Equipping and supporting educators through training and services.

Teachers are the foundation of our communities. They are supporting the next generation to explore and lead in a new world. At Resource, we believe we cannot do enough to support them.

Resource focuses on providing relevant professional development each summer for teachers as well as other needed training to enable more people to enter this life-changing field. Resource has been a leader in equipping substitute teachers, paraprofessionals and those looking to earn their licensure or serve as principals.

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Classes and workshops offered each summer

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Trainings to equip substitute teachers

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Central Minnesota public and private school districts are RTS members

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Options for educators to earn graduate-level credits

Latest News

Educational Professionals
5/15/23

RTS selected to host Minnesota Principals Academy Cohort

Resource Training & Solutions has been selected to host the next “Greater Minnesota” cohort of the Minnesota Principals Academy.

RTS selected to host Minnesota Principals Academy Cohort
Educational Professionals
3/29/23

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.

Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Educational Professionals
3/24/23

Equipping Paraprofessionals with the Tools to Support Struggling Readers

Resource pilots paraprofessional development program to help them better understand how to support struggling readers.

Equipping Paraprofessionals with the Tools to Support Struggling Readers
Q1 Central Connection - Health & Safety
3/23/23

Plan, Protect, Save Lives

Creating an emergency evacuation map for your building sounds simple. However, there are many factors to consider. A strong understanding of fire code compliance, OSHA regulations, and occupation type are all needed to make safe, compliant Emergency Evacuation Maps.

Plan, Protect, Save Lives
Educational Professionals
3/23/23

Summer Professional Development Opportunities

It’s not too early to start planning for back to school workshop week!

Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Health & Safety
3/23/23

Are Seasonal Changes Affecting the Health of Your Building?

As we transition from winter to spring, seasonal changes can lead to a variety of problems that affect the occupants of your building.

Are Seasonal Changes Affecting the Health of Your Building?
Educational Professionals
3/16/23

CTE Mini-Grants

Full members can apply for grant dollars to help improve CTE initiatives in their school district.

CTE Mini-Grants
Newsletter
12/16/22

NEW - Contract Nursing Program

NEW - Contract Nursing Program
Newsletter
12/16/22

Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools Training

Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools Training

Upcoming Events

Ongoing

Online

ParaEducator Online Subscription

This online package provides access to training modules, practice assessments, and assessments to meet Federal Title I requirements. The cost of an individual subscription includes assessment to become highly qualified. The assessment can be proctored within your district, or four times per year at Resource and must be registered for on the website. Subscriptions are an individual one-year license to the online program.

LETRS for Teachers

Apr 27

3:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

May 11

Sep 28

Oct 12

Nov 30

Dec 14

LETRS for Teachers

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a professional learning course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. It provides educators with in-depth knowledge and tools that they can use with any reading program. This dynamic blended learning experience includes three components:LETRS Online Learning PlatformLETRS Print ManualLETRS Unit Professional Learning Sessions (Live Online)Teachers will complete this training over two years, working as a cohort with support from a Resource Training & Solutions staff member. The cohort will begin meeting in January 2023, with the first online training date with Lexia in early February. 2024 dates (Units 5-8) will be set at the end of 2023. Price listed includes both years.

Business Managers Network

Apr 28

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Jun 16

Business Managers Network

The Business Manager Network has been designed to provide both new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally.

Technology Coordinators Network 22 - 23

Jun 8

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Technology Coordinators Network 22 - 23

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.

June Book Club: The Writing Revolution

Jun 8

8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Jun 8

Jun 15

Jun 22

Jun 29

June Book Club: The Writing Revolution

Nature Journaling

Jun 15

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nature Journaling

This workshop give educators the skills and knowledge to incorporate nature journaling into the heart of outdoor learning experiences for their students.

Early Childhood LETRS

Jun 15

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jun 22

Jun 27

Sep 21

Sep 28

Oct 5

Oct 12

Oct 26

Early Childhood LETRS

Trauma Informed Resilient Schools Training

Jun 20

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Trauma Informed Resilient Schools Training

ParaEducator Proctored Testing

Jun 26

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ParaEducator Proctored Testing

Trauma Informed Resilient Schools Training

Jun 28

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Trauma Informed Resilient Schools Training

PD Toolkit: Cultivating Resilience in Educators

Jul 11

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

PD Toolkit: Cultivating Resilience in Educators

July Book Club: Street Data

Jul 11

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Jul 15

Jul 18

Jul 25

Aug 1

July Book Club: Street Data

Trauma + Resilience Training

Jul 20

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Trauma + Resilience Training

District Data Retreat

Aug 9

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

District Data Retreat

Leading in Times of Change

Aug 9

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Leading in Times of Change

Catalyst: Whole Group Classroom Leadership Foundational Skills

Aug 10

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Catalyst: Whole Group Classroom Leadership Foundational Skills

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 23-24

Aug 10

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sep 8

Oct 13

Nov 10

Dec 8

Jan 12

Feb 9

Mar 8

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 23-24

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.

Catalyst: Whole Group Classroom Leadership Foundational Skills

Aug 17

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Catalyst: Whole Group Classroom Leadership Foundational Skills

School Resource Officer Network

Aug 17

9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Sep 21

Oct 19

Nov 16

Jan 18

Feb 15

Apr 18

May 16

School Resource Officer Network

The School Resource Officer Network is a space for SRO’s and SRO Supervisors to collaborate and develop professionally with colleagues across the central MN region. Topics may include but are not limited to: mental health, trauma, autism, self-care + peer support, partnerships with Central MN Child Advocacy Center, and critical incident response. A MN POST credit will be offered on multiple dates

Catalyst: Supporting Whole Group Classroom Leadership Foundational Skills

Aug 29

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Catalyst: Supporting Whole Group Classroom Leadership Foundational Skills

This course is designed for Educational Support Staff.

ParaEducator Proctored Testing

Sep 8

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ParaEducator Proctored Testing

Gifted & Talented Network 2023-24

Sep 14

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Oct 12

Jan 11

Feb 8

Apr 16

May 9

Gifted & Talented Network 2023-24

Gifted & Talented Specialist Network

School Nurses Network 2023-2024

Sep 21

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Oct 19

Nov 16

Jan 18

Feb 15

Apr 18

May 16

School Nurses Network 2023-2024

A network for those who work to ensure the health and wellness of students in their school and district. Network meetings provide an opportunity for School Nurses to connect and build relationships with other school nurses from around the region. Share ideas, stay up to date on issues facing schools, and develop professionally through CEU opportunities.

Technology Coordinators Network 23-24

Sep 28

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Oct 26

Feb 22

Apr 25

May 23

Technology Coordinators Network 23-24

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.

Mental Health Network 2023-24

Oct 4

9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Nov 1

Jan 3

Feb 7

Apr 3

May 1

Mental Health Network 2023-24

The Mental Health Network is for school + county mental health related positions to come together for cross collaboration, idea sharing, develop professionally, and stay current on resources that help students be successful in school, at home, and in the community. Mental health related positions include but are not limited to: social workers, counselors, psychologists, truancy, probation, and administration leading efforts in the areas of safety and social emotional learning. Resource Training & Solutions will host six network meetings per school year

Tech Integration Network 23-24

Oct 5

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nov 10

Dec 14

Feb 1

Apr 4

Tech Integration Network 23-24

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

Business Managers Network 2023-24

Oct 6

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dec 15

Apr 5

Jun 13

Business Managers Network 2023-24

The Business Manager Network has been designed to provide both new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally.

PBIS Network

Oct 11

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Dec 6

Feb 7

Apr 3

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.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.

Contact This Department

Amanda Lamecker, LSN

Regional Licensed School Nurse

Dr. Michelle Wang

Education Director

Erin Engness

PBIS Coordinator

Megan Perry

Regional Licensed Social Worker