Educational Professionals
June Professional Development Opportunities
Discover an enriching array of professional development opportunities this June with Resource Training & Solutions, your central Minnesota service cooperative. We're dedicated to curating impactful workshops and training sessions tailored to educators across the region, aimed at enhancing student success and fostering personal growth within the profession. Elevate your teaching prowess and make a lasting impact in your classroom by seizing these invaluable opportunities. Register now to invest in your professional journey and join us in shaping a brighter future for education in our community. Together, let's embark on a path of continuous learning and innovation to inspire the next generation of learners.
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The Deepest Well Book Study
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.
Date: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 8:30 am- 9:30 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Nursing CEU, Educator CEU
Cost:
Full Member: $60
Associate Member: $80
Non-Member: $100
Who should enroll? School nurses, health office assistants, support staff, licensed teachers
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Registration Deadline: May 22, 2024
Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction Book Study
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.
Date: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Cost:
Full Member: $60
Associate Member: $80
Non-Member: $100
Who should attend? Elementary & Secondary Licensed Teachers
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Registration Deadline: May 22, 2024
UDL Now! Book Study
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.
Date: June 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU
Cost:
Full Member: $60
Associate Member: $80
Non-Member: $100
Who should enroll? Support staff, licensed teachers, administrators, higher education
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Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024
The Make or Break Year Book Study
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.
Date: June 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Cost:
Full Member: $60
Associate Member: $80
Non-Member: $100
Who should enroll? Support staff, licensed teachers, administrators, higher education
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Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024
Todays AI in Education
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.
Workshop Goals:
- Gain a fundamental understanding of AI's inner workings
- Explore ways AI can assist in various educational tasks
- Discuss the responsible and ethical uses and potential limitations of AI in education
- Familiarize yourself with several AI applications designed for educators
- Apply AI to enhance your professional practices
Workshop Outline:
- Begin with hands on activity that demonstrates how AI machines learn
- Present How AI can assist with Educational Tasks
- Hands on Activity to learn about Algorithms
- Discussion of the Ethical Implications and Responsible uses of AI
- Demonstration of Educational AI platforms: MagicSchool AI, Eduaide AI, and Brisk AI
- Exploration of AI tools to assist with educational and/or professional practices
Multiple Dates Available:
- June 11, 2024
- June 13, 2024
- August 15, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, Sartell
Cost:
Full Member: $50
Associate Member: $67
Non-Member: $83
Who should enroll? Educators
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Registration Deadline: June 5, 2024
Preserving Professional Credentials: A License Saver Session for Educators
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.
Date: June 18, 2024
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (Includes Lunch)
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, Sartell
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Cost:
Full Member: $110
Associate Member: $147
Non-Member: $183
Who should enroll? Licensed educators
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Registration Deadline: June 4, 2024
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
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 Will Be Able To:
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.
- Know how to connect a young person with help.
- Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
Date: June 25th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am- 3:30 pm
Location: Resource Training & Solutions, Sartell
CEUs: Administrative CEU, Educator CEU
Cost:
Full Member: $200
Associate Member: $267
Non-Member: $333
Who should enroll? Everyone
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Registration Deadline: Monday, June 3, 2024
For More Information:
Please contact Michelle Wang, Education Director at mwang@resourcecoop-mn.gov with interest or questions!
Explore all of the training & workshops we will be offering this summer by viewing our online Summer Professional Development Catalog!