South Central RPDC

06/17/2026

We can't wait to see you on July 15th!

Thankful for Healthy Avenue Nutrition joining us this year! They will have their wonderful drinks available for purchase.

06/17/2026

Congratulations!

We’re excited to share the list of Missouri’s 2027 eligible Regional Teacher of the Year candidates! 📚

Take a moment to celebrate these remarkable educators who are impacting students and communities statewide — and share a shout‑out to a teacher you know!

👉 See the full list: https://ow.ly/xXni50ZcqWx

06/11/2026

A huge shout out and thanks to the South Central Schools who presented during Summer Institute 2026. It takes a lot of time and dedication to give a presentation. We appreciate your commitment to sharing your journey and helping other schools successfully implement SW-PBS in their buildings. (Gerald Elementary, Cuba Middle School, Richwoods, William Lynch, Bourbon Elementary, and North Wood.

06/11/2026

Thank you to the South Central Schools who presented a poster during Summer Institute 2026. By sharing your journey and knowledge, you are helping other schools to be successful implementers of SW-PBS. All of you made the South Central Region look really good!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 South Central Region Teacher of the Year Nominees. 🍎🎉

Two winners will be announced at our celebration banquet on July 14, 2026.

06/10/2026

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

06/09/2026

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

06/08/2026

Leadership Academy Year 41 Begins!

06/05/2026

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.

05/28/2026

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 ⭐