting 2 of 5)
October 19 - MTDS Mastering: Mentoring (Meeting 2 of 4)
October 19 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Advanced - Meeting 1
October 20 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 (Southeast) - Regional Training #1
October 21 - SW-PBS Tier 3 - Meeting 2 - CANCELED
October 22 - Transition Academy-Planning for a Bright Future (2 of 2)
October 25 - LEArn and LEAd
October 25 - Components of Effective Literacy (1 of 3)
October 26 - Developing Legally Defensible IEPs: Common Procedural and Substantive Errors to Avoid
October 26 - LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, Session 3
October 27 & 28 - Google Certified Educator Level 1 Bootcamp
October 27 - Differentiated Instruction
October 28 - Literacy Collaborative Group
November 1 - Diving Deeper into Grades 3-5 Expanded Missouri Learning Standards in Mathematics Part 1 of 2
November 1 - FBA Workshop
November 2 - Special Education 101: A Primer for New Special Education Teachers (2 of 2)
November 3 - Cognitive Engagement in Social Studies (In-Person)
November 3 - Cognitive Engagement in Social Studies (VIRTUAL)
November 4 - Special Education Discipline 101: Just the Basics (Virtual Training)
November 5 - ESL Regional Collaboration
November 8 - Standards-Based IEPs Linked to DLM Essential Elements
November 9 - SW-PBS Tier 2 Systems - Meeting 2
November 10 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 (Southeast) - Regional Training #2
November 11 - SW-PBS Tier 3 Sustain - Meeting 1
November 11 - MTDS Developing II: Teacher Academy Graduates (TAG) SOUTHEAST
November 12 - Developing Assessment Capable Learners
November 16 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) - Cohort 1 (Meeting 3 of 5)
November 16 - LETRS Volume 2, Session 2 (Unit 6) Southeast RPDC Location
November 17 - MTDS: Regional Grant Information & Planning (Southeast)
November 17 - Changing Behaviors Through Restorative Practices
November 17 - Growing Language & Literacy: Strategies for English Learners Book study
November 18 - MTDS Emerging I (BTAP) - Cohort 2 (Meeting 3 of 5)
November 18 - SW-PBS Tier 3 Advanced - Meeting 2 - CANCELED
November 19 - Specially Designed Instruction
November 29 - LETRS, Cohort 2, Session 2 (Unit 2) Southeast RPDC Location
December 1 - Reaching and Teaching Students with Dyslexia -- Part I
December 1 - Special Education Discipline 102: Beyond the Basics
December 3 - Developing Standards-Based IEPs Linked to Missouri Learning Standards
December 6 - Tiered ABA Service Delivery
December 8 - MTDS Developing Level 1: Teacher Academy 2021-2022 (Southeast) - Regional Training #3
December 8 - LETRS, Cohort 3, Session 1 (Unit 1) Southeast RPDC Location
December 9 - Mathematics Coaching: Resources and Tools for Math Coaches/Leaders Meeting 2
December 9 - MTDS Developing II: Teacher Academy Graduates (TAG) SOUTHEAST
December 10 - Diving Deeper into Grades 6-8 Expanded Missouri Learning Standards in Mathematics: Part 2 of 2
December 13 - LETRS, Cohort I, Session 2 (Unit 2) Southeast RPDC Location
December 13 - Mindful Movement in the K12 Classroom: Strategies for Helping Students Manage Behavior and Emotions
December 14 - The Ins and Outs of Interactive Writing! - CANCELED
About the RPDC
The Southeast Regional Professional Development Center is one of nine regional professional development centers established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Funding of the Southeast RPDC is through an annual grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with monies generated by Senate Bill 380 along with support from Southeast Missouri State University and membership fees of participating school districts.
Programs are offered predominately on Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (where the Southeast RPDC is located), but are also offered at member district host sites. The Southeast Region that the RDPC serves is comprised of sixteen counties: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Ripley, Scott, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Stoddard, and Wayne.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701