This website contains several options for self-paced online training ranging from mental health supports, teacher licensing options, technology tool application ideas, and more. For self-paced options, you will need to submit a clock hour form upon completion to your building rep or Tina Vorlicek to receive clock hours.

Infinitec is an online resource filled with online professional development through videos and webinars. Our district has had access to this resource in the past, and recently we have resubscribed. As a staff member, you will have access to Infinitec by creating an account. Further information about Infinitec (click here) is located in the Infinitec folder located in our District Resources Folder

Create an account to receive access: Registration Process and Sign-in (click here)

Once you create an account, click on “My Dashboard” at the top. On the right side of the page, information is available in regard to webinars and the online classroom. Click on “Visit the Online Classroom.” Once in the online classroom, you can search for topics using the filters on the left of the page. There is also a tutorial video at the top for further guidance.

Some sessions are under an hour long. If you are submitting printing certificates following your Infinitec sessions for clock hours, sessions should either be an hour long or a combination of an hour on a particular topic (e.g. reading sessions that you view add up to an hour or more).

*Please note that cultural competency sessions on Infinitec have not been reviewed by our clock hour committee, therefore, not an approved option at this time.

Education Minnesota Clock Hour Mandate Offerings

Mandates available: Cultural Competency, EL, Reading, Mental Illness

Audience: PreK-12 EM Members

Time: 1 or more hours, depending upon selections

EM members have access to free, online PD to meet licensure mandates and other general CEU course credit offerings. Please click here and scroll down to Member Resources and click on MEA Online.

If you are not a member of EM in order to take an offering to meet your licensure mandate, contact Michael Scott via email for other options.

PLEASE NOTE: Education Minnesota is in the process of creating a training that meets the new statute requirements of training about American Indian history and culture. Cultural Competency fits this requirement if members are renewing their license this year, but beyond members will need this specific training, so we hope to have something available for the 2024-25 school year.

MEA OnlineGet the professional development you need from the comfort of your home or classroom through trainings on our online learning platform MEA Online.

Standards-Based Grading

ISD 423 Standards-Based Grading - What is Standards-Based Grading Introduction When A Nation at Risk was published in 1983, the authors opined that schools in the United States were mediocre and therefore, “threatens our very future and Nation as a people”(http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/NatAtRisk/findings.html). The publication caused a reverberative effect on

Standards-Based Grading information and resources

Mandate: None

Audience: All Staff

Time: About 2 hours

Review ISD 423 Standards-Based Grading Resource Site (click here)

Review the resources, articles, and guidance for standards-based grading in each of the six chapters. In the “District Resources and Research” section at the top, submit your responses on the Google form in order to affirm your review of this site and to submit a request for two (2) clock hours.

The Reading Center

Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota

The Reading Center's Online Professional Development site has several options available for on-demand professional development. Please click on any image below for more information.

Intro to the Science of Reading

Understanding what is meant by the "Science of Reading" is an important first step for every educator who wants to ensure all students learn to read. In this one hour introduction, we will focus on how the brain learns to read, and what type of instruction matches the science.

1 clock hour is available.

Dyslexia 101

Dyslexia 101 is an online informational course designed to provide you with an increased understanding of dyslexia.

This is an introductory course, and valuable for any educator at any grade level or tier of instruction.

5 clock hours are available.

Dyslexia in the Classroom

Dyslexia impacts students in all aspects of their education, not just in reading. This course will give you insights into what it is like to have dyslexia, and what you can do in your classroom to help your students reach their fullest potential.

This is an introductory course, and valuable for any educator at any grade level or tier of instruction.

1.5 clock hours are available.

Scoop on Suffixes

Suffix instruction empowers students in both reading and spelling. This presentation will provide you with “the scoop” on suffixes by including the importance of suffix instruction, definition of a suffix, what suffixes may do, types, rules and application, and morphological connections. Suffix instruction is beneficial for all students. For the struggling student, it is essential.

The targeted audience for this presentation are educators or parents at the beginner or intermediate level.

2 clock hours are available.

ACEs, Dyslexia and Trauma

Understanding how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma impacts students aids educators in knowing what they can do to help their students. This course will help professionals to meet the needs of students who struggle with trauma with competency and compassion so that they can feel safe and confident in and out of the classroom.

The targeted audience for this presentation are educators or parents at the beginner or intermediate level.

1.5 clock hours are available.

Phonological Awareness

This course provides an understanding of Phonological Awareness, the importance of PA in the classroom or lesson setting, and examples of PA activities for students.

The targeted audience for this presentation are educators or parents at the beginner or intermediate level.

1 clock hour is available.

Technology Tool Independent Learning Options

You may choose to complete any of the self-paced options on the page below. Please submit your hours.

Options include:

Book Creator
Annotate.net
MagicSchool.ai
Khanmigo (AI teacher tools)
Google AI Teacher Training
Seesaw
Google for Education
Chromebook Training
Digital Citizenship and Safety
Support for ELL
Tools for Diverse Learners
Pear Deck
Class Dojo
Playful Classroom
Common Sense Education
Adobe Creative Educator
Our Class, Our Voice
Google Classroom

Choose Your Own Adventure: Teacher PD

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative

*These offerings may require payment.

Professional Development on Demand

Choose from SWWC's selection of online professional development. They offer a great variety of sessions required for teacher licensure renewal, as well as sessions to support your professional growth in the areas of Behavior Health Services, Special Education, Teaching and Learning, and Technology.

Login to Previously Purchased Sessions Here

Upon logging into this site, you will only be able to access PD on Demand content that you have purchased individually, or that of which your school or organization has purchased on your behalf.

Infosec IQ CyberSecurity Training

Catch up on any Infosec IQ trainings you may have missed. To access, you must click on the link in your school email. Run a search for "Infosec" if you can't find it.

October 2024: Work Bytes--Intro and Phishing
November 2024: Work Bytes--Password Security

Additional trainings are available from your Infosec Dashboard:

Neet to Know: Physical Security, Mobile Security, Working Remotely and Password Security

Canvas

Canvas.net provides a host of free open and online courses surrounding a variety of topics pertinent to educators.

Course Enhancement with Generative AI
Safe & Resilient Schools: Mental Health (K-12)
Growth Mindset: How to Help Your Child Learn, Grow, Thrive
Copyright for Educators (K-12/HE)
Enhancing Learning in Computer Science & Mathematics Using Cross Disciplinary Projects (K-12/HE)
Language of Caring, Science of Change: How to Rapidly Improve School Climate (K-12)
Success - Strategies for Goal Achievement (January 2025)

Cultural Competency Mandate

This mandate may only be completed through a PELSB approved training. Click Here for Options or view the document below.

Warning: the listing for EQ Learn Online Courses states a cost of $30. The course is in 2 parts and it is $30 for EACH part, $60 total.

PELSB-Approved Cultural Competency Trainings

American Indian History and Culture Mandate

As of January 2024, the mandate will be met through the Cultural Competency mandate. After PESLB has this new mandate go through rulemaking, it will be a separate requirement and a separate checkoff on the clock hour site.

This mandate has been added to the District clock hour forms. Until PELSB has updated their website, the committee will keep a separate list of those who complete specific training for this mandate. However, on the PELSB website there are offerings to meet the American Indian History and Culture mandate separately once rulemaking from PELSB is complete.

Achieve the Core

Inspired by Students. Designed for Change.

Student Achievement Partners believe in providing joyful, asset-based, high-quality instruction as the key to preparing all students, especially historically marginalized Black and multilingual students, to thrive academically and lead choice-filled lives. By supporting educators with concrete guidance and tools to deliver relevant, engaging grade-level instruction for every student, we can deliver on the promise of public education and unlock student potential.