◊◊Entry Level Driver Training (for those looking to get their first CDL)

Brian Byklum is offering entry level drivers training for those looking to get their school bus license or entry level CDL.  The one day course is available on March 29, April 26, or May 31. Registration is accessed through the NWSC calendar.  More information is there as well.

◊◊Social Work Ethics March 21, 2023

2-hr zoom meeting exploring ethical boundaries in rural communities and practical work strategies. Read more>>

◊◊ABE Administrative Support Position--EGF

Read more about this employment opportunity.

◊◊NEW PBIS class available from Ed Services

Explore strategies for promoting self-motivation in your students with two new courses for K-4 and 5-12. Meets the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports requirement for relicensure.

◊◊NWSC Ed Services Offers Cultural Competency class

Equity in the classroom is a new class offering in the statewide collaboration of MN Service Cooperatives. Further your cultural competency through exploring equity practices in your classroom.

◊◊Dyslexia 101 for the classroom educator Class

Created by the MN Reading Center, this class is again being provided free by Mayo Clinic to Minnesota Educators. Read more>>.

◊◊Reading Class available for Teacher Relicensure

The Reading Foundations course covers the 5 parts of reading + motivation & engagement as defined by the National Reading Panel and the reading components defined for MN teacher relicensure. Read more>>

◊◊Online Classes now available to meet MN Licensure Renewal Requirements

To renew a MN teaching license, the MN licensure board requires training in each of six different areas: 1)Positive Behavior Intervention, 2)Reading Preparation, 3)Mental Illness Awareness, 4)Suicide Prevention Strategies, 5) English Learners Best Practices, and 6) Cultural Competency Training. NWSC Education Services has developed a set of online classes which allows participants to earn a clock hour in each of these categories. Teachers can meet the requirements for renewal at their own time, own place, and own pace.  Click for more information.  

◊◊Free Mini-Courses Available

Our education services department has been hard at work developing new PD courses.  Expand your distance learning prowess with Virtual Field Trips, Take Attendance in Google Meet, and SEL Activities for Any Classroom Location. More courses and information is available.

◊◊Learn to Live website

Check out the recorded webinars that are posted under Recorded Webinars on the Learn to Live website. One of these is "When Substance  use becomes a Concern". More information is available on our webpage.