Your Turn to Learn

Online courses scheduled for educators

Summer 2020 online learning opportunities for educators

You've spent the last nine months focusing on your students, finishing the year by stepping up in a big way to meet their needs via distance learning.

Now, it's your turn to learn. Earn the credits you need from the comfort and safety of your own home. Choose from more than 15 online courses offered through Sourcewell -- your local source for professional development.

Building capacity

Cultural Competency
Choice of June 11 or Aug. 20, 2020
Learn inclusive practices that impact student achievement.

Leadership Retreat
June 22-24, 2020
Refresh and challenge your leadership team with this unique opportunity to reflect, plan, and grow together.

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.

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

Career & college readiness

Additional opportunities are available for schools enrolled in the following programs: Metier, AVID, and Tech Mobile. Contact education@sourcewell-mn.gov to learn more.

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

Content area support

Science
Overview of New Science Standards
June 12, 2020
Explore instructional shifts in the new science standards and resources to support teaching and learning in this online workshop.

Math
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.

Positive behavior reinforcement - The Catalyst Approach

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.

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.

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