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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.
Celebrating Our School Social Workers: The Heart of Our Schools
At Resource Training & Solutions, we recognize the vital role school social workers play in building strong, supportive learning environments. Their dedication makes a lasting difference in the lives of students, families, and communities.
Pop-Up PD: Preparing for the MCA’s
This quick, hands-on session will help you align instruction to the Minnesota Academic Standards, access test-aligned questions, and create engaging review games to reinforce key skills. Walk away with practical strategies to support student success in all subject areas!
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.
Family - School Partnerships
This interactive and engaging one-hour workshop will provide participants with a closer view of Minnesota's FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Model, which serves as a strategic framework for fostering strong, meaningful connections between families, schools, and communities to enhance student success.
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.
Standards of Mathematical Practice #4
Modeling with mathematics empowers students to make sense of the world through numbers, symbols, and representations. By engaging in meaningful practice, they move from concrete illustrations to abstract reasoning, building the skills necessary to analyze real-world situations and apply mathematical thinking with confidence.
Honoring the Heart of Our Schools: Celebrating Central Minnesota’s Educational Support Staff
Resource Training & Solutions proudly celebrated 138 educational support staff at the 2024 ESS Award Ceremony, highlighting their dedication and impact on students and communities across central Minnesota. Read more about the unforgettable evening and see event photos!
Strategic Communication planning - It’s about trust
Strategic communication fosters trust and alignment by engaging stakeholders and embracing feedback. Royalton Public Schools exemplifies this through a collaborative approach, creating clear, effective strategies that support their educational goals and strengthen community connections.
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.
Alison Orgaard Named MACTA Fellow!
Alison Orgaard, CTE Manager at RTS, has been named a MACTA Fellow. Through this year-long leadership fellowship, Alison will deepen her understanding of CTE policy, directly benefiting our member schools by enhancing advocacy and support for their unique needs.