Health & Safety
4/30/26
Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP): Be Ready When Every Second Counts
Make sure your school is prepared to respond when every second counts—see what’s required and how to build a plan that works in real situations.
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
Programs & Services
Mentoring & Induction
We are proud to offer comprehensive programs, valuable resources, and implementation support tailored for regional schools and districts.
Mentoring & Induction
We are proud to offer comprehensive programs, valuable resources, and implementation support tailored for regional schools and districts.
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.
ParaEducator Training & Testing
High-quality professional development and testing opportunities to become a Paraeducator.
ParaEducator Training & Testing
High-quality professional development and testing opportunities to become a Paraeducator.
COMPASS Regional Network
Through a partnership with MDE to deliver COMPASS, we deliver COMPASS, offering free, evidence-based support and professional development.
COMPASS Regional Network
Through a partnership with MDE to deliver COMPASS, we deliver COMPASS, offering free, evidence-based support and professional development.
Special Education Pathways Grant
Apply for the RTS SPED Grant program which will provide tuition and programmatic support to become a licensed special education teacher.
Special Education Pathways Grant
Apply for the RTS SPED Grant program which will provide tuition and programmatic support to become a licensed special education teacher.
Regional School Crisis Response Team
Our team offers immediate assistance in the event your school experiences a traumatic event or serious loss.
Regional School Crisis Response Team
Our team offers immediate assistance in the event your school experiences a traumatic event or serious loss.
Career Connected Learning
A holistic and integrative approach to ensure student success in the workforce.
Career Connected Learning
A holistic and integrative approach to ensure student success in the workforce.
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
At the heart of PBIS is the goal of teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner in which we teach academic subjects.
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
At the heart of PBIS is the goal of teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner in which we teach academic subjects.
Data Solutions
Turn data into action with customized training, coaching, and ready-to-use reports that support confident decisions and meaningful results.
Data Solutions
Turn data into action with customized training, coaching, and ready-to-use reports that support confident decisions and meaningful results.
Latest News
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Communications Co-Op
4/29/26
District-Wide Recognition: How Superintendents Build Cultures of Gratitude That Last
District-Wide Recognition: How Superintendents Build Cultures of Gratitude That LastHealth & Safety
4/29/26
Spring-Summer Health & Safety Checklist
Spring-Summer Health & Safety ChecklistUpcoming Events
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Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums
May 6
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums
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.
Social Studies Standards Workshop: K-5 Educators and Leaders
May 6
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Social Studies Standards Workshop: K-5 Educators and Leaders
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2025-2026
May 8
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2025-2026
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.
Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort
May 14
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort
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.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
May 27
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
Atomic Habits Book Study - Virtual
Jun 4
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Jun 11
Jun 18
Jun 25
Atomic Habits Book Study - Virtual
This book study explores Atomic Habits by James Clear and its practical application in educational settings. Educators will examine how small, consistent actions can lead to meaningful professional and personal growth. Through discussion and reflection, participants will learn strategies for building effective habits, breaking unproductive ones, and designing systems that support sustainable change in the classroom and beyond.
From Goals to Growth: Structured Literacy & Strong Collaboration in Special Education
Jun 18
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Jun 25
From Goals to Growth: Structured Literacy & Strong Collaboration in Special Education
The Science Alignment Lab: Engineering Better Local Assessments
Jun 18
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Science Alignment Lab: Engineering Better Local Assessments
In this collaborative workshop, secondary science educators will decode the MCA-IV framework to understand the shift toward phenomenon-based, multidimensional assessment. Participants will audit their current local tests for alignment with MN science standards and NGSS principles, identifying specific areas for growth and refinement. You will leave with practical strategies and redesigned assessment items ready to use in your classroom this fall.
Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Learning June Sessions
Jun 23
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Jun 30
Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Learning June Sessions
Centering Indigenous Voice in ELA:Planning with Dakota & Anishinaabe Perspectives K-3
Jun 30
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Centering Indigenous Voice in ELA:Planning with Dakota & Anishinaabe Perspectives K-3
Centering Indigenous Voice in ELA:Planning with Dakota & Anishinaabe Perspectives 4-12
Jun 30
12 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Centering Indigenous Voice in ELA:Planning with Dakota & Anishinaabe Perspectives 4-12
Special Education Network 2026-27
Aug 10
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sep 23
Nov 18
Jan 13
Mar 10
May 5
Special Education Network 2026-27
Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Learning August Sessions
Aug 11
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Aug 18
Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Learning August Sessions
Rethinking & Humanizing Data: Street Data in School Practice
Aug 19
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rethinking & Humanizing Data: Street Data in School Practice
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2026-2027
Sep 11
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Oct 8
Nov 13
Dec 11
Jan 8
Feb 12
Mar 12
May 14
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2026-2027
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.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
Sep 15
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
Academic Intervention Network 2026-2027
Sep 16
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Nov 19
Jan 14
Mar 18
May 20
Academic Intervention Network 2026-2027
Early Childhood Leaders Network 2026-27
Sep 21
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Oct 19
Nov 16
Dec 21
Mar 15
Apr 19
Early Childhood Leaders Network 2026-27
Alternative Educators Network 2026-2027
Sep 23
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Dec 2
Feb 24
May 5
Alternative Educators Network 2026-2027
The Alternative Educators Network offers a dedicated collaborative space for leaders and staff in ALCs, ALPs, and alternative programs to innovate and share best practices. Members gain access to evidence-based programming and critical legislative updates tailored to the unique challenges of non-traditional schooling. By fostering a community of practice, the network empowers educators to build robust support systems focused on student success and sustainable program growth.
Mental Health Network 2026-2027
Oct 13
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Nov 10
Jan 12
Feb 9
Apr 13
May 11
Mental Health Network 2026-2027
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.
Solid Ground: A Leadership Collective for Women
Oct 22
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nov 19
Dec 18
Feb 18
Mar 18
Apr 29
Solid Ground: A Leadership Collective for Women
Solid Ground is a leadership sanctuary designed for female educational leaders to step away from daily demands and build deep collegiality through vulnerable reflection. This year-long journey moves beyond traditional "to-do list" professional development, focusing instead on the internal conviction and courage needed to navigate complex leadership challenges. Through a blend of in-person and virtual sessions, participants will gain insights from transformative thinkers to cultivate a leadership style that multiplies health and impact across their districts.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
Dec 16
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
Mar 17
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
May 19
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
RETAKE Paraeducator Proctored Assessment
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