Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United Fall Drive-in (Members only)

Description:
This event is for members only. 

• Using Your Membership to the Max: Member Benefits: ESI
• Maltreatment & Mandatory Reporting: Cedrick Frazier
• Digital Learning Strategies: Relicensure
• English Learners: Relicensure
• Student Mental Health: Relicensure
• Suicide Prevention
• Introduction to Restorative Practices: Justin Killian

Contact: Website

Registration: EdCamp Bemidji

Description:

This professional development event is free. 

The day's topics and schedule will be set by participants that morning. Lunch is provided.
New attendees will receive a special gift.

Register today!

Contact: Alyssa Mueller

Registration: St. Croix Education Association lobby day

Description:
Learn more about lobby days.

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Kramer Brown IO Governing Board meeting

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Northland United IO Governing Board meeting

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Northland United IO presidents meeting

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United Governing Board meeting

Contact: Becky McCammon

Registration: Peacekeeping circle facilitation workshop

Description:

This three-day training on deepening peacekeeping circle facilitation skills will focus on circles for conflict, difficult conversations and complex situations. Topics will include: awareness of self in relationship to circle keeping; preparation for conflict circles; designing effective questions; strategies for finding consensus; responding to difficult challenges in circle; using multiple modalities in circle; self-care; interests of the group. Basic training in facilitating circles or experience as a circle facilitator is required.

The registration fee for the three-day training is $250. Please contact Becky McCammon to register.

Host: The St. Paul Federation of Teachers Teaching & Learning Center

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-723-2306

Registration: Core Training Peer Review

Description:

 Peer Review: Strategy for Success

Using a "train-the-trainer" approach, this course allows teams of at least two members to enable their locals to develop their own programs for teacher observation and feedback. These peer review programs can be adapted to locally designed teacher development and evaluations plans being implemented across the state. 

Contact: Cherie Weller, 1-800-642-2350 or 507-288-5409

Registration: Southcentral Minnesota UniServ Governing Board meeting

Contact: Becky McCammon

Registration: Peacekeeping circle facilitation workshop

Description:

This three-day training on deepening peacekeeping circle facilitation skills will focus on circles for conflict, difficult conversations and complex situations. Topics will include: awareness of self in relationship to circle keeping; preparation for conflict circles; designing effective questions; strategies for finding consensus; responding to difficult challenges in circle; using multiple modalities in circle; self-care; interests of the group. Basic training in facilitating circles or experience as a circle facilitator is required.

The registration fee for the three-day training is $250. Please contact Becky McCammon to register.

Host: The St. Paul Federation of Teachers Teaching & Learning Center

Contact: Becky McCammon

Registration: Peacekeeping circle facilitation workshop

Description:

This three-day training on deepening peacekeeping circle facilitation skills will focus on circles for conflict, difficult conversations and complex situations. Topics will include: awareness of self in relationship to circle keeping; preparation for conflict circles; designing effective questions; strategies for finding consensus; responding to difficult challenges in circle; using multiple modalities in circle; self-care; interests of the group. Basic training in facilitating circles or experience as a circle facilitator is required.

The registration fee for the three-day training is $250. Please contact Becky McCammon to register.

Host: The St. Paul Federation of Teachers Teaching & Learning Center

Contact: Monica Sturm, 320-253-2530

Registration: Core Training MRA I & II

Description:

Member Rights Advocacy (MRA) Parts I & II  

One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

MRA I: This session explores the fundamentals of advocacy, valuing member concerns and managing conflict. The Advocacy Model is introduced (five hours).

MRA II: This session covers investigating an issue, informal problem-solving techniques and organizing as alternatives to more formal avenues such as grievances or legal proceedings (five hours).

Learn more here.

Host: Central Area Council

Contact: Monica Sturm, 320-253-2530

Registration: Core Training MRA I & II

Description:

Member Rights Advocacy (MRA) Parts I & II  

One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

MRA I: This session explores the fundamentals of advocacy, valuing member concerns and managing conflict. The Advocacy Model is introduced (five hours).

MRA II: This session covers investigating an issue, informal problem-solving techniques and organizing as alternatives to more formal avenues such as grievances or legal proceedings (five hours).

Learn more here.

Host: Central Area Council

Contact: Donna Leff, 507-345-7500

Registration: Core training MRA I

Description:
One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

This five-hour session explores the fundamentals of advocacy, valuing member concerns and managing conflict. The Advocacy Model is introduced. Learn more here.

Host: Minnesota Valley UniServ

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United training (TRA/PERA)

Description:
Open to Education Minnesota members only.

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Mid-Minnesota United relicensure round-up

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United president/negotiators meeting

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: St. Cloud Treasurers meeting

Contact: Deborah Skog

Registration: Financial and Retirement Planning workshop (TRA)

Description:

Workshop for members with a TRA pension

Schedule:
4:15-4:45 p.m.: Registration and exhibits
4:45-6:15 p.m.: Workshop, boxed lunch and prizes

Contact: Deborah Skog

Registration: Financial and Retirement Planning workshop for ESPs (PERA)

Description:

Workshop for ESP members with a PERA pension

Schedule:
4:15-4:45 p.m.: Registration and exhibits
4:45-6:15 p.m.: Workshop, boxed lunch and prizes

Contact: Cherie Weller, 1-800-642-2350 or 507-288-5409

Registration: Hiawatha Valley Teachers United Governing Board meeting

Description:
Governing Board, negotiations, member rights meeting and dinner.

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United Governing Board meeting

Contact: Cherie Weller, 1-800-642-2350 or 507-288-5409

Registration: Southcentral Minnesota UniServ Winter Professional Conference

Description:
4:45 pm. Registration, dinner and welcome
5:30 p.m. Opening remarks
6 p.m. Breakout sessions
7:p.m. Closing and door prizes

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Mid-Minnesota United Governing Board meeting

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Great River Area Council Governing Board meeting

Description:
Meetings start at 6:15 p.m. and start with a one hour training. The governing board meeting begins afterward.

Contact: Shirley Roeber, 651-292-4884

Registration: ESP regional training

Description:

This training is offered FREE to full members of Education Minnesota. Dinner will be provided and attendees will receive 1.5 hours of professional development. Certificates of Participation will be provided upon completion of the training.

Registration is online only. 

Contact: Website

Registration: Professional Learning Day

Description:
Courses offered on this date are:positive behavior intervention strategies, supporting English learners in the classroom, reading preparation seminar.

Contact: Monica Sturm, 320-253-2530

Registration: Core training MRA I - Cancelled!

Description:

This class has been cancelled!

One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

This five-hour session explores the fundamentals of advocacy, valuing member concerns and managing conflict. The Advocacy Model is introduced. Learn more here.

Host: Education Minnesota Central

Contact: Deborah Skog

Registration: Financial and Retirement Planning workshop (TRA)

Description:

Workshop for members with a TRA pension

Schedule:
9:30-10 a.m. Registration, rolls juice and coffee
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshop, boxed lunch and prizes

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-723-2306

Registration: Core Training Peer Review

Description:

 Peer Review: Strategy for Success

Using a "train-the-trainer" approach, this course allows teams of at least two members to enable their locals to develop their own programs for teacher observation and feedback. These peer review programs can be adapted to locally designed teacher development and evaluations plans being implemented across the state. 

Contact: Shirley Roeber at sroeber@edmn.org or 651-292-4884

Registration: ESP regional training

Description:
This training is offered FREE to full members of Education Minnesota. Dinner will be provided, and attendees will receive 1.5 hours of professional development. Certificates of Participation will be provided upon completion of the training. Registration will be online only at bit.ly/espmeetings2018 and is now open. 
 

Contact: Shirley Roeber, 651-292-4884

Registration: Presidents Appreciation Weekend

Description:
Registration will start at 5:30 p.m.
 

Contact: Shirley Roeber, 651-292-4884

Registration: Presidents Appreciation Weekend

Description:
Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m.
 

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Mid-Minnesota United lobby day

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Northland United IO negotiations meeting

Contact: Mary Montez, 952-431-4046

Registration: Lakeville lobby day - Cancelled

Description:
This event is cancelled.

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Mid-Minnesota United lobby day

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Northland United IO negotiations meeting

Contact: Shirley Roeber at sroeber@edmn.org or 651-292-4884

Registration: ESP regional training

Description:
This training is offered FREE to full members of Education Minnesota. Dinner will be provided, and attendees will receive 1.5 hours of professional development. Certificates of Participation will be provided upon completion of the training. Registration will be online only at bit.ly/espmeetings2018 and is now open. 

Contact: Deborah Skog

Registration: Financial and Retirement Planning workshop (TRA)

Description:

Workshop for members with a TRA pension

Schedule:
9:30-10 a.m. Registration, rolls juice and coffee
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshop, boxed lunch and prizes

Contact: Shirley Roeber at sroeber@edmn.org or 651-292-4884

Registration: ESP regional training

Description:
This training is offered FREE to full members of Education Minnesota. Dinner will be provided, and attendees will receive 1.5 hours of professional development. Certificates of Participation will be provided upon completion of the training. Registration will be online only at bit.ly/espmeetings2018 and is now open. 

Contact: Taylor Jacobs

Registration: Bloomington Federation of Teachers lobby day

Description:
Learn more about lobby days.

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United presidents meeting

Contact: Christine Gotsch

Registration: Prior Lake - Savage Education Association lobby day

Description:
Learn more about lobby days.

Contact: Donna Leff

Registration: Minnesota Valley UniServ lobby day

Description:
Learn more about lobby days.

Contact: Shirley Roeber at sroeber@edmn.org or 651-292-4884

Registration: ESP regional training

Description:
This training is offered FREE to full members of Education Minnesota. Dinner will be provided, and attendees will receive 1.5 hours of professional development. Certificates of Participation will be provided upon completion of the training. Registration will be online only at bit.ly/espmeetings2018 and is now open. 

Contact: Alicia Entinger, 800-862-1176

Registration: Core Training CNP ESP I

Description:
Certified Negotiator Program (CNP) ESP Part I

This training will help you and your local negotiating team acquire the knowledge and skills to lead your local to settlement. There are two versions: one tailored to education support professionals and one tailored to teachers. Certified negotiators are an asset to every local as we seek to bargain in these challenging times. Each part of the CNP is five hours. Participants should complete both parts.

Host: Great Southwest United

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Super Saturday Relicensure

Description:
This event is for Education Minnesota members only.

Contact: Alicia Entinger, 800-862-1176

Registration: Core Training CNP ESP II

Description:
Certified Negotiator Program (CNP) ESP Part II

This training will help you and your local negotiating team acquire the knowledge and skills to lead your local to settlement. There are two versions: one tailored to education support professionals and one tailored to teachers. Certified negotiators are an asset to every local as we seek to bargain in these challenging times. Each part of the CNP is five hours. Participants should complete both parts.

Host: Great Southwest United

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Core training MRA I

Description:
One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

This five-hour session explores the fundamentals of advocacy, valuing member concerns and managing conflict. The Advocacy Model is introduced. Learn more here.

Host: Central Lakes United
 

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Core training MRA II

Description:
One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

This five-hour session covers investigating an issue, informal problem-solving techniques and organizing as alternatives to more formal avenues such as grievances or legal proceedings. Learn more here.

Host: Central Lakes United

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Northland United IO Governing Board meeting

Contact: Deb Zinda Hanson, 320-235-7220

Registration: Central Lakes United Governing Board meeting

Contact: Cherie Weller, 1-800-642-2350 or 507-288-5409

Registration: Southcentral Minnesota UniServ Governing Board meeting

Contact: Cherie Weller, 1-800-642-2350 or 507-288-5409

Registration: Southcentral Minnesota UniServ Governing Board meeting

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Great River Area Council Governing Board meeting

Description:
Meetings start at 6:15 p.m. and start with a one hour training. The governing board meeting begins afterward.

Contact: Jan Lichy

Registration: Early Childhood Education/Adult Basic Education lobby day

Description:
Learn more about lobby days.

Contact: Shirley Roeber at sroeber@edmn.org or 651-292-4884

Registration: ESP regional training

Description:
This training is offered FREE to full members of Education Minnesota. Dinner will be provided, and attendees will receive 1.5 hours of professional development. Certificates of Participation will be provided upon completion of the training. Registration will be online only at bit.ly/espmeetings2018 and is now open. 

Contact: Taylor Jacobs, 952-831-7799

Registration: Core training MRA III

Description:
One of the indicators of a strong local is a diverse team of knowledgeable, well-trained elected and appointed leaders. That includes Member Rights Advocates, who deal directly with members to address their concerns, resolve their problems and enforce our contracts.

The MRA III session is five hours and provides in-depth training on grievance processing, representing members in disciplinary meetings and issue organizing.

Participants must complete MRA parts I and II before enrolling in part III. MRA III uses participants’ knowledge and skills from Parts I and II, and focuses deeply on three topics: organizing, representing a member in a disciplinary meeting and grievance processing.

This five-hour session explores the fundamentals of advocacy, valuing member concerns and managing conflict. The Advocacy Model is introduced. Learn more here.

For more details, email Nancy Benson.

Contact: Andrea Gross, 218-751-5957

Registration: Northland United IO Eggs and Issues (tentative)

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530

Registration: Mid-Minnesota United Super Saturday

Contact: Clara Waddell, 320-253-2530<