South Central RPDC

Congratulations to Dr. Terisa Pearce Waynesville High School and Katrina Tillery Dixon High School who graduated today from the State of Missouri Leadership Academy.

Julie Hume Elementary Principal at St. Clair doing Glob Shop at Leadership Academy.

Leadership Academy Year 41 Begins!

MTDS TeachNow
7/21/2026 to 7/23/2026

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! https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=11005&I=5353669

If you are attending a workshop for which you have not registered, a late fee will be applied.

Lunch will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at least seven (7) days in advance.

Price includes lunch, materials, and supplies.

Congratulations to all nominees!

Missouri students are earning national recognition 🎓

Congratulations to these Missouri students nominated for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program:

Brayden Chengji Miao — Central High School
Jerry R Chang — John Burroughs School
Jamie K Park — Marquette High School
Jason Shi — Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Shreenik S Enturi — Fort Zumwalt South High School
Serena Shu Huang — Parkway Central High School
Valery Han Liang — Rolla Senior High School

These students exemplify academic excellence and represent schools and communities across Missouri ⭐

Alison Keck (Dixon Elementary Principal), and Lea Hickerson (DCI Facilitator) presenting at the DCI Summit. We are so proud to partner with our south central districts!

South Central MTDS events are open for registration:

http://bit.ly/SC_MTDSEvents

TeachNow - For those who received certification through a non-traditional route. Start Strong!

BTAP Year 1 - Required for certification upgrade, year-long support

BTAP Year 2 - Required for certification upgrade, year-long support

Foundations of Mentoring - Are you new to mentoring?

Instructional Coaches - Our collaborative network is strong!

Designing for Engagement & Critical Thinking - Need new strategies and lesson ideas to get your students working at deeper levels?

Teacher Academy - Looking to reignite your passion for teaching? Want practical strategies that actually work in real classrooms? Includes two state-wide meeting with John Antonetti.

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Ozarks Life: The Legend at Swedeborg R-3 For 32 years, Claudene has been a janitor, landscaper, phone operator, and bus driver at Swedeborg.

Join us July 15, 2026 for a great day of learning!

Register at bit.ly/SCLSInfo

SCLS 2026 Program Guide (Web Version) Program Guide July 15, 2026 7:30 am - 8:30 am Registration 8:30 am - 9:15 am Welcome/Keynote 9:20 am - 10:10 am Session I 10:20 am - 11:10 am Session II 11:20 am - 12:10 pm Session III 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm Lunch/Fun 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Session IV 2:00 pm - 2:5...

South Central PBIS is proud to recognize all the schools in the region who earned Tier 3 recognition for the 25-26 school year: Bourbon Elementary, Cuba Middle School, Dent-Phelps, Gerald Elementary, Lebanon High, North Wood, Salem Upper Elementary and William Lynch Elementary. You are making a difference for staff and students. Keep up the great work.