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As part of the licensure renewal process, Tier 3 and Tier 4 teachers must submit evidence of professional development and growth in reading preparation, including the areas of fluency, phonemic awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development.

Synergy & Leadership Exchange is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration to advance the development of ethical citizens, providing educational resources, and celebrating achievement and best practices in Minnesota schools, businesses, and communities. Synergy is a membership organization that asks members to commit to actively advocate for and create school cultures that value academic achievement while supporting the development of the whole person. It seeks to provide expanded opportunities for students to excel while supporting teachers, schools and classrooms in this work. In addition to membership fees, donations, service revenues and earnings from several endowments, Synergy raises funds and in-kind contributions to underwrite its work of fostering collaboration with business, family, community and faith organizations for the development of ethical citizens, facilitating student and educator recognition programs and supporting academic enrichment opportunities.

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Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have four to five regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for curriculum and technology specialists each year that support leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. This DELTA Community is open to all school curriculum and technology leaders and agencies that support PK-12 students and school leaders. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

Please plan to join us for a Work Based Learning Community of Practice meeting -- the first of the new school year!

Renewing Our Love Affair With Teaching! This school year, South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is offering a short workshop series to your teachers and/or leadership teams. The series includes two kickoff discovery workshops that can be accessed anytime this fall or later followed by personalized learning and impact projects. You and your educators can enroll directly in the workshop series that will be facilitated by our SCSC PD staff or you can work with our experts to customize the workshops for your organization and facilitate them with your own leaders. • HELP your educators rediscover their teaching roots• STRENGTHEN your educators’ understanding of what communities want for their children• GROW your educators’ love of teaching and improve their practice• INCREASE your educators’ understanding of what their students want for themselves. Join us for an Information Webinar: Tuesday, September 28, 11:45AM • Lunch and Learn • Zoom Virtual (Contact Dave Paschke for Meeting Link) --Tuition is FREE for all SCSC member school districts, paid for by a set of grants. INTERESTED? Please complete this brief survey to register for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t3Pstp2n955vA2yQfEVDb9tE8MzOi-X8D2a8XvXi8OQ/edit?ts=612651cd

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have three to four regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for school counselors each year that support counselor leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. The Counselors Community is open to all school counselors and agencies that support K-12 students and school counselors. Lunch is included. ZOOM virtual option.

The Regional Technology Directors Community of Practice is open to anyone who is tasked with managing educational technology environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Regional Technology Directors meet four to five times per school year to share information, problem solve and receive updates from national, state and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

Surf the Murph will be held on October 23. The Savage 100 will be held October 22 & 23 and will feature a 100-mile and a 100K run. Both races will be held at Murphy-Hanrehan Park. This is a suburban course through a beautiful park. All races are on trails with two miles of single track, although the south end of the course runs like a single track due to the horses. All races will start at 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage, MN. These events are to be competitive and fun. Registration Registration will open on June 1 and close on Sept. 30. SWAG: To be determined. Shirt sizing is unisex. Refunds and Bib TransfersNo refunds or bib transfers will be issued for any reason.

This conference gives students an academic enrichment experience that allows them to delve deeper into the science and nature topics they love. It is designed to expose students to a vast variety of topics and delivers highly educational hands-on sessions. Students will attend a keynote session and then three breakout sessions of their choice.

Dates: November 3 - 4, 2021Check-in Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 amTraining Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

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Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have four to five regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for curriculum and technology specialists each year that support leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. This DELTA Community is open to all school curriculum and technology leaders and agencies that support PK-12 students and school leaders. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option.NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort is open to anyone who is interested in supporting student data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives in K-12 educational environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort meets four to five times per school year to share information, problem-solve and receive updates from national, state, and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are canceled.

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Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have four to five regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for curriculum and technology specialists each year that support leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. This DELTA Community is open to all school curriculum and technology leaders and agencies that support PK-12 students and school leaders. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option.NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have three to four regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for school counselors each year that support counselor leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. The Counselors Community is open to all school counselors and agencies that support K-12 students and school counselors. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative building and events are canceled.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort is open to anyone who is interested in supporting student data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives in K-12 educational environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort meets four to five times per school year to share information, problem-solve and receive updates from national, state, and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are canceled.

The Regional Technology Directors Community of Practice is open to anyone who is tasked with managing educational technology environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Regional Technology Directors meet four to five times per school year to share information, problem solve and receive updates from national, state and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

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Dates: March 2 – 3, 2022Check-in Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 amTraining Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort is open to anyone who is interested in supporting student data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives in K-12 educational environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort meets four to five times per school year to share information, problem-solve and receive updates from national, state, and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are canceled.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have four to five regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for curriculum and technology specialists each year that support leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. This DELTA Community is open to all school curriculum and technology leaders and agencies that support PK-12 students and school leaders. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have three to four regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for school counselors each year that support counselor leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. The Counselors Community is open to all school counselors and agencies that support K-12 students and school counselors. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

The Regional Technology Directors Community of Practice is open to anyone who is tasked with managing educational technology environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Regional Technology Directors meet four to five times per school year to share information, problem solve and receive updates from national, state and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. Our intent is to have four to five regularly scheduled (Community of Practice) meetings for curriculum and technology specialists each year that support leadership and professional growth initiatives and provide opportunities for communication and collaboration. This DELTA Community is open to all school curriculum and technology leaders and agencies that support PK-12 students and school leaders. Lunch is provided. ZOOM virtual option. NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are cancelled.

Communities of practice harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort is open to anyone who is interested in supporting student data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives in K-12 educational environments in the public or private sectors in South Central Minnesota. The Student Data Privacy/Cybersecurity Cohort meets four to five times per school year to share information, problem-solve and receive updates from national, state, and regional education and governmental agencies. This community of practice is sponsored by the South Central Service Cooperative and the SOCRATES (the South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System). NOTE: If Mankato Public Schools close due to weather, then South Central Service Cooperative events are canceled.