Setting Up for Success: Mentor Program Development

Elevating Educational Design with AI Book Study

Want to leverage AI to improve instructional practices, but not sure where to start? This book study can help you find the right jumping off point to understand how AI can not only elevate educational practices but also create more efficiency for educators and space for creativity. The book, Elevating Educational Design with AI by Dr. Catlin R. Tucker and Dr. Katie Novak will be used as a guide to inform our learning.

Virtual Collaborative Book Study with Unlocking Multilingual Learners Potential: Strategies for Making Content Comprehensible

Rethinking Disability and Mathematics Book Study

Join us for a virtual six-session book study on Rethinking Disability and Mathematics: A UDL Math Classroom Guide for Grades K-8 by Rachel Lambert. This study will explore inclusive and equitable math instruction, focusing on strategies that support diverse learners.Participants will engage in discussions on key themes such as reimagining student potential, disrupting deficit-based thinking, and designing math instruction that values diverse ways of knowing. This opportunity is ideal for classroom teachers, special educators, and math coaches seeking to deepen their understanding of inclusive practices.

Foundational Institute for Coaching Day 1 & 2 Mentor Training

Foundational Institute for Coaching Days 1 & 2This training centers on mentoring with an equity lens, exploring mentoring roles, using high-leverage tools to engage in mentoring cycles, and creating an optimal learning environment for students and teachers. Through this two-day training, mentors will acquire the tools and strategies needed to foster inclusive learning environments and promote equitable outcomes for every learner.This training will be the first two days of the four day FIC training. Participants have a choice of signing up for Days 3 & 4 in person in August or hybrid in the Fall. Days 3 & 4 are offered two times:August 21st - 22nd in person at Resource Training & SolutionsSeptember 19th & October 3rd hybridThis opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States

Team Teaching with Mother Nature: Inspiring Authentic Learning Outdoors

Join us for an engaging event where Jeffers Foundation facilitators will explore the incredible potential of utilizing your school grounds as a dynamic learning environment. Discover effective strategies and tools to enhance student engagement by taking your existing lessons outdoors, fostering a sense of wonder and authentic learning experiences. Participants will also have the opportunity to receive a class set of Jeffers Journals for their students in the upcoming school year, so come ready to learn and explore!

Increasing Student Engagement Through Project Based Learning

Join Nikki Bettcher Erickson to learn more about how project-based learning can boost student engagement. This virtual training is helpful to anyone working in K-12 settings with students or coaching educators in different ways to inspire and motivate students.

4 day Foundational Institute for Coaching Mentor Training

Foundational Institute for Coaching Days 1 - 4This four-day training centers on mentoring with an equity lens, exploring mentoring roles, using high-leverage tools to engage in mentoring cycles, and creating an optimal learning environment for students and teachers. Through the four-day training, mentors will acquire the tools and strategies needed to foster inclusive learning environments and promote equitable outcomes for every learner.Cost for this training is reduced due to a Mentoring / Induction grant from MDE.This opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States

Fraction Fundamentals: Building Strong Foundations for K-3 Learners

Join us for an interactive session designed for educators on developing foundational fraction concepts in young learners. Participants will explore effective strategies through hands-on activities, visual models, and real-world connections to enhance their understanding of fractions as part-whole relationships and unit fractions. Strengthen your instructional toolkit and make fractions meaningful for all students, setting them up for success in later grades!

The Anxious Generation

Rather than a book club, engage in an interactive presentation that will give you an overview of the book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. You are encouraged to attend with or without reading the book! Explore the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech as well as a roadmap to a healthier childhood. Join us to develop a deeper understanding of "the great rewiring of childhood" in our anxious generation and discuss how we can better support our students collectively. Leave feeling like you have read the book!Virtual Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the presentation.

Beyond the Algorithm: Conceptual Mastery of Fraction Operations

Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen educators' understanding of fraction operations beyond mere memorization. Participants will explore conceptual foundations through visual models, hands-on activities, and real-world problem-solving techniques. Discover effective strategies to help students develop a lasting, meaningful understanding of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.

Arise Book Study

This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice.

Data Day for School Leaders: Leveraging Data for Student Success

Join us for a Data Day dedicated to empowering school leaders in data-driven decision-making, where participants will gain hands-on experience in analyzing student performance data and developing actionable strategies to enhance educational outcomes. Attendees will learn best practices for data collection and interpretation, explore equity-focused approaches, and collaborate to create effective action plans for instructional improvements. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to data and foster student achievement—lunch will be provided, and the session is partially funded by COMPASS: Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success.

Math for All: Bridging Language, Learning, and Universal Design

Get ready to transform your math classroom with this interactive workshop that equips educators with creative strategies to support all learners. Explore math language routines, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices, and engaging intervention activities that promote deep understanding. Through hands-on experiences and real-world examples, participants will discover flexible instruction, multimodal strategies, and inclusive techniques to ensure every student thrives in math. Join us to make math more accessible, engaging, and effective for all!SCHEDULE FOR MINI-CONFERENCE:8:00-8:30 - Check-in8:30-10:00 - Keynote: Graham Litterst: Math Language Routines10:00-10:15 - Snack Break10:15-11:30 Breakout session (choose one)11:35-11:45 ClosingBreakout session offerings:The Personalization Toolkit: Mastering Process, Pace, and ProductGame-based Math Intervention

Aligning Math Assessments to Statewide Assessments

Join us for a professional development session aimed at aligning local math assessments with statewide standards, utilizing resources from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Educators will engage in exploring best practices for curriculum alignment, analyzing assessment blueprints, and utilizing Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) data to enhance instructional planning and student outcomes. While team registration is encouraged, individuals are welcome to participate as well.

Enhancing Literacy Instruction For Multilingual Learners

School Health: Documentation and Data

Problem of Practice Summit

Join us for a three-day collaborative event designed for district leaders to identify, analyze, and develop actionable solutions to a key problem of practice in their schools or districts. Through guided discussions, expert insights, and peer collaboration, participants will leave with a clear action plan and the tools needed for meaningful change.

Navigating the Transition: Resources for Autistic Youth Moving into Adulthood

Join Dr. Andrew Nelson and Dr. Nikki Bettcher Erickson in this webinar as they share strategies for supporting autistic youth through the transition from high school to adulthood. Gain valuable insights on accessing support services, fostering self-advocacy, and navigating education and care systems during this pivotal life stage.

Rising Educators Academy

Rising Educators AcademyThe Rising Educators Academy is a one day workshop designed to increase confidence and capacity in early career educators; setting them up for success in the first weeks of school and beyond. Educators will engage in learning sessions to help them create an Optimal Learning Environment in their classroom that allows for the success of all learners. Rising Educators can receive continued support throughout the year through our Rising Educators Academy Plus and our Rising Educators Network Forums.Thursday, August 14, 20258 am - 3 pmCost: Full Members: $0 Associate Members: $75 Non- Members: $96*Costs reduced through grant funding.

eduCLIMBER Training: Day 1 Session 1

Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 1 Session 1 - Introducing eduCLIMBER, Navigating academic data

eduCLIMBER Training: Day 1 Session 2

Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 1 Session 2 - Navigating incident and attendance data, and Triangulating data

eduCLIMBER Training: Day 2 Session 1

Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 2 Session 1 - Create Early Warning Systems Part 1 & 2

eduCLIMBER Training: Day 2 Session 2

Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 2 Session 2 - Configuring Interventions, and Creating Interventions

Foundational Institute for Coaching Day 3 & 4 Mentor Training

Foundational Institute for Coaching Days 3 & 4* must complete FIC Days 1 & 2This training centers on mentoring with an equity lens, exploring mentoring roles, using high-leverage tools to engage in mentoring cycles, and creating an optimal learning environment for students and teachers. Through this two-day training, mentors will acquire the tools and strategies needed to foster inclusive learning environments and promote equitable outcomes for every learner.There are 2 options for Days 3 & 4August 21st - 22nd are in person datesSeptember 19th and October 3rd are hybridThis opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States

Rising Educators Academy Plus

Rising Educators Academy Plus provides essential support for early-career educators, particularly those holding a Tier 1/2 license and participants of the Special Education Pipeline grant. This program combines three half-day training sessions with personalized coaching cycles led by a Resource Training & Solutions Mentor Coach. Educators will engage in focused learning to foster an Optimal Learning Environment in their classrooms, ensuring success for all learners. Recommended for any Tier 1 /2 Licensed educator, teachers participating in the SPED Pipeline or any early career educator looking to improve their classroom management and standards based lessons.Dates for 1/2 day trainings from 11 am - 3 pm at Resource Training & SolutionsNovember 20, 2025January 29, 2026April 2, 2026Dates for 3 Coaching Cycles with RTS Mentoring CoachesScheduled by the participating educator and RTS Mentoring CoachCost: Full: $100 Assoc: $133 Non: $167Cost reduced through Mentorship & Induction Grant.Included for any Special Education Pipeline Educators.