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Making it Easier to

Make a Difference

Our experienced team inspire your faculty with the tools they need to reach each and every student.

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Improve Student Outcomes With

Local Experience & State-Wide Expertise

The Heart of Missouri Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) is one of nine regional professional development centers established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Funding for the RPDC is provided through an annual contract with DESE and participating school districts within the RPDC region. We are located on the University of Missouri campus and are an outreach unit within the College of Education & Human Development.

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Provide Your Faculty

PD With Heart

Missouri school districts can access professional development services through any of the nine RPDC offices they choose, however, most state-wide programs are serviced by region. The Heart of Missouri RPDC primarily serves public schools in the following counties:

  • Audrain
  • Boone
  • Callaway
  • Camden
  • Cole
  • Cooper
  • Gasconade
  • Howard
  • Lincoln
  • Miller
  • Moniteau
  • Montgomery
  • Morgan
  • Osage
  • Warren
Heart of Missouri Regional Professional Development Center, RPDC, an outreach unit of the University of Missouri College of Education, serves 57 school districts in 200+ buildings in the central/east region of the state, covering Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Howard, Lincoln, Miller, Moniteau, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, and Warren counties

All Of Our Consultants

All In One Place

Click the link below to download a PDF with contact information for all of our consultants, all in one place! It’s a great “flip chart” for your reference!

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Heart of Missouri Director

Dr. Amy Ramsdell

Thank you for your interest in the Heart of Missouri RPDC, where we are committed to providing powerful professional development to the teachers and leaders of our region. We believe that in order for students to perform at high levels, skilled teachers and leaders are required. We believe there is a direct link between improved professional practice and improved learning for students.

Please take a few moments and check out the training opportunities we provide. You may discover some learning opportunities that you didn’t realize were available! We hope that when you think of high quality professional development, you will think of the Heart of Missouri RPDC. Give us a call and see how we can help at 573-882-0859.

Director Amy Ramsdell

Employment Opportunities

Heart of Missouri RPDC consultants are employees of the University of Missouri, with many serving as a part of state-wide teams as a part of various programs within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Available positions are promoted within our newsletter and posted on social media as well as on the University of Missouri Careers website.