Jun 14
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?
Jun 16
Jul 21
Sep 22
Oct 20
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!
Aug 2
Aug 4
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.
Aug 18
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.
Oct 5
Dec 7
Feb 8
Apr 5
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.