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Home School Liaison Network
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Presenter/Facilitator:Metro ECSU Home School Liaison Network Facilitator
Participants:School District Liaisons to Home School Families
Room/Building:Great Room
Campus:Fairview Community Center
Address:1910 W. County Road B
City:Roseville, MN 55113
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:9/21/2011
Time(s):1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Additional meeting dates: Wednesday, November 16, 2011; Wednesday, January 11, 2012; Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Suggestions and requests for speakers and topics is greatly appreciated to assist with meeting the needs of the Network.
Registration Deadline: 4/18/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Barb Groebner
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Fee: $85.00 non-member/$45.00 Metro ECSU members
Description:
School district liaisons to families who are home schooling are invited to join in the collegial sharing of ideas, resources and concerns through the Metro ECSU Home School Liaison Network. The yearly fee for membership is $85.00 (ECSU member fee is $45.00.) The fees go toward coordination, food, postage, printing and clerical support expenses.
9/21/2011
ELL Leadership Network
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Presenter/Facilitator:Martina Wagner
Participants:District/school ELL/ESL specialists/coaches, ESL coordinators
Room/Building:First Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St. Anthony, MN, 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:10/5/2011
Time(s):1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Meeting dates: October 5, November 9 (at Fairview Community Center in Roseville), January 4, February 8, March 7, & May 9
Registration Deadline: 5/9/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner: 612-638-1543
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Martina Wagner 612-638-1536
martina.wagner@metroecsu.org
Fee: $150/person; $80/person for Metro ECSU members
Description:
Would you like to share your experience with other ELL leaders? Are you interested in learning about how other schools and districts make decisions about curriculum, program models and instruction for ELL students? Join our new network and identify and discuss the hot topics around ELL student achievement.
10/5/2011
Science Leaders' Network 2011-2012
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Presenter/Facilitator:Chris Correa
Participants:District Science Coordinators, Specialists, Leaders & Curriculum Coordinators
Room/Building:1st floor Conference Room/St. Anthony Business Center
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St. Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:10/6/2011
Time(s):1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Meeting dates are: October 6, 2011; December 1, 2011; January 5, 2012; February 2, 2012; April 12, 2012
Registration Deadline: 4/12/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner 612-638-1543
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Chris Correa
chris.correa@metroecsu.org
Fee: $150/year; $80 for ECSU members
Description:
This network will meet five times throughout the school year, providing an opportunity for science leaders to collaborate around current science issues. It will provide a forum for science education discussion, exchange of information and ideas, sharing of resources and opportunities to look at strategies for increasing student achievement in science.

Join now to ensure your spot in the network that will help answer your questions regarding the NEW SCIENCE STANDARDS, testing, incorporating engineering into your curriculum, and best practices.




10/6/2011
Charter Leaders' Network
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Presenter/Facilitator:George Sand and Walt Stull
Participants:Charter School Leaders
Room/Building:1st floor conference room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St.Anthony, MN, 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:10/13/2011
Time(s):2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Additional Date Information:This network will meet 4 times during the 2011-2012 school year. Meeting dates are on the following Thursdays: October 13: "Alternative Methods of Measurement"; December 8: "Collaborative Sharing of Resources"; February 9: "Marketing and Recruitment"; May 10: "Curriculum Review, Alignment and Instruction"
Registration Deadline: 5/10/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: George Sand or Walt Stull george.sand@metroecsu.org
walt.stull@metroecsu.org
Fee: $150/year; $80 for Metro ECSU members
Description:
Take advantage of this networking opportunity to work with colleagues and:
•gain insights into current research on best practices
•problem solve on common charter school issues
•Share successes and challenges with other charter leaders
•Have opportunities for resource development
10/13/2011
Math Leaders' Network
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Presenter/Facilitator:Jan Pepelnjak
Participants:School and district math leaders
Room/Building:1st Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St. Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:10/19/2011
Time(s):12:30-2:30pm
Additional Date Information:Scheduled Dates for this network are: October 19, November 16 (2011) January 25, February 15, and March 21 (2012) Currently all dates are scheduled at Metro ECSU. Replacement locations may be determined by network members. Information will be emailed to registered members regarding any location changes.
Registration Deadline: 3/20/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner 612-638-1543
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Jan Pepelnjak 612.638.1515
jan.pepelnjak@metroecsu.org
Fee: $150/year; $80/year for Metro ECSU members
Description:
Welcome to the 2011-2012 Math Leaders’ Network registration page! The main purpose of the network is for math leaders to collaborate around mathematics issues 5 times during the school year. This is done in a variety of formal and informal ways – discussion with experts, presentations from outside and members, exchanging information raised by questions from the leaders and sharing of resources. This year, we will be talking about the new Frameworks for Math and Science (developed through SciMathMN), the online format and results of the Math MCA-III and Modified Math MCA-III as well as other pertinent issues raised from the network participants.
Join us to ensure your voice is heard!
10/19/2011
DCD Network Meeting
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Presenter/Facilitator:Kathy Pittelko
Participants:Metro R-CSPD DCD Network Members
Room/Building:1st Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St. Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:1/18/2012
Time(s):9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/25/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
kathy.pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
DCD Transition Timeline
9:00 Gather to discuss progress made on all transitions
Before attending: re-read notes and be prepared to share your group’s discussion
In conference room, sit with small group. Discuss and pick reporter
Large Group Discussion
How does the big picture look? Are there any gaping holes?
Small Group Discussion – patch the holes

2:30 Large Group Discussion – report back

Plan Feb. 29th Meeting – Last chance to finish the project


Reflection Time:
What did I learn?
How will I implement it?
How will students benefit from it?
At the NEXT meeting you will be asked:
- To provide an example of how students benefitted by the information that you learned in this network meeting
- Describe how you were able to implement things you learned from the network meeting
- If you were unable to apply the things you learned, please explain why.
1/18/2012
Statewide TBI Educational Network Meeting
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Presenter/Facilitator:TBD
Participants:TBI State Network Members ONLY
Room/Building:Conference Room - First floor
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hyway 8
City:St. Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:2/5/2012
Time(s):9:30am - 3:30pm
Additional Date Information:9:00 am check-in & breakfast. Agenda.
Funding for this event is made possible with a grant from MN Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal award Special Education – Program to States, CFDA 84.027A
Registration Deadline: 2/29/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 2/29/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Shuyin Maciel
shuyin.maciel@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Deb Williamson
deb.williamson@metroecsu.org
Fee: None
Description:
Meeting agenda will include regional and state updates, status on current projects, discussion regarding framework for future Network meetings and committees, and a presentation.
2/5/2012
BILINGUAL DEVELOPMENT
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Presenter/Facilitator:.
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members, Other (PH Home Visiting, Child Protection, etc.)
Room/Building:Shoreview Community Center
Campus:202 Lake Owasso A
Address:4580 Victoria Street North
City:Shoreview, MN 55126
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:2/24/2012
Time(s):8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: The registration deadline has passed.
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
BILINGUAL DEVELOPMENT: Emphasis will be on key characteristics of Dual Language Learners that should influence our assessment and intervention practices. Key terms and distinguishing factors will be explored.
2/24/2012
February PBIS Coaches Meeting- OPTION Two
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Presenter/Facilitator:Char Ryan and Ann Osterhus
Participants:Coaches from ALL PBIS Cohorts are welcome to register.
Room/Building:Ethel Barry Room, 2nd floor to the right
Campus:Southdale Library
Address:7001 York Avenue South
City:Edina, MN 55435
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:2/24/2012
Time(s):12:00-3:00
Registration Deadline: The registration deadline has passed.
Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline has passed.
Contact - Registration Questions: Lauren Sparr
lauren.sparr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Lauren Sparr
lauren.sparr@metroecsu.org
Fee: NO FEE
Description:
Topics Include:
• December Institute Highlights
• Data – Big 5, SAS, TIC, Collecting data from other sources, acknowledgement data
• End of the year
• Networking with other coaches
• Staff buy-in
Questions: Contact Char Ryan at pbis.char@gmail.com
2/24/2012
Fitness for Children with Disabilities: Developing Programs Using High-Intensity Strength Training, Agility and Balance Training
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Presenter/Facilitator:Joan Bohmert, PT, MS and Steve Guider, Anoka Hennepin
Participants:Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists that work in Region 11 school districts
Room/Building:New Brighton Community Center
Address:400 - 10th Street NW
City:New Brighton, MN 55112
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:2/27/2012
Time(s):8:30 - 3:00 Registration at 8:00
Additional Date Information:Parking is free.
Event Info | Map & Directions
Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The funding source is federal award Special Education - Programs to States CFDA 84.027A.

Sorry, this event is full
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
kathy.pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $40 includes materials and lunch
Description:
Individuals with disabilities frequently demonstrate limited strength and endurance that negatively impacts their ability to perform their preferred daily routine. This hands-on course will provide the participant with the information and tools necessary to develop and implement a fitness program for a child with a disability that incorporates high-intensity strength training, agility, and balance activities. Using a team approach, Joan and Steve have developed an intense fitness program that has been effective in not only improving students' overall fitness but improving their functional ability.

Course will include lecture and lab, including practice in strengthening exercises as well as performance of agility and balance drills. Information has application to students elementary to secondary. Participants should come dressed to work out.

Physical Therapy hours will be requested.
2/27/2012
DCD Network Meeting
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Presenter/Facilitator:Kathy Pittelko
Participants:Metro R-CSPD DCD Network Members
Room/Building:1st Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St. Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:2/29/2012
Time(s):9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 2/27/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 2/27/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
kathy.pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
9:00 Introductions and Networking

9:15 – 12:00
Review Timeline work
Roadmap page – All areas of transition Talk about links as resources

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch provided

12:00 - 3:00
Review Assessment Procedures
Bring example of evaluation (who, what)
Bring example of IEP
What do you use for goal writing?
CABS – Curricular Based Standards
Data sheets – How do you compile it? What do you have Educational Assistants do? Bring it and share it.
Curriculum – What do you use for Social Studies, Reading, Math? Bring it and Share it.
2/29/2012
Understanding and Helping the Asperger’s Plus Child K-12 and Beyond
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Presenter/Facilitator:George Lynn, M.A., M.P.A, Bellevue, Washington
Participants:Educators and parents in Region 11 ONLY (metro school districts)
Room/Building:Shoreview Room
Campus:Shoreview Community Center
Address:4580 Victoria Street North
City:Shoreview, MN 55126
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:2/29/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration at 8:00
Additional Date Information:Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal award Special Education – Programs to States, CDFA 84.027A.
Map & Directions
Registration Deadline: 2/24/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 2/27/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Shuyin Maciel
shuyin.maciel@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
kathy.pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $35
Description:
Understanding and Helping the Asperger's Plus Child K-12 and Beyond

This workshop is designed to help educators and parents understand the joys, sorrows and motivation of the eighty percent of children and young adults who carry a primary diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome and who suffer from a re-occurring mental health issue. It will help you discern the nature of the child’s co-occurring mental health challenge, and how this challenge is exacerbated by autism. It will describe the impact of these psychiatric issues in elementary school, middle school, high school, and in post-secondary settings. And it will provide evidence-based strategies that caregivers may use to help students develop the confidence, resilience, and skill needed for a successful transition to independent living.
2/29/2012
PD Planning Made Easy
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Presenter/Facilitator:Nancy Gould, Linda Harvieux and Martina Wagner
Participants:All staff in the area of professional development
Room/Building:First Floor Conference Room; Suite 155
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St.Anthony, MN, 55418
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/6/2012
Time(s):8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m.
A guided work day to develop your 2012-13 Professional Development Plan.
Registration Deadline: 3/5/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/5/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Linda Harvieux
linda.harvieux@metroecsu.org
Fee: $50 non-member; free for Metro ECSU members
Description:
Metro ECSU will guide you through a process to:
Assess your site’s current professional development needs.
Identify and align current implementation of initiatives in place with your school or district improvement plan.
Design your 2012-13 Professional Development Plan.
Develop a system of implementation support.
Establish strategies to evaluate implementation.
Create a framework for your summative report.
3/6/2012
2012 MN Regional EHDI Teams' Annual Training
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Presenter/Facilitator:Kathy Anderson (MN LI Projects) and Mary Cashman-Bakken (MDE)
Participants:Members of the Regional EHDI Teams
Room/Building:Camp Knutson Retreat Center
Address:11169 Whitefish Ave
City:Crosslake, MN 56442
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/8/2012
Time(s):12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Additional Date Information:This is a two-day event. The second day is 3/9/2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Pre-meeting Work and Agenda. More Directions.
Registration Deadline: 2/24/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 2/24/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Anderson
kathy.anderson@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
This is the annual training meeting for our Regional Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Teams. Discussion topics will include Interagency EHDI activities, Regional EHDI teams reporting and plan development, new Part C regulations and DHH Birth-3 Data Pilot Results.
3/8/2012
Community of Practice CLD -Shoreview
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Presenter/Facilitator:Hope Brandt
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members
Room/Building:206 Island Lake Room
Campus:Shoreview Community Center
Address:4580 Victoria St. N.
City:Shoreview MN 55126
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/9/2012
Time(s):8:00am - 9:30am
Additional Date Information:also offered 3-21-12 2:00pm-3:30pm Eden Prairie Library and Penn Lake Library (Bloomington)
Registration Deadline: 3/7/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/7/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
Topic: “Appropriate Assessment Procedures & Eligibility

Determination” Discussion will include:
 Identify areas of strength and improvement in your current evaluation approach.

 Considering additional resources to use in evaluation and barriers that may exist in accessing these.

 How to implement more evidence based practices into your evaluation and eligibility determination procedures.
3/9/2012
Winning Strategies Conference for Paraprofessionals and Future Teachers
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Presenter/Facilitator:Multiple presenters
Participants:Paraprofessionals
Room/Building:Enter at Fine Arts entrance, west end parking lot 98th and France Ave
Campus:Normandale Community College
Address:9700 France Ave. South
City:Bloomington, MN 55431
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/10/2012
Time(s):8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m. Keynote begins at 9:00 a.m. Lunch is provided.
Due to construction at Normandale, parking and building entrance directions will be available closer to the date of the conference.
Registration Deadline: 3/3/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/8/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Shuyin Maciel
shuyin.maciel@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Colleen Feller
colleen.feller@metroecs.org
Fee: $15.00
Description:
Experience an incredible day of learning with education professionals! You will attend a keynote session and three break-out sessions of your choice. Keynote speaker, Curtis Slater, will speak on the topic “Education in the 21st Century--Living Life to The Fullest and Making a Positive Difference in your World.”

Curtis Slater is the Associate Principal of Wayzata East Middle School, a school whose recent accomplishment has attracted international attention for their work with positive school climate. He has worked in the U.S public school system for 20 years. Mr. Slater has trained over 130 schools in school climate and culture, presented at PBIS national conferences, is a State of Minnesota Trainer and has been on the State of Minnesota PBIS Leadership Team the past six years.
3/10/2012
Supporting Sheltered Instruction Leadership Role
6970-MPA_Sheltered_Instruction_3/14/2012
Presenter/Facilitator:Joy Blanchard
Participants:Principals and administrators
Room/Building:Metro ECSU Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:3/14/2012
Time(s):8:30am -11:30am
A $10 processing fee applies to all invoices.
Registration Deadline: 3/13/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/13/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Cindy Bernier
cindy.bernier@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Joy Blanchard
joy.blanchard@metroecsu.org
Fee: $75 for MPA members $125 non members
Description:
Joy Blanchard Metro ECSU staff will be the presenter.

Sheltered instruction is a scientifically research based approach for teaching content to English Learners. This model consists of 8 components for instruction that teach content while developing academic English for English language learners.
How can leaders support implementation of Sheltered Instruction Strategies?
Content overview
What are the 8 strategies?
Implementation
How to roll out a school wide model
Leadership support
What resources, activities and timelines
support success?
Evidence of success
What are the indicators of the impact
of Sheltered Instruction implementation?




3/14/2012
CLT Workshop - Understanding Non-Model Cueing
4210-SpEd_CLTNonModelMarch_12
Presenter/Facilitator:Thomas Schull
Participants:Cued Speech Transliterators
Room/Building:Room 220
Campus:New Brighton Community Center
Address:400 – 10th Street NW
City:New Brighton, MN 55112
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/17/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Check in 8:15)
Additional Date Information:This is a two-day training. The 2nd day is 3/18/2012. Same hours.
Registration Deadline: 3/14/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/14/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
Dolly.Carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
Kathy.Pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $60 (includes materials and lunch) $80 for those not in Region 11.
Description:
Nobody’s perfect, but cue reading through other people’s errors can be difficult for non-native cuers. In this course, students will work on understanding a cued message in spite of common errors deliberately made by the instructor.

Thomas Schull has worked with cued languages for many years. He holds a national Transliteration Skills Certificate (TSC) in cued language transliteration from the TECUnit and is a certified Cued Language Instructor for the NCSA. He is a cued language transliterator trainer for Education Matters, a division of Language Matters, Inc. Thomas is a recent Master’s Degree recipient from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Speech/Language Pathology and currently works for Boston Public Schools as a speech/language pathologist.
3/17/2012
Region 11 Early Childhood Tech Networks-Basics: topic TBD based on feedback from the group or Experienced: iPads and iPods
4190-TechMarch19_12
Presenter/Facilitator:tbd
Participants:Region 11 Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities Project members
Room/Building:First Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St. Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/19/2012
Time(s):9:00 - 3:00
Additional Date Information:Two sessions to choose from: 9-11 a.m. Basics: topic TBD based on feedback from the group 1-3 p.m. Experienced: iPads and iPods
Registration Deadline: 3/14/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/14/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Donna Miller
donna.miller@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
Networks are designed for participants to interact and engage in information sharing around specified topic areas, with a targeted focus in that area at each meetings. These are not training sessions; there will not be a lecture or presentation.

Basics:
Designed as a network of “non-techies” coming together in a safe environment to ask the questions you think everyone else already knows the answers to…like, how do you turn this thing on? Your group facilitators will be able to provide support on the basics, and in this particular network, there may be need for some lecture and presentation.

ipads and ipods:
This group will break into sub groups of self diagnosed beginners, intermediate and proficient users to increase knowledge of what all can be done with the devices as well as popular apps, not so good apps, and new topics we don’t even know about yet!
3/19/2012
Fitness for Children with Disabilities: Developing Programs Using High-Intensity Strength Training, Agility and Balance Training
4210-SpEd_FitnessMarch20_12
Presenter/Facilitator:Joan Bohmert, PT, MS and Steve Guider, Anoka Hennepin
Participants:PTs, OTs, PHD & DAPE educators that work in Region 11 school districts
Room/Building:New Brighton Community Center
Address:400 - 10th Street NW
City:New Brighton, MN 55112
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/20/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration at 8:00.
Additional Date Information:Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The funding source is federal award Special Education - Programs to States, CFDA 84.027A.
Map & Directions
Sorry, this event is full
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
kathy.pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $40 includes materials and lunch
Description:
Individuals with disabilities frequently demonstrate limited strength and endurance that negatively impacts their ability to perform their preferred daily routine. This hands-on course will provide the participant with the information and tools necessary to develop and implement a fitness program for a child with a disability that incorporates high-intensity strength training, agility, and balance activities. Using a team approach, Joan and Steve have developed an intense fitness program that has been effective in not only improving students' overall fitness but improving their functional ability.

Course will include lecture and lab, including practice in strengthening exercises as well as performance of agility and balance drills. Information has application to students elementary to secondary. Participants should come dressed to work out.

Physical Therapy hours will be requested.
3/20/2012
Community of Practice CLD -Eden Prairie
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Presenter/Facilitator:Hope Brandt
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members
Room/Building:Eden Prairie Conference Room
Campus:Eden Prairie Library
Address:565 Prairie Center Dr
City:Eden Prairie, 55344
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/21/2012
Time(s):2:00pm - 3:30pm
Additional Date Information:also offered 3-9-2012 8:00am - 9:30am Shoreview Community Center and 3-21-2012 2:00pm - 3:30pm Penn Lake Library (Bloomington)
Registration Deadline: 3/19/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/19/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
Topic: “Appropriate Assessment Procedures & Eligibility Determination” Discussion will include:  Identify areas of strength and improvement in your current evaluation approach.  Considering additional resources to use in evaluation and barriers that may exist in accessing these.  How to implement more evidence based practices into your evaluation and eligibility determination procedures.
3/21/2012
Community of Practice CLD -Penn Lake
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Presenter/Facilitator:Hope Brandt
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members
Room/Building:Penn Lake Meeting Room
Campus:Penn Lake Library
Address:8800 Penn Ave. S.
City:Bloomington, MN 55431
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/21/2012
Time(s):2:00pm - 3:30pm
Additional Date Information:also offered 3-9-2012 8:00am - 9:30am Shoreview Community Center and 3-21-2012 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eden Prairie Library
Registration Deadline: 3/19/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/19/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
Topic: “Appropriate Assessment Procedures & Eligibility Determination”

Discussion will include:
 Identify areas of strength and improvement in your current evaluation approach.
 Considering additional resources to use in evaluation and barriers that may exist in accessing these.
 How to implement more evidence based practices into your evaluation and eligibility determination procedures.

3/21/2012
SCREENING and ASSESSMENT
4140-CLDScreenMarch23_12
Presenter/Facilitator:.
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members, Other (PH Home Visiting, Child Protection, etc.)
Room/Building:125/127
Campus:Maple Grove Community Center
Address:12951 Weaver Lake Road
City:Maple Grove, MN 55369
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:3/23/2012
Time(s):8:00am - 10:00am
Registration Deadline: 3/20/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/20/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
SCREENING & ASSESSMENT: Designed to answer practical questions about conducting evaluations with Dual Language Learners. Information on culturally responsive practices and unbiased evaluation procedures will be explored. (Prerequisite is to take or have taken the Bilingual Dev. Module first.)
3/23/2012
BELA TOOLKIT
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Presenter/Facilitator:.
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members, Other (PH Home Visiting, Child Protection, etc.)
Room/Building:1st Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St. Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:3/30/2012
Time(s):8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: 3/28/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 3/28/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
BELA TOOLKIT: Learn about the BELA toolkit which is designed to be an informal measure of a child’s language in both English and their home language. This module will also explore how to measure and interpret language proficiency in all of children’s languages.

A free BELA toolkit will be provided to participants, with a maximum of one per district/program. (Approximately $50 value)
3/30/2012
BILINGUAL DEVELOPMENT --**Location Change**--
4150-CLDBilingApr4_12
Presenter/Facilitator:.
Participants:Teachers (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members, Other (PH Home Visiting, Child Protection, etc.)
Room/Building:Room 110
Campus:Creekside Community Center
Address:9801 Penn Avenue South
City:Bloomington, MN 55431
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:4/4/2012
Time(s):1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/2/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/2/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
BILINGUAL DEVELOPMENT: Emphasis will be on key characteristics of Dual Language Learners that should influence our assessment and intervention practices. Key terms and distinguishing factors will be explored.
4/4/2012
SIM Writing Strategy: Proficiency in Sentence Writing
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Presenter/Facilitator:Certified SIM Professional Developer
Participants:Teachers of students struggling with basic writing, ELL teachers
Room/Building:Conference Room-1st floor
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:4/11/2012
Time(s):8:30 - 3:30
Additional Date Information:Continental breakfast at 8:00 am and lunch are provided. Fees include meals and student and instructor manuals and handouts.
Registration Deadline: 4/9/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/9/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Julie Schaal
julie.schaal@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Cathy Macdonald
cathy.macdonald@metroecsu.org
Fee: $150
Description:
Participants learn to teach the four sentence types: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex including correct punctuation. In all, the training will cover 14 sentence patterns within these four types of sentences. Both instructor materials featuring a systematic sequence of instructional procedures and student lesson materials are included. This strategy was formerly called the "Sentence Writing Strategy."(targets grades 5-12)
4/11/2012
Strategies to Communicate and Interpret Effectively with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Immigrants
4210-SpEd_InterpDHHImmigrants
Presenter/Facilitator:Martha Joy Davies
Participants:Educational Interpreters in Region 11 (metro) School Districts
Room/Building:First Floor Conference Room, Metro ECSU
Campus:St. Anthony Business Center
Address:3055 Old Highway 8
City:St. Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:4/11/2012
Time(s):5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Registration and a light supper start at 4:15. Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The funding source is federal award Special Education – Program to States, CFDA 84.027A. St. Catherine University is an approved RID sponsor for continuing education activities. This program is offered for .2 CEUs and assumes some knowledge of the topic.
Presenter Bio
Registration Deadline: 4/6/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/6/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
Dolly.Carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
Kathy.Pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $15 includes materials and light supper
Description:
Description: To aid and provide resources through dialogue interaction that focus on the understanding of how interpreters can support, communicate and interpret for Deaf/HH immigrant students.


Objectives: At the end of this session participants will
-Compare/contrast the difference between interpreting with a student who understands ASL/ and or English, and with an immigrant student who does not
-Through role play, practice interpreting different scenarios that cause communication barriers
-Name and identify strategies interpreters can use to communicate with Deaf.Hard of Hearing immigrant students
- Be able to explain the differences between Culture/Multiculturalism, Diversity/Cultural Diversity, the meaning of interpreting as cultural and commuication mediators, and how that knowledge will lead to improved interpreting services.

4/11/2012
SIM Reading Strategy: Inference
6400-SIMinfApr18
Presenter/Facilitator:Certified SIM Professional Developer
Participants:Teachers of struggling readers, ELL teachers
Room/Building:Conference Room-1st floor
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:4/18/2012
Time(s):8:30 am - noon
Additional Date Information:Continental breakfast provided at 8:00 am. Lunch available to those staying for afternoon session. Fee includes student and instructor manuals and handouts.
Registration Deadline: 4/16/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/16/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Julie Schaal
julie.schaal@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Cathy Macdonald
julie.schaal@metroecsu.org
Fee: $75
Description:
This strategy is designed to help students learn how to make inferences about information they have read and also answer inferential questions. It provides a functional and efficient way to teach critical higher level reading skills. Both instructor materials featuring a systematic sequence of instructional procedures and student lesson materials are included.

Recent research has shown that 9th grade level students answering 32 percent of comprehension questions correctly were correctly answering 83 percent correctly at their grade level after instruction in the Inference Strategy; significant gains were also evidenced on a standardized measure. (targets grades 6-12)
4/18/2012
SIM Reading Strategy: Paraphrasing and Summarizing
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Presenter/Facilitator:SIM Certified Professional Developer
Participants:Teachers of struggling readers, ELL teachers
Room/Building:Conference Room, 1st floor
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St Anthony, MN 55418
Directions: Map to Event

Start Date:4/18/2012
Time(s):12:30 - 3:30 pm
Additional Date Information:Fee includes student and instructor manuals plus handouts.
Registration Deadline: 4/16/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/16/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Julie Schaal
julie.schaal@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Cathy Macdonald
cathy.macdonald@metroecsu.org
Fee: $75
Description:
This strategy is designed to help students learn and perform all of the prerequisite skills needed for paraphrasing and summarizing in a very intentional and scaffolded way. Fourteen lessons move students from "paraphrasing words" to "paraphrasing multiple paragraphs" to "generalizing to standardized tests".

Research has shown that students completing these lessons performed 22.9 per cent better than control students (no gain) on pretest and post-test comparisons. Both instructor materials featuring a systematic sequence of instructional procedures and student lesson materials are included. (targets grades 6-12)
4/18/2012
BELA TOOLKIT
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Presenter/Facilitator:.
Participants:eTeachrs (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members, Other (PH Home Visiting, Child Protection, etc.)
Room/Building:Room C
Campus:Maplewood Community Center
Address:2100 White Bear Avenue
City:Maplewood, MN 55109
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:4/20/2012
Time(s):8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/18/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/18/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
BELA TOOLKIT: Learn about the BELA toolkit which is designed to be an informal measure of a child’s language in both English and their home language. This module will also explore how to measure and interpret language proficiency in all of children’s languages.

A free BELA toolkit will be provided to participants, with a maximum of one per district/program. (Approximately $50 value)
4/20/2012
The Zones of Regulation: A Framework To Foster Self-Regulation and Emotional Control
4200-SpEd_ZonesApril_12
Presenter/Facilitator:Leah Kuypers MA Ed., OTR/L
Participants:Region 11/metro educators including, OTs, ASD, Administrators, school psychologist
Room/Building:Earle Brown Heritage Center
Address:6155 Earle Brown Drive
City:Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:4/20/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration 8:00
Additional Date Information:Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The funding source is federal award Special Education - Programs to States, CFDA 84.027A.
Presenter Bio.
Sorry, this event is full
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
kathy.pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $35 includes lunch
Description:
The Zones of Regulation is a framework and curriculum to encourage self-regulation and emotional-control. The goal of this presentation is to provide teachers, therapists and parents knowledge on what self-regulation entails, including a summary of the following: brain’s involvement, typical development, sensory processing, emotional regulation and executive functioning. The presentation provides audience participants with explicit, stair-stepped information to guide students in utilizing The Zones and their tools across situations and environments to regulate their sensory needs, impulses, and emotional states to social demands. The Zones uses four colors to help students visually and verbally self-identify how they are functioning in the moment given their emotions and states of alertness.

Complete information and bio attached in link above.
4/20/2012
Region 11 Early Childhood Tech Networks-Practitioners: All Things Recorded: professional development or Adminstrative: Tech Topics
4190-TechApril23_2012
Presenter/Facilitator:tbd
Participants:Region 11 Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities Project members
Room/Building:First Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St. Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:4/23/2012
Time(s):9:00 - 3:00
Additional Date Information:Two sessions to choose from: 9-11 a.m. Practitioners: All things Recorded: professional development 1-3 p.m. Adminstrative: Tech Topics: topic TBD based on feedback from the group
Registration Deadline: 4/20/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/20/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Donna Miller
donna.miller@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
Networks are designed for participants to interact and engage in information sharing around specified topic areas, with a targeted focus in that area at each meetings. These are not training sessions; there will not be a lecture or presentation.

All Things Recorded:
A network opportunity to collaborate on the different ways that video/digital recording can be used to support early childhood education – as a teaching tool, for data collection and professional growth.

Topics in Technology:
This network will address topics relating to the nitty gritty of technology – maintaining confidentiality, examining the balance between technology and traditional teaching/interactions styles and how to maintain and keep up to date with the rapid growth of technology.
4/23/2012
SCREENING and ASSESSMENT
4150-CLDScreenApril25_12
Presenter/Facilitator:.
Participants:eTeachrs (ECFE/ECSE/SR), Head Start staff, Child Care staff, Direct Service Providers, Master Cadre Members, Other (PH Home Visiting, Child Protection, etc.)
Room/Building:Meeting Room #1
Campus:Savage Library
Address:13090 Alabama Ave South
City:Savage, MN 55378
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:4/25/2012
Time(s):2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please indicate the date you took the Bilingual Development Module in the special accomodations area.
Registration Deadline: 4/23/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/23/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Sarah Ryan-Wood
sarah.ryan-wood@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Hope Brandt
hope.brandt@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
SCREENING & ASSESSMENT: Designed to answer practical questions about conducting evaluations with Dual Language Learners. Information on culturally responsive practices and unbiased evaluation procedures will be explored. (Prerequisite is to take or have taken the Bilingual Dev. Module first.)
4/25/2012
Minnesota Secondary Transition Compliance Toolkit Training
4210-SpEd_TransitionApr30_12
Presenter/Facilitator:Jayne Spain and Brenda Tantow
Participants:Secondary special education teachers and administrators in Region 11/Twin Cities metro area school districts.
Room/Building:Community Room
Campus:New Brighton Community Center
Address:400 10th St. NW
City:New Brighton, MN 55112
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:4/30/2012
Time(s):9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration 9:00
Map & directions
Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The funding source is federal award Special Education - Programs to States, CFDA 84.027a.

Registration Deadline: 4/25/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/25/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
Dolly.Carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
Kathy.Pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $25 (includes materials and lunch)
Description:
This workshop, facilitated by Jayne Spain, MDE Secondary Transition Specialist, and Brenda Tantow from Compliance and Assistance, will provide the most current information and resources regarding secondary transition requirements.

Topics of discussion will include:
• Developing transition-focused IEPs
• Indicator 13 information
• Age-appropriate transition assessments
• Examples of measureable post-school goals
• Transition services (Including Courses of Study)

Participants will spend time engaged in interactive, hands-on activities including using case studies to develop transition plan components and a take-home action plan. Participants will also receive a copy of the Minnesota Secondary Transition Compliance Toolkit.
4/30/2012
Potpourri from MDE for SLPs AND Standards-Based Services IEP Development
4210-SpEd_SLPsIEPsMay_12
Presenter/Facilitator:Mary Hunt, Debra Price-Ellingstad, Lee-Ann Sanborn
Participants:Speech/languge practitioners and administrators in Region 11
Room/Building:Room 135 AC, Continuing Education Center
Campus:U of M, St. Paul Campus
Address:1890 Buford
City:St. Paul, MN 55108
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:5/3/2012
Time(s):9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration at 8:30
Additional Date Information:The cost of the workshop is $35 and includes materials, lunch and refreshments. The parking cost is on your own.
This initiative is funded in part with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal award Special Education - Programs to States, CDFA 84.027A.
Registration Deadline: 4/30/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 4/30/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
Dolly.Carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Kathy Pittelko
Kathy.Pittelko@metroecsu.org
Fee: $35
Description:
9:00 Potpourri from MDE for SLPs by Mary Hunt and Debra Price-Ellingstad
o Overview of new MDE website
o New Initiatives
o Status of ESEA
11:00 – Lunch
12:00 Standards-Based Services IEP Development by Lee-Ann Sanborn
o Welcome and Introduction to Materials and the Session
o Introduction to the 2010 MN Language Arts Standards
o Components of a Standards-Based IEP
o Reflect and Conclude
Objectives: Participants will…
o Understand how to make decisions about alternate assessments in Minnesota
o Understand how to read and use the standards for prioritizing instruction
o Understand how to use state assessment and local assessment data for planning instruction
o Understand the components of a standards-based IEP
5/3/2012
Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning
6970-MPA_Schmoker_5/8/12
Presenter/Facilitator:Mike Schmoker
Participants:Principals and other educators
Room/Building:Eagan Community Center
Address:1501 Central Parkway
City:Eagan, MN 55121
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:5/8/2012
Time(s):8:30-11:30am & 12:30-3:30pm
Additional Date Information:Two half-day sessions are offered - morning or afternoon.
A $10 processing fee applies to all invoices. Date changed from 5/3/2012 and site changed from Ramada Plaza.
Registration Deadline: 5/6/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 5/7/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Cindy Bernier
cindy.bernier@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Joy Blanchard
joy.blanchard@metroecsu.org
Fee: $125 MPA members over Tier/$175 non MPA members
Description:
Instead of piling on one new reform fad after another, boil down the solutions for improved schools to powerful simple actions. Smoker explains why and how to take a “first-things first” approach to school improvement and focus laser-like on only the essentials. Take a wide array of complex concepts and initiatives and weave them into a framework that is not only easily understood, but translates into immediate action simplicity, clarity and priority.

5/8/2012
Region 11 Early Childhood Tech Networks-Basics: topic TBD based on feedback from the group or Experienced: iPads and iPods
4190-TechMay21_12
Presenter/Facilitator:tbd
Participants:Region 11 Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities Project members
Room/Building:First Floor Conference Room
Campus:Metro ECSU
Address:3055 Old Hwy 8
City:St. Anthony MN 55418
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:5/21/2012
Time(s):9:00 - 3:00
Additional Date Information:Two sessions to choose from: 9-11 a.m. Basics: topic TBD based on feedback from the group 1-3 p.m. Experienced: iPads and iPods
Registration Deadline: 5/16/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 5/16/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Dolly Carr
dolly.carr@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Donna Miller
donna.miller@metroecsu.org
Fee: none
Description:
Networks are designed for participants to interact and engage in information sharing around specified topic areas, with a targeted focus in that area at each meetings. These are not training sessions; there will not be a lecture or presentation.

Basics:
Designed as a network of “non-techies” coming together in a safe environment to ask the questions you think everyone else already knows the answers to…like, how do you turn this thing on? Your group facilitators will be able to provide support on the basics, and in this particular network, there may be need for some lecture and presentation.

ipads and ipods:
This group will break into sub groups of self diagnosed beginners, intermediate and proficient users to increase knowledge of what all can be done with the devices as well as popular apps, not so good apps, and new topics we don’t even know about yet!
5/21/2012
Sheltered Instruction Workshop 3-days
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Presenter/Facilitator:Linda Harvieux and Martina Wagner
Participants:Classroom Teachers and ESL Teachers
Room/Building:Shoreview Room
Campus:Shoreview Community Center
Address:4580 Victoria Street North
City:Shoreview, MN 55126
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:6/12/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast. Fee includes; materials, breakfast and lunch.
This is a three day workshop series: June 12 - June 14.
Registration Deadline: 6/7/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 6/6/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner 612-638-1543
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Martina Wagner 612-638-1536
martina.wagner@metroecsu.org
Fee: $815, $440 for Metro ECSU members
Description:
Sheltered instruction is a scientifically research based approach for teaching content to English Learners. This model consists of 8 components for lesson planning and instruction that teach content while developing academic English for English language learners.
Teaching teams are encouraged to participate as a group.
Participants will engage in a study of the 8 components of sheltered instruction. We will develop a modified lesson plan, and
create a sheltered instruction implementation plan.
Workshop participants will receive a copy of “Making
Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model” and a notebook with related materials.

Price includes the 3 day workshop, the book: "Making Content Comprehensible", breakfast, lunch and the materials notebook.
6/12/2012
Formative Assessment 2 day series
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Presenter/Facilitator:Nancy Gould
Participants:Leaders, Facilitators and Teacher Teams
Room/Building:Larpenteur Room
Campus:TIES
Address:1667 Snelling Avenue North
City:St. Paul, MN, 55108
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:6/19/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Fee includes: "Classroom Assessment for Student Learning" text valued at $55. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This is a two day workshop series; June 19 and June 20, 2012.
FA Training flyer.

Registration Deadline: 6/16/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 6/16/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Nancy Gould
nancy.gould@metroecsu.org
Fee: $300; non-members $550
Description:
In this two day training, participants will walk away with several training modules that will fit with your district/school needs and where your team is at. Day One will focus on a needs assessment to identify teams strengths and next steps, creating learning targets, and designing assessments and rubrics. Day Two will focus on student engagement/feedback, informed instruction, examining student work feedback, as well as revision and tracking learning.
6/19/2012
Purposeful Collaboration through Co-Teaching -2 days
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Presenter/Facilitator:Martina Wagner and Linda Harvieux
Participants:Classroom Teachers and SPED and ESL Specialists
Room/Building:Grand Hall
Campus:TIES
Address:1667 Snelling Avenue North
City:St. Paul, MN 55108
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:6/26/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast. Fee includes materials/text/lunch.
This is a two day workshop: June 26-June 27.This training is ideal for co-teaching teacher teams. You will have the opportunity to learn about your partner and develop structures and practices that will enhance your partnership.
Registration Deadline: 6/21/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 6/20/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner 612-638-1543
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Martina Wagner 612-638-1536
martina.wagner@metroecsu.org
Fee: $540, $290 for Metro ECSU members
Description:
The purpose of this 2-day Co-teaching workshop is to provide participants with detailed information about creating and maintaining co-teaching programs in elementary and secondary schools as a strategy for fostering inclusive practices, providing access to the general curriculum, and assisting all students to achieve outcomes based on today's high standards.

In addition to an introduction that defines and overviews co-teaching, the workshop is structured around these essential components:
* Co-Teaching system of beliefs,
* Prerequisites of co-teachers,
* Classroom practice,
* Collaboration including co-teaching approaches and 6 models.
6/26/2012
Purposeful Collaboration through Co-Teaching -2 days
6400-Co-Teach_August2012
Presenter/Facilitator:Martina Wagner and Linda Harvieux
Participants:Classroom Teachers and SPED and ESL Specialists
Room/Building:Grand Hall
Campus:TIES
Address:1667 Snelling Avenue North
City:St. Paul, MN 55108
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:8/7/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast. Fee includes materials/text/lunch.
This is two-day workshop: August 7-August 8. This training is ideal for co-teaching teacher teams. You will have the opportunity to learn about your partner and develop structures and practices that will enhance your partnership.
Registration Deadline: 8/2/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 8/1/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner 612-638-1543
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Martina Wagner 612-638-1536
martina.wagner@metroecsu.org
Fee: $540, $290 for Metro ECSU members
Description:
The purpose of this 2-day Co-teaching workshop is to provide participants with detailed information about creating and maintaining co-teaching programs in elementary and secondary schools as a strategy for fostering inclusive practices, providing access to the general curriculum, and assisting all students to achieve outcomes based on today's high standards.

In addition to an introduction that defines and overviews co-teaching, the workshop is structured around these essential components:
* Co-Teaching system of beliefs,
* Prerequisites of co-teachers,
* Classroom practice,
* Collaboration including co-teaching approaches and 6 models.
8/7/2012
Formative Assessment Teacher Teams
6400-Form_Assess_Teams_8_15_12
Presenter/Facilitator:Nancy Gould
Participants:Teacher Teams
Room/Building:Community Room A
Campus:New Brighton Community Center
Address:400 10th Street NW
City:New Brighton, MN, 55112
Directions: Map Directions

Start Date:8/15/2012
Time(s):8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Additional Date Information:Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Fee includes Classroom Student Learning text. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This is a two day workshop series. We will meet 8/15/12 and 10/3/12.
FA Teacher Training flyer.

Registration Deadline: 8/13/2012, Register
Cancellation Deadline: 8/13/2012
Contact - Registration Questions: Barb Groebner
barb.groebner@metroecsu.org
Contact - Program Questions: Nancy Gould
nancy.gould@metroecsu.org
Fee: $300; non-members $550
Description:
Participants will engage in the exploration of the following assessment topics: identifying and writing learning targets, defining assessment-formative and summative, designing assessments, motivational student feedback, common assessment-writing and scoring, and using data to inform instruction. On Day Two, teacher teams will bring back data and student work to look at collaborative scoring and apply the information learned.
8/15/2012