External PD Opportunities
These definitely count!
CEUs from external courses can definitely apply toward your relicensure, so long as they are germane to your role/position. If you are unsure, reach out to James Magee in the TLS Department to check.
Check out these opportunities!
See below for upcoming, pre-approved opportunities for continued learning outside of South Washington County.
Presented By:
Derek Francis
Manager of Counseling Services, Minneapolis Public Schools
- Registration deadline: February 3, 2021
- For more information contact Shannon Bailey at Shannon.Bailey@co.dakota.mn.us.
- FREE! Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting link and to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
How to Talk about Race with Students
The Dakota County Safe and Drug-Free Schools and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) are pleased to host two multicultural trainings for local educators and student support personnel.
This two-hour workshop provides information and tools on the constructive conversations about race and racism and how educators can work together as allies to support secondary students on these difficult topics.
AUDIENCE:
Dakota County Safe and Drug-Free School Coordinators from all ten school districts, District Wellness Committee Members, Cultural Liaisons, SHIP partners and other district employees.
TOPICS:
February 5, 2021 - 8:00am-10:00am
Introduction to basic strategies for engaging in race conversations
How children come to understand race
How race impacts mental health
March 5, 2021 - 8:00am-10:00am
When race incidents occur: what you can do in advance and how to you respond in the moment
Complete this exit ticket to receive CEUs from SoWashCo at the completion of one or both sessions.
Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit
The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is a FREE online conference for teachers. It brings together some of the brightest minds in education to discuss technology, pedagogy and more.
Dec. 14, 2020 to Jan. 8, 2021
Each year, we empower and inspire you with new video presentations as well as access to 60+ presentations from previous summits. Generate FREE certificates for professional development credits. Get Personalized PD graduate credit (click here to learn how).
Click here for more info and registration
Click here to submit for CEUs after completing the PD experience
Metro ECSU Book Study: CRT & the Brain
Helping Your Children Manage COVID-19 Realities: Beyond the Facts and Into the Effects on our Lives
COVID- 19 has challenged every dimension of our lives. We are all trying to make sense of what is happening — and how to engage in daily life without feeling worried or bored or even angry. Children are doing the same and are counting on their parents and caregivers to guide them. Yet we are not experts on how to navigate through this unprecedented time; we only have guesses about what could help. This webinar will explore children’s experiences and offer ideas that could mitigate the inevitable challenges of living through this crisis.
Learning Objectives:
• Appreciate the profound meaning of we are all in this together: accept the common dangers and uncertainties of life in the time of COVID-19
• Apply and rely on normal developmental processes to offer support and guidance to struggling families.
• Build on clinical creativity to help children use their minds to solve worry, boredom, anger and other feelings.
Length: 1 1/2 hours | Audience: Families and Professionals
Click here to view the webinar
(Access Password: Z6&5W==W)
Once completed, fill out this form to earn CEUs.
Packing Your Backpack with Coping Tools: Supporting Students & Building Family Resilience During the Pandemic
Our world has been turned upside down by the global pandemic. Schools have been forced to quickly shift to adapt, parents/caregivers are playing multiple unexpected roles, and no one feels prepared. This training will cover the importance of family resilience and coping skills to support student success and wellbeing. Additionally, participants will learn strategies adults can use to promote their own wellness and be responsive to children, both in and out of school.
Lauren Marlotte, PsyD, Assistant Director of Training for the Division of Population Behavioral Health and Nathanson Family Resilience Center – UCLA
Length: 1 1/2 hours | Audience: Families and Professionals
Click here to view the webinar
Once completed, fill out this form to earn CEUs.