As your central Minnesota service cooperative, we are committed to delivering relevant and impactful training and workshops each summer for educators across the region. Our goal is to cultivate valuable professional development opportunities that empower educators to elevate student success in their classrooms and to grow within this rewarding profession. Take advantage of these valuable professional development opportunities this summer to set yourself up for success in the coming academic year. Register now to invest in your professional growth and make a lasting impact on the lives of your students. Together, let's shape a brighter future for education in our community!
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Gain insight into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on childhood growth and development, physical health and long-term well-being, by diving into The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris. Connect with school nurses, health assistants, counselors and educators to discuss and gain perspective on ways to support our students throughout their lives. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Nursing CEU, Educator CEU
Who should enroll? School nurses, health office assistants, support staff, licensed teachers
Facilitator: Amanda Lamecker, RN, LSN
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2024
Date:
June 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
June 12, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
June 19, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
Students in 3rd grade and higher need to be learning 2,000 - 3,000 new words a year. Vocabulary is a key component to reading comprehension and important to student success across all content areas. Join us in June as we read Bringing Words to Life by Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown and Linda Kucan. This book is grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Who should enroll? Elementary & Secondary Licensed Teachers
Facilitator: Kelsey Harps
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2024
Date:
June 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
June 12, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
June 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
June 26, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
Using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), author Katie Novak provides practical insights and savvy strategies for helping all learners succeed in a post-pandemic world. Join Education Director, Michelle Wang, as we read and discuss Novak’s book, UDL Now!: A Teacher’s Guide to Applying Unviersal Design for Learning (3rd Ed.). All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 7:30-8:30 am
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU
Who should enroll? Support staff, licensed teachers, administrators, higher education
Facilitators: Michelle Wang
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024
Date:
June 6, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
June 13, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
June 20, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
June 27, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
For at-risk students, the freshmen-year transition will set the stage for a path to graduation or dropping out. This book study will follow how schools in Chicago began to use research to reorganize their educational system to support all ninth grade students on their path to graduation. Educators, counselors, and leaders invested in student success will gain valuable insight from this book and perspective of fellow participants. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Who should enroll? Support staff, licensed teachers, administrators, higher education
Facilitator: Alison Orgaard
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024
Date:
June 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
June 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
June 20, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
Are you needing to complete your requirements prior to renewing your license? Join our Resource Training and Solutions Education staff to meet all requirements within one day! Registration cost includes lunch. Hour-long sessions include: Reading preparation, multilingal learners, accommodations and modifications, mental health and suicide prevention, cultural competency, and PBIS. Registration is for the full day; partial day registrations are not available.
Dates: June 18, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 (includes lunch)
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, 137 23rd St. S., Sartell
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Who should enroll? Licensed educators
Facilitators: Resource Training & Solutions Education Department Staff
Cost:
Full Member: $110 (includes lunch)
Associate Member: $147
Non-Member: $183
Registration Deadline: June 4, 2024
Date:
June 18, 2024 8:30am - 2:30pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $110 (includes lunch) Associate Member: $147 Non-Member: $183
Description:
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
Date: June 26th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am- 3:30 pm
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, Sartell
CEUs: Administrative CEU, Educator CEU
Who should enroll? Everyone
Facilitators: Brittani Daniel, Director of Insurance & Wellness
Megan Perry, Regional Licensed Social Worker
Cost includes: Mental Health First Aid Manual, Participant Processing Guide, and lunch
Cost:
Full Member: $200
Associate Member: $267
Non-Member: $333
Registration Deadline: June 3, 2024
Date:
June 25, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Cost: Full Member: $200 Associate Member: $267 Non-Member: $333
Description:
This virtual book club is dedicated to delving into Clint Pulver's empowering book, "I Love It Here." In our sessions, we'll explore Pulver's insights on identifying talent, building a sense of ownership, and developing a workplace culture that employees will love. Through discussions and shared experiences, we’ll uncover practical strategies for cultivating an organization your people never want to leave. Whether you're a seasoned professional or embarking on a new journey, this is an opportunity to connect with others and gain valuable perspectives. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book. This book club is appropriate for educators and those outside the education sector.
Dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 7:30-8:30 am
Location: Zoom/Virtual
CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU
Who should enroll? Leaders interested in transforming their workplace into one where people don’t just survive, but thrive.
Facilitators: Michelle Wang
Registration Deadline: July 2, 2024
Date:
July 9, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
July 16, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
July 23, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
July 30, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
How can we best prepare students to be successful in the modern workforce? Many students leave education over-educated, under-employed, and facing mounting college costs. Kevin J Fleming has been a leader in career development research and advocate for preparing students to hold a competitive advantage in the modern workforce. We will use this study to learn, assess our own programming, and learn from others perspectives. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: July 10, 17, 24, and 31
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Who should enroll? Support staff, licensed teachers, administrators, higher education
Facilitator: Alison Orgaard
Registration Deadline: July 3, 2024
Date:
July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
July 31, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
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. Established coaches will find numerous ways to deepen and refine their coaching practice. Principals and others who incorporate coaching strategies into their work will also find this to be a wonderful resource. This summer book study will provide participants with a collaborative environment to dive deeper to Elena Aguilar’s effective strategies. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: July 24, 31 and August 7, 14
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Who should enroll? Elementary & Secondary Licensed Teachers
Facilitator: Kelsey Harps
Registration Deadline: July 15, 2024
Date:
July 24, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
July 31, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
August 14, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: Virtual
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
Whether you're an educator, administrator, or passionate advocate for education, our book study provides a collaborative platform to exchange ideas and inspire action. Join us as we delve into "Relentless" by Hamish Brewer, igniting a passion for relentless pursuit of excellence in education and beyond. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 7:30-8:30 am
Location: Zoom/Virtual
CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU
Who should enroll? Support staff, licensed teachers, administrators, higher education
Facilitators: Michelle Wang
Registration Deadline: July 18, 2024
Date:
August 1, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
August 8, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
August 15, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
August 22, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
Mindfulness research has proven effective in changing our brain and biology in positive ways. The Mindful Nurse, by Carmel Sheridan, offers nurses a new skill set to incorporate everyday mindfulness practices. Join Amanda Lamecker, Regional Licensed School Nurse as you learn strategies to cope with the challenges of the profession and sustain compassion for those you care for. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Nursing CEU
Who should enroll? School nurse, health office assistant
Facilitators: Amanda Lamecker, RN, LSN
Registration Deadline: July 18, 2024
Date:
August 1, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
August 8, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
August 15, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
August 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
This virtual book club will provide educators from all classroom settings an opportunity to collaborate as they dive into using an explicit instruction approach to their classroom lessons. Explicit instruction is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented--and has been shown to promote achievement for all students. This highly practical and accessible resource gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. All meetings will occur via Zoom. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.
Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Who should enroll? Elementary & Secondary Licensed Teachers
Facilitator: Kelsey Harps
Registration Deadline: July 24, 2024
Date:
August 7, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am
August 14, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am
August 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am
August 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $60 Associate Member: $80 Non-Member: $100
Description:
Dive into mental health grab & go resources, crisis resources, county, and state resources to fall back on in times of need.
Topics include but are not limited to: mental health screenings, suicide assessments & safety planning, grab & go lessons, helplines, mobile crisis teams, housing emergencies, reporting, documenting, IEP’s & 504’s, resilience building interventions, LGBTQIA+, games & fidgets, therapy, and treatment options.
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 9:00-11:00
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Educator CEU
Who should attend? School social workers and counselors who are new to the field or to the school setting. Existing professionals needing a resource overhaul! If these topics interest you as a mental health professional in another setting you are welcome to join!
Facilitator: Megan Perry, Regional Social Worker
Registration Deadline: August 6, 2024
Date:
August 13, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member + College Student: $50 Associate Member: $67 Non-Member: $83
Description:
Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your educational and professional endeavors. Engage in hands-on exploration of generative AI's tools to witness how it can simplify tasks, boost efficiency, and save valuable time. This interactive workshop will also foster discussions on the ethical considerations of incorporating AI into classrooms. Bring your devices to explore along with the presenter.
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Registration Deadline: August 7, 2024
Date:
August 15, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $50 Associate Member: $67 Non-Member: $83
Description:
According to the Minnesota Student Survey, our girls are struggling now more than ever.
This Girls Group training provides a run-through of an 8 week group for middle school and high school girls. The purpose of the group is for girls to learn about themselves, stress, build peer support, as well as provide direct services for those who may have identified needs. This group includes skill building in the areas of emotion management, assertiveness, mindfulness, problem solving, and positive connections. The weekly lessons are designed to assist girls in developing skills that will help them with everyday stress as well the chronic stress they may be experiencing. Each topic has roughly 50 minutes of material, which can also be broken down into smaller sections.
The training slides I use with you will be the same slides (with embedded activities) you will use with students to help them build and nurture the strength that lives within them.
Week 1 - Group Overview | Strengths
Week 2 - School Topics | Conflict Resolution
Week 3 - Anxiety, Stress, and Healthy Coping
Week 4 - Positives and Negatives of Social Media
Week 5 - Body Image
Week 6 - Positive Identity
Week 7 - Friendships + Relationships
Week 8 - Celebrate + Appreciate
Date: August 15th, 2024
Time: 11:00 -12:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Educator CEU
Who should enroll? Middle school & high school social workers, counselors, and educators comfortable with mental health and the topics listed below.
Facilitator: Megan Perry, Regional Social Worker
Cost includes curriculum to use with students.
Cost:
Full Member: $95
Associate Member: $127
Non-Member: $158
Registration Deadline: August 6, 2024
Date:
August 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $95 Associate Member: $127 Non-Member: $158
Description:
The Resilience Group training provides a run-through of an 8 week Resilience Group for middle and high school students. The purpose of the group is for students to gain the experience of building emotional resilience through practical reflections, discussions, and activities. Each topic has roughly 50 minutes of material, which can also be broken down into smaller sections. . Material can be used in two ways:
Date: August 15th, 2024
Time: 9:00 -10:00 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Educator CEU
Who should enroll? Middle school & high school social workers, counselors, and educators ready to lead group discussions in the much needed area of “Resilience”
Facilitator: Megan Perry, Regional Social Worker
Cost includes curriculum to use with students.
Cost:
Full Member: $95
Associate Member: $127
Non-Member: $158
Registration Deadline: August 6, 2024
Date:
August 15, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $95 Associate Member: $127 Non-Member: $158
Description:
Are you looking to improve your proficiency in the school health office? Whether you’re an experienced veteran of school health or brand new to the health assistant role, this training provides an opportunity to hone your skills and review best practices. Included topics: medication administration, diabetic management and insulin pumps, gastrostomy tubes, catheterization, seizure management and data collection.
Dates: August 20th
Time: 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Resource Training & Solutions
CEU’s: Nursing CEU’s
Who should enroll? Health office assistants
Facilitators: Amanda Lamecker, LSN
Registration Deadline: August 6, 2024
Date:
August 20, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $87 Associate Member: $116 Non-Member: $145
Description:
The bad news is trauma is a fact, but the good news is, so is resilience! We can’t talk about making a school trauma informed without talking about how to make a school resilience-focused. We may not be able to take away toxic stress and trauma that a student has experienced or will continue to experience, but we can create new experiences of resilience in our schools.
Understand trauma as an experience and how providing resilience-building opportunities positively impacts all students, but especially those who've experienced trauma. This material helps bridge the gap between the significant needs of students today and the number of caring adults who know how to support them. Gain some new ideas, practical tools, and strategies to make your work both rewarding and effective.
Date: August 21, 2024
Time: 12:30-3:30
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, Sartell
CEUs: Educator CEU, Administrator CEU
Who should enroll? Administrators, educators, mental health professionals, educational support staff, or anyone who interacts with students who’ve experienced trauma
Facilitator: Megan Perry, Regional Social Worker
Cost:
Full Member: $64
Associate Member: $85
Non-Member: $107
Registration Deadline: August 7, 2024
Date:
August 21, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost:
Full Member: $64 Associate Member: $85 Non-Member: $107
Description:
Are you new to substitute teaching? This professional development session is designed to equip new substitute teachers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the classroom. Covering topics such as classroom management techniques, effective communication strategies, and lesson delivery methods, this training provides the confidence and competence to effectively support student learning and maintain a positive classroom environment.
Dates: August 27
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (lunch included)
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, 137 23rd St. S., Sartell
CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU
Who should enroll? Those who are new to the education field and interested in serving as a substitute teacher.
Facilitators: Michelle Wang
Registration Deadline: August 13, 2024
Date:
August 27, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, MN 56377
Cost: $150.00