Cultural Competency - PELSB approved for 8 CEUs
Date: June 22, 2023 (In-Person) OR Online Asynchronous Course
Time: 8:00-4:00 p.m.
Location:
June 22, 2023 (In-Person) - Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Online Asynchronous Course - At your own pace
Facilitator: Chris Streiff Oji, Metro ECSU
Audience: Teachers and Administrators
Registration Fee:
Description:
This course is designed to broaden our understanding of and effective interaction with people of cultures, native languages, and socioeconomic backgrounds that are different from our own. This Statewide learning course is a collaboration of the Minnesota Service Cooperatives. The objectives of this course is to promote self-reflection and discussion around topics of race, culture and socioeconomics; American Indian and Alaska Native history and perspective; system racism; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity, including transgender students; language diversity; individuals with disabilities, including mental health concerns.
In-Person Registration: https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16879
Online Asynchronous Registration: https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16869
Classroom Management Strategies
MTSS Deconstructed: A Model for Continuous Improvement to Move from a Crisis Response to Proactive and Predictable Responses
Date: June 23, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Facilitators: Dave Stearn and Chris Streiff Oji
Audience: Preferably school teams: Administrators, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Behavior Intervention Specialists, MTSS Team Reps
Registration Fee:
Description:
This training will help you move from operating in crisis mode to proactive and predictable responses in meeting the needs of your students. These past few years have been disruptive and many have been in reactive, rather than proactive mode.
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https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16830
Classroom Management Strategies
The Catalyst Approach: Whole Group Classroom Leadership Management Strategies
Date: June 27, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Facilitators: Jacki Brickman & Nancy Burns, The Catalyst Approach
Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, Directors
Registration Fee (includes lunch):
Description:
The CATALYST APPROACH’s Classroom Management Strategies promote
strong and supportive relationships between educators and students through 12 easy and practical behavior management skills that are grounded in connection and aimed at disrupting patterns of frustration, confusion, and inquiry in the classroom. Strategies are specific to shifting students’ attention, providing clear communication and engagement during lessons, and supporting success during times of independent and group practice or application of learning.
Learn More and Register: https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16825
Elevating Student Voice
Elevating Student Voice Through Caring and Committed Conversations
Dates: June 28, 2023 OR August 14, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Facilitators: Sarah Miller and Malik Peer, Diversity Equity Outreach Consulting, LLC
Audience: Classroom Teachers K-12, Administrators, Directors, Social Workers, Behavior Intervention Specialists, Equity Specialists
Registration Fee:
Description:
Caring & Committed Conversations (CCC) is a guided conversation process that empowers students to courageously use their voices to share their personal stories and thoughts pertaining to society and educational issues that explicitly and implicitly impact their lives. This training outlines the process used to establish a Caring and Committed Conversations Protocol in your schools.
Learn More and Register for the June 28th training:
https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16871
Learn More and Register for the August 14th training:
https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16829
Literacy
Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom
Dates: June 29 & 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Facilitator: Amy Pierce
Audience: Audience: K-5 Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Instructional Coaches, Reading Interventionists, SPED Teachers
Registration Fee (includes lunch AND book):
Description: "What are the critical elements of the science of reading, and how do I teach them effectively to all of my students?" If this is the question you want to be able to answer and effectively do, join this group of educators in a two-day course as we explore how the authors of Shifting the Balance skillfully explain the science of reading, courageously examine some long-held balanced literacy practices, and guide us to make the shifts in our instructional pedagogy.
As a reflective practitioner, you will examine current practices in your classroom and become empowered to implement six key shifts for instruction, including recommitting to phonemic awareness, reimagining phonics, revising high-frequency words, reinventing miscue analysis, and reconsidering texts for beginning readers.
A copy of the book Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom is included.
Learn More & Register:
https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16872
Cultural Competency
Leading Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools
Date: August 1, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Facilitator: Dr. Amy Young
Audience: School Administrators
Registration Fee (includes lunch):
Description:
Dr. Amy Young will facilitate this training to support activities to improve student outcomes among multilingual learners with the following anticipated outcomes:
Leverage students’ linguistic and cultural assets
Learn from and with multilingual/multicultural populations
Develop all learners’ academic language proficiency
Access instructional frameworks and resources
Provide support and facilitate academic achievement in all classes
Ensure equitable educational opportunities
Learn More and Register: https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16822
Leadership Development
Igniting the Leader Within: A Fresh Look at School Leadership
Date: August 2 & 3, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Co-Facilitators: Jeff Stafford, Orange Slice Training & Chris Streiff Oji, Metro ECSU
Audience: Principals, Assistance Principals, Directors, and other school/district leaders
Registration Fee (includes lunch):
Description:
Are you ready to level up your leadership and take your staff and school to new heights? Then join us for Igniting the Leader Within: A Fresh Look at School Leadership. In this workshop, we will delve into the three crucial steps to becoming a dynamic and effective school leader. In this two-day experience, we'll explore ways to cultivate a healthy culture and climate by connecting with your values and identifying behaviors that drive action. Next, we'll explore how to amplify your leadership voice and empower your people. And finally, we'll discuss strategies for thriving in times of chaos and conflict.
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https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16832
Cultural Competency
Serving The Whole Student: English Language Development and Trauma-Sensitive Practices to Maximize Multilingual Learner Engagement in School
Date: August 14, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Metro ECSU, Bethel University-Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Room ANC125
Facilitator: Dr. Jill Watson
Audience: Teachers, School Administrators, School Support Staff
Registration Fee (includes lunch):
Description: Best practices for supporting English Language Development (ELD) for Multilingual Learners (MLs) and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), sponsored by Metro ESCU.
Trauma-informed practice with a focus on working with SLIFE/refugee-background Multilingual Learners.
Best Practices in English Language Development (ELD) for ML/SLIFE with a focus on Academic Language: Beyond the Vocabulary List.
Learn More and Register:
https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16829