2026 Missouri Writing Project Summer Institute
May 29, 2026 - June 25, 2026HybridColumbiaMO
As a National Writing Project affiliate, we believe that the best teachers are writers themselves. As such, the Invitational Summer Institute seeks to build a community of teachers and writers to support writing in all subjects and grades. We welcome applicants from all areas who are interested in learning more about the teaching of writing. In…
Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR26148
May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026In-personHurleyMO
Today vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped victim from a vehicle accident. Emphasis is on proper use of powered and manual rescue tools and air bags, coordination with EMS personnel,…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26313
May 30, 2026In-personNixaMO
Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder. What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…
Joplin Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together
June 3, 2026In-personJoplinMO
The Reimagining Your Workforce Conference in Joplin brings together employers, community leaders, and service providers to focus on practical solutions that help regional employers become Fair-Chance employers. By elevating lived experience and employer perspectives, the conference will identify barriers that often go unseen and develop…
Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Online: ZOOM - June
June 8, 2026 - June 12, 2026Virtual
Online: ZOOM
Founded in 1990, the National Animal Cruelty Investigations School was the first of its kind, offering a combination of specialized veterinary and law enforcement training.…
Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - June Community Roundtable
June 9, 2026Virtual
Virtual Community Roundtable Series
When: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)
Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:
Explore innovative solutions to improve…Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial - CP26298
June 10, 2026 - June 12, 2026In-personWillardMO
This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In…
2026 Missouri Master Naturalist State Conference
June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
Details to come
In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026In-personO'Fallon MO
The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 8 hours of classroom completion of ICAT, and 4 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a focus on those that do not involve suspects with guns.…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - June
June 24, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Dr. Louise Bulmer, A Senior Lecturer in Animal & Veterinary Sciences at Scotland’s Rural College specializing in equine nutrition and the gut-brain axis; how diet affects microbiota and behavior.
This year-long series of monthly…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Budgeting and Property Tax Levy Rates - CP26291
June 25, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the legal requirements and the timing and order of events for approving budgets for ambulance and fire protection districts and setting the property tax levy rates for such districts. Participants will also learn about choices for the fiscal year of…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Budgeting and Property Tax Levy Rates - CP26296
June 25, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the legal requirements and the timing and order of events for approving budgets for ambulance and fire protection districts and setting the property tax levy rates for such districts. Participants will also learn about choices for the fiscal year of…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP27100
July 11, 2026In-personFairviewMO
Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder. What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…
EdCafe's Real-World Learning: Success-Ready Students in Today’s Workforce
July 17, 2026HybridSpringfieldMO
A full-day conference to advance real-world learning and workforce readiness for students.
The program will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panels, workshops, and roundtables highlighting:
Real-world learning and career-connected educationApprenticeships as a sustainable workforce training modelInnovative hiring practices…Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Alpharetta, GA
August 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026In-personAlpharettaGA
Founded in 1990, the National Animal Cruelty Investigations School was the first of its kind, offering a combination of specialized veterinary and law enforcement training. Students from a range of backgrounds — including federal, state and local animal cruelty officers…
Construction Management Leadership Institute
December 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
The construction industry is growing at a historic pace—and it needs leaders who can keep up. The Construction Management Leadership Institute is a three-day, high-intensity program designed for professionals ready to advance into stronger leadership roles in heavy civil, commercial, or industrial construction.
Developed by the University…
Strength in Numbers
September 5, 2025 - June 1, 2026Virtual
Strength in Numbers: Empowering Group Leaders to Inspire Healthier Communities Are you a group leader, program manager, wellness coordinator, or club facilitator in need of reliable, engaging health content for your members? Strength in Numbers is a free, ready-to-use program…
Air Monitoring Techniques for Initial Company Operations - CH26107
February 28, 2026In-personCleverMO
This course is intended to teach emergency responders how to perform initial site characterization and air monitoring tasks on emergency scenes. This is a common task for fire department engine companies and other first arriving resources when responding to carbon monoxide alarms and other…
Basic Grain Engulfment Rescue - CR26135
March 14, 2026In-personMeadvilleMO
This class is designed to introduce participants to the hazards and issues associated with grain entrapment/engulfment emergencies and basic techniques to safely conduct initial rescue operations. The classroom portion of the training includes the types of grain handling…
Handling LP Gas Emergencies - CH26117
March 28, 2026In-personCape GiradeauMO
LP gas is a potential hazard present in most communities and a complete understanding of its hazards is necessary to safely and efficiently handle such an incident. This class will present an overview of LP gas properties and characteristics, as well as provide the…
Courage To Be Safe So Everyone Goes Home (CP26235)
April 9, 2026In-personBuffaloMO
Developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Team, this class is intended to influence the participants toward changing the attitude that firefighter deaths are a normal and acceptable outcome. The program promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect firefighters from…
Small Machinery Extrication Basic - CP26256
May 15, 2026In-personWright CityMO
This 8 hour Advanced course is a continuation of the Basic course. This course has a short classroom presentation followed by an all day hands on scenario. Students will rotate from station to station dealing with various scenarios and utilizing the tools and techniques learned in the Basic portion of the class. Students will find this more…
Small Machinery Extrication Advanced - CP26257
May 16, 2026In-personWright CityMO
This 8 hour Advanced course is a continuation of the Basic course. This course has a short classroom presentation followed by an all day hands on scenario. Students will rotate from station to station dealing with various scenarios and utilizing the tools and techniques learned in the Basic portion of the class. Students will find this more…
Structural Fire Fighting Techniques - CP26141
May 29, 2026 - May 30, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO
This course will explain, demonstrate, and provide hands-on skills training in fire ground operations necessary in interior structural fire attack. Topics include ICS, size-up, search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry and hose stream management. This course will be taught in a lecture/practical format, including “live” fire training…