UMKC Professional Development Center

Accelerated Schools / PLC Center for Safe Schools Character Education MAP MELL Reading Science/NASA Special Education STARR Teachers UMKC Continuing Education

UMKC PDC Bulletin Board PDC Calendar of Events You can now register for workshops directly from the calendar Join the 2008-2009 Coaches Academy to learn how to make your Coaching program more effective presented by Dr. Jim Knight The UMKC PDC 2008-2009 brochure lists new workshops and networking opportunities.   Call for Proposals for the 2009 Powerful Learning Conference Be part of a team serving educators. The  UMKC PDC has positions available for qualified educators. Special Education facilitator Migrant English Language Learner facilitator Communication arts facilitator Reading First facilitator Math facilitator Apply on-line through UMKC

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

• Beginning Teachers' Programs -- Support for the induction of first and second year teachers

• Center for Economic Education -- Activities to assist schools in promoting economic education in grades K-12

• CISE -- Center for Innovations in Education

• ESL and Migrant Education Information -- State and local resources and information

• Kansas City Area Assessment Program -- Assessments lessons, and on-line resources

• Mathematics Support -- Lessons, research and reform efforts in mathematics

• MCREL -- Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning

• METS -- Math, Engineering, Technology and Science Resources

• Missouri Assessment Program --Information and resources for the MAP 

• Missouri Staff Development Council -- Professional development information and upcoming events

• Missouri Student Success Network-- Resources for students at risk

• Missouri's Teacher Certification Service

• NASA: Spirit of Discovery -- Exhibits, resources and activities

• National Board Teacher Certification- Information and application for Missouri teachers.

• National Staff Development Council-- Staff development resources and research

• No Child Left Behind -- Overview of Missouri's activities and information

• Reading First Support -- Information and resources that support the Reading First Initiative

• Resources for Parents -- Resources to help parents prepare their students to learn

• Resources for Teachers -- Lesson plans, classroom activities, and online resources

• Science Pioneers-- science programs and resources for teachers, parents, and students

• Technology Support -- Technology resources and ideas for teachers and media specialists

NEWSLETTERS of Interest to Educators

• UMKC PDC Newsletter --New information about and for Region 3 school districts
• MSDC Developer --Missouri Staff Development Council
• Innovations in Educations --Newsletter from Centers for Innovations in Special Education

STATE ORGANIZATIONS

• DESE -- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• MAESP -- Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals
• MASA -- Missouri Association of School Administrators
• MASSP -- Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
• MNEA -- Missouri National Education Association
• MSBA -- Missouri School Board Association
• MSTA -- Missouri State Teachers Association  
• MCCE--Missouri Career Education
• PPP -- Practical Parenting Partnerships

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