Quick Connect Weekly Newsletter
1/8/25
Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter
News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of January 6-10, 2025.
Making connections to share, learn and grow together.
It’s through connecting with one another that we hone best practices, generate new ideas and achieve better outcomes.
Resource takes the lead on helping educators make these connections to share, learn and grow. Fueled by the needs of members, Resource has launched and continues to facilitate a variety of focused networks.
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Networks
220
Educators connected in Central Minnesota
52
School districts involved
Programs & Services
CCN/DAC Network
CCN & DAC come together to offer the best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
CCN/DAC Network
CCN & DAC come together to offer the best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Gifted & Talented Network
This network was created to offer assistance to districts as they continue to develop, modify and expand programs and activities.
Gifted & Talented Network
This network was created to offer assistance to districts as they continue to develop, modify and expand programs and activities.
Title 1 Network
This regional network assists districts as they develop, modify, and expand programs benefitting students through federal programs.
Title 1 Network
This regional network assists districts as they develop, modify, and expand programs benefitting students through federal programs.
Technology Integration Specialists
This network is for individuals who help teachers and students use technology to enrich or expand learning.
Technology Integration Specialists
This network is for individuals who help teachers and students use technology to enrich or expand learning.
Technology Coordinators
This network brings together individuals who work behind-the-scenes in districts, making sure connectivity and equipment functions properly.
Technology Coordinators
This network brings together individuals who work behind-the-scenes in districts, making sure connectivity and equipment functions properly.
PBIS Network
The Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) Network is designed to support schools as they implement PBIS.
PBIS Network
The Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) Network is designed to support schools as they implement PBIS.
Mental Health Network
This network is designed to provide school & county mental health related positions opportunities to collaborate and develop professionally.
Mental Health Network
This network is designed to provide school & county mental health related positions opportunities to collaborate and develop professionally.
Counselor CTE (CN) Network
Collaborate, develop professionally, and stay current on issues regarding post-secondary planning & career development.
Counselor CTE (CN) Network
Collaborate, develop professionally, and stay current on issues regarding post-secondary planning & career development.
Business Managers Network
This network has been designed to provide new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally.
Business Managers Network
This network has been designed to provide new and veteran business managers a forum to learn, collaborate, network and grow professionally.
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Educational Professionals
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Educational Professionals
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Merry Christmas from the Education Department at Resource Training & Solutions!
Merry Christmas from the Education Department at Resource Training & Solutions!Upcoming Events
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Title I Network 24 - 25
Jan 15
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Apr 16
Title I Network 24 - 25
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.
Elementary Principal Network
Jan 15
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
May 21
Elementary Principal Network
Early Childhood Structured Literacy Cohort
Jan 29
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Feb 19
Mar 12
Apr 16
May 14
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.
Mental Health Network 2024-2025
Feb 4
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Apr 8
May 6
Mental Health Network 2024-2025
The Mental Health Network is for school + county mental health professionals and related positions to come together to collaborate, share ideas, develop professionally, and stay current on resources that help students be successful in school, at home, and in the community. Presenters will be invited to multiple network meetings. Topics will include but are not limited to: trauma-informed practices, alternative discipline, brainspotting therapy, and school partnership opportunities. Mental health-related positions include but are not limited to social workers, counselors, and administration leading efforts in the areas of safety and social-emotional learning. Resource Training & Solutions will host six network meetings per school year. General CEUs will be provided when we conclude in May, based on individual attendance.
School Health Services Community of Practice
Feb 5
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
School Health Services Community of Practice
PBIS Network
Feb 5
3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Apr 9
PBIS Network
Join your peers in exploring positive behavior interventions and supports.All meetings will be virtual. 30 minutes will focus on new PBIS resources, 15minutes will focus on networking with other schools sharing celebrations of PBIS implementation and problem solving barriers to implementation.This training is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States.
Technology Coordinators Network 2024-2025
Feb 5
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Apr 24
May 15
Technology Coordinators Network 2024-2025
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.
Tech Integration Network 24-25
Feb 13
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Apr 17
Tech Integration Network 24-25
This network is designed for those who support teachers in the integration of technology.
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2024-2025
Feb 14
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mar 14
May 9
Jun 13
Curriculum Coordinators/District Assessment Coordinators Network 2024-2025
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.
School Resource Officer Network 2024-2025
Feb 18
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Apr 15
May 13
School Resource Officer Network 2024-2025
The School Resource Officer Network is a space for SRO’s and supporting roles to collaborate, share ideas, and develop professionally with colleagues across the state. Presenters will be invited into multiple network meetings. Topics may include but are not limited to: mental health, trauma, resilience, restorative practices, alternative discipline, self-care, and school partnerships. A MN POST credit will be offered on multiple dates.
School Health Services Community of Practice
Apr 15
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.