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The South Central Service Cooperative would like your school district to be part of our School Safety, Data Privacy, and Cyber Security Cohort this school year. Our goal is to work together and to: 1) leverage high level outside expertise to enable you to understand and document your assets and vulnerabilities 2) take measures to minimize risks and improve overall safety 3) comply with guidelines and statutes for data privacy and insurability 4) take appropriate planned actions when a breach or incident occurs 5) help your students, staff, and community to learn about and practice good data security and online safety habits

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

This year-long in-service is designed to meet the new district requirements of the MN Mentorship Program Statute. See https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.0310/. The program will include a day-long training and five half-day networking sessions. Over the course of the school year participants will learn: 1) the MN Mentorship Program Statute requirements, 2) the research to support mentoring, 3) the importance of trust in mentor/mentee relationships, 4) differentiated approaches to mentoring, 5) how to use data-driven conversations, 6) effective strategies for engaging students, and 7) how to help with classroom management issues. The networking sessions will cover additional topics and relevant resources, along with the opportunity for regional mentors to share ideas, and ask questions. The networking sessions will cover additional topics and relevant resources, along with the opportunity for regional mentors to share ideas and ask questions. The five half-day networking sessions are on Oct. 16, Nov. 18, Jan. 13, Mar. 16, and May 11.

Register to attend the MNAD Coaches meeting to discuss the 2019-2020 Academic Decathlon season. Attend in person or via conference call. Please email me (jswenson@mnscsc.org) if you plan to join via conference call.

Brief Workshop Description: The workshop will provide an overview of the Building Social Relationships (BSR) program, a social skills instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop integrates research on social-emotional functioning with effective strategies for teaching social skills to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The BSR program provides a systematic and comprehensive framework to guide parents and practitioners in the development and implementation of social skills programming. Learning Objectives for Participants Increase knowledge of social and emotional functioning Increase awareness of the relationship between social skill deficits and social anxiety Develop skills necessary to assess social functioning Increase awareness of skill acquisition versus performance deficits Increase awareness of evidence based social skill strategies Develop skills necessary to implement social skills strategies

Minnesota’s Regional Center of Excellence in conjunction with Minnesota’s Regional Service Cooperatives and Minnesota’s Department of Education will again provide another year of facilitating a Professional Learning Community for Principals in South Central Minnesota. This learning community is intended to be a bedrock of support for principals based on a trusting, supportive and collaborative environment. Topics will be framed within the scope of instructional leadership and drawn from the group based on need, interest and impact. Such topics could include the principal’s role in carrying out a district’s mission, addressing equity issues, advancing change, aligning the curriculum and instruction to standards, working with school leadership teams to advance initiatives, addressing equity and school culture, and meeting the obstacles that come with multiple hats, the complexity of need, excessive expectation and too little time. The choice of topics is aimed at supporting continual improvement directly aligned to the day-to-day context of the principal’s efforts while moving in a sustained direction. This is intended to be a group of principals for principals! Facilitator: Kip Lynk is a Principal Leadership Specialist for the Regional Centers of Excellence. Kip is an experienced principal having served large and small districts in both rural and metro districts. He is one of a team of Principal Leadership Specialists and content specialists who will support this facilitation.

Career Cluster Human Services Education & Training Curricular Area Child Development Careers Foundations of Development Family Dynamics Lifespan Psychology (NEW) Curricular Area Culinary Hospitality/Tourism Culinary Fundamentals Hospitality Management (NEW)

Career Cluster Human Services Education & Training Curricular Area Child Development Careers Foundations of Development Family Dynamics Lifespan Psychology (NEW) Curricular Area Culinary Hospitality/Tourism Culinary Fundamentals Hospitality Management (NEW)

Career Cluster Human Services Education & Training Curricular Area Child Development Careers Foundations of Development Family Dynamics Lifespan Psychology (NEW) Curricular Area Culinary Hospitality/Tourism Culinary Fundamentals Hospitality Management (NEW)

Career Cluster Human Services Education & Training Curricular Area Child Development Careers Foundations of Development Family Dynamics Lifespan Psychology (NEW) Curricular Area Culinary Hospitality/Tourism Culinary Fundamentals Hospitality Management (NEW)

Career Cluster Human Services Education & Training Curricular Area Child Development Careers Foundations of Development Family Dynamics Lifespan Psychology (NEW) Curricular Area Culinary Hospitality/Tourism Culinary Fundamentals Hospitality Management (NEW)

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch

Curricular Area Graphics Adobe Photoshop Digital Photography Digital Video Producution Animation Illustrator Page Layout Web Development Introduction to Programming Network Administration (NEW) Computer Careers Sales Marketing Basic Sales Techniques Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Principles of Marketing

Curricular Area Graphics Adobe Photoshop Digital Photography Digital Video Producution Animation Illustrator Page Layout Web Development Introduction to Programming Network Administration (NEW) Computer Careers Sales Marketing Basic Sales Techniques Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Principles of Marketing

Curricular Area Graphics Adobe Photoshop Digital Photography Digital Video Producution Animation Illustrator Page Layout Web Development Introduction to Programming Network Administration (NEW) Computer Careers Sales Marketing Basic Sales Techniques Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Principles of Marketing

Curricular Area Graphics Adobe Photoshop Digital Photography Digital Video Producution Animation Illustrator Page Layout Web Development Introduction to Programming Network Administration (NEW) Computer Careers Sales Marketing Basic Sales Techniques Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Principles of Marketing

Curricular Area Graphics Adobe Photoshop Digital Photography Digital Video Producution Animation Illustrator Page Layout Web Development Introduction to Programming Network Administration (NEW) Computer Careers Sales Marketing Basic Sales Techniques Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Principles of Marketing

A series of six modules have been developed to help promote positive and effective parenting behaviors in order to promote children’s social and emotional development and address the challenging behavior and mental health needs of children. The training is geared toward parents with early childhood age children. The modules are: Making Connection!, Making it Happen!, Why do Children Do What They Do?, Teach Me What To Do! and Facing the Challenge. The modules will be worked through during 3 sessions. ***Training is being offered specifically for parents*** FREE to participants attending

Register your team now for the 2019-2020 Minnesota Academic Decathlon season. This year's curriculum focus is "In Sickness and In Health: An Exploration of Illness and Wellness". The fee for first year teams is waived with a two year commitment. It's a great learning experience for students - join the Acadec team!

Welcome to the 2019 Science & Nature Conference! Please attend with a responsible adult. Remember your lunch! There will NOT be food or beverages available for purchase. You will travel between buildings on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus - please dress accordingly.

Welcome to the 2019 Science & Nature Conference! We are pleased you will be attending with students and providing them with essential adult supervision. All adults MUST register online even though you attend FREE of charge. Please be careful to use the “Chaperone Registration” and not the “Student Registration”. We hope you will enjoy this special hands-on academic enrichment conference designed with your students in mind! Many of the presenters welcome your assistance with the activities they have planned and may even invite you to help them. Feel free to contribute! Classes are handicap accessible. Please contact the conference coordinator to request any special needs. You will travel between buildings on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus - please dress accordingly.

Registration is now open for the SCSC Wellness Conference! We have a fantastic event planned for the Wellness Coordinators and Committee Members. Sign up today!

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

8:30 Registration 9:00 Start 2:00 Wrap up

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

***Must be a member of Cohort 14 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

***Must be a member of Cohort 15 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

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 and interact electronically throughout the year.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch Agenda 9:00 Tech Directors Meeting 11:45 Lunch and Learn 12:30 E-Rate Workshop

The Reading Academy offers participants an opportunity to read from one of several lists of books (see link below) and comment (2-3 sentences) online about each book. Then participants come together on December 13 and share ideas and comments about their readings. In the afternoon there is instruction on Word Analysis. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units. Lunch is on your own.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch

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.

SCSC Regional Spelling Bee is for students from pre-registered schools that have won first place in their local Spelling Bees. The school spelling bee coordinator should register one student for the regional bee after the local bee is completed. Please use as much of the student's information as known. Registration should include at least a phone number or email address to contact the student's home directly in case of a weather related postponement.

8:30 Registration 9:00 Start 2:00 Wrap up

***Must be a member of Cohort 14 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

***Must be a member of Cohort 15 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

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) Scientifically Based Reading 8-9 a.m. 2) Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 9-10 a.m. 3) Suicide Prevention 10-11 a.m. 4) Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5) English Language Learners 1-2 p.m. 6) Cultural Competency 2-3 p.m. Note: Technology and Accommodations/Modifications are no longer required sessions. 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.

The SCSC Writing Contest gives students a chance to express themselves by writing fiction, non-fiction or poetry. This program was established to encourage the love of language and writing for all students and as a way to recognize the talented young writers in south central Minnesota. SCSC is partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato on this program. Students in grades K-12 attending public, private or homeschools are eligible to enter. Up to three pieces per category and submission in multiple categories are welcome.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch

Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

8:30 Registration 9:00 Start 2:00 Wrap up

The Reading Academy offers participants an opportunity to read from one of several lists of books (see link below) and comment (2-3 sentences) online about each book. Then participants come together on June 21 and share ideas and comments about their readings. In the afternoon there is instruction on Increasing Reading Motivation. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units. Lunch is on your own.

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) Scientifically Based Reading 8-9 a.m. 2) Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 9-10 a.m. 3) Suicide Prevention 10-11 a.m. 4) Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5) English Language Learners 1-2 p.m. 6) Cultural Competency 2-3 p.m. Note: Technology and Accommodations/Modifications are no longer required sessions. 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.

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 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 and Reach for the Stars catalogue. If you would like your support directed to a specific program, please email Cassi at cwanous@synergyexchange.org.

Thank you for becoming a Reach for the Stars Affiliate! Your donation makes it possible for students, teachers and families to receive this awesome resource. Be sure to email a program photo and logo to reach@synergyexchange.org by May 1. If paying by check, include "Reach for the Stars" in the memo.