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Lunch is included at no charge.

The Writers Studio offers students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to work directly with professional authors, provide and receive feedback from other participants, and showcase their work. Students will meet in the fall for a day-long writing workshop, interact electronically throughout the year and convene in the spring for an open-mic event.

Registration for the 2018-2019 season. Academic Decathlon is a national scholastic competition designed to stimulate intellectual growth and encourage greater respect for knowledge. The format includes students with A, B and C grade-point averages competing in ten curricular areas. Competitions range from local scrimmages to national contests.

Using the function tool, logical expression, and aggregate tool, this course will highlight the ad hoc features that include: -adding and subtracting -logical expressions -adding coalesce -concatenate and constant functions Participants of this session should be proficient in basic ad hoc with the ability to create query wizards and selection editor filters before attending this session. Participants will need a laptop and their Infinite Campus credentials.

Data analysis feature allows users to: -analyze student data -measure student progress -create meaningful charts and graphs Participants of this session should be proficient in basic Ad Hoc with the ability to create query wizard and selection editor filters before attending this session. Participants will need a laptop and their Infinite Campus credentials.

Join your peers for a day of professional development and learning at South Central Service Cooperative on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 9a-3p. The morning session will cover Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Youth presented by Molly Norris and Mary Beth Patterson, both are School Social Workers. • This session will provide information about experiences that may create trauma responses in children and adolescents, what behaviors and emotions could be presented in schools, an invitation to think differently about the kids we work with and to ask different questions. The audience will be provided different tools when working with students who have experienced trauma in their life. o Learning Objectives: ? Review adverse childhood experiences survey, review resiliency survey and factors that promote how youth respond to different situations ? Become familiar with identifying trauma-related behaviors ? Discuss strategies that promote strong relationships with youth who have experienced trauma The afternoon session will cover the following topics: • Education as a disruptor: seeing students experience with poverty, mobility, and employment instability • Wealth building • Ending systems alignment and starting with rebuilding systems to advance opportunities for POC, AI, and other marginalized populations. The afternoon session will be led by Sareen Dunleavy Keenan. Sareen is a Senior Project Manager with the Greater Twin Cities United Way. Sareen comes into the work at United Way with experience in all forms of education, and a particular focus on access and equity. Sareen has spent 20 years working and learning from individuals with disabilities as they determine what supports are needed in their next steps. An international educator, Sareen taught English and worked with communities on projects that they determined would increase their standard of living. Serving at Minnesota Life College, Sareen directed programs for students with autism in transi

10:00- 11:00 – Welcome and Overview of Program Approval process 11:00- 12:30 - Work time 12:30-1:00 – Lunch (provided) 1:00-1:30 Optional – continue working on PA

Dive into reading with our reading academy series at South Central Service Cooperative Conference Center! Select one of the reading lists, enjoy reading through the books and submit an online review for each book you read. Then convene for a day of networking, best practices and literacy resource. Each participant receives 25 (Clock Hour) Continuing Education Units.

Operations & Maintenance Refresher Training This course is required by OSHA-1926.1101(B)(ii) for school personnel who will conduct small-scale asbestos abatement activities. Review of proper procedures, including recordkeeping, removal, and disposal. An opportunity for respirator fit testing will also be provided. PLEASE NOTE: LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED.

Working lunch from 12:00-12:45 pm. ***There is a $15.00 fee***

Quality social studies instruction can prepare students for lives as informed consumers of media products, courteous community members and wise decision-makers. Participants will learn how to infuse civic reasoning skills while implementing the Minnesota Academic Standards in Social Studies at the K-8 level. Laura Tessmer and Patti Strukel, the presenters for this event, are board members of Minnesota Council of History Education, an organization that aims to promote meaningful and effective history education. Take away resources to enhance instructional practices.

Working lunch from 12:00-12:45 pm. ***There is a $15.00 fee***

Teams of five students will participate in individual, team and playoff rounds of competition surrounding mathematical thinking and problem solving.

Teams of five students will participate in individual, team and playoff rounds of competition surrounding mathematical thinking and problem solving.

As part of the 125 clock hour requirement for license renewal, the Minnesota Legislature, by statute, requires ALL teachers to show evidence in the following six areas to renew a license. These sessions are offered in one day and the times and areas are: 1)Technology 8-9 a.m. 2)Scientifically Based Reading 9-10 a.m. 3)Accommodations and Modifications 10-11 a.m. 4)Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5)Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 1-2 p.m. 6)Reflection and ELL Statement 2-3 p.m. Participants may register for all six areas for $350 choose individual sessions for $60. Each session will have a set of materials for further study. Lunch is on your own.

Working lunch from 12:00-12:45 pm. ***There is a $15.00/day fee***

Return to Play: 9:00-11:30 Lunch: 11:30-12:30 on your own Return to Learn: 12:30-3:30 Return to Play Troy Hoehn, Past President of the MN Athletic Trainers Association, MATA Secondary School Committee Chair Head, Head Athletic Trainer at Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic and Mankato East High School Athletic Trainer - What is a concussion, testing for concussions, how concussions affect students, communicating with school nurse and families, and returning to athletics Kelly Bredeken, Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist will briefly discuss 504 Plans, Special Education, when to consider each, the impact of concussions on learning and the importance of communication between coaches, athletic trainers, school nurse, guidance counselors, social workers, teachers, and families. Target Audience: coaches, athletic trainers, athletic directors, school nurses, guidance counselors, general education teachers, occupational therapists, administrators Return to Learn Kelly Bredeken, Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist will discuss special education evaluation and eligibility for Traumatic Brain Injury, the transition back to school after a brain injury, types of brain injuries, parts of the brain and impact of injury to each area and educational strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury. Target Audience: school psychologist, special education teachers, guidance counselors, school social workers, assessment specialists, case facilitators, school nurses, occupational therapists, general education teachers and administrators.

Working lunch from 12:00-12:45 pm. ***There is a $15.00 fee***

This workshop includes the participants reading an outside list of books, which are self-selected from a recommended list. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units.

This is for event sponsorship only.

This is for event sponsorship only.

Working lunch from 12:00-12:45 pm. ***There is a $15.00 fee***

As part of the 125 clock hour requirement for license renewal, the Minnesota Legislature, by statute, requires ALL teachers to show evidence in the following six areas to renew a license. These sessions are offered in one day and the times and areas are: 1)Technology 8-9 a.m. 2)Scientifically Based Reading 9-10 a.m. 3)Accommodations and Modifications 10-11 a.m. 4)Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5)Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 1-2 p.m. 6)Reflection and ELL Statement 2-3 p.m. Participants may register for all six areas for $350 choose individual sessions for $60. Each session will have a set of materials for further study. Lunch is on your own.

Students get to interact directly with many working professionals in the health science field through field trips, tours and interactive activities to experience what it would be like to work in a particular career field.

Your membership supports the Gathering of Champions, WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program, Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices program, Minnesota Ethical Leadership Awards, Character Recognition Awards luncheon and Reach for the Stars catalogue.

Your donation supports the Gathering of Champions, WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program, Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices program, Minnesota Ethical Leadership Awards, Character Recognition Awards luncheon and Reach for the Stars catalogue. If you would like your support directed to a specific program, please email Cassi at cwanous@synergyexchange.org.

A library of online, on demand professional learning on a variety of topics. These can be used for CEU credits or independent learning. Sessions and descriptions can be found at: https://mnscsc.org/teaching-learning/online-learning-center