Central Regional Professional Development Center

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Help us wish a wonderful Happy Birthday to our Operations Coordinator, Allison!

09/03/2026

👏🏻 Congratulations to the teachers completing the Central MTDS Teach Now Alternative Certification Institute! 🎉 Bravo! 🙌🏻

09/03/2026

🧑‍🏫 This week’s Thursday tip for teachers: Prioritize building authentic relationships with your students.

When students feel safe, seen, and valued, classroom management becomes easier, and academic engagement increases. Build the foundation during the first weeks of school, and you’ll see the natural progression of learning in your classroom. 📈

🍎 What’s your favorite way to bond with a new class? Share yours in the comments below! ⬇️

09/01/2026

Today's Bright Idea for Busy Paras: Support Self-Advocacy

🌟 Teach students to ask for help, express their needs, and make appropriate choices.

There are a few ways to do this, so we'll share just one:
💪 Celebrate independence - Recognize when students communicate their needs, make choices, or solve problems independently.

There are plenty more, so share yours in the comments below! ⬇

08/31/2026

🌟 It's kinda chic to choose the Central RPDC for professional development! 💁

08/31/2026

📣 Last call for Central Teacher Academy! 🧑‍🏫

Teacher Academy is the premier professional learning program for Missouri teachers. Since its inception in 1995, Teacher Academy has honored the expertise of countless educators by providing a collaborative space and learning opportunities that impact students across the state. Mid-career teachers with at least three years of teaching experience are eligible to enroll in this unique learning opportunity.

Please contact Betsy Ridenhour, MTDS Specialist, for more information: [email protected]

REGISTER NOW: MTDS: Teacher Academy 2026-27
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=5331407&D=11005

08/28/2026