Southeast Regional Professional Development Center

08/25/2026

🚨 Teacher Challenge! 🚨

Can your students explain why they regroup... or do they just know the steps? 🤔

If that question made you pause, you won't want to miss this special learning opportunity! Join us at the Regional Professional Development Center for a featured presentation with Graham Fletcher on October 6th.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What's the biggest misconception your students have about place value?

We'd love to hear your thoughts—and we hope to see you there!

⏳ Seats are limited and filling up fast. Give your math instruction the ultimate upgrade!

👉 Secure your spot today: bit.ly/4sXbXYL

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08/20/2026

🚨 Fractions don't have to be frustrating! 🚨

Join us for a workshop with national presenter, Graham Fletcher, on October 6th as he explores the Progression of Fractions to Decimals and reveals how students build true understanding—not just memorize procedures.

💬 What's harder for your students: fractions or decimals? Tell us below!

⏳ Seats are limited and filling up fast. Give your math instruction the ultimate upgrade!

👉 Secure your spot today: bit.ly/4sXbXYL

This video explores the connection between fractions and decimals.

08/19/2026

🚨 What if fractions finally started making sense—for you and your students? 🚨

Join us as Graham Fletcher shares the Progression of Fractions on October 6th and uncovers how students develop deep conceptual understanding before moving to procedures.

💡 Gain practical strategies you can take straight back to your classroom.

💬 What's the biggest challenge your students face with fractions? Tell us below!

⏳ Seats are limited and filling up fast.
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This video explains the progression of fractions. It specifically f...

08/18/2026

🚍🏫 The August 2026 Back-to-School Newsletter is live! tinyurl.com/ercy57sp

📢 What's New?
• The Power of Progressions with Graham Fletcher
• 2027 Southeast Regional Teachers of the Year
• Join the SE RPDC Team - Literacy Consultant
• MAP-A 2026 Opportunities
• PBIS Presents: Game On! Classroom Management Games
• Mapping Your Way to a Proficient Student
• Visual Strategies for Inclusive Electives
• The ESN Exchange: Comprehensive Classroom Design & Predictability
• DESE Office of Literacy Virtual Office Hours
• Southeast Regional ELD Collaboration Meetings - Registration Open
• Southeast Regional Science Educators Collaboration Meetings - Registration Open
• Youth Mental Health First Aid - New Date: September 18, 2026
• Special Olympics Missouri Unified Champions Schools
• Down Syndrome Education Specialist Program (Gateway Down Syndrome Association - Southeast Missouri Chapter)
• Small Steps (Gateway Down Syndrome Association - Southeast Missouri Chapter)..and MORE!

📨 To receive the newsletter by email each month, sign up here: bit.ly/rpdcnews

We wish you a great start to the school year! Thank you for all you do!

08/18/2026

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.

Check out Southeast RPDC's information, dates, and registration here 👉 tinyurl.com/yuar7wvh

08/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all 16 semifinalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Here’s the full list of educators recognized statewide today (alphabetical by last name):

✨ Alazé Chowning – All Subjects (Grade 2), Richmond R-XVI, Sunrise Elementary
✨ Nicole Crocker – Agricultural Education (Grades 9–12), Branson R-IV, Branson High School
✨ Heather Dunn – Media Production (Grades 6–12), Missouri School for the Deaf
✨ Trista Hance – Special Education (Grades 6–12), Newburg R-II
✨ Katie Huff – Special Education (9–12), Raymore Peculiar R-II, Raymore Peculiar High School
✨ Emily Klein – Social Studies (Grades 10–12), Bayless, Bayless High School
✨ Christine Logan Hollis – Science (Grades 7–8), Kingston K-14, Kingston K-14 Middle School
✨ Adriana Marble – Literacy Coach (Grades K–5), Blue Springs R IV, James Lewis Elementary
✨ Kristen McGauley – All Subjects (Grade 1), Ozark R-VI, Ozark South Elementary
✨ Vondra Miller – Reading (Grades K–4), Neosho School District, South Elementary
✨ Jennifer Moore – Gifted Education (Grades K–5), Kirkwood R-VII, Robinson Elementary School
✨ Sarah Moonier – Science (Grades 9–12), Rockwood R-VI, Rockwood Summit High School
✨ Sarah Newton – English Language Arts (Grade 7), Valley Park, Valley Park Middle School
✨ Sarah Steffens – Elementary (Grades K–4), Fort Osage R-I, Elm Grove Elementary
✨ Tamara Turner MacLean – Gifted/Enrichment (Grades K–4), Ladue, Old Bonhomme Elementary
✨ Bailey Womble – Special Education (Grades K–2), School of the Osage, Heritage Elementary

📰 Full news release: https://ow.ly/cexB50ZAuM6

📣 Thank you for celebrating these educators with us today. Finalists will be announced at the end of this month — stay tuned!

08/17/2026

The TeachNow Alternative Certification Institute offers support to those entering the teaching profession through a nontraditional avenue.

This program is meant to provide additional support and foundational knowledge as these teachers prepare to enter the Beginning Teachers Assistance Program (BTAP) that is required for certification.

Check out Southeast RPDC's information, dates, and registration here 👉 tinyurl.com/yuar7wvh

08/17/2026

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)!

Southeast RPDC information, dates, and registration: tinyurl.com/yuar7wvh

08/17/2026

Want to level up your behavior feedback? Join us on September 23, 2026, for an interactive session about various games and structures you can use in your classroom. Sign up for this free session on My Learning Plan today!

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08/14/2026

🚨 Is division more than just "Does McDonald's Serve Cheeseburgers?" 🤔

Join Graham Fletcher on October 6 as he unpacks the Progression of Division and shows how students develop a deep understanding of division concepts long before they master the algorithm.

💡 Leave with practical strategies that will transform the way you teach division.

💬 What's the biggest hurdle your students face when learning division? Share your thoughts below!

⏳ Seats are limited. Lock in your registration today!
👉 Secure your spot: bit.ly/4sXbXYL

This video explains the progression of division with the standard a...