Resource Training & Solutions, part of the Minnesota Service Cooperatives, partners with the Minnesota Department of Education to bring COMPASS (Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success) to central Minnesota.
Through COMPASS, Resource provides free, evidence-based support, professional development, and continuous improvement with guidance in literacy, math, school climate, and culturally responsive leadership. This statewide system, which includes MnMTSS, meets diverse educator needs with targeted support to foster equitable, high-quality learning environments.
Advancing Literacy Success for Every Student Across Central Minnesota
Advancing Literacy Success for Every Student Across Central Minnesota
Empowering Educators to Elevate Math Achievement Across Central Minnesota
Empowering Educators to Elevate Math Achievement Across Central Minnesota
Building inclusive and supportive learning environments across Central Minnesota.
Building inclusive and supportive learning environments across Central Minnesota.
Fostering Inclusive Leadership for Lasting School Improvement
Fostering Inclusive Leadership for Lasting School Improvement
Building Equitable Learning Environments with Multi-Tiered Support
Building Equitable Learning Environments with Multi-Tiered Support
Big updates are coming to our recognition events—including a new venue and an opportunity for student performers to take the stage. Explore what’s ahead and how your school can be part of it.
The PK Structured Literacy Cohort is a professional learning experience for preschool and kindergarten teachers and support staff who desire a deeper knowledge of early literacy instruction.
Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums are designed to give mentors of special education teachers and early career special education teachers an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through collaboration and problem-solving with regional peers. Throughout the school year, participants can attend four one-hour forums facilitated by Resource Training & Solutions coaches, that include about 30 minutes of targeted learning on topics, followed by time for collaboration on current challenges.
The Curriculum Coordinators Network (CCN) and the District Assessment Coordinators (DAC) are two groups that often deal with similar issues. As a result, these two groups can collaborate, exchange information, and share best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
In this collaborative workshop, secondary science educators will decode the MCA-IV framework to understand the shift toward phenomenon-based, multidimensional assessment. Participants will audit their current local tests for alignment with MN science standards and NGSS principles, identifying specific areas for growth and refinement. You will leave with practical strategies and redesigned assessment items ready to use in your classroom this fall.
The Mental Health Network brings together school and county mental health professionals and related roles to collaborate, exchange ideas, engage in relevant professional development, and stay up to date on resources that support student success at school, at home, and in the community.
Solid Ground is a leadership sanctuary designed for female educational leaders to step away from daily demands and build deep collegiality through vulnerable reflection. This year-long journey moves beyond traditional "to-do list" professional development, focusing instead on the internal conviction and courage needed to navigate complex leadership challenges. Through a blend of in-person and virtual sessions, participants will gain insights from transformative thinkers to cultivate a leadership style that multiplies health and impact across their districts.
