School of Education

UMKC Professional Development Center

The UMKC PDC is one of eleven regional professional development centers in Missouri, funded by DESE and serving schools districts and educators. Our mission is to build the capacity of educators to maximize student performance through high quality professional development.  The PDC is part of the School of Education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Learn more by contacting one of our PDC staff members.

Calendar of Events

View information and register for upcoming events

Services & Programs

Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)

Migrant English Language Learning (MELL)

Positive Behavior Support

Science/NASA

Special Education

Professional Learning Communities

Beginning Teacher Support (BEST)

 

Contact us

UMKC Professional Development Center
Union Station Kansas City
30 West Pershing Rd., Ste.401
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 235-5648
Fax: (816) 283-8523
Email:  kostnerl@umkc.edu

New Position open: We are looking for good candidates to apply for Positive Behavior Support consultant. Check it out here! (Program Coordinator-Special Education)

Resources

CHARACTERplus®--Character education resources
MCREL-- Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
MSDC -- Missouri Staff Development Council
Missouri Center for Safe Schools--School safety resources
Missouri Student Success Network-- Resources for students at risk
Science Pioneers-- Science programs and resources
TechNet -- Educational Technology Network