Upcoming Events

Technology Coordinators Network

The Technology Coordinators network meets six times per school year to discuss and collaborate on current issues in the area of technology use within schools

Safe, Healthy, and Thriving Communities

This year has been tough! Our districts and school communities have made a multitude of decisions that have never been made in the course of education. Furthermore, the spotlight has been on the social-emotional health and well-being of our staff and students. The question is, where do we even begin?

Trauma-Responsive Classroom

Wow, that was a tough year, now what?Many educators have expressed a need for more social and emotional support for their students.Creating safe and healthy environments allows students the opportunity to learn and thrive.

ParaEducator Proctored Testing

Growing Leadership in Local Government

New, emerging, and current local government and public organizational staff and unit leaders working in cities, counties, and other governmental agencies from across the region who desire personal and professional growth and the opportunity to engage in skill-building, leadership learning, collaboration, and project planning with others from the region are encouraged to register!

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Book Study

This book study will focus on the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K -12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning by Peter Liljedahl.

Science Academy 102: Maximum Integration

This three day workshop will introduce you to Resource’s Teacher Toolkits, which are built to maximize integration of many concepts efficiently and effectively.

Science Academy 103: Instructional Shifts of Minnesota Science Benchmarks To Inquiry-Based Practices - 2 Sessions available (Pick one)

Hybrid Schedule2 Sessions Available (Choose one)Session 1All Day Face to Face: Tuesday, August 2- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Follow Up Q&A/Resource Sharing via Zoom (Choose 1 of the One-Hour Sessions):Wednesday Zoom call from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. orWednesday Zoom call from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.OrSession 2All Day Face to Face: Thursday, August 4- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Monday Zoom call from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Follow Up Q&A/Resource Sharing via Zoom (Choose 1 of the One-Hour Sessions):Monday Zoom call from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. orMonday Zoom call from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Secondary Education: Middle/High School Science InstructorsPresenter: Peter McLarenWhat would three-dimensional science teaching and learning look like in your classroom? Join us for a deep dive into understanding the three dimensions of the 2019 Minnesota K-12 Science Education Standards on either Tuesday, August 2nd or Thursday, August 4th. Join Peter McLaren, award-winning science teacher, NGSS Writer, and professional development provider for a 6-hour, hands-on experience using the three dimensions of the Minnesota Science Standards to learn how they work together to engage students in the explanation of phenomena and the core ideas of science. Each full-day session will feature a one-hour Zoom call to provide participants opportunities to ask follow up questions and to learn about additional resources to help you transition to three-dimensional teaching and learning.Lunch on your own.

Engineering for Elementary Teachers

Empower your students to think like an engineer; using the Engineering Design Process to create STEM focused lessons for your classroom that combined your science, math, and literacy standards.

De-Escalation

The training will begin with in-the-moment regulation activities an adult can use to stay calm when a student escalates as well as long term strategies an adult can use to help increase the odds of staying calm when a student escalates.

Supporting and Responding to Students Social, Emotional, Behavioral Needs

This session focuses on Tier I evidence based practices that are positive and proactive for K-12.. These practices help educators prioritize instruction; promote meaningful and equitable outcomes; and support students’ SEB and academic growth.

Revitalize Your Tier 1 PBIS Implementation

Bring your team together to get your PBIS implementation back on track.

MTSS in the Classroom

Learn how to organize classroom supports for preventing, teaching, and responding to students’ social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) needs across all three tiers.

PBIS Network

Join your peers in exploring positive behavior interventions and supports.All meetings will be virtual. 30 minutes will focus on new PBIS resources, 30minutes will focus on networking with other schools sharing celebrations of PBIS implementation and problem solving barriers to implementation.