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Tuesday, January 21
 

TBA

??TSA Mental Health Session(s)
Tuesday January 21, 2025 TBA
Tuesday January 21, 2025 TBA
  Professional

7:30am CST

Canva 101
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D117
Canva uses for home and school - summary to be added
Speakers
avatar for Sherri Keller

Sherri Keller

Technology & Media Integrationist, North Branch Area High School
avatar for Melissa Kleschult

Melissa Kleschult

Media Specialist & Technology Integrationist, North Branch Area Sunrise River
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D117
  Professional

7:30am CST

Cultural Competency: American Indian History
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D155
Due to a recent change in PELSB relicensure requirements, any teacher renewing their license in 2024 or 2025 is now required to complete a one hour training in Cultural Competency that is focused on American Indian History.

There is a one hour free course that meets this requirement. If you choose to attend the session, you will be working independently at your own pace and will need to bring your own device. Headphones will be needed.


If you are currently employed by the district, make sure to upload a certificate of completion provided into Keep Certified. You will receive one clock hour toward the Cultural Competency requirement once this certificate is uploaded into Keep Certified.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D155
  Professional

7:30am CST

EL Strategies and Resources
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D110
Summary to be added

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for English Language Learners. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.


Speakers
avatar for Reid Anderson

Reid Anderson

K-12 EL teacher/coordinator, NBAPS
avatar for Pam Newbauer

Pam Newbauer

Instructional Coach, North Branch Middle School
Middle school teacher.  Dog lover.  Especially papillons.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D110
  Professional

7:30am CST

Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D104
Enter summary here

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Michele Hein

Michele Hein

Chair, Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation
Michele Hein is a beacon of resilience, a loving mother, and a passionate advocate against the fentanyl crisis. As the Board Chairwoman of the Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation, she brings her personal experience, passion, and dedication to the forefront of the organization’s... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D104
  Professional

7:30am CST

Opportunities to Respond (OTR) techniques
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D102
Frequent OTRs boost learning and also minimize behavior disruptions. We'll explore a variety of OTR techniques to help get the whole class participating — "Learning is not a spectator sport!" You'll have time to talk about the pros and cons of different techniques with your peers and share tips for implementing techniques into lessons. By the end of the session, you'll have a larger toolkit of OTRs to use tomorrow!

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for ??. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Beth Hillerns

Beth Hillerns

Academic Services Coordinator, SCRED
I have an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Hamline University, where I also earned my Masters of Arts in Literacy Education. My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education from MSU Moorhead. Most recently, I was a Title I teacher at East Central where... Read More →
avatar for Nic van Oss

Nic van Oss

MTSS & School Climate Specialist, St Croix River Education District
I went to UW-La Crosse for undergrad and then earned my Masters and Ed.S. in School Psychology at the University of Delaware. My education career began in 2008 as a paraprofessional at a residential school in La Crosse (Chileda). I was a PCA, tutor, and community crisis counselor... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D102
  Professional

7:30am CST

Understanding your pension 411 on 403(b)s
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D108
This session will review both pension and 403(b) retirement planning. The information covered will be for staff at any stage of retirement planning. These sessions were designed in partnership with Education Minnesota, there are no sales or product specific information included.
Topics Include:
Understanding your pension
• How TRA & PERA are calculated
• How the various distribution options work
• How a pension fits into your retirement plans
411 on 403(b)s
• What is a 403(b)
• How the 403(b) work
• Why you need a 403(b)

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for George Leistikow

George Leistikow

Financial Advisor, EFS Advisors
Mr. Leistikow is a graduate of the Luther College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Elementary Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Minnesota. George holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as being... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D108
  Professional

7:30am CST

What's New in Google
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D112
session summary here

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Mikla

Jeremy Mikla

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC
Jeremy joined ECMECC in the summer of 2021 as the Instructional Technology Specialist. He is an experienced education leader with over two decades as a Social Studies teacher and Technology Integration Specialist. Jeremy firmly believes in equipping students with the knowledge and... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
D112
  Professional

8:45am CST

Cultural Competency: American Indian History
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D155
Due to a recent change in PELSB relicensure requirements, any teacher renewing their license in 2024 or 2025 is now required to complete a one hour training in Cultural Competency that is focused on American Indian History.

There is a one hour free course that meets this requirement. If you choose to attend the session, you will be working independently at your own pace and will need to bring your own device. Headphones will be needed.


If you are currently employed by the district, make sure to upload a certificate of completion provided into Keep Certified. You will receive one clock hour toward the Cultural Competency requirement once this certificate is uploaded into Keep Certified.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D155
  Professional

8:45am CST

EL Strategies and Resources
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D110
Summary to be added

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for English Language Learners. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.


Speakers
avatar for Reid Anderson

Reid Anderson

K-12 EL teacher/coordinator, NBAPS
avatar for Pam Newbauer

Pam Newbauer

Instructional Coach, North Branch Middle School
Middle school teacher.  Dog lover.  Especially papillons.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D110
  Professional

8:45am CST

More than Sad: Suicide Prevention for Educators
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D102
Learn how to recognize mental health conditions, the warning signs of suicide, and the steps you can take to get help for at-risk students. This session is designed with the suicide prevention teacher license renewal requirement in mind.

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for suicide prevention. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Nic van Oss

Nic van Oss

MTSS & School Climate Specialist, St Croix River Education District
I went to UW-La Crosse for undergrad and then earned my Masters and Ed.S. in School Psychology at the University of Delaware. My education career began in 2008 as a paraprofessional at a residential school in La Crosse (Chileda). I was a PCA, tutor, and community crisis counselor... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D102
  Professional

8:45am CST

Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D104
Enter summary here

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Michele Hein

Michele Hein

Chair, Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation
Michele Hein is a beacon of resilience, a loving mother, and a passionate advocate against the fentanyl crisis. As the Board Chairwoman of the Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation, she brings her personal experience, passion, and dedication to the forefront of the organization’s... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D104
  Professional

8:45am CST

Reading Strategies and Resources
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D106
Summary to be added

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for Reading. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.


Speakers
avatar for Beth Hillerns

Beth Hillerns

Academic Services Coordinator, SCRED
I have an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Hamline University, where I also earned my Masters of Arts in Literacy Education. My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education from MSU Moorhead. Most recently, I was a Title I teacher at East Central where... Read More →
avatar for Brigitte Rogers

Brigitte Rogers

Academic Services Coordinator, SCRED
 completed my undergraduate work in English, German, and Secondary Education at the University of MN, Morris. After graduating, I taught at Hinckley-Finlayson High School for four years, and then moved into an English position at Chisago Lakes High School, where I taught RtI, general... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D106
  Professional

8:45am CST

Strategies for effective AI Prompts in Education
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D112
insert summary here

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Mikla

Jeremy Mikla

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC
Jeremy joined ECMECC in the summer of 2021 as the Instructional Technology Specialist. He is an experienced education leader with over two decades as a Social Studies teacher and Technology Integration Specialist. Jeremy firmly believes in equipping students with the knowledge and... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D112
  Professional

8:45am CST

The pre-retirement to-do list
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D108
Topics include: Actions to be taking in the 10-15 years before retirement, Retirement timelines for Social Security, Pensions, and Medicare, What to review with your investments.

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for George Leistikow

George Leistikow

Financial Advisor, EFS Advisors
Mr. Leistikow is a graduate of the Luther College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Elementary Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Minnesota. George holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as being... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
D108
  Professional

10:00am CST

Canva 101 - time TBD
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D117
Canva uses for home and school - summary to be added
Speakers
avatar for Sherri Keller

Sherri Keller

Technology & Media Integrationist, North Branch Area High School
avatar for Melissa Kleschult

Melissa Kleschult

Media Specialist & Technology Integrationist, North Branch Area Sunrise River
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D117
  Professional

10:00am CST

Clean Up Your Google Drive
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D112
insert summary here

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Mikla

Jeremy Mikla

Instructional Technology Specialist, ECMECC
Jeremy joined ECMECC in the summer of 2021 as the Instructional Technology Specialist. He is an experienced education leader with over two decades as a Social Studies teacher and Technology Integration Specialist. Jeremy firmly believes in equipping students with the knowledge and... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D112
  Professional

10:00am CST

Cultural Competency: American Indian History
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D155
Due to a recent change in PELSB relicensure requirements, any teacher renewing their license in 2024 or 2025 is now required to complete a one hour training in Cultural Competency that is focused on American Indian History.

There is a one hour free course that meets this requirement. If you choose to attend the session, you will be working independently at your own pace and will need to bring your own device. Headphones will be needed.


If you are currently employed by the district, make sure to upload a certificate of completion provided into Keep Certified. You will receive one clock hour toward the Cultural Competency requirement once this certificate is uploaded into Keep Certified.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D155
  Professional

10:00am CST

Deescalation Strategies (RECOMMENDED FOR EAs, applicable for all)
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D102
Whether you're learning about deescalation for the first time or you'd like a refresher and opportunity to talk shop, this session's for you! Deescalation helps us to recover instructional control and minimize disruptions to student learning. This session features modeling videos created by staff at a Setting IV behavior program + opportunities to discuss the nonverbal and verbal techniques used by school staff, law enforcement, and other fields that require deescalation skills.

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for ??. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Nic van Oss

Nic van Oss

MTSS & School Climate Specialist, St Croix River Education District
I went to UW-La Crosse for undergrad and then earned my Masters and Ed.S. in School Psychology at the University of Delaware. My education career began in 2008 as a paraprofessional at a residential school in La Crosse (Chileda). I was a PCA, tutor, and community crisis counselor... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D102
  Professional

10:00am CST

Investing 101
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D108
This session covers the basics of investing, including:
  • Stocks, bonds, ETFs, and Mutual funds
  • Risk, allocation, and how they affect your outcomes
  • Understanding fees and why they matter
  • Calculating proper contribution levels

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for George Leistikow

George Leistikow

Financial Advisor, EFS Advisors
Mr. Leistikow is a graduate of the Luther College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Elementary Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Minnesota. George holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as being... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D108
  Professional

10:00am CST

Licensed Staff Professional Work Time
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
TBD
Licensed Staff - Need an extra hour to cross things off your professional to do list? Take an hour to go back to your classroom/office to work on crossing a few of those things off the list.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
TBD
  Professional

10:00am CST

Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D104
Enter summary here

***Licensed staff: You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.
Speakers
avatar for Michele Hein

Michele Hein

Chair, Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation
Michele Hein is a beacon of resilience, a loving mother, and a passionate advocate against the fentanyl crisis. As the Board Chairwoman of the Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation, she brings her personal experience, passion, and dedication to the forefront of the organization’s... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D104
  Professional

10:00am CST

Reading Strategies and Resources
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D106
Summary to be added

***Licensed staff: This session meets one hour of the relicensure requirement for Reading. You will receive one continuing ed. clock hour for attending this course. Make sure to sign in when attending in order to have this hour entered into Keep Certified on your behalf.


Speakers
avatar for Beth Hillerns

Beth Hillerns

Academic Services Coordinator, SCRED
I have an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Hamline University, where I also earned my Masters of Arts in Literacy Education. My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education from MSU Moorhead. Most recently, I was a Title I teacher at East Central where... Read More →
avatar for Brigitte Rogers

Brigitte Rogers

Academic Services Coordinator, SCRED
 completed my undergraduate work in English, German, and Secondary Education at the University of MN, Morris. After graduating, I taught at Hinckley-Finlayson High School for four years, and then moved into an English position at Chisago Lakes High School, where I taught RtI, general... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
D106
  Professional
 
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