"Bring Out the best in you so you can bring out the best in others." For School leaders -- principals, directors, superintendents, curriculum directors, athletic directors, coaches, teacher leaders, etc. More information here.
◊◊Virtual Paraprofessional Training Aug. 25
August 16 in Bemidji; August 23 in Thief River Falls. Register on our calendar.
Target audience: First, Second or Third year or just a refresher) Elementary and Secondary Teachers
NWSC has openings for American Indian Education Support, RCE School Advocate-Special Ed preferred, and for School Nurse. Click here for more information.
◊◊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 June 29, July 27,or August 24. Registration accessed through the NWSC calendar. More information is there as well.
◊◊Finance Classes for Summer 2022
Dr. Jensen has announced the dates of July 19 & 26, Aug. 2 and Sept 15 for the series of Finance classes. More information is available on the calendar.
◊◊Boiler Training for Minnesota School Districts August 3 or 4
8 hour annual training requirement course. Register for one day only. Same training is offered both days. August 3 is full. Read more August 4>>
◊◊Coop Purchasing Paper Program for 2022
CPC’s 2022 Paper Program This year we’re offering Boise X-9 and Xerographic brands for white copy paper! Order online or fill out the form and email back. Order by May 17th to receive order before June 30th or Order by June 15th to receive order after July 1.
◊◊STOPit Solutions
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 New 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.
