Tailored Support, Lasting Impact.

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.

788

Educators trained in Science of Reading

12

Staff hired to support our region

23

Regional school districts participating in MnMTSS cohorts

26

Schools receiving school improvement support

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Educational Professionals
10/22/25

COMPASS Regional Network

Through COMPASS, Resource provides free, evidence-based support in literacy, math, school climate, leadership, and more—helping schools across central Minnesota build equitable, high-quality learning environments.

COMPASS Regional Network
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Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter

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Upcoming Events
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Paraeducator Online Subscription FY26

LEEA - Leaders in Educational Excellence 2025

Oct 29

4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

LEEA - Leaders in Educational Excellence 2025

This ceremony recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding educational leaders from our member school districts. Over 140 educators and administrators are honored each year. Administrators that will be attending should register as a guest.Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Int / JH Knowledge Bowl Team Registration

Oct 31

9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Int / JH Knowledge Bowl Team Registration

Intermediate & Junior High Knowledge Bowl Team Registration.

Early Childhood Network 2025-26

Nov 12

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Jan 14

Feb 11

Apr 8

Early Childhood Network 2025-26

Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort

Nov 13

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Dec 11

Jan 8

Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort

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.

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2025-2026

Nov 14

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dec 12

Jan 9

Feb 13

Mar 13

May 8

Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2025-2026

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.

ESS - Education Support Staff

Nov 19

4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

ESS - Education Support Staff

The Educational Support Staff Recognition Event is an opportunity to recognize and honor School Support personnel who go above and beyond their required duties. The registration deadline is November 5, 2025.

Academic Intervention Network

Nov 20

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Jan 15

Mar 19

May 21

Academic Intervention Network

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

Dec 10

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

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Dec 17

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums

Jan 14

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 6

Special Education Rising Educators & Mentors Forums

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.

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

Mar 11

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

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Mar 18

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

May 13

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Paraeducator Proctored Assessment

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May 27

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Contact This Department

Dr. Michelle Wang

Education Director

Kelsey Harps

Mentoring Coach

Megan Perry

Climate & Culture Lead

Mindy Strom

Math Lead