Cool Opportunities During the Dog Days of Summer

You can sit and stay (put) when you take advantage of more than 20 online courses offered through Sourcewell this summer.

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Whether you're in education, local government, or nonprofit work - Sourcewell has a variety of online learning options to meet your needs and expand your expertise this summer.

Education

ISTE Summer Learning Academy
July 13-31, 2020
Enhance online teaching skills through this unique, three-week, online course with national experts—plus two hours coaching with a Sourcewell consultant.

Add+VantageMR® AVMR I (8-day training)
Aug. 3-7 & 12-14, 2020
Learn the basics of diagnostic assessments, organizational and teaching tools in number words and numerals, structuring numbers, and addition and subtraction strategies.

Effective Instruction in a Standards-Based Classroom
Aug. 3-4, 2020
Gain tools to design classroom instruction that aligns with standards-based learning.

U.N.I.S.: Creating Groups that Understand, Nurture, Inspire, and Support Each Other (formerly ENVoY Healthy Classroom)
Aug. 3-6, 2020
Gain practical techniques to foster positive classroom values and leadership in all students.

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Aug. 5-7, 2020
Discuss the entire MTSS framework, identify and prioritize needs, and develop an implementation plan in this cumulative training workshop.

Minnesota Summit for Learning and Leading
Aug. 10-11, 2020
Engage with leading educational experts as you continue the work of creating a culture of learning for all students.

Collaborative Teams and the Professional Learning Community (PLC) Process
Aug. 12, 2020
Develop strategies and skills that establish and maintain high-functioning collaborative teams.

Creating Learning Environments Where Children Thrive (formerly ENVoY Environment)
Aug. 13, 2020
Learn how to create physical classroom spaces where students feel comfortable and safe.

Whole Group Leadership - Day 1 (formerly ENVoY I)
Aug. 13, 2020
Study patterns of communication to preserve the most powerful leverage point of educators: relationships.

Whole Group Leadership: Review, Refine, Refresh - Optional Day 2 (formerly ENVoY II)
Aug. 14, 2020
Extend the learning beyond Day 1's Foundational Skills for enhanced results.

Teaching Foundational Skills in a Distance Learning Environment
Aug. 17, 2020
Learn tips, tricks, and tools for helping young readers find success in a distance learning environment.

Keeping Them in the Room
Aug. 17-18, 2020
Create spaces within your classroom where students can have a quiet, safe break when needed.

The First 20 Days: Launching Literacy Best Practices in a Distance Learning Environment
Aug. 18, 2020
Gain confidence launching literacy best practices in a distance learning environment.

The First 20 Days: Launching Mathematics Best Practices in a Distance Learning Environment
Aug. 18, 2020
Learn how to establish an engaging mathematics learning environment, no matter where the classroom may be.

Tech Mobile User Group
Aug. 19, 2020
Design opportunities that enhance learning in a meaningful way using the Tech Mobile program.

New Teacher Academy
Aug. 20, 2020
Connect with a supportive community and access instruction and coaching designed for new educators.

Cultural Competency
Aug. 20, 2020
Learn inclusive practices that impact student achievement in this PELSB recognized online workshop.

Motivating and Engaging Readers in a Distance Learning Environment
Aug. 21, 2020
Learn fun and simple ‘hooks’ to get students reading in any environment.

Short-call Substitute Training
Aug. 26-27, 2020
Learn the basics of becoming a substitute teacher in this unique two-day workshop.

Local Government/Nonprofits

Getting Grants Workshop (Beginning and Advanced)
July 14, 2020
Learn to identify grant prospects, prepare competitive grant proposals, then refresh and improve proposal writing skills.

Motivational Interviewing 1 and 2
July 21, 2020
Gain mechanics, processes, and advanced skills for motivational interviewing.

Trauma Informed Care
Aug. 11
Learn how to build trust with those who have experienced trauma.

LEAD Academy: Human Resources Essentials
Aug. 20
Gain insights and strategies to ensure your department is a place where people want to work.

Resiliency Skills Amid COVID-19
Aug. 26
Learn practical solutions and skills to ease anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more, and register, at sourcewell-mn.gov/services/mn-programs.