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1420 East College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258

Phone: 507-537-2240

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SW/WC Schools Programs & Services
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACTS:

Michael Koranda
, Coordinator for School Improvement Services
Phone: (507) 537-2245
E-Mail: michael.koranda@swsc.org

Meg Litts, Coordinator for Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
Phone: (507) 537-2293
E-Mail: meg.litts@swsc.org

Ellie Helgeson, School Improvement Specialist
Phone: (507) 537-2292
E-Mail: ellie.helgeson@swsc.org

Jana Hilleren-Garcia, School Improvement Specialist
Phone: (507) 537-2240
E-Mail: jana.hillerengarcia@swsc.org

Dawn Christensen, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (507) 537-2278
E-Mail: dawn.christensen@swsc.org


The University of Minnesota is looking at putting together an ITV cohort for licensure in teaching Spanish.  They need at least 6-7 people to get this started, and will need a semester's lead time.

If interested please contact Meg Litts, meg.litts@swsc.org, or Courtney Bartelt, courtney.bartelt@swsc.org



Information on a Free Science Workshop For Teachers - spanishproff.pdf Information on a Free Science Workshop For Teachers
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Introduction to A Framework For Teaching - provides a comprehensive overview of Introduction to A Framework For Teaching by Charlotte Danielson.  Workshop activities are participatory and based on authentic situations - guaranteed to give fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking about initiatives in the participants' district, school, and classroom.

NWEA/MAP WORKSHOPS


Stepping Stones
- Full day workshop specifically designed to assist educators in accessing, interpreting and using NWEA data so they can begin to differentiate in their classroom.

Climbing the Data Ladder - Full day workshop specifically designed to assist educators in the efficient use of NWEA reports and resources so educators can make instructional and student driven decisions at the classroom level.

NWEA site link:  http://www.nwea.org/


TEACHING AND LEARNING

BLUFFLANDS AND PRAIRIES HISTORY GRANT

Teaching American History Grant
A partnership of SSC, Winona State University, the Minnesota History Center, Southeast Service Cooperative, and SW/WC Service Cooperative. For more information on how to participate, CLICK HERE.
To apply to participate CLICK HERE.


CLICK HERE to view the Blufflands and Prairies website.


SW Cohort Newsletter - How I Spent My Summer Vacation - SI_SW.pdf SW Cohort Newsletter - How I Spent My Summer Vacation
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PARAPROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Minnesota Paraprofessional Consortium

Para Practice Test





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