Regional Grant Information & Planning Sessions

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are offering Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grants from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds of the state’s allocation to address teacher recruitment and retention. The Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) Teacher Development Specialists (TDS) within Missouri's RPDC network are hosting sessions this fall to support applicants with grant planning and submission.  Sessions will include:

Grant Information

• Why are the grants being offered?
• How can the grants be used?
• What is the grant application process?

Grant Planning

• How do we write a grant plan?
• What should grant plans include?

Grant Resources

• What technical assistance is available to support these grants?
• Who can help us implement the grants?

Regional Information
​& Planning Sessions

Cape Girardeau

Columbia

Kansas City

Kirksville

Maryville

Rolla

Warrensburg

Springfield

St. Louis

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Coming Soon!

Learning Opportunities for Teachers

Educator Preparation Programs 

Regional MTDS Teacher Development Specialists

GYO Resource & Information Hub - Coming Soon!

University campus visits & recruiting events - Coming Soon!

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Regional Grow Your Own
​Networking Cohort

Cape Girardeau

Columbia

Kansas City

Kirksville

Maryville

Rolla

Warrensburg

Springfield

St. Louis