Making connections to share, learn and grow together.
It’s through connecting with one another that we hone best practices, generate new ideas and achieve better outcomes.
Resource takes the lead on helping educators make these connections to share, learn and grow. Fueled by the needs of members, Resource has launched and continues to facilitate a variety of focused networks.
12
Networks
220
Educators connected in Central Minnesota
52
School districts involved
Programs & Services
CCN/DAC Network
CCN & DAC come together to offer the best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
CCN/DAC Network
CCN & DAC come together to offer the best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Gifted & Talented Network
This network was created to offer assistance to districts as they continue to develop, modify and expand programs and activities.
Gifted & Talented Network
This network was created to offer assistance to districts as they continue to develop, modify and expand programs and activities.
Intervention Network
This network is a collaborative community for K–12 professionals who provide academic support in reading and math.
Intervention Network
This network is a collaborative community for K–12 professionals who provide academic support in reading and math.
Technology Integration Specialists
This network is for individuals who help teachers and students use technology to enrich or expand learning.
Technology Integration Specialists
This network is for individuals who help teachers and students use technology to enrich or expand learning.
Technology Coordinators
This network brings together individuals who work behind-the-scenes in districts, making sure connectivity and equipment functions properly.
Technology Coordinators
This network brings together individuals who work behind-the-scenes in districts, making sure connectivity and equipment functions properly.
PBIS Network
The Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) Network is designed to support schools as they implement PBIS.
PBIS Network
The Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) Network is designed to support schools as they implement PBIS.
Mental Health Network
This network is designed to provide school & county mental health related positions opportunities to collaborate and develop professionally.
Mental Health Network
This network is designed to provide school & county mental health related positions opportunities to collaborate and develop professionally.
Business Managers Network
This network has been designed to provide new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally.
Business Managers Network
This network has been designed to provide new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally.
Early Childhood Educators Network
Connect with early childhood educators across the region to collaborate, share insights, and explore real-world topics together.
Early Childhood Educators Network
Connect with early childhood educators across the region to collaborate, share insights, and explore real-world topics together.
Elementary Principals Network
Join monthly sessions to connect, collaborate, and grow—at no cost, thanks to support from MDE and COMPASS.
Elementary Principals Network
Join monthly sessions to connect, collaborate, and grow—at no cost, thanks to support from MDE and COMPASS.
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Regional Mentor & Inst. Coach Forums
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.
Aug 5
Sep 24
Jan 14
May 6
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.
Aug 12
PBIS Power Up: A Boost for Renewed Success
Aug 13
PBIS as a Pathway to Psychological Safety
Aug 13
Harmonizing Leadership, Followership, and Classroom Practices
Sep 10
Oct 8
Nov 5
Dec 3
Jan 7
Feb 4
Mar 4
Apr 1
Cohort 4: Volume 1 LETRS
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.
Sep 11
Oct 9
Nov 13
Dec 11
Jan 8
Feb 12
Mar 12
Apr 9
Elementary Principal Network
Resource Training and Solutions is proud to launch a new network designed exclusively for elementary principals. This monthly gathering provides a supportive space for school leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally. Participants can expect meaningful discussions around current challenges and best practices, mutual support from peers navigating similar issues, and a confidential environment to reflect and share openly. The network leverages the collective wisdom of experienced principals to foster impactful leadership.
Sep 12
Oct 10
Nov 14
Dec 12
Jan 9
Feb 13
Mar 13
May 8
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.
Sep 18
Nov 20
Jan 15
Mar 19
May 21
Academic Intervention Network
Sep 18
Oct 16
Nov 20
Dec 18
Jan 15
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
Secondary Principal Network
Resource Training and Solutions is proud to launch a new network designed exclusively for secondary principals. This monthly gathering provides a supportive space for school leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally. Participants can expect meaningful discussions around current challenges and best practices, mutual support from peers navigating similar issues, and a confidential environment to reflect and share openly. The network leverages the collective wisdom of experienced principals to foster impactful leadership.
Sep 19
Oct 9
Feb 12
Mar 12
Apr 9
Technology Coordinators Network 2025-2026
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.
Sep 25
Nov 13
Dec 11
Feb 19
Apr 16
Tech Integration Network 2025-2026
This network is designed for those who support teachers in the integration of technology.
Sep 25
Oct 9
Nov 13
Dec 11
Jan 8
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.
Oct 1
Oct 1
Dec 3
Dec 3
Feb 11
Feb 11
Apr 15
Apr 15
Rising Educators Network Forum
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
Oct 2
Nov 13
Dec 4
Feb 5
Mar 5
May 7
Gifted & Talented Network 2025-26
Oct 7
Nov 4
Jan 6
Feb 3
Apr 7
May 5
Mental Health Network 2025-2026
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.
Oct 8
Dec 3
Feb 4
Apr 8
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, 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.
Oct 21
Nov 18
Jan 20
Feb 17
Apr 21
May 19
School Resource Officer Network 2025-2026
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.