Health & Safety
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!
Equipping and recognizing educators through training and awards.
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.
Resource elevates teachers and educational support staff through annual award programs and works closely with school leaders to implement positive, sustainable change in their increasingly complex worlds.
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Classes and workshops offered each summer
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Trainings to equip substitute teachers
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Teachers and staff honored
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Guests celebrating educators
Programs & Services
Educational Support Staff Event
A recognition event for Educational Support Staff with positions in our Region's school districts.
Educational Support Staff Event
A recognition event for Educational Support Staff with positions in our Region's school districts.
Leadership in Educational Excellence
This event recognize outstanding educational leaders from our member school districts.
Leadership in Educational Excellence
This event recognize outstanding educational leaders from our member school districts.
Professional Educational Training
Participate in substitute teacher training, or take the ParaPro exam to become a certified paraprofessional in the State of Minnesota.
Professional Educational Training
Participate in substitute teacher training, or take the ParaPro exam to become a certified paraprofessional in the State of Minnesota.
Graduate-Level Credit
Learn how you can earn post-baccalaureate, graduate-level semester credits.
Graduate-Level Credit
Learn how you can earn post-baccalaureate, graduate-level semester credits.
Latest News
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Students
2/19/21
Exploring The Arts - YAYA 2021
Each spring Resource Training & Solutions hosts the Young Authors Young Artists Conference (YAYA). Designed to introduce third through sixth-grade students to a variety of creative and artistic outlets.
Students
2/5/21
2021 Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee
Twenty-nine students, 5th through 8th grade, from eleven different school districts competed for the chance to advance to the Multi-Regional State Spelling Bee.
Educational Professionals
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.
Educational Professionals
11/19/20
10th Annual ESS Recognition Event
10th Annual ESS Recognition EventUpcoming Events
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Educational Professionals
Ongoing
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Educational Professionals
Reading Preparation
A self-paced teacher re-licensure course developed by the Minnesota Service Cooperatives.
Educational Professionals
Ongoing
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Educational Professionals
Substitute Teacher Bundle
This course reviews some of the key elements of successful substitute teaching, as well as introductory learning to numerous technology tools. It is intended to provide substitute teachers with basic information to support teaching within a digital environment.
Educational Professionals
Ongoing
Online
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Educational Professionals
Substitute Teacher Technology Basics
This on-demand course provides introductory learning to numerous technology tools. It is intended to provide substitute teachers with basic information to support teaching within a digital environment.
Educational Professionals
Ongoing
Online
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Educational Professionals
Tune in to Substitute Teaching
Substitute teachers are a vital part of any school system and well-prepared substitutes are key for their success. This course reviews some of the key elements of successful substitute teaching.
Title I NetworkEducational Professionals
Apr 15
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Educational Professionals
Title I Network
2020-21 meeting dates: April 15 Due to COVID-19, meetings the first half of the school year will be virtual. As the pandemic allows, we hope to be F2F in spring of 2021. Additionally, as situations arise, more meetings may be planned to keep up with a rapidly changing educational environment. Title I virtual network meetings are 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be provided.
New Teacher Virtual NetworkEducational Professionals
Apr 15
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 13
Educational Professionals
New Teacher Virtual Network
2020-21 Meetings: April 15 May 13* Time: New Teacher virtual network meetings are 3:30-4:30 p.m. Face to face social events will be held in August and May, on the network meeting dates, if CDC guidelines allow for the group to meet. A Zoom link will be shared prior to the first meeting.
Gifted & Talented NetworkEducational Professionals
Apr 20
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Educational Professionals
Gifted & Talented Network
2020-21 meeting dates: April 20 *Virtual network meetings are 12:00-1:00 p.m. A Zoom link will be provided.
Special Education Virtual NetworkEducational Professionals
May 6
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Educational Professionals
Special Education Virtual Network
The Special Education Network assists educators who support students with a variety of different services, modifications, and accommodations in their educational experience. As state and federal changes are made to Special Education requirements and recommendations, this network is an ideal place to connect with others who are teaching in similar programs. This network meets in a virtual environment six times throughout the school year. 2020-21 Meetings: March 4 May 6 Time: Special Education network meetings are 4-5 p.m. A Zoom link will be shared prior to the first meeting.
Technology Coordinators NetworkEducational Professionals
May 11
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Educational Professionals
Technology Coordinators Network
2020-21 meeting dates: April 6 May 11* Due to COVID-19, meetings in the first half of the school year will be virtual. As the pandemic allows, we hope to be F2F in the spring of 2021. Additionally, as situations arise, more meetings may be planned to keep up with a rapidly changing educational environment. Technology Coordinators' virtual network meetings are 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Zoom link will be provided.
Paraprofessional Virtual NetworkEducational Professionals
May 11
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Educational Professionals
Paraprofessional Virtual Network
The Paraprofessional Network is designed for those who serve in an educational support role in a variety of settings, including special education, multilingual learning, classroom or Title I support. This network is designed to provide professional development and collegial collaboration. Paraprofessional virtual network meetings are 3:30-4:30 pm A Zoom link will be shared prior to the first meeting.
School Nurses Virtual NetworkEducational Professionals
Jun 10
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Educational Professionals
School Nurses Virtual Network
2020-21 Meetings: June 10 Time: School Nurses network meetings are 9-10 am. As situations arise, more meetings may be planned to keep up with a rapidly changing educational environment. A Zoom link will be shared prior to the first meeting. Per Participant Fee: No cost due to COVID-19
Social Workers/Counselors Virtual NetworkEducational Professionals
Jun 10
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Educational Professionals
Social Workers/Counselors Virtual Network
2020-21 Meetings: April 29 June 10 Social Workers/Counselors network meetings are 9-10 am. As situations arise, more meetings may be planned to keep up with a rapidly changing educational environment. A Zoom link will be shared prior to the first meeting.
Standards Based Grading, Year Zero Cohort #4Educational Professionals
Aug 3
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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Oct 12
Educational Professionals
Standards Based Grading, Year Zero Cohort #4
Is your district exploring standards-based grading? Wanting to learn from a national expert? Then this cohort is for you!
Cultural Competency - Good Intentions Are Not EnoughEducational Professionals
Aug 9
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Educational Professionals
Cultural Competency - Good Intentions Are Not Enough
Participants will learn how to address inequities and inequitable practices in their schools. Participants will meet the PELSB Cultural Competency requirements for re-licensure.