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.

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Networks

220

Educators connected in Central Minnesota

52

School districts involved

Programs & Services

Latest News

Quick Connect Weekly Newsletter
3/26/25

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of March 24-28, 2025.

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter
Educational Professionals
3/12/25

Pop-Up PD: Spreadsheets for Educators

Pop-Up PD: Spreadsheets for Educators
Quick Connect Weekly Newsletter
2/26/25

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Gifted & Talented Network 2024-25

Apr 3

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

May 1

Gifted & Talented Network 2024-25

Mental Health Network 2024-2025

Apr 8

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

May 6

Mental Health Network 2024-2025

The Mental Health Network is for school + county mental health professionals and related positions to come together to collaborate, share ideas, develop professionally, and stay current on resources that help students be successful in school, at home, and in the community. Presenters will be invited to multiple network meetings. Topics will include but are not limited to: trauma-informed practices, alternative discipline, brainspotting therapy, and school partnership opportunities. Mental health-related positions include but are not limited to social workers, counselors, and administration leading efforts in the areas of safety and social-emotional learning. Resource Training & Solutions will host six network meetings per school year. General CEUs will be provided when we conclude in May, based on individual attendance.

PBIS Network

Apr 9

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

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.

Secondary Principal Network

Apr 9

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

May 14

Secondary Principal Network

Elementary Math (K-5): 8 Effective Teaching Practices Community of Practice

Apr 9

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

May 7

Elementary Math (K-5): 8 Effective Teaching Practices Community of Practice

Join us for an engaging event designed for teachers in the same grade band, across the state, to explore the 8 Effective Teaching Practices in depth, featuring specific examples and valuable resources. This networking opportunity will enable educators to collaborate on Evidence Based Practices and their implementation in the classroom. The series is divided into two parts, with the first focusing on establishing goals and facilitating discourse, and the second delving into questioning techniques and supporting student understanding.

Middle School Math (6-8): 8 Effective Teaching Practices Community of Practice

Apr 11

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

May 9

Middle School Math (6-8): 8 Effective Teaching Practices Community of Practice

Join us for an engaging event designed for teachers in the same grade band, across the state, to explore the 8 Effective Teaching Practices in depth, featuring specific examples and valuable resources. This networking opportunity will enable educators to collaborate on Evidence Based Practices and their implementation in the classroom. The series is divided into two parts, with the first focusing on establishing goals and facilitating discourse, and the second delving into questioning techniques and supporting student understanding.

School Resource Officer Network 2024-2025

Apr 15

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

May 13

School Resource Officer Network 2024-2025

The School Resource Officer Network is a space for SRO’s and supporting roles to collaborate, share ideas, and develop professionally with colleagues across the state. Presenters will be invited into multiple network meetings. Topics may include but are not limited to: mental health, trauma, resilience, restorative practices, alternative discipline, self-care, and school partnerships. A MN POST credit will be offered on multiple dates.

School Health Services Community of Practice

Apr 15

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

School Health Services Community of Practice

Title I Network 24 - 25

Apr 16

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Title I Network 24 - 25

The Title I network is designed to communicate federal and state legislation, policies and procedures related to Title I, and strategies/curriculum for intervention services.

Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort

Apr 16

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

May 14

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.

Elementary Principal Network

Apr 16

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

May 21

Elementary Principal Network

Tech Integration Network 24-25

Apr 17

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tech Integration Network 24-25

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

Technology Coordinators Network 2024-2025

Apr 24

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

May 15

Technology Coordinators Network 2024-2025

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.

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2024-2025

May 9

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Jun 13

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2024-2025

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.

COMPASS Math: A Protocol for Unpacking the 2022 Math Standards

May 14

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

COMPASS Math: A Protocol for Unpacking the 2022 Math Standards

Join your COMPASS Math Team for this virtual session that will give an overview of recent updates that have taken place in the 2022 math standards implementation process, and offer a protocol that can be used for unpacking the new benchmarks.

Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort

Jun 10

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jun 11

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.

Fraction Fundamentals: Building Strong Foundations for K-3 Learners

Jun 24

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Fraction Fundamentals: Building Strong Foundations for K-3 Learners

Join us for an interactive session designed for educators on developing foundational fraction concepts in young learners. Participants will explore effective strategies through hands-on activities, visual models, and real-world connections to enhance their understanding of fractions as part-whole relationships and unit fractions. Strengthen your instructional toolkit and make fractions meaningful for all students, setting them up for success in later grades!

PBIS Power Up: A Boost for Renewed Success

Aug 12

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

PBIS Power Up: A Boost for Renewed Success

Let's Hear It From the Kids

Aug 12

12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Let's Hear It From the Kids

PBIS as a Pathway to Psychological Safety

Aug 13

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

PBIS as a Pathway to Psychological Safety

Harmonizing Leadership, Followership, and Classroom Practices

Aug 13

12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Harmonizing Leadership, Followership, and Classroom Practices

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