Upcoming Classes & Events

Mental Health Network 2025-2026

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.

COMPASS: Data Driven Attendance Strategies (Fall)

Overview:Ensuring that attendance data is accessible, can bedisaggregated, and is integrated with other student data isan essential strategy to supporting student attendance.This pathway helps district/school leaders and staffexamine their data sources, organize and visualize thedata, and effectively use it to inform multi-layeredpractices and support. Sessions will include specificevidence-based tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 strategies.Ideal for school and district leaders.Virtual Statewide four session on Tuesdays 10-11:30

COMPASS: Cultivating Compassion Resilience for Leaders

This professional learning series aims to build compassion resilience in district and building leaders by enhancing their ability to maintain well-being, address stressors impacting student learning, foster effective partnerships, and prevent compassion fatigue. Cohort sessions will focus on developing both personal and collective compassion resilience skills and perspectives.

Cohort 4: Volume 1 LETRS

The LETRS Volume 1 Cohort 4 program is designed for Phase 1 educators, including PreK to grade 5 classroom teachers and special education professionals, to enhance their knowledge in the science of reading and literacy instruction. This dynamic professional learning experience will be conducted over eight online sessions, supplemented by engaging activities and expert video content, empowering participants to apply their learning effectively in the classroom. Registration with the state using READ Act funds is mandatory, and educators must complete necessary steps to confirm their participation, ensuring they receive access to the LETRS platform in a timely manner.

COMPASS: Establishing Effective Tier 2 and 3 Teams and Programming (Fall)

District and school leaders will work together toestablish expectations for Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams andprogramming at the district level. Teams will unpackthe MnMTSS indicators for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supportsand understand key considerations for teams to usethe data-based decision-making process to promotepositive student outcomes.

COMPASS: Supporting Staff Wellbeing + Resilience

This professional learning series will support leaders in identifying solutions, barriers, and sustainability of educator well-being, resilience, and retention practices.

COMPASS Math Instructional Practices Series: Grades pre-K-2

This pathway is designed for teachers, coaches, and school and district leaders. It introduces the 8 Effective Math Teaching Practices as a foundation for shifting the perception of math in our pre-k through second grade classrooms. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on current teaching practices, see what the 8 Effective Teaching Practices look like in their grade band, and promote deeper understanding, meaningful engagement, student agency, and equity in math education.

Annual Chemical Hygiene Officer Training

Annual OSHA required update for Science and Chemistry departments.

Regional Mentor & Inst. Coach Forums

The Regional Mentor and Instructional Coach Forums are designed to give mentors and instructional coaches an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through collaboration and problem-solving with regional peers. Throughout the year, participants can attend five one-hour forums facilitated by Kelsey Harps, Mentoring Coach at Resource Training & Solutions, that include about 30 minutes of targeted learning on participant chosen topics, followed by time for collaboration on current challenges. Forums will be offered twice each day to accommodate various schedules, 7 am - 8 am and 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

Early Childhood Network 2025-26

COMPASS Math Instructional Practices Series: Grades 3-5

This pathway is designed for teachers, coaches, and school and district leaders. It introduces the 8 Effective Math Teaching Practices as a foundation for shifting the perception of math in our 3-5 classrooms. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on current teaching practices, see what the 8 Effective Teaching Practices look like in their grade band, and promote deeper understanding, meaningful engagement, student agency, and equity in math education.

COMPASS: Introduction to MnMTSS

This course is foundational to MnMTSS Implementation. Teams will unpack the five components of the MnMTSS framework and begin to get a clear picture of their own system in relation to each component and subcomponent. To do this, teams begin to gather systems data (e.g., assessment, initiative, and teams inventories) and complete the Self-Evaluation of MnMTSS for District Leadership Teams (SEMI-DLT). Finally, teams use their SEMI-DLT results and the MnMTSS Action Planning Guide to create a focused plan for systems improvement to ensure equitable outcomes, access, and opportunities for the students and families they serve.Link for registrationSix-Session MnMTSS Registration

COMPASS: Building a Strong Attendance Team (Fall)

Overview:Building an attendance team or preparing an existing teamto integrate attendance improvement functions, is anessential strategy to improving attendance. This pathwayhelps district/school leaders and staff build an effectiveattendance team using the MnMTSS framework.Throughout the pathway, teams will examine how to builda team that reviews and analyzes attendance data,identifies the root causes of chronic absences, and designsand delivers interventions and supports for students andfamilies.Ideal for school and district leaders.Virtual Statewide - Four sessions on Wednesdays 12-1:30

Gifted & Talented Network 2025-26

Tech Integration Network 2025-2026

This network is designed for those who support teachers in the integration of technology.

Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort

The PK Structured Literacy Cohort is a professional learning experience for preschool and kindergarten teachers and support staff who desire a deeper knowledge of early literacy instruction.

Elementary Principal Network

Resource Training and Solutions is proud to launch a new network designed exclusively for elementary principals. This monthly gathering provides a supportive space for school leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally. Participants can expect meaningful discussions around current challenges and best practices, mutual support from peers navigating similar issues, and a confidential environment to reflect and share openly. The network leverages the collective wisdom of experienced principals to foster impactful leadership.

COMPASS Math Instructional Practices Series: Grades 6-12

This pathway is designed for teachers, coaches, and school and district leaders. It introduces the 8 Effective Math Teaching Practices as a foundation for shifting the perception of math in our 3-5 classrooms. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on current teaching practices, see what the 8 Effective Teaching Practices look like in their grade band, and promote deeper understanding, meaningful engagement, student agency, and equity in math education.

COMPASS: System Leadership for MnMTSS Implementation (Fall)

Overview:This course is highly recommended for district, charter and tribal schools interested in deep and sustainable implementation of MnMTSS and is required for districts receiving a MnMTSS grant.The course includes essential content for establishing a sustainable PreK-12 infrastructure. These include braiding funding streams, data-systems, handbook development, system-wide professional development, engaging all sites, communication, and system integrity.Aligned Support:Before: In preparation for this course, a MnMTSS Lead will reach out to schedule readiness sessions with the team to ensure they are set up for success.During/After: MnMTSS Leads offer follow-up coaching and technical support to assist teams through action steps introduced during the live sessions.

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2025-2026

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.

Para Reading

School Resource Officer Network 2025-2026

The School Resource Officer Network offers a space for SROs and their supervisors to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally with peers from across the state. Each session will cover topics such as mental health, trauma, resilience, alternative discipline, self-care, and building strong school partnerships. A MN POST credit will be offered on multiple dates.

High School Knowledge Bowl Coaches Meeting

High School Knowledge Bowl Informational & Coaches Meeting.

COMPASS: Improving Attendance Utilizing the MnMTSS framework

This pathway covers key topics including Minnesota-specific attendance data, an overview of the COMPASSMnMTSS Attendance Improvement Guidebook, andstrategies for improving attendance outcomes utilizing theMnMTSS framework. Each session builds upon theprevious one, fostering a collaborative learningenvironment that encourages practical application.Ideal for school and district leaders.Virtual Statewide Nine sessions on Tuesdays 12-1:30

ESS - Educational Support Staff Recognition

The Educational Support Staff Recognition Event is an opportunity to recognize and honor School Support personnel who go above and beyond their required duties. The registration deadline is November 5, 2025.

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 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 an is not; and plan next steps for continuous improvement using various data.

Academic Intervention Network

Secondary Principal Network

Resource Training and Solutions is proud to launch a new network designed exclusively for secondary principals. This monthly gathering provides a supportive space for school leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally. Participants can expect meaningful discussions around current challenges and best practices, mutual support from peers navigating similar issues, and a confidential environment to reflect and share openly. The network leverages the collective wisdom of experienced principals to foster impactful leadership.

COMPASS: Support Student Mental Health through Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems

This series, a collaboration with the MDE EDI Center, will guide participants toward an understanding of the definition, core features, and value of comprehensive school mental health systems. Guidance and application will be shared to support leaders in examining their district's comprehensive school mental health systems and alignment with national best practices. Topics include Foundations of Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems, Teaming, Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping, Tier 1 Part 1 Services and Supports, Tiers 2 and 3, and Strategic Planning

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, 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.

25/26 Spelling Bee Coordinators Meeting

Spelling Bee Coordinators Meeting.

COMPASS Strengthening Math Teacher Teams

Join the COMPASS Math team in a 6 session professional learning series for strengthening your Tier 1 linked mathematics teacher teams by started with establishing a shared vision. In this pathway, educators will be provided with a self-assessment to reflect on the current state of their mathematics program and then establish a vision and goals for the year. The COMPASS math team will support educators in utilizing their linked teams structure to move from vision to action by exploring high-quality instruction including NCTM's Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices, rigorous grade-level learning experiences and differentiating through accelerated learning.

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

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Associate Member High School Knowledge Bowl Registration 25 - 26

Senior High Knowledge Bowl Team Registration for Associate Members

Full Member High School Knowledge Bowl Team 25 - 26

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.

Universal Design for Learning WINTER SESSION

School leaders will examine systemic barriers to Tier 1 instruction, explore effective ways to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and align UDL with standards bundling to ensure equitable, high-quality learning for all students.

COMPASS: Examining Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline

This series will support leaders in examining alternatives to exclusionary discipline. Participants will gain an understanding of how to build welcoming school environments and structure of belonging, as well as develop skills to implement instructional, restorative, and reflective responses to employ supportive discipline practices.

Spark STEM Conference 2026

Spark STEM Conference is for 3rd - 8th graders and includes hands-on, experiential learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

COMPASS: Developing Successful Teams for MnMTSS Implementation (Winter)

Overview: This course is highly recommended for district, charter and tribally controlled schools interested in deep and sustainable implementation of MnMTSS and is required for districts receiving an MnMTSS grant.For teams interested in improving implementation of a successful linked team structure, this course builds on the team inventory started during the Introduction to MnMTSS six-session course, takes a deep dive into how teams need to be functioning for successful implementation of MnMTSS, and provides opportunity for local planning.

Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums

Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums are designed to give mentors of special education teachers and early career special education teachers an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through collaboration and problem-solving with regional peers. Throughout the school year, participants can attend four one-hour forums facilitated by Resource Training & Solutions coaches, that include about 30 minutes of targeted learning on topics, followed by time for collaboration on current challenges.

Boiler Licensing Preparation Course

This course covers low pressure boilers used in steam and hot water heating applications. This course is designed for those who want to acquire a Second, First, or Special Boiler License.

Para Reading Train-the-Trainer

Data-Based Decision Making

Leadership teams will learn to use a data-based decision-making process aligned with MnMTSS to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, improve outcomes, and ensure equitable, high-quality learning for all students.

COMPASS: School Climate Improvement Within the MnMTSS Framework (Year Long Cohort)

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 and capacity to implement school climate improvements, as well as draft a school climate improvement plan.

COMPASS: System Leadership for MnMTSS Implementation (Winter)

Overview:This course is highly recommended for district, charter and tribal schools interested in deep and sustainable implementation of MnMTSS and is required for districts receiving a MnMTSS grant.The course includes essential content for establishing a sustainable PreK-12 infrastructure. These include braiding funding streams, data-systems, handbook development, system-wide professional development, engaging all sites, communication, and system integrity.Aligned Support:Before: In preparation for this course, a MnMTSS Lead will reach out to schedule readiness sessions with the team to ensure they are set up for success.During/After: MnMTSS Leads offer follow-up coaching and technical support to assist teams through action steps introduced during the live sessions.

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.

COMPASS: Data Driven Attendance Strategies (Spring)

Overview:Ensuring that attendance data is accessible, can bedisaggregated, and is integrated with other student data isan essential strategy to supporting student attendance.This pathway helps district/school leaders and staffexamine their data sources, organize and visualize thedata, and effectively use it to inform multi-layeredpractices and support. Sessions will include specificevidence-based tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 strategies.Ideal for school and district leaders.Virtual Statewide four session on Tuesdays 10-11:30

COMPASS: Establishing Effective Tier 2 and 3 Teams and Programming (Winter)

District and school leaders will work together toestablish expectations for Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams andprogramming at the district level. Teams will unpackthe MnMTSS indicators for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supportsand understand key considerations for teams to usethe data-based decision-making process to promotepositive student outcomes.

COMPASS: Building a Strong Attendance Team (Spring)

Overview:Building an attendance team or preparing an existing teamto integrate attendance improvement functions, is anessential strategy to improving attendance. This pathwayhelps district/school leaders and staff build an effectiveattendance team using the MnMTSS framework.Throughout the pathway, teams will examine how to builda team that reviews and analyzes attendance data,identifies the root causes of chronic absences, and designsand delivers interventions and supports for students andfamilies.Ideal for school and district leaders.Virtual Statewide Nine session on Wednesdays 12-1:30

2026 Spelling Bee School Registration

2025 Region 7 Regional Spelling Bee School Registration

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

COMPASS: Developing Successful Teams for MnMTSS Implementation (Spring)

Overview: This course is highly recommended for district, charter and tribally controlled schools interested in deep and sustainable implementation of MnMTSS and is required for districts receiving an MnMTSS grant.For teams interested in improving implementation of a successful linked team structure, this course builds on the team inventory started during the Introduction to MnMTSS six-session course, takes a deep dive into how teams need to be functioning for successful implementation of MnMTSS, and provides opportunity for local planning.

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

2026 YAYA Conference

Young Authors Young Artists Conference is for 3rd - 8th graders and includes opportunities for students to explore their creativity through writing, drawing, music, acting and a variety of other artistic experiences.

RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment