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We are currently hiring a founding Director for the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem is who will serve as a full-time resource responsible for building out the model and vision for a statewide network of regional STEM coordinating hubs, build buy-in, and set the stage for establishing a cross-sector community of practice. Read more>>
2-hr zoom meeting exploring ethical boundaries in rural communities and practical work strategies. Read more>>
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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 Jan 25 or Feb 22. Registration is accessed through the NWSC calendar. More information is there as well.
The Minnesota Service Cooperatives have received a $749,000 STOP School Violence Act grant from the Department of Justice to deliver a two-year paid subscription for an Anonymous Reporting System (STOPit Solutions) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum and Resources for Minnesota School Districts. Learn more about STOPit Solutions and how to register for this program.
◊◊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>>.
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>>
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.
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.
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.
