Community of Practice: Special Education Community of Practice (COP) is specific to districts in Cass and Washington County. The COP is a collaborative network of special education practitioners and directors from similar districts dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Through shared problem-solving and the exchange of effective strategies, members will work together to enhance IEP development and compliance, and emphasize the use of evidence-based instructional practices to support the learning needs of all students.

Community of Practice: Special Education Community of Practice (COP) is specific to districts in Cass and Washington County. The COP is a collaborative network of special education practitioners and directors from similar districts dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Through shared problem-solving and the exchange of effective strategies, members will work together to enhance IEP development and compliance, and emphasize the use of evidence-based instructional practices to support the learning needs of all students.

Early Childhood Learning Labs: Let's Play and Learn is designed to enhance your teaching strategies and improve educational outcomes in early childhood settings. This is a valuable opportunity for professional development and networking with peers.

New Teacher Institute: New preschool teachers have to opportunity to learn about classroom design, writing a daily schedule, teaching rules and expectations, early literacy and math, lesson planning, working with paraeducators, making home visits, and Teaching Strategies GOLD.  Check-in meetings are held in the off months.

School Psychologist Collaboration and Professional Learning: This ongoing professional learning series is designed to support school psychologists in enhancing their impact through evidence-based practices, collaborative problem-solving, and systems-level thinking. Each session will include opportunities to explore current research on effective assessment and intervention practices, engage in structured dialogue with colleagues from diverse districts, and tackle real-world problems of practice. Participants will examine case studies, share tools and strategies, and develop action steps to improve student outcomes across academic, behavioral, and mental health domains. The series emphasizes peer learning, applied expertise, and actionable planning to support data-informed decision-making in schools.