PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Upcoming Training

“Inspiring Young Writers and Artists: Tips and Techniques”
Professional Development Conference for K–12 Teachers and Adults

This opportunity is offered in conjunction with day three of the Young Writers & Artists Conference (YWAC). Attendees need not bring students to YWAC to attend. Choose from five incredible workshops designed to help educators and adults assist students. For more details visit the SCSC Young Writers & Artists Conference page.

Writing Effective Parent Involvement Plan and Compact

This all-day workshop is the collaborative effort of the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Parent Center. Workshop participants should bring their current district and/or school parent involvement plan and compact.

Workshop description: This workshop is designed for teams from Title I districts/schools. Teams could consist of superintendents, principals, Title I coordinators, Title I teachers and Title I parents. School or district teams are invited to learn the basic components of an effective, comprehensive parental involvement program. Participants will prepare a customized parent involvement plan and compact for their Title I parent involvement program. For details visit: www.mnscsc.org/pdeo/pdeo.html.

Mark your Calendars
ESEA/EMAP Consolidated Application Training

Details will be available in March. Place your reservation online: www.mnscsc.org – click on events.

Tech Boot Camp
By Mary Hillmann

South Central Service Cooperative and Belle Plaine Schools will be partnering to offer Tech Boot Camp July 20–24. Since 1996, Tech Boot Camp has offered technology training for local educators. This year our partnership allows you to join in this week of technology training. The sessions are too numerous to list but will include training in SMART boards, photo and video resources and editing, blogging and podcasting, Google components, Microsoft Office, curriculum applications, classroom web pages and more!

A needs assessment survey is available on the SCSC professional development page. You can also register through this survey to receive Tech Boot Camp updates. Brochures with all sessions will be available on the website in early April.