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3/25/24

Vol. 5: The Central Connection

Check out Volume 5 of The Central Connection, your place for regional news, events, and information.

3/21/24

Summer Programming Coming Soon

Mark your calendars and keep a close eye on your inbox! On April 3rd, 2024, we will be releasing more information about our summer programs designed for regional educators like you!

3/19/24

Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction Book Study

This summer, we invite you to join our book studies focusing on student success.

3/19/24

Bridging Education and Industry

Join our Teacher Externship program and experience hands-on learning alongside industry professionals. Don't miss out – fill out the interest form today!

3/12/24

SPED Pipeline Grant

The goal of this grant is to develop a pipeline of trained, licensed Tier 3 or Tier 4 special education teachers. Staff from our district partners will have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded graduate licensure program.

3/5/24

Empowering Student Success: Summer Book Studies

This summer, we invite you to join our book studies focusing on student success.

3/4/24

Celebrating School Social Workers!

This week marks National School Social Work Week, dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of school social workers.

2/26/24

Public Schools Week!

Let's come together this week to celebrate the dedicated educators who work tirelessly to inspire students and mold young minds across our region.

2/23/24

Highlighting Outstanding Contributions

The Minnesota Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Recognizes Two Regional Educators for Excellence in Social Studies Instruction

2/21/24

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

February 21st marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota!

2/21/24

YAYA Early Bird Registration

Resource Training & Solutions members can sign up before March 1st, 2024 to save $5.00 per student registration.

2/20/24

MASA Spring Award Recipients Announced!

Each year, MASA provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members and colleagues who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education.

2/14/24

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

We extend our deep appreciation to the School Resource Officers (SROs) across our region for their remarkable contributions to the students and schools they serve

1/30/24

Third Party Reimbursement for Nursing Services on an IEP

Join us for this FREE virtual presentation for School Nurses.

1/23/24

Brewing Opportunities: A High School Coffee Cart Collaboration

Innovation in education takes many forms, and the recent award of the CTE Innovation Grant by Resource Training & Solutions to Sauk Rapids-Rice High School marks the beginning of an exciting and transformative project.

1/22/24

Paraprofessional Recognition Week

January 22-26 is Paraprofessionals Recognition Week in Minnesota!

1/17/24

Empowering Education: RTS Awarded NED Grant

Resource Training & Solutions has received the NED (Non-Exclusionary Discipline) grant from MDE which will allow us to support our regional schools in a variety of new ways!

1/17/24

Unlocking Professional Growth: RTS Paraeducator Program

Enhance your skills and propel your career!

1/17/24

ECLDS + SLEDS Coaching Network

If you are new to ECLDS and SLEDS or need assistance with data analytics, school districts located in Resource Training & Solutions service region (Region 7E) can contact our Regional Data Coaches

1/10/24

Member Spotlight

As your regional service cooperative, we have a keen interest in the dynamic happenings within our member school districts! Take a moment to nominate a staff member who goes above and beyond, recognizing them for their outstanding contributions.

12/20/23

Happy Holidays

Season's greetings from the Resource Training & Solutions team! As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a season filled with peace, joy, and prosperity.

12/20/23

Non-Exclusionary Discipline Grant

Resource Training & Solutions is proud to announce that our application for the non-exclusionary discipline (NED) grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has been accepted.

12/20/23

Career Connected Learning Programs & Services

Learn more about how our Career Connected Learning programs and services can benefit your school district.

10/5/23

Career Connected Learning

A holistic and Integrative approach to ensure student success in the workforce.

9/28/23

Mental Health, Trauma, & Resilience

Cultivating skills, mindsets, and a thriving culture.

9/14/23

Educator Networking

Don't miss your chance to register for one of our specialized educator networks for the 2023-2024 school year!

6/13/23

Summer Professional Development Opportunities

It’s not too early to start planning for back to school workshop week! Each summer Resource Training & Solutions offers central Minnesota educators PD opportunities designed specifically for their needs.

6/13/23

Early Bird Pricing on Educator Networks!

From now until July 1st we are offering discounted pricing on our educator networks!

6/24/22

Professional Development Designed for YOU!

Each summer Resource Training & Solutions focuses on providing professional development opportunities created specifically for central MN educators.

5/3/22

CPC's 2022 Paper Program is LIVE

The Cooperative Purchasing Connection's 2022 paper program is now live!

2/10/22

2022 Central MN Regional Spelling Bee

Resource Training & Solutions hosted the Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee in Sartell, Minn., on Tuesday, February 8. Morning and afternoon spelling bees comprised that competition for students in grades 5-8 from school districts across the Resource Training & Solutions' Service Cooperative Region 7.

11/1/21

Honoring 31 Years of Outstanding Service

Resource Board Member, Jeannette Kester, was honored with the Outstanding Service Award at the Minnesota Service Cooperative Annual Board of Directors Conference.

9/2/21

Registration for Project Earth 2021 is now OPEN!

Registration for Resource Training & Solutions member school districts is now open.

8/4/21

FREE Dyslexia 101 Training for the Classroom Educator

Thanks in part to funding by Mayo Clinic, The Reading Center is offering a five clock hour Dyslexia 101 course for FREE to Minnesota educators until April 2022.

7/29/21

New Teacher Open House

Are you in your first years of teaching or know someone who is just starting their teaching career? Join us August, 19th for our free New Teacher Open House!

4/14/21

Making Connections to Share, Learn, and Grow Together

Resource Training & Solutions is proud to take the lead on helping regional educators make connections through our 12 educational networks.

3/15/21

Healthy Buildings: Are Your Schools Ready for Students to Return?

Are your systems not working well? Do you need help to identify your buildings issues and how to fix them? Our friends at ICS can help you out!

1/11/21

Region 7 PPE Distribution

Resource Training & Solutions receives shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for regional schools as they make the transition back to in-person learning.

11/19/20

10th Annual ESS Recognition Event

Resource Training & Solutions honored 122 educators from 29 school districts, charter schools, and ed districts at the 10th annual Educational Support Staff Recognition Event on November, 18th, 2020.

1/31/20

Leadership Evolution Returns for its Third Consecutive Year!

Resource Training and Solutions is excited to offer Leadership Evolution for the third consecutive year during the 2020 - 2021 school year.

11/6/19

Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive

PBIS can show you how

Arts Camp for Educators

Want to shape and enrich your school community through creative expression, exploration, and excellence? That is the common vision that ties the work of Resource Training & Solutions, the Paramount Center for the Arts, and the Perpich Center for the Arts together.

Snakes, Lasers, and Outdoor Adventures? Yes, Please!

Students can't get enough of the hands-on science at Resource's student conferences.

Meaningful Work Award

St. Scholastica's tuition discount may help Resource members achieve their educational goals. In addition, some of Resource's summer catalog courses qualify for graduate credit. See page 19 of the 2019 Summer Catalog for full details.