Educator Networking
August 28, 2024

Educator Networking 2024-2025

This year, we're excited to offer 10 educator networks: Connecting to Share, Learn, and Grow Together!

At Resource Training & Solutions, we’re proud to provide premier networking opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our regional educators. Our 10 specialized networks are designed to support your professional growth, offering a platform to connect, collaborate, and exchange best practices with colleagues across central Minnesota. These networks convene regularly, offering both virtual and in-person interactions throughout the school year to help you stay engaged, inspired, and effective in your teaching journey.

Register today for one of our specialized networks! 

CCN / DAC Network

The Curriculum Coordinators Network (CCN) and the District Assessment Coordinators (DAC) are two groups that often deal with similar issues. As a result, these almost monthly network meetings provide opportunities for these groups to collaborate, debrief updates, develop professionally, and stay current on issues facing schools and districts. Each meeting will have a facilitator and agendas designed by network members. Lunch will be offered at each meeting.

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Gifted & Talented Network

There is great diversity among learners in each school. It is the responsibility of educators to provide rigorous learning opportunities for all students. The Gifted/Talented Network works collaboratively around G/T identification tools, program planning, classroom strategies, and resources. This network supports those who are directing the learning for students whose needs extend beyond the core curriculum.

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Title I Network

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. At the first meeting, participants will determine the topics the group would like to focus on for the remainder of the network dates.

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Technology Integration Specialists Network

The Technology Integrationist network meets five times per school year to discuss and collaborate on current issues in the area of technology as an educational tool. Sample topics discussed include technology planning, software and apps, student information systems, innovative implementation, policies, etc. This network is designed for those who support teachers in the integration of technology.

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Technology Coordinators Network

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. Sample topics discussed include technology planning, e-rate, acquisition of hardware, student information systems, mobile communication devices, policies, etc.

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PBIS Network

Join your peers in exploring positive behavior interventions and supports. Whether you are a SPED teacher, a behavior coach/interventions, an administrator, or a general educator, this network is for you! Participation is complimentary, but registration is required. This PBIS network is facilitated by Erin Engness, PBIS Coordinator for the northern region. Shared leadership will be encouraged throughout the year as participants will be asked to provide input regarding topics, activities, etc.

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Mental Health Network

The Mental Health Network is for school + county mental health related positions to come together for cross collaboration, idea sharing, develop professionally, and stay current on resources that help students be successful in school, at home, and in the community. Mental health related positions include but are not limited to: social workers, counselors, psychologists, truancy, probation, and administration leading efforts in the areas of safety and social emotional learning.

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Counselor and CTE Network

Welcome School counselors, CTE Coordinators, and Work-based Instructors. These almost monthly network virtual meetings provide opportunities within this group to collaborate, share ideas, develop professionally, and stay current on issues facing schools and districts regarding post-secondary planning and career development. Each meeting will have a facilitator and agendas designed by network members.

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Business Managers Network

The Business Manager Network has been designed to provide both new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally. The topics covered will be developed with input from the network members during the first meeting. Each meeting will have a facilitator and agenda with a presentation on one or two relevant topics followed by Q&A and work time for participants. Lunch will be offered at each meeting and space will be available before and after the meeting if network members would prefer to come early or stay later depending on work schedule and travel needs.

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School Resource Officer Network

Receive professional development and collaborate with colleagues across the central MN region. Topics may include but are not limited to: mental health, trauma, autism, self-care + peer support, partnership with Central MN Child Advocacy Center, and critical incident response. A MN POST credit will be offered on multiple dates

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For more information

Please contact Dr. Michelle Wang, Education Director at mwang@resourcecoop-mn.gov.

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