◊◊School Nutrition Program Summer Training Aug. 15, Bemidji; Aug. 23 in Thief River Falls

Annual training for food service staff.  Click for more information and to register: August 15 or August 23

◊◊ServSafe Training Available May 17th in Warroad,  May 24 in Clearbrook, June 8 in Park Rapids, or Aug. 22 in Crookston

 Our Certified Food Manager Course & Exam is for people who need initial certification or recertification. This course meets all state requirements for both Minnesota and Wisconsin. To read more or register: May 17, May 24 or June 8, or August 22.

◊◊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 May 31, June 21, or July 26. Registration is accessed through the NWSC calendar.  More information is there as well.

◊◊Regional Paraprofessional Virtual Workshop August 24

Session topics are supporting transitions throughout the day, disability awareness (SpEd 101), and sensory/movement breaks throughout the day. Read more>>

◊◊Boiler Training for Minnesota School Districts August 2, 3, or 10

8 hour annual training requirement course. Same training each day so register for only one day, August 2,3 or 10.   To register select your date in the event calendar and follow the prompts.

◊◊ABE Teaching Position in East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls & Bagley-Clearbrook-Oklee

Read more about this employment opportunity.

◊◊Finance Classes for Summer 2023

Dr. Jensen is again teaching a series of Finance classes for superintendents, principals, business managers, bookkeepers, and interested persons. Dates are July 18, July 25, August 1 and Sept 14. More information is available on the calendar.

◊◊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.