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Register your team to participate in the 2020-2021 Minnesota Academic Decathlon season. This year's curricular theme centers on The Cold War. All competitions will take place online.

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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. Your tax-exempt donation to Synergy & Leadership Exchange supports the Gathering of Champions, WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program, Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices program, Minnesota Ethical Leadership Awards, Character Recognition Awards, Reach for the Stars catalogue and much more!

The 2020 SCSC Virtual Wellness Conference is now open to all Coop Members at no cost! Featuring: April Graff (Hy-Vee Dietitian), Danene Moberly (Omada Health Coach), Dr.Russ (Live to Learn) and Brittani Daniel (Resource-Desk Yoga). 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - All Coop Members & Wellness Coordinators/Committee Members 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - SCSC Wellness Coordinators/Committee Members Zoom meeting invites will be sent out before the event.

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Denise’s Session1. Learn to connect and communicate more effectively with those battling poverty.2. Gain understanding of national and regional economy, and awareness of what poverty is.3. Use group and individual activities and dialogue to explore each staff and faculty members’ role in student success.4. Come away with concrete strategies and resources that you can use immediately to make a difference.

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Automotive/Construction Small Gas Engines Basic Electrical Basic Engine Performance Brakes Introduction to Auto Technology Starting & Charging Systems Colleges with Programs in Articulation Area Southeast Tech, MN West, Ridgewater, South Central, RCTC Architecture & Construction Building Principles Exterior Finish Building Principles Roofing Building Principles Rough Framing Residential Cabinetmaking Tool Safety Blueprint Reading & Drawing Electrical Wiring Colleges with Programs in Articulation Area Southesast Tech, MN West, Ridgewater, South Central, RCTC

Building Principles Exterior Finish Building Principles Roofing Building Principles Rough Framining Residential Cabinetmaking Tool Safety Blueprint Reading & Drawing Electrical Wiring Colleges with Programs in Articulation Area Southesast Tech, MN West, Ridgewater, South Central, RCTC

Join other area teachers to discuss the highs and lows of distance and hybrid learning. Each session will focus on and provide resources for a new discussion topic. Join one or all! Dates: • Oct. 27: Types of Assessments in Distance and Hybrid Learning • Nov. 17: Formative Assessments in Distance and Hybrid Learning • Dec. 15: Intentional Station Design for Distance and Hybrid Learning • Jan. 20, 2021: TBD • Feb. 23, 2021: TBD • March 23, 2021: TBDRegister once and we'll send you the zoom link prior to each session.

Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement and Tests of Oral Language Presented by Michele ModgenWhen: October 27th and 28th, 2020 (This is a 2-day event) Online registration deadline: 10/13/20Where: Virtual participation via ZoomTime: 9:00 am-3:30 pm8:45 am check in timeCost: $15 Targeted Audience Special Educators/ those responsible for administration and interpretation of the WJ Topics Covered » Valid and Consistent Administration of the WJ-IV » Explanation and Meaning of Scores» Accurate Scoring and Interpretation of Results » Scenarios and Problem Solving» Test result considerations in MN special ed criteria» Modeling and Practice of the WJ-IV Presenter Information Michele Mogen, 40+ years of working with students and adults with disabilities, licensed Director of Special Education, special education teacher K-12 (PHD, DCD) and elementary teacher (grades 1-6), experienced presenter and passionate about meaningful and engaging professional development. Materials Participants are to have with them: a WJ-IV test of achievement and test of oral language kit, manuals, device to access training and the WJ scoring program.

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Please plan to join our Regional Community of Practice for Work Based Learning Coordinators, Teachers and Community Partners! An agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.

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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 (2–3 sentences) for each book you read. Then convene on Dec. 11, 2020 (Phonemes and Phonics) and/or June 9, 2021 (Reading in the Content Area) for a day of networking, best practices, book discussions and literacy resources. To receive appropriate credit hours and certificate of completion, participants are required to fulfill the requirements on their selected reading list and provide their reaction to the book and how it could be used in the library or classroom setting or incorporated into an activity. All reading reviews must be submitted no later than one week before the workshop date. To view reading lists and submit your reviews, visit www.mnscsc.org/reading.

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Chad’s Session1. Establish an empirical imperative to do our work differently.2. Understanding the inherent conflict between the structure in our organizations and the people we are trying to serve effectively.3. Participants will learn a three-part framework for analyzing and improving their practice for individuals in the crisis of poverty.4. Analyze real life examples of successes and failures in trying to improve systems5. Establish immediate and long-term actions for organizations and individuals who want to improve their outcomes.

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Agriculture Agronomy Livestock Production Soils Related Welding Electrical Wiring Machine Assembly & Reconditioning Applied Math for CTE Small Gas Engines Colleges with Programs in Articulation Area MN West, Ridgewater, South Central, RCTC

Please plan to join our Regional Community of Practice for Work Based Learning Coordinators, Teachers and Community Partners! An agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.

Our event is terrific! Please come.

Our event is terrific! Please come.

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Please plan to join our Regional Community of Practice for Work Based Learning Coordinators, Teachers and Community Partners! An agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.

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 (2–3 sentences) for each book you read. Then convene on Dec. 11, 2020 (Phonemes and Phonics) and/or June 9, 2021 (Reading in the Content Area) for a day of networking, best practices, book discussions and literacy resources.To receive appropriate credit hours and certificate of completion, participants are required to fulfill the requirements on their selected reading list and provide their reaction to the book and how it could be used in the library or classroom setting or incorporated into an activity. All reading reviews must be submitted no later than one week before the workshop date. To view reading lists and submit your reviews, visit www.mnscsc.org/reading.

As part of the 125 clock-hour requirement for license renewal, the Minnesota Legislature, by statute, requires ALL teachers to show evidence in specific areas to renew a license.These sessions are offered in one day and the times and areas are: 1. Cultural Competency* 8–9 a.m. 2. Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 9–10 a.m. 3. Suicide Prevention 10–11 a.m. 4. English Language Learners 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 5. Reading Preparation 1–2 p.m. 6. PBIS/Accommodations 2–3 p.m.* If attending Cultural Competency, you will receive additional instructions on assignments that need to be completed in advance of attending the session (a self-assessment and multiple readings).Participants may register for all six areas for $350 or choose individual sessions for $60. Each session will have a set of materials for further study. Lunch is on your own.