Quick Connect Weekly Newsletter

9/11/24

Introduction to the Standards for Mathematical Practices

Minnesota is updating its math standards with a focus on new practices and contexts. Stay tuned for resources and webinars to help educators navigate these changes.

9/11/24

Honoring Patriot Day: Reflecting on 9/11

On Patriot Day, Resource Training & Solutions reflects on the resilience and unity that emerged from the events of September 11, 2001, honoring the heroes and remembering those we lost.

9/10/24

Recognition Events 2024-2025

We celebrate outstanding educators, support staff, and students in central Minnesota—learn more about our recognition events happening this year.

9/4/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of September 2 - September 6, 2024.

9/4/24

Empowering Futures

Explore the 2024-2025 Student Programs and Competitions Offered by Your Central Minnesota Service Cooperative.

9/3/24

Pop-Up PD: Fact Fluency

Register now for our FREE virtual professional development session to discover effective strategies for enhancing math fact fluency and deepen your students' mathematical understanding!

9/2/24

Local Certified Facilitator (LCF) Community of Practice

Join our virtual office hours to get ready for the Minnesota READ Act with the Local Certified Facilitator Community of Practice.

8/28/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of August 26 - August 30, 2024.

8/28/24

Educator Networking 2024-2025

Don't miss your chance to register for one of our specialized educator networks for the 2024-2025 school year!

5/29/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of May 27 - May 31, 2024.

5/29/24

Celebrating Another Year of Success: Thank You, RTS Members!

Congratulations on another successful school year!

5/29/24

STEM Mini-Grants

Please submit your application before June 14th, 2024, for a chance to receive funding of up to $5,000.

5/22/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of May 20 - May 24, 2024.

5/22/24

LAST CALL: June Professional Development Opportunities

Don’t miss out on the chance to invest in your professional growth and make a lasting impact on your students' lives.

5/15/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of May 13 - May 17, 2024.

5/15/24

Young Authors Young Artists Student Conference.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow, May 16, and Friday, May 17, at our Young Authors Young Artists Student Conference on the college campus of St. Benedict's! Over the next two days, students from across our region will have the opportunity to explore their creativity through writing, drawing, music, acting, and much more.

5/15/24

Connect, Learn, & Grow: Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Take advantage of early bird registration, good through June 30, on our educator networks! Secure your spot now and gain access to exclusive resources, events, and networking opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of education.

5/15/24

Empower Your Teaching

Explore impactful training & workshops designed for Central MN educators like you!

5/8/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of May 6 - May 10, 2024.

5/7/24

Mental Health Awareness Month

May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering support for mental health issues.

5/6/24

Celebrating Our Remarkable Teacher!

May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week.

5/1/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of April 29 - May 3, 2024.

5/1/24

Minnesota School Principal Appreciation Day

Thank you to all of the Principals across our region!

4/24/24

STEM Ecosystem Convening

Join us for this FREE event focused on strengthening STEM opportunities across Minnesota!

4/24/24

CTE Equipment Mini-Grant

Secure funding now for CTE equipment at your school! Apply today!

4/17/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of April 15 - April 19, 2024.

4/17/24

Upcoming PD Opportunities

Discover an enriching array of professional development opportunities this June with Resource Training & Solutions, your central Minnesota service cooperative.

4/10/24

Last Call: Students of Excellence

Registration for Students of Excellence 2024 will close on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.

4/10/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of April 7 - April 12, 2024.

4/10/24

Educate & Elevate

Take a look at all the professional development opportunities we will be offering for School Mental Health Professionals this summer!

4/9/24

Homerun Leadership

Unlock your leadership potential with our collaborative workshop presented by the Central Lakes Regional Center of Excellence, Resource Training and Solutions, and Brightworks. Register now to elevate your leadership skills!

4/3/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of April 1 - April 5, 2024.

4/3/24

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

Thank you to all of the dedicated paraprofessionals in our region for their unwavering commitment and hard work.

4/3/24

National School Librarians Day

Thursday, April 4th is National School Librarians Day!

3/27/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of March 25 - March 29, 2024.

3/26/24

Regional School Health Community of Practice

Join us for this free event focused on providing leadership, professional development, and networking opportunities for school health staff.

3/20/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of March 18 - March 22, 2024.

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!

3/13/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of March 11 - March 15, 2024.

3/12/24

Young Authors Young Artists Student Conference

Limited Spots Available: Register now for YAYA and join us at St. Benedict University in May for Two Days of Creative Exploration. Reserve Your Spot 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.

3/6/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of March 4 - March 8, 2024.

3/5/24

Empowering Student Success: Summer Book Studies

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

3/5/24

Registration is now open for PREPaRE 1

This 1-day workshop provides educators knowledge and resources important to establishing and sustaining comprehensive, ongoing school safety and crisis prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.

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.

2/28/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of February 26 - March 1, 2024.

2/27/24

Chewy's Concessions: A Trailblazing Venture in High School Entrepreneurship

Becker High School's Collaborative Initiative Fueled by Community Partnerships and an RTS Innovation Grant Revolutionizes Student Experience

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.

2/21/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of February 19 - February 23, 2024.

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

Highlighting Excellence: The 2024 Central MN Regional Spelling Bee

Forty students spanning grades 5 through 8 from schools across Central MN competed for the opportunity to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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

2/7/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of February 5 - February 9, 2024.

2/5/24

National School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week is a time to recognize the invaluable role these professionals play in our educational community. It is celebrated annually during the first full week of February.

2/1/24

Career and Technical Education Month

February is Career and Technical Education month and we are here to celebrate the important work being done in our districts to help students gain real-world skills, explore careers, and achieve their post-secondary goals.

1/31/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of January 29 - February 2, 2024.

1/30/24

Third Party Reimbursement for Nursing Services on an IEP

Join us for this FREE virtual presentation for School Nurses.

1/24/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of January 22 - January 26, 2024.

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

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of January 15 - January 19, 2024.

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

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of January 8 - January 12, 2024.

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.

1/8/24

Spark STEM Conference

Resource Training & Solutions proudly hosted our annual Spark STEM student conference at St. Cloud State University on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

1/3/24

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of January 1 - January 5, 2024.