Tarryl Clark Honored at MSC Annual Conference
Tarryl Clark was honored with the MSC Outstanding Service Award for her impactful leadership and dedication to regional service.
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.
We are proud to offer comprehensive programs, valuable resources, and implementation support tailored for regional schools and districts.
We are proud to offer comprehensive programs, valuable resources, and implementation support tailored for regional schools and districts.
Resource Training & Solutions is now offering contract nursing services, with a Public Health Nurse.
Resource Training & Solutions is now offering contract nursing services, with a Public Health Nurse.
Learn how you can earn post-baccalaureate, graduate-level semester credits.
Learn how you can earn post-baccalaureate, graduate-level semester credits.
High-quality professional development and testing opportunities to become a Paraeducator.
High-quality professional development and testing opportunities to become a Paraeducator.
Through a partnership with MDE to deliver COMPASS, we deliver COMPASS, offering free, evidence-based support and professional development.
Through a partnership with MDE to deliver COMPASS, we deliver COMPASS, offering free, evidence-based support and professional development.
Apply for the RTS SPED Grant program which will provide tuition and programmatic support to become a licensed special education teacher.
Apply for the RTS SPED Grant program which will provide tuition and programmatic support to become a licensed special education teacher.
Our team offers immediate assistance in the event your school experiences a traumatic event or serious loss.
Our team offers immediate assistance in the event your school experiences a traumatic event or serious loss.
A holistic and integrative approach to ensure student success in the workforce.
A holistic and integrative approach to ensure student success in the workforce.
Build and nurture skills, mindsets, and the capacity to create a culture where all can thrive.
Build and nurture skills, mindsets, and the capacity to create a culture where all can thrive.
At the heart of PBIS is the goal of teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner in which we teach academic subjects.
At the heart of PBIS is the goal of teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner in which we teach academic subjects.
Tarryl Clark was honored with the MSC Outstanding Service Award for her impactful leadership and dedication to regional service.
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Foundational Institute for Coaching Days 1 - 4This four-day training centers on mentoring with an equity lens, exploring mentoring roles, using high-leverage tools to engage in mentoring cycles, and creating an optimal learning environment for students and teachers. Through the four-day training, mentors will acquire the tools and strategies needed to foster inclusive learning environments and promote equitable outcomes for every learner.Cost for this training is reduced due to a Mentoring / Induction grant from MDE.This opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States
This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice.
Join us for a Data Day dedicated to empowering school leaders in data-driven decision-making, where participants will gain hands-on experience in analyzing student performance data and developing actionable strategies to enhance educational outcomes. Attendees will learn best practices for data collection and interpretation, explore equity-focused approaches, and collaborate to create effective action plans for instructional improvements. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to data and foster student achievement—lunch will be provided, and the session is partially funded by COMPASS: Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success.
Get ready to transform your math classroom with this interactive workshop that equips educators with creative strategies to support all learners. Explore math language routines, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices, and engaging intervention activities that promote deep understanding. Through hands-on experiences and real-world examples, participants will discover flexible instruction, multimodal strategies, and inclusive techniques to ensure every student thrives in math. Join us to make math more accessible, engaging, and effective for all!SCHEDULE FOR MINI-CONFERENCE:8:00-8:30 - Check-in8:30-10:00 - Keynote: Graham Litterst: Math Language Routines10:00-10:15 - Snack Break10:15-11:30 Breakout session (choose one)11:35-11:45 ClosingBreakout session offerings:The Personalization Toolkit: Mastering Process, Pace, and ProductGame-based Math Intervention
Join us for a professional development session aimed at aligning local math assessments with statewide standards, utilizing resources from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Educators will engage in exploring best practices for curriculum alignment, analyzing assessment blueprints, and utilizing Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) data to enhance instructional planning and student outcomes. While team registration is encouraged, individuals are welcome to participate as well.
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.
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.
Join Dr. Andrew Nelson and Dr. Nikki Bettcher Erickson in this webinar as they share strategies for supporting autistic youth through the transition from high school to adulthood. Gain valuable insights on accessing support services, fostering self-advocacy, and navigating education and care systems during this pivotal life stage.
Rising Educators AcademyThe Rising Educators Academy is a one day workshop designed to increase confidence and capacity in early career educators; setting them up for success in the first weeks of school and beyond. Educators will engage in learning sessions to help them create an Optimal Learning Environment in their classroom that allows for the success of all learners. Rising Educators can receive continued support throughout the year through our Rising Educators Academy Plus and our Rising Educators Network Forums.Thursday, August 14, 20258 am - 3 pmCost: Full Members: $0 Associate Members: $75 Non- Members: $96*Costs reduced through grant funding.
Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 1 Session 1 - Introducing eduCLIMBER, Navigating academic data
Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 1 Session 2 - Navigating incident and attendance data, and Triangulating data
Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 2 Session 1 - Create Early Warning Systems Part 1 & 2
Join us for an engaging series of in-person eduCLIMBER training sessions, featuring four modules tailored to meet various skill levels—from introductory to advanced. Led by an experienced eduCLIMBER trainer, participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights to enhance their educational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and application of eduCLIMBER!eduCLIMBERDay 2 Session 2 - Configuring Interventions, and Creating Interventions
Foundational Institute for Coaching Days 1 & 2This training centers on mentoring with an equity lens, exploring mentoring roles, using high-leverage tools to engage in mentoring cycles, and creating an optimal learning environment for students and teachers. Through this two-day training, mentors will acquire the tools and strategies needed to foster inclusive learning environments and promote equitable outcomes for every learner.This training will be the first two days of the four day FIC training. Participants have a choice of signing up for Days 3 & 4 in person in August or hybrid in the Fall. Days 3 & 4 are offered two times:August 21st - 22nd in person at Resource Training & SolutionsSeptember 19th & October 3rd hybridThis opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States
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.
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.
Foundational Institute for Coaching Days 3 & 4* must complete FIC Days 1 & 2This training centers on mentoring with an equity lens, exploring mentoring roles, using high-leverage tools to engage in mentoring cycles, and creating an optimal learning environment for students and teachers. Through this two-day training, mentors will acquire the tools and strategies needed to foster inclusive learning environments and promote equitable outcomes for every learner.DatesSeptember 19th and October 3rd are hybridThis opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States
The Technology Coordinators network meets five times per school year to discuss and collaborate on current issues in the area of technology use within schools.
This network is designed for those who support teachers in the integration of technology.
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.
The Rising Educators Network Forums offer early career educators, those within their first three to five years in the classroom, 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 Kelsey Harps, Mentoring Coach at Resource Training & Solutions, that include about 30 minutes of targeted learning on topics relevant to the time of year, followed by time for collaboration on current challenges. Forums will be offered twice each day to accommodate various schedules
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.
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.
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.
Rising Educators Academy Plus provides essential support for early-career educators, particularly those holding a Tier 1/2 license and participants of the Special Education Pipeline grant. This program combines three half-day training sessions with personalized coaching cycles led by a Resource Training & Solutions Mentor Coach. Educators will engage in focused learning to foster an Optimal Learning Environment in their classrooms, ensuring success for all learners. Recommended for any Tier 1 /2 Licensed educator, teachers participating in the SPED Pipeline or any early career educator looking to improve their classroom management and standards based lessons.Dates for 1/2 day trainings from 11 am - 3 pm at Resource Training & SolutionsOctober 23, 2025January 29, 2026April 2, 2026Dates for 3 Coaching Cycles with RTS Mentoring CoachesScheduled by the participating educator and RTS Mentoring CoachCost: Full: $100 Assoc: $133 Non: $167Cost reduced through Mentorship & Induction Grant.Included for any Special Education Pipeline Educators.