eMINTS

06/17/2026

At eMINTS, we offer a variety of programs to better meet the unique needs of school district teachers, trainers, instructional coaches, and administrators.

Through our eMINTS Instructional Model, we design professional development that’s rooted in research-based, authentic learning, strong community-building, and high-quality lesson design, all powered by technology.

By truly listening to educators and grounding our work in solid research, we continue to grow a robust portfolio of programs that make a real impact for your teachers.

To learn more about eMINTS programs, visit: emints.org

06/16/2026

Encourage reflection with a “Letter to Future You.” Help learners capture growth and set goals for what’s next.

You can also bring energy to your classroom with Theme Days. Celebrate learning through creative, shared experiences!

See full directions in our LMS! → expedition.emints.org

06/12/2026

PAL 2.0 is helping schools rethink their approach to classroom management by creating learning environments where every student feels safe, welcome, and valued. Rather than focusing on reactive discipline, PAL 2.0 equips educators with proactive, research-informed strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday instruction.

By supporting student self-regulation, encouraging collaboration, and strengthening positive classroom relationships, PAL 2.0 helps teachers spend less time managing disruptions and more time focused on learning. The result is a classroom culture that promotes engagement, belonging, and academic success for all students.

To learn more, visit: emints.org/grants!

06/11/2026

Talk to Read is a research-based program designed to complement, not replace, your existing curriculum. It equips educators with strategies to help strengthen literacy instruction through building on students’ personal language and experiences; boosting key outcomes like vocabulary, comprehension, and sight word acquisition; and supporting struggling readers through personalized, meaningful routines.

By deepening the connection between oral language and print, Talk to Read provides support for diverse learners and helps teachers make a lasting impact in the classroom.

Spots are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the next cohort! Visit emints.org/grants

06/10/2026

Join us on August 6, 2026, for a hands-on professional learning session focused on helping educators use AI to design effective, engaging, and standards-aligned lessons. During this workshop, participants will discover practical AI tools and workflows that can streamline planning, spark new instructional ideas, and support learning goals, all while saving valuable time.

Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking for new ways to enhance your teaching practice, this session will provide strategies and resources you can immediately apply in your classroom. You'll leave with new knowledge, practical skills, and fresh ideas for developing high-quality lessons that engage students and support learning.

The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the MU Extension Office, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters, MO.

To register visit: expedition.emints.org/learn

06/09/2026

Capture the year with a digital yearbook or video! Celebrate memories, growth, and learning together.

Then, spread positivity with appreciation cards. Help learners recognize and celebrate each other’s contributions with a tangible card each person gets to take home!

Get ideas + directions in our LMS! → expedition.emints.org

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Want to help students move beyond simply completing assignments and into creating work that matters?

Join this session to discover powerful tech tools and practical strategies that help students publish their work for authentic, real-world audiences. We’ll explore how digital publishing increases student engagement, ownership, creativity, and voice while giving learners meaningful opportunities to share their ideas beyond the classroom walls.

Participants will also learn how literary structures provide a “plug and play” framework that empowers students to incorporate their own language, vocabulary, and personal style to make writing uniquely theirs.

From drafting to publishing, this session will highlight multiple platforms and tools that support students in transforming their work into polished pieces ready to share with relevant and authentic audiences.

Learn more visit: emints.org/events/iste-26

06/03/2026

Classroom management doesn’t have to feel reactive or overwhelming.

PAL Classrooms 2.0 is a professional learning initiative designed to support middle school teachers (grades 6–8) with research-backed, proactive classroom management strategies. Developed by the eMINTS National Center at the University of Missouri, PAL 2.0 helps educators create prosocial classrooms where students are engaged, self-regulated, and ready to learn.

Instead of focusing on discipline after problems occur, PAL 2.0 shifts the focus toward building positive classroom environments that encourage student success from the start, all without adding extra burden to teachers’ already full plates.

To learn more visit emints.org/grants

06/02/2026

End the school year on a high note by celebrating the successes of the learners and the classroom! Explore fun, meaningful ways to recognize growth and build classroom community.

The first strategy you could use is Superlatives! Celebrate each learner with a meaningful, unique superlative. This helps you recognize strengths, growth, and contributions in a fun and inclusive way!

See all strategies in our LMS! → expedition.emints.org