Aug 3
District Data Redesign: Designing Your Districts Data Story
Transform your district’s raw data into a compelling public narrative in this hands-on, leader-focused workshop. Participants will apply professional design strategies to simplify complex datasets and participate in collaborative feedback loops to sharpen their message. Bring your upcoming fall presentation and leave with a polished, board-ready deck that clearly communicates your district's impact and vision.
Aug 6
COMPASS Math: Creating the Vision and Unpacking the 2022 Math Standards
This pathway is designed for leaders to lay the foundation for math education by designing a vision for mathematics education at their district and creating an action plan for unpacking and implementing the 2022 math standards.
Aug 6
Nov 5
Jan 7
Mar 4
May 6
COMPASS: School Climate Improvement Process
This cohort will guide participants through a full year of the school climate improvement process grounded in implementation science. Participants will work to articulate their district vision for school climate, determine their building and district school climate needs, based on data, and capacity to implement school climate improvements, as well as draft a school climate improvement plan.
Aug 10
Aug 11
Jan 28
Jun 7
Jun 8
Problem of Practice Summit 2026-2027: Group 1
Join us for a two-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.
Aug 11
Aug 13
Aug 20
Oct 7
Oct 21
Nov 4
Feb 4
Feb 18
COMPASS: Tier 1 Instructional Observation for Improvement
This condensed virtual learning series is designed for districts seeking to strengthen Tier 1 Instruction inmathematics and literacy through the use of the COMPASS Tier 1 Observation Tool. The series supports district and school leaders in developing a shared understanding of high-quality Tier 1 instructional practices. Participants will learn how to use the COMPASS Tier 1 Observation Tool to identify instructional strengths and areas for growth and connect observation data to district instructional priorities.
Aug 12
Aug 13
Jan 28
Jun 9
Jun 10
Problem of Practice Summit 2026-2027: Group 2
Join us for a two-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.
Aug 17
Unpacking Family and Community Engagement within the MnMTSS Framework
Through this session, we'll dig into the seven essential elements (subcomponents) of Family and Community Engagement to learn about what each can look like in practice. Teams will have the opportunity to critically examine their current Family and Community Engagement practices and be introduced to available resources for improvement. No cost, in partnership with Resource Training and Solutions, COMPASS, and Non-Exclusionary Discipline grant funding.
Aug 19
COMPASS Math - Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning
This pathway helps leadership teams develop a shared mathematics vision aligned to the 2022 Minnesota Mathematics Standards. Participants explore mathematical rigor, instructional shifts, and the Mathematical Practices to build a common understanding of high-quality mathematics instruction. Teams use this learning to create or refine a mathematics vision statement, with support to strengthen and finalize their work. This foundational pathway serves as a prerequisite for all other math pathways and provides the essential understanding needed for deeper engagement in mathematics improvement efforts.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Aug 20
Sep 17
Oct 22
Nov 19
Jan 21
Feb 18
Mar 18
Apr 29
Secondary Math Network 2026-27
The Secondary Math Network brings middle and high school math educators together to collaborate, share ideas, and support one another in strengthening secondary mathematics instruction. Participants will explore the implementation of the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards, discuss sequencing and bundling of benchmarks, and examine evidence-based teaching practices. The network provides a space to problem-solve common challenges, exchange resources, and build connections with colleagues across the region.
Sep 11
Oct 8
Nov 13
Dec 11
Jan 8
Feb 12
Mar 12
May 14
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2026-2027
The Curriculum Coordinators Network (CCN) and the District Assessment Coordinators (DAC) are two groups that often deal with similar issues. As a result, these two groups can collaborate, exchange information, and share best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Sep 17
Oct 22
Nov 19
Jan 21
Feb 18
Mar 18
COMPASS: Trauma Informed Practices for Safe and Supportive Schools
This professional learning series is designed to support educators and leaders in the systemic implementation of trauma-informed practices. Participants will deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma on students, families, and staff while building a shared foundation for creating safe, supportive learning environments. Through practical tools and proactive strategies, leaders and educators will strengthen their capacity to respond with empathy, foster resilience, and embed trauma-informed approaches into everyday systems, structures, and decision-making.
Sep 18
Oct 23
Nov 20
Dec 18
Jan 15
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
Instructional Coaches Network 26 27
The Instructional Coaches Network provides a collaborative space for teacher-leaders to refine their craft through shared best practices and high-impact coaching tools. Participants benefit from a unique curriculum that includes four days of foundational training and personalized in-field coaching consultations to strengthen classroom instruction.*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
Sep 23
Dec 2
Feb 24
May 5
Alternative Educators Network 2026-2027
The Alternative Educators Network offers a dedicated collaborative space for leaders and staff in ALCs, ALPs, and alternative programs to innovate and share best practices. Members gain access to evidence-based programming and critical legislative updates tailored to the unique challenges of non-traditional schooling. By fostering a community of practice, the network empowers educators to build robust support systems focused on student success and sustainable program growth.
Sep 23
Sep 24
COMPASS Math - Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning
This pathway helps leadership teams develop a shared mathematics vision aligned to the 2022 Minnesota Mathematics Standards. Participants explore mathematical rigor, instructional shifts, and the Mathematical Practices to build a common understanding of high-quality mathematics instruction. Teams use this learning to create or refine a mathematics vision statement, with support to strengthen and finalize their work. This foundational pathway serves as a prerequisite for all other math pathways and provides the essential understanding needed for deeper engagement in mathematics improvement efforts.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Sep 29
Oct 27
Dec 1
Jan 26
Feb 23
Mar 23
COMPASS: High Quality Tier 1 Instruction within the MnMTSS Framework
This year-long virtual course is designed for districts that have completed the Introduction to MnMTSS Pathway and identified Tier 1 as an area of need through the Self-Evaluation of MnMTSS for District Leadership Teams (SEMI-DLT). This learning experience will support district teams to define a shared vision for Tier 1 instruction; assess their current instructional landscape; and develop a clear, actionable strategy to accelerate leaning in math or literacy. Each session is grounded in evidence-based practices, with focused attention on curriculum, professional learning, and progress monitoring. By the end of the course, leaders will be equipped to implement, refine, and sustain coherent instructional improvement efforts.
Oct 5
COMPASS Math: Creating the Vision and Unpacking the 2022 Math Standards
This pathway is designed for leaders to lay the foundation for math education by designing a vision for mathematics education at their district and creating an action plan for unpacking and implementing the 2022 math standards.
Oct 7
Dec 9
Feb 3
Apr 7
PBIS Network 26-27
Join your peers in exploring positive behavior interventions and supports.All meetings will be virtual. 30 minutes will focus on new PBIS resources, 15minutes will focus on networking with other schools sharing celebrations of PBIS implementation and problem solving barriers to implementation.This training is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States.
Oct 7
Oct 21
Nov 4
COMPASS Math - Implementing The Math Teaching Practices: Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving
Join this virtual professional learning session designed for district, school, and math teacher leaders. Participants will explore Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice #2: Implement Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving, with a focus on selecting and implementing high-level tasks that encourage deep thinking, multiple entry points, and a variety of solution strategies. The session will connect this teaching practice to the Student Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards, provide practical implementation tools and resources, and introduce the Implementing Tasks Practice Guide. Participants will also reflect on their district's current implementation and identify next steps for strengthening teacher knowledge and instructional practice.Prerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Oct 7
Oct 21
Nov 4
COMPASS Math - Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Establish Math Goals
This professional learning experience is designed for district, school, and teacher leaders and focuses on Effective Teaching Practice 1: Establish Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning. Participants will explore how clear, standards-aligned learning goals guide instruction and support student learning, examine connections to the Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Mathematics Standards, and learn tools to support implementation. Leaders will reflect on current practices, identify opportunities to strengthen teacher capacity, and use the Establish Mathematics Goals Practice Guide to support and monitor implementation.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.govPrerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.
Oct 8
Oct 22
Nov 5
COMPASS Math - Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding
This professional learning experience is designed for district, school, and teacher leaders and focuses on Effective Teaching Practice 6: Build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding. Participants will explore how conceptual understanding supports the development of flexible and efficient procedural fluency, examine connections to the Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Mathematics Standards, and learn tools to support implementation. Leaders will reflect on current instructional practices, identify opportunities to strengthen teacher capacity, and use the Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding Practice Guide to support and monitor implementation.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.govPrerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.
Oct 8
Oct 22
Nov 5
COMPASS Math - Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Pose Purposeful Questions
Join this virtual professional learning session designed for district, school, and math teacher leaders. Participants will explore Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice #5: Pose Purposeful Questions, focusing on how strategic questioning uncovers student thinking, promotes mathematical reasoning, and advances learning. The session will connect this teaching practice to the Student Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards, provide practical implementation tools and resources, and introduce the Pose Purposeful Questions Practice Guide. Participants will also reflect on their district's current implementation and identify next steps for strengthening teacher knowledge and instructional practice.Prerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Oct 13
Nov 10
Jan 12
Feb 9
Apr 13
May 11
Mental Health Network 2026-2027
The Mental Health Network brings together school and county mental health professionals and related roles to collaborate, exchange ideas, engage in relevant professional development, and stay up to date on resources that support student success at school, at home, and in the community.
Oct 13
Nov 10
Jan 12
Feb 9
Mar 9
Apr 13
COMPASS: Social Emotional Learning
This series will support leaders in building foundational knowledge of social-emotional learning and guiding indicators for district and school-wide systemic implementation.Through this Pathway, participants will define Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and understand the importance of its systemic implementation; establish a process for systemic implementation of SEL in their school or district; identify ways to center equity in their SEL practice; articulate ways to “speak up for SEL” while explaining what SEL is and is not; and plan next steps for continuous improvement using various data.
Oct 13
Oct 29
Nov 12
COMPASS Math -Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking
This professional learning experience is designed for district, school, and teacher leaders and focuses on Effective Teaching Practice 8: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking. Participants will explore how gathering and responding to evidence of student understanding can inform instructional decisions, examine connections to the Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Mathematics Standards, and learn tools to support implementation. Leaders will reflect on current practices, identify opportunities to strengthen teacher capacity, and use the Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking Practice Guide to support and monitor implementation.Prerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Oct 13
Oct 29
Nov 12
COMPASS Math - Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Support Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics
Join this virtual professional learning session designed for district, school, and math teacher leaders. Participants will explore Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice #7: Support Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics, focusing on how to maintain high cognitive demand while providing appropriate supports that help students persevere through challenging mathematical tasks. The session will connect this teaching practice to the Student Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards, provide practical implementation tools and resources, and introduce the Support Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics Practice Guide. Participants will also reflect on their district's current implementation and identify next steps for strengthening teacher knowledge and instructional practice.Prerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Oct 14
Oct 28
Nov 10
COMPASS Math - Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Use and Connect Math Representations
Join this virtual professional learning session designed for district, school, and math teacher leaders. Participants will explore Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice #3: Use and Connect Mathematical Representations, focusing on how visual, symbolic, contextual, and verbal representations support student understanding and how making connections among representations deepens mathematical learning. The session will connect this teaching practice to the Student Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards, provide practical implementation tools and resources, and introduce the Math Representations Practice Guide. Participants will also reflect on their district's current implementation and identify next steps for building teacher knowledge and strengthening instructional practice.Prerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Oct 14
Oct 28
Nov 10
COMPASS Math - Implementing the Math Teaching Practices: Facilitate Meaningful Math Discourse
Join this virtual professional learning session designed for district, school, and math teacher leaders. Participants will explore Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice #4: Facilitate Meaningful Math Discourse, focusing on how to create structured opportunities for students to explain their thinking, listen to the ideas of others, and engage in meaningful mathematical reasoning and discussion. The session will connect this teaching practice to the Student Mathematical Practices in the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards, provide practical implementation tools and resources, and introduce the Facilitate Meaningful Math Discourse Practice Guide. Participants will reflect on their district’s current implementation and identify next steps for building teacher knowledge and capacity.Prerequisites: Creating the Vision: Foundations of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Pathway or approval from regional math team.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mindy Strom. mstrom@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Oct 22
Nov 19
Dec 18
Feb 18
Mar 18
Apr 29
Solid Ground: A Leadership Collective for Women
Solid Ground is a leadership sanctuary designed for female educational leaders to step away from daily demands and build deep collegiality through vulnerable reflection. This year-long journey moves beyond traditional "to-do list" professional development, focusing instead on the internal conviction and courage needed to navigate complex leadership challenges. Through a blend of in-person and virtual sessions, participants will gain insights from transformative thinkers to cultivate a leadership style that multiplies health and impact across their districts.
Dec 18
Full Member High School Knowledge Bowl Team 26-27
Senior High Knowledge Bowl Team Registration for Full MembersCost:$375 for 1st Team$310 for 2nd Team$240 for each additional teamYou need to register for the total number of teams you will have compete throughout the season, not just the teams you want to bring to Sub Regionals. Registration fees cover all expenses associated with the Senior High Knowledge Bowl Program.
Jan 14
Jan 28
Feb 11
Feb 25
COMPASS: Supportive Discipline Practices
This series will support leaders in deepening their understanding of how to create welcoming school environments that foster a strong sense of belonging. Participants will explore supportive and equitable discipline practices to create safe, inclusive school environments.
Mar 3
Mar 17
Mar 31
Apr 14
COMPASS: Code of Conduct Review and Revision
In a four-part series building teams will investigate a toolkit to review and revise the student code of conduct to align with current practices, incorporate nonexclusionary discipline practices and become more accessible to families and students. Participants will be given the opportunity to reimagine their discipline practices and improve school climate. The goal of this Pathway is to ensure all districts have the capacity to develop robust procedural guidance that firmly centers discipline practices that are restorative, supportive, and non-exclusionary.