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The 2025 Summer Catalog is Here—Explore the Flipbook Now!
The 2025 Summer Catalog is officially here—now in a convenient digital flipbook! Discover new workshops, connect with fellow educators, and find the right opportunities to grow your skills this summer. Flip through the catalog, register early, and make this a season of meaningful learning
It’s Back! The 2025 Summer Catalog Launches Next Week
The 2025 Summer Catalog is almost here—and trust us, you’ll want a front-row seat. From science of reading strategies and math mini-conferences to outdoor learning, equity-focused coaching, and book studies that spark conversation, this summer lineup is built for educators who want more.
CTE Equipment Mini-Grant Impact Story: Milaca Public Schools
With help from a CTE Mini-Grant, Milaca students are turning their marketing and business ideas into real-world projects—designing posters, managing a student-run print shop, and gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Read the full story and learn how CTE Mini-Grants can support your school, too!
Cultivating Cultural Understanding: Dakota & Ojibwe Educator Resources
Join Resource Training & Solutions and the Minnesota Humanities Center for a virtual session exploring Dakota and Ojibwe educator resources. Learn how to integrate Indigenous perspectives with a standards-aligned lesson from the Why Treaties Matter initiative.
Standards of Mathematical Practice #6
Attending to precision in math goes beyond getting the right answer—it’s about clear communication, accurate calculations, and intentional symbol use. Encouraging students to explain their thinking and refine their language helps build deeper understanding and confidence.
Pop Up PD: Supporting School Climate & Culture
Join your Regional COMPASS Climate and Culture Lead in monthly one hour sessions focused on supporting school climate improvement. Each session will include information on one area of school climate work with time to network, share common challenges related to school climate, support the needs of the group attending, and make requests for future Pop Up PD sessions. This collaborative event aims to strengthen support and improve school environments across our community.
Structured Literacy Cohort: LETRS Volume 2 Training (3E)
Unlock the science of reading with the LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning program! Designed for educators and instructional leaders, this transformative training equips participants with the deep knowledge and tools needed to excel as literacy and language experts.
Grant Opportunities for Central Minnesota Educators!
Empowering Central Minnesota educators, Resource offers CTE Mini and Impact Grants to support hands-on career education projects that meet regional workforce needs. Together with local partners, we’re building sustainable pathways to prepare students for future careers.
Pop-Up PD: STEAMtales - Embedding STEAM into Early Literacy
Bring STEAM learning to life for young learners through the power of storytelling! This session will show you how to use picture books to make complex concepts fun and accessible, inspiring curiosity and creativity in early childhood education.
Empowering Experiential Learning through CTE Grants
Resource Training & Solutions is committed to supporting hands-on, career-connected learning through a range of CTE grants, helping students gain practical skills and explore future careers. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School’s mobile spirit store, "The Storm Front," showcases how these grants turn innovative ideas into impactful educational experiences by bringing school pride and real-world learning directly to the community.
November is National Career Development Month!
At Resource Training & Solutions, we're thrilled to celebrate this month by spotlighting our career and technical education (CTE) offerings, dedicated to equipping students across central Minnesota with the skills and experiences they need to succeed.