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Communities of Practice help their members to stay abreast of current practices and regulations and be aware of the variety of resources that the SCSC and other members provide.

CoPs harness the power of the group, helping leaders make connections that foster collaborative problem solving and professional growth.

The CoPs help the SCSC understand the needs of its members and build the relationships and programs to meet those needs.

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Counselors CoP
A Community of Practice for school counselors.
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Teaching and Learning Leaders (DELTA)
A Community of Practice for regional educational professionals with curriculum or technology-related teaching and learning and professional development leadership responsibilities.
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Facility Directors and Health and Safety Personnel CoP
A Community of Practice for facility directors and district health and safety-responsible persons.
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Licensed School Nurse CoP
A Community of Practice to help school nurses and school health professional leaders to connect.
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Technology Coordinators and Directors CoP
Community of Practice gatherings for regional technology coordinators and directors.
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Student Data Privacy & Cybersecurity CoP
For anyone interested in supporting K–12 student data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives.
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School Psychologist Community of Practice
Connect with fellow school psychologists to share insights, strategies, and best practices.
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District Literacy Leads Community of Practice
A community of practice for district leads to provide information about READ Act updates and an opportunity for collaboration.

Career & Technical Education Communities

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Business Education CoP
A Community of Practice for Business Education educators to explore best practices, share resources, and network.
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Family & Consumer Science CoP
A Community of Practice for FCS educators to explore best practices, share resources, and network.
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Work-Based Learning CoP
A Community of Practice for WBL coordinators and teachers and support organizations to explore best practices, share resources, and network.

Special Education Communities

SCSC hosts several Communities of Practice related to the low incidence disability areas; they meet several times per year to discuss best practice and research initiatives. Each Region 9 CoP has representation on the state committees to assure dissemination of state information within their content area.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders CoP
For special education teachers to collaborate, share knowledge, and work collectively to improve the understanding of and support for individuals with autism.
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Deaf / Hard of Hearing CoP
A CoP for licensed DHH teachers who specialize in supporting and working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Developmental Cognitive Delayed CoP
Connect with fellow special education teachers to share insights, strategies, and best practices.
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Early Hearing Detection & Intervention CoP
Early Childhood leaders, Speech Pathologists and Deaf/Hard of Hearing teachers working together to ensure that we have high quality services for students and resources for parents within our region.
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Assistive Technology & PI / OHD / TBI CoP
Licensed staff throughout our member districts who work collaboratively to support students who receive Special Education Assistive Technology & PI / OHD / TBI services and their teachers.

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Find Your Community

Placeholder / "View More" ImageA woman and a girl sitting at a table.
Counselors CoP
A Community of Practice for school counselors.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA girl and boy looking at a tablet.
Teaching and Learning Leaders (DELTA)
A Community of Practice for regional educational professionals with curriculum or technology-related teaching and learning and professional development leadership responsibilities.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA drill on a piece of paper next to a ruler and screws.
Facility Directors and Health and Safety Personnel CoP
A Community of Practice for facility directors and district health and safety-responsible persons.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA close-up of a doctor's uniform.
Licensed School Nurse CoP
A Community of Practice to help school nurses and school health professional leaders to connect.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA man sitting at a desk with a laptop.
Technology Coordinators and Directors CoP
Community of Practice gatherings for regional technology coordinators and directors.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA group of kids using computers.
Student Data Privacy & Cybersecurity CoP
For anyone interested in supporting K–12 student data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageHigh school student meeting with her school psychologist
School Psychologist Community of Practice
Connect with fellow school psychologists to share insights, strategies, and best practices.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageOverhead view of a group meeting at a table with books on it. Photo by Twinkl via Unsplash.
District Literacy Leads Community of Practice
A community of practice for district leads to provide information about READ Act updates and an opportunity for collaboration.

Services & Related

Career & Technical Education Communities

Placeholder / "View More" ImageA group of people sitting at a table with laptops.
Business Education CoP
A Community of Practice for Business Education educators to explore best practices, share resources, and network.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA man standing in a greenhouse.
Family & Consumer Science CoP
A Community of Practice for FCS educators to explore best practices, share resources, and network.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA group of people posing for a photo.
Work-Based Learning CoP
A Community of Practice for WBL coordinators and teachers and support organizations to explore best practices, share resources, and network.

Services & Related

Special Education Communities

SCSC hosts several Communities of Practice related to the low incidence disability areas; they meet several times per year to discuss best practice and research initiatives. Each Region 9 CoP has representation on the state committees to assure dissemination of state information within their content area.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA puzzle pieces on a black background.
Autism Spectrum Disorders CoP
For special education teachers to collaborate, share knowledge, and work collectively to improve the understanding of and support for individuals with autism.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA group of people sitting at a table talking in ASL.
Deaf / Hard of Hearing CoP
A CoP for licensed DHH teachers who specialize in supporting and working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA woman with her head in her hands sitting at a laptop.
Developmental Cognitive Delayed CoP
Connect with fellow special education teachers to share insights, strategies, and best practices.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA child wearing headphones.
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention CoP
Early Childhood leaders, Speech Pathologists and Deaf/Hard of Hearing teachers working together to ensure that we have high quality services for students and resources for parents within our region.
Placeholder / "View More" ImageA person typing on a braille keyboard.
Assistive Technology & PI / OHD / TBI CoP
Licensed staff throughout our member districts who work collaboratively to support students who receive Special Education Assistive Technology & PI / OHD / TBI services and their teachers.

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David Paschke

Coordinator - Personalized Learning
507-389-1773
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Sarah Morrison

Director - Teaching and Learning and COMPASS Supervisor
507-389-5118
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Holle Spessard

Director - Special Education Services
507-389-1914
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Kim Mueller

Coordinator - Career & Technical Education
507-389-2123
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Gwenn Wolters

Coordinator - Career & Technical Education
507-389-1889
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Jason Borglum

Director - Technology & Information Services
507-389-5126

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