◊◊MHC Wellness Conference Oct 19th

Virtual Conference includes Kristie Walker, movement specialist; Ann Dolence, motivational speaker; April Graff, Hy-Vee Dietitian; and Ideas from Members.  Read more and sign up here.

◊◊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>>.

◊◊ABE Teacher Opening in East Grand Forks 

Adult Ed is seeking a full time instructor in EGF ABE located on campus of NCTC.  More information here.

◊◊Becoming a More Effective Teacher 2 day session Oct 26 and Nov 17

This class if full, please conact Barb to get put ont he waiting list.  bnelson@nw-service.k12.mn.us

Target audience: First, Second or Third year or just a refresher) Elementary and Secondary Teachers

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◊◊Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS Funding)

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◊◊COVID-19 Resources

State, Federal and organization resource links are available on our COVID-19 pages.

◊◊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>>

◊◊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.

◊◊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.  

◊◊CPC Vendor Response to COVID-19

As schools have closed, CPC Vendors have reached out with free resources, extended promotions, and other related information. This page shows their offerings.  Included are companies such as CDW, Edmentum, Kajeet, Mackin, and many more.

◊◊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.