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May 2012
	5/1/2012	Writing the K-3 Literacy Plan
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:45 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $100.00 Includes coffee, lunch and materials. $100.00 Registration Deadline: 4/30/2012 Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Description: Participants will be guided through MDE's suggested checklist for a comprehensive, local Literacy Plan. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 120B.12 regarding "Reading Well by 3rd Grade" will be reviewed. Participants will have a better understanding of the components necessary to complete and implement an effective Literacy Plan. Team work time and networking opportunities will also be available throughout the day. Please bring your laptops! Target Audience: Elementary Principals, Lead Teachers, Title I Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches Intended Outcome: Teams (No more than 4, please) are encouraged to attend. The group will become well versed in the state's statute and have begun drafting a comprehensive Literacy Plan for their school.
	5/2/2012	ASL SIlent Retreat 2012
Status: Expired Registration Deadline: 5/1/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Crista Brown-Krosch Telephone: 507-995-2172 Fax: (507) 389-2819 Description: Students will participate in large and small group activities. Small group sessions include: audiology, technology, working with an Interpreter. Activities include: handshape game, Pictionary, Telephone, Elephant game, Sign tag.
	5/3/2012	Review360
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Registration Deadline: 5/2/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Join us for an informational and Q&A session on Psychological Software Solutions’ Review360™ program, a web-based, positive behavior management software system that meets that needs across multiple tiers of intervention. See how this software can ensure seamless alignment with your district’s current behavioral support and data management systems. For more information, visit the Review360 website: http://www.psiwaresolutions.com/pss/PS/ProductsAndSolutions.aspx Comment: Lunch is provided.
	5/3/2012	Literacy Study for Teachers
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 3:30 PM Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Enter the number of sessions you will attend (1-2) $40.00 Registration Deadline: 5/2/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: A three-part evening professional development series for successful implementation of the Minnesota English Language Arts Common Core Standards by teachers in their classrooms. This series is open to teachers of all disciplines as the new standards cross over all courses (language arts, social studies, science, technical writing, etc.). Please note that new information will be presented at each session but registration will allow teachers to choose one, two or all three sessions. Comment: Dinner is included.
	5/4/2012	Pain-Free Blogging for Competency Education Innovators
Status: Expired Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: Pain-Free Blogging Webinar for Competency Education Innovators: How to (Quickly) Turn Your Passion into Words CompetencyWorks is an initiative launching mid-May to support competency education innovators in sharing their knowledge and learning about best practices across the country. The resources on CompetencyWorks will be by innovators for innovators as we seek to create an education system in which students master the skills and dispositions they will need throughout their lives. This webinar is designed to introduce practitioners, educational leadership, and community members to the basics of blogging with a special focus on effective strategies for sharing your knowledge. Jami Bernard of Barncat Publishing will provide an overview for getting started, a number of tips to help you dodge common mistakes, and how to have fun blogging. Three participants will be selected beforehand to work with Jami to take their draft and transform it into a powerful post. Think of it as a digital fishbowl exercise. There is some preparation for this webinar. First, we will ask you to fill out a quick survey to help Jami Bernard customize the webinar to the needs of the participants. Second, participants will be asked to submit a draft of a short blog posting on any topic related to competency education to Chris Sturgis at chris@metisnet.net by Monday April 30th. Third, we will select three people to receive individual coaching during the webinar with Jami Bernard. We will let you know by end of day Tuesday May 1st if you have been selected. About Jami Bernard and Barncat Publishing Barncat was founded by prolific author and nationally known film critic Jami Bernard to help writers find their voice and finish their books. Because of Jami's unique blend of qualifications, experience and versatility, no one in the business has a better success rate. She specializes in helping writers bring their creative vision to life and giving them the tools they need to write and t Comment: Register by contacting Karen M Johnson at kmjohnson@projectsocrates.org if you are interested in an event fee waiver. If you want to register directly for this national webinar, contact: http://www.inacol.org/events/webinar/register.php?type=special_edition Link: SOCRATES Online
	5/5/2012	Minnesota Student Inventors Congress
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM per individual (not with a participating school district) $25.00 per school district (plus $10 per student will be collected in March 2011.) $75.00 Registration Deadline: 3/1/2012 Location 1: Madison East Center Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Melanie Schmidt Telephone: (507) 317-5386 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Creativity, innovation, problem-solving and the invention process are the main elements of the MN Student Inventors Congress. Students are challenged to identify a problem, research it, test solutions, document results and then display the results of this process. MSIC advisors receive a packet containing information for the event and “how to teach an invention unit.”
	5/8/2012	SC Perkins Consortium Meeting
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Registration Deadline: 5/1/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Kathryn Rusch Telephone: (507)389-7241 Fax: (507)387-5484 Description: Meeting of the South Central Perkins Consortium
	5/9/2012	SOCRATES Online Advisory
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:30 AM Registration Deadline: 5/8/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: SOCRATES Online Advisory Group Quarterly Meeting
	5/9/2012	Implementing District Blended and Online Learning Programs
Status: Expired Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 2:00 PM Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), in Golden, Colorado has been able to build comprehensive and successful blended & online learning programs while ensuring teacher success, program savings and building on the various learning needs within the district. As the largest school district in Colorado, Jeffco Public Schools needed a way to provide a quality education that prepares all students for successful futures. At this webinar, Judy Bauernschmidt, Director, Student Online Learning at Jefferson County Public Schools will provide information about their blended and online program implementation including their approach for professional development using online Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support collaboration and sharing best practices with peers. They have trained 500+ teachers in the district to be online and blended teachers and started an online/blended teacher certification program in Jeffco to meet the growing demand for trained online/blended teachers. Jeffco has expanded online and blended learning offerings to include more flexible options for students. Jeffco offers all six models of online and blended learning as defined by "The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning" by the Innosight Institute. The models include: Face-to-face driver Model Flex Model Rotation (Hybrid) Model Online Lab Model Self Blend Model Online Driver /Full time online Program Proudly, Jeffco now offers a comprehensive program with enough flexibility to ensure that every student has the ability to learn. The district continues to expand our use of technology and blended/online learning options to ensure teacher and student success throughout the district. Comment: Register by contacting Karen M Johnson at kmjohnson@projectsocrates.org if you are interested in an event fee waiver. If you want to register directly for this national webinar, contact: iNACOL at: http://www.inacol.org/events/webinar/register.php?type=monthly Link: SOCRATES Online
	5/9/2012	Accessible Instructional Materials-All About Digital Books
Status: Expired Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: To register please contact: PACER Center, 952-838-9000, 800-537-2237 or PACER@PACER.org. SCSC is hosting the site only. This portion of the workshop series teaches more about assistive technology available to read accessible materials and maximize learning potential for individuals with disabilities. This workshop is for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals.
	5/10/2012	SOCRATES Online Executive
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 11:30 AM Registration Deadline: 5/10/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: SOCRATES Online Executive Representatives
	5/11/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 5/10/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Free pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: Whats happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:15 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	5/17/2012	Gearing Up For Your Future Work Skills Competition
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 8:15 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Event Fee $25.00 Registration Deadline: 5/9/2012 Location 1: South Central College Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Gear Up For Your Future. Please join us for this worthwhile and informative day for students with disabilities in grades 11 & 12 to showcase their job seeking and job keeping skills. Fill out a job application, interview with friendly, potential employers, problem solving and general knowledge. Lunch is provided along with some light entertainment. Awards will be given in each category. Encourage your students to dress appropriately for a business interview. Comment: Fee is $25 for each registered student. Chaperones are FREE. Send a check for students only. Register your students and chaperones as a group. Indicate "student" next to student's name and "chaperone" next to chaperone's name. Deadline for registration is April 27, 2012. Information packets will be sent electronically after registration is received.
	5/17/2012	METN Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Discussion of K-12 and Public Library telecommunications and internet access network concerns, issues and future planning.
	5/17/2012	Using an Online Environment to Meet Needs of Student with Disabilities
Status: Open Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 6:00 PM Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: Using the Online Learning Environment to Meet the Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities The 2012 National Online Teacher of the Year will lead a panel discussion on common misconceptions, and what are often seen as road blocks surrounding teaching students with disabilities online. Presenters from the district and teacher level will identify the unique needs of students with disabilities as well as strategies to meet those needs in the online learning environment. The panel will take a look at what the North Carolina Virtual Public School is doing for students with disabilities in their Traditional, Credit Recovery, and landmark Occupational Course of Study (OCS) Blended Learning Program. Speakers: Leslie Fetzer, Online Teacher, North Carolina Virtual Public School and 2012 National Online Teacher of the Year Michelle Lourcey, Division Director, Curriculum and Instruction North Carolina Virtual Public School Nellie Aspel, Director of Exceptional Children, Cleveland County (NC) Schools Lindsey Taylor, Exceptional Children Teacher, Ashbrook High School (NC) Comment: Register by contacting Karen M Johnson at kmjohnson@projectsocrates.org if you are interested in an event fee waiver. Registration deadline: 10:00 a.m. on May 17 If you want to register directly for this national webinar, contact: http://www.inacol.org/events/webinar/register.php?type=teacher Link: SOCRATES Online
	5/21/2012	Introduction to the Social Studies Standards
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Event Fee $25.00 Registration Deadline: 5/20/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Join other social studies teachers, instructional leaders and/or administrators exploring and planning implementation of the standards for the social studies classroom. Kate Stower, Program Coordinator for the Minnesota Center for Social Studies Education will discuss the standards review process and “unpack” the new social studies standards. The day will include a presentation providing an overview of the revised social studies standards, a Q & A session on the social studies standards, a model lesson to use with students, time for a thorough review of the grade level standards and multiple opportunities to work with other educators to share ideas about how to address the new requirements. Come prepared to ask questions! Comment: Please print a copy of the standards and the FAQ document from the Minnesota Department of Education website at http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/StanCurri/K-12AcademicStandards/index.htm (Scroll down to Social Studies) Print the following two documents to bring: Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies 2011 and Frequently Asked Questions: 2011 Social Studies Standards.
	5/22/2012	Part C Regulations Training
Status: FULL Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 5/17/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Part C Regulations training is sponsored by MDE. Workshop content questions, please contact Lisa Backer lisa.backer@state.mn.us. FREE. There is no charge for this training, however, registration is necessary so we can plan for food and materials. Lunch is provided on site and 6 CEU credits will be given out at the end of the day.
	5/23/2012	MSTP Math MCA Discussion Group
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:30 PM Registration Deadline: 5/8/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Join the MSTP cohort in a discussion on the reports you received after the MCA math tests, how you interpreted these results and interventions you used based on the data.
	5/30/2012	Hickory Tech Status Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Monthly review of network problems and issues for SOCRATES PVN.
June 2012
	6/5/2012	MDE Town Hall and Financial Boot Camp Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Registration Deadline: 6/4/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen Nordmeier Telephone: 507-327-6191 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: MDE finance presenters Michael Oxborough and Chris Kubesh will discuss topics related to the Capital Expenditure:Health and Safety Revenue Application per MN Statues Section 123.57. Superintendents, Business Managers, Buildings and Grounds Managers, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators are strongly encouraged to attend this free meeting.
	6/11/2012 to 7/2/2012	OTA 621 Planning & Administering Digital Education I
Status: Open Event Fee $300.00 Registration Deadline: 6/8/2012 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: OTA 621 course is session I of two sequenced, three-week online courses that focuses on design and development of an online program that will enable K-20 educational leaders and school administrators to attain the knowledge and skills needed to be effective leaders of online educational programs. The audience includes superintendents, online program directors, school principals, assistant principals, counselors, school board member, charter school directors. Comment: NOTE: This is an entirely online course. Please check-in the course on the start date. The starting times are not significant to the online course. You will receive an introductory email after registration that will explain how to enter and engage in this online professional development course. This course carries 30 hours of administrative CEUs.
	6/11/2012	The English Language Arts Common Core for the K-12 Teacher
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $120.00 Registration Deadline: 6/8/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Description: The English Language Arts Common Core Standards require significant shifts from how we have traditionally viewed literacy instruction. The Standards represent sweeping reform and present an urgent undertaking for Minnesota as well as the nation. Minnesota requires implementation of these Standards in the 2012-13 school year. The Standards require noteworthy changes in thinking, in organization and in content which may necessitate changes in textbooks and curricular resources, professional development, instructional strategies, interdisciplinary instruction and assessment. As framed by six shifts in literacy instruction, this professional development will present a deep understanding of the Standards. The six shifts include: o Shift #1 K-5 Balancing Informational and Literary Text: Focus on Process as Well as Content o Shift #2 6-12 Knowledge in the Disciplines: All Teachers are Reading Teachers o Shift #3 Staircase of Complexity: Increase the Rigor of Text o Shift #4 Text-Based Answers: High-Level, Text Based Responses o Shift #5 Writing from Sources: More Argumentative Writing, Less Narrative Writing o Shift #6 Academic Vocabulary: Be Strategic with Tiers of Vocabulary The day will combine key information with the practical. Even those participants who have begun work on the standards will benefit from this thoughtful analysis. Participants will leave with a deep understanding for necessary ‘next steps’ to insure exemplary implementation of the Standards.
	6/12/2012 to 6/13/2012	PLC Seminar 101
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Event Fee $30.00 Registration Deadline: 5/21/2012 Location 1: Mankato East High School Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Glenn Morris Telephone: (507) 389-5106 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Sharing a vision of a regional focus on achievement, the goal of this training is to identify and implement practices and programs designed to increase school capacity, instructional quality and student achievement among members of South Central Minnesota Learning Consortium. Day includes an opening keynote-PLC, Considering the "Why," with follow-up sessions to consider PLC Structure, The Four Corollary Questions, PLC Culture, and Smart Goals. Day 2 will feature a PLC Norms Activity, and allow for round-table discussion, team work time, and sharing among participants. Comment: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 3:00-3:30 p.m. Wrap-Up and Reflection Link: South Central Minnesota Learning Consortium
	6/12/2012 to 6/13/2012	PLC Seminar 201
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Event Fee $30.00 Registration Deadline: 5/21/2012 Location 1: Mankato East High School Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Glenn Morris Telephone: (507) 389-5106 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Sharing a vision of a regional focus on achievement, the goal of this training is to identify and implement practices and programs designed to increase school capacity, instructional quality and student achievement among members of South Central Minnesota Learning Consortium. Day includes an opening keynote-PLC, Considering the "Why," with follow-up sessions to consider the four corollary questions: Developing ELOs, Developing Assessments, Pyramid of Interventions, and Differentiating Instruction When Students Do and Don't Learn. Day 2 will feature a PLC Norms Activity, and allow for round-table discussion, team work time, and sharing among participants. Comment: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 3:00-3:30 p.m. Wrap-Up and Reflection Link: South Central Minnesota Learning Consortium
	6/12/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 6/11/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Free pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: Whats happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:15 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	6/13/2012	SMART Notebook Level I Training
Status: Open Event Fee $80.00 Registration Deadline: 6/12/2012 Location 1: Sout Central Service Cooperative - Room: Staff Conf Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: This six hour introduction to the SMART Notebook software will cover Basics for SMART NB software, the use of Objects, creating interactive activities, care and maintenance, working with Ink Aware applications and additional resources. This training is given by a certified SMART Notebook instructor, Dave Henning. Comment: Participants must bring a laptop computer loaded with the most recent version of the SMART Notebook software, currently Version 10.7.xxx. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
	6/13/2012	Minnesota English Language Arts Common Core-Shakopee location
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $130.00 Registration Deadline: 6/12/2012 Location 1: Shakopee Community Youth Activities Building Location Map Shakopee, MN Contact: Mary Jenatscheck Telephone: (507) 838-8310 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: The English Language Arts Common Core Standards require significant shifts from how we have traditionally viewed literacy instruction. The Standards represent sweeping reform and present an urgent undertaking for Minnesota as well as the nation. Minnesota requires implementation of these Standards in the 2012-13 school year. The Standards require noteworthy changes in thinking, in organization and in content which may necessitate changes in textbooks and curricular resources, professional development, instructional strategies, interdisciplinary instruction and assessment. As framed by six shifts in literacy instruction, this professional development will present a deep understanding of the Standards. The six shifts include: o Shift #1 K-5 Balancing Informational and Literary Text: Focus on Process as Well as Content o Shift #2 6-12 Knowledge in the Disciplines: All Teachers are Reading Teachers o Shift #3 Staircase of Complexity: Increase the Rigor of Text o Shift #4 Text-Based Answers: High-Level, Text Based Responses o Shift #5 Writing from Sources: More Argumentative Writing, Less Narrative Writing o Shift #6 Academic Vocabulary: Be Strategic with Tiers of Vocabulary The day will combine key information with the practical. Even those participants who have begun work on the standards will benefit from this thoughtful analysis. School leaders – superintendents, principals, instructional leaders, coaches, and teacher leaders – will leave with a deep understanding for necessary ‘next steps’ to insure exemplary implementation of the Standards.
	6/14/2012	Effective Teaching Practices in Mathematics
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 6/13/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: We will examine the high leverage elements of effective instruction to include: engagement, questioning, formative assessment and differentiation and their practical application in the math classroom. Leave with a re-examination of the delivery effective instruction with ready application to the classroom. This workshop is offered through funds from the Math Science Teacher Partnership grant.
	6/14/2012 to 6/15/2012	Health Career Day Camp - Mankato
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM Event Fee $35.00 Registration Deadline: 5/31/2012 Location 1: Mayo Clinic Health System - Room: Lower-level Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Amanda Bell Telephone: (612) 554-9177 Description: Open to middle school students in grades 6-7-8 for the 2012-2013 school year Health Career Day Camp is a two-day program that gives students from southern Minnesota the opportunity to explore a variety of health careers by providing: Hands-on activities -Tour Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Mankato Clinic and South Central College -Access to healthcare professionals -Activities with healthcare instructors -Scrubs attire for each student Information on health careers such as: Pharmacy,Laboratory,Epidemiology,Emergency Therapy, and more… For further information contact Amanda Bell at abell@mnscsc.org 612.554.9177. Comment: Camp fees pay for the scrubs, teacher stipends, printing and supplies. Please send lunch with your student.
	6/14/2012	SOCRATES Online Executive
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Registration Deadline: 6/13/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: SOCRATES Online Executive Representatives
	6/15/2012	Minnesota English Language Arts Common Core Standards- Winona location
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $120.00 Registration Deadline: 6/14/2012 Location 1: Riverport Inn & Suites Location Map Winona, MN Contact: Mary Jenatscheck Telephone: (507) 838-8310 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: The English Language Arts Common Core Standards require significant shifts from how we have traditionally viewed literacy instruction. The Standards represent sweeping reform and are a big deal for Minnesota as well as the nation. Minnesota requires implementation of these Standards in the 2012-13 school year. The Standards require noteworthy changes in thinking, in organization and in content which may necessitate changes in textbooks and curricular resources, professional development, instructional strategies, interdisciplinary instruction and assessment. As framed by six shifts in literacy instruction, this professional development will present a deep understanding of the Standards. The six shifts include: o Shift #1 K-5 Balancing Informational and Literary Text: Focus on Process as Well as Content o Shift #2 6-12 Knowledge in the Disciplines: All Teachers are Reading Teachers o Shift #3 Staircase of Complexity: Increase the Rigor of Text o Shift #4 Text-Based Answers: High-Level, Text Based Responses o Shift #5 Writing from Sources: More Argumentative Writing, Less Narrative Writing o Shift #6 Academic Vocabulary: Be Strategic with Tiers of Vocabulary The day will combine key information with the practical. Even those participants who have begun work on the standards will benefit from this thoughtful analysis. School leaders – superintendents, principals, instructional leaders, coaches, and teacher leaders – will leave with a deep understanding for necessary ‘next steps’ to insure exemplary implementation of the Standards.
	6/18/2012 to 7/30/2012	OTA 121 Online Teaching
Status: Open Event Fee $350.00 Registration Deadline: 6/15/2012 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: The Online Teaching Course is a six-week fully-online professional development course that will enable K-12 teachers to attain the knowledge and develop the skills needed to be effective facilitators of highly interactive, technology-mediated learning, in both fully online and "blended" online learning environments. Required textbook: What Works in K-12 Online Learning, co-edited by Catherine Cavanaugh (University of Florida) and Robert Blomeyer (Online Teaching Associates) Link: Link to SOCRATES Online
	6/18/2012	Writing Minnesota's K-3 Literacy Plan
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $100.00 Registration Deadline: 6/15/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Jenatscheck Telephone: (507) 838-8310 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Participants will be guided through MDE's suggested checklist for a comprehensive, local K-3 Literacy Plan. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 120B.12 regarding "Reading Well by 3rd Grade" will be reviewed. Participants will have a better understanding of the components necessary to complete and implement an effective Literacy Plan. Team work time and networking opportunities will also be available throughout the day. Please bring your laptops! Target Audience: Elementary Principals, Lead Teachers, Title I Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches Intended Outcome: Teams (No more than 4, please) are encouraged to attend. The group will become well versed in the state's statute and have begun drafting a comprehensive Literacy Plan for their school.
	6/18/2012	Writing the K-3 Literacy Plan
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $100.00 Registration Deadline: 6/15/2012 Location 1: SCSC - Room: 126 Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Description: Participants will be guided through MDE's suggested checklist for a comprehensive, local Literacy Plan. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 120B.12 regarding "Reading Well by 3rd Grade" will be reviewed. Participants will have a better understanding of the components necessary to complete and implement an effective Literacy Plan. Team work time and networking opportunities will also be available throughout the day. Please bring your laptops! Target Audience: Elementary Principals, Lead Teachers, Title I Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches Intended Outcome: Teams (No more than 4, please) are encouraged to attend. The group will become well versed in the state's statute and have begun drafting a comprehensive Literacy Plan for their school. Call Jane Schuck if you have questions: 507-340-3073
	6/20/2012	SMART Notebook Level II Advanced Training
Status: Open Event Fee $80.00 Registration Deadline: 6/19/2012 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Advanced Level II training in the SMART Notebook software given by a certified SMART Notebook Version 11 instructor, Dave Henning. Areas covered in this workshop will include: What's new in version 11, best practices and tools, Structuring and organizing lessons, Adding style to lesson activities, Building interactive lesson activities, Integrating rich media into lesson activities, Lesson development in SMART Notebook software, Delivering lessons and leveraging interactive tools, and Additional Resources. Comment: Participants must bring a laptop computer loaded with the most recent version of the SMART Notebook software, currently Version 10.7.xxx. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
	6/21/2012	METN Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Discussion of K-12 and Public Library telecommunications and internet access network concerns, issues and future planning.
	6/25/2012	Common Core Standards and the Grades 6-12 Secondary Teacher
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $120.00 Registration Deadline: 6/22/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Description: Secondary teachers in all content areas will find that the English Language Arts Common Core Standards require significant shifts from how they have traditionally viewed their content instruction. The Standards represent sweeping reform and present an urgent undertaking for Minnesota as well as the nation. Minnesota requires implementation of these Standards in the 2012-13 school year. The Standards require noteworthy changes in thinking, in organization and in content which may necessitate changes in textbooks and curricular resources, professional development, instructional strategies, interdisciplinary instruction and assessment. As framed by six shifts in literacy instruction, this professional development will present a deep understanding of the Standards. The six shifts include: o Shift #1 K-5 Balancing Informational and Literary Text: Focus on Process as Well as Content o Shift #2 6-12 Knowledge in the Disciplines: All Teachers are Reading Teachers o Shift #3 Staircase of Complexity: Increase the Rigor of Text o Shift #4 Text-Based Answers: High-Level, Text Based Responses o Shift #5 Writing from Sources: More Argumentative Writing, Less Narrative Writing o Shift #6 Academic Vocabulary: Be Strategic with Tiers of Vocabulary The day will combine key information with the practical. Even those participants who have begun work on the standards will benefit from this thoughtful analysis. Teachers will leave with a deep understanding for necessary ‘next steps’ to insure exemplary implementation of the Standards. Call Jane Schuck if you have questions: 507-340-3073
	6/26/2012	The English Language Arts Common Core for the Elementary Teacher
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $120.00 Registration Deadline: 6/25/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Description: Elementary teachers will find that the English Language Arts Common Core Standards require significant shifts from how they have traditionally viewed literacy instruction. The Standards represent sweeping reform and present an urgent undertaking for Minnesota as well as the nation. Minnesota requires implementation of these Standards in the 2012-13 school year. The Standards require noteworthy changes in thinking, in organization and in content which may necessitate changes in textbooks and curricular resources, professional development, instructional strategies, interdisciplinary instruction and assessment. As framed by six shifts in literacy instruction, this professional development will present a deep understanding of the Standards. The six shifts include: o Shift #1 K-5 Balancing Informational and Literary Text: Focus on Process as Well as Content o Shift #2 6-12 Knowledge in the Disciplines: All Teachers are Reading Teachers o Shift #3 Staircase of Complexity: Increase the Rigor of Text o Shift #4 Text-Based Answers: High-Level, Text Based Responses o Shift #5 Writing from Sources: More Argumentative Writing, Less Narrative Writing o Shift #6 Academic Vocabulary: Be Strategic with Tiers of Vocabulary The day will combine key information with the practical. Even those participants who have begun work on the standards will benefit from this thoughtful analysis. Our elementary teachers will leave with a deep understanding for necessary ‘next steps’ to insure exemplary implementation of the Standards.
	6/27/2012	Hickory Tech Status Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Monthly review of network problems and issues for SOCRATES PVN.
	6/28/2012	SOCRATES Online Advisory
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Registration Deadline: 6/27/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: SOCRATES Online Advisory Group Quarterly Meeting
July 2012
	7/10/2012 to 8/21/2012	OTA 121 Online Teaching
Status: Open Event Fee $350.00 Registration Deadline: 7/9/2012 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: The Online Teaching Course is a six-week fully-online professional development course that will enable K-12 teachers to attain the knowledge and develop the skills needed to be effective facilitators of highly interactive, technology-mediated learning, in both fully online and "blended" online learning environments. Required textbook: What Works in K-12 Online Learning, co-edited by Catherine Cavanaugh (University of Florida) and Robert Blomeyer (Online Teaching Associates) Link: Link to SOCRATES Online
	7/16/2012 to 8/6/2012	OTA 631 Planning and Administering Digital Education II
Status: Open Check-In Time: 1:00 AM Start Time: 1:00 AM End Time: 1:00 AM Event Fee $300.00 Registration Deadline: 7/13/2012 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Description: OTA 621 course is session II of two sequenced, three-week online courses that focuses on administration and supervision of an online program that will enable K-20 educational leaders and school administrators to attain the knowledge and skills needed to be effective leaders of online educational programs. The audience includes superintendents, online program directors, school principals, assistant principals, counselors, school board member, charter school directors. Comment: NOTE: This is an entirely online course. Please check-in the course on the start date. The starting times are not significant to the online course. You will receive an introductory email after registration that will explain how to enter and engage in this online professional development course. This course carries 30 hours of administrative CEUs.
	7/23/2012 to 7/26/2012	Tech Boot Camp
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM iMovie and/or iBooks Author ($80/each - Enter number of all day sessions you will attend) $80.00 Lunch & Learn with Apple $15.00 Sessions ($40/each - Enter number of sessions you will be attending) $40.00 SMART Ntbk for Beginners ($120 for M-W mornings) $120.00 SMART Practical and Effective Uses ($120 for M-W afternoons) $120.00 Registration Deadline: 7/20/2012 Location 1: Belle Plaine High School Location Map Belle Plaine, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Since 1996, Tech Boot Camp has offered technology training for local educators. Join in this week of cutting-edge technology training at an economical price. Sessions are offered a-la-carte and are focused on using technology in education. Check in for SMART Board sessions will be at Oak Crest Elementary, 1101 West Commerce Drive. Check in for all other sessions will be at Belle Plaine High School, 220 South Market Street, Belle Plaine.
	7/25/2012	Hickory Tech Status Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Monthly review of network problems and issues for SOCRATES PVN.
	7/31/2012	2012-2013 Reach for the Stars Affiliate Donation
Status: Open Check-In Time: 4:00 PM Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 5:05 PM 2012-2013 Reach for the Stars Affiliate Status ( Per Program) $50.00 Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: None Location Map None, MN Contact: Synergy - Elyse Anderson Telephone: (507) 389-6851 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Although we receive generous support from Lifetouch to print and distribute Reach for the Stars, we ask that you submit a small fee of $50 per program, if possible, to help defray our costs of producing the catalogue. Those who submit a fee will be considered Reach for the Stars Affiliates. Benefits of being a Reach for the Stars Affiliate: • Your logo and an event photo will be displayed with your listing in the catalogue. • Your program will be listed as an Affiliate along with your logo on the back of the catalogue. • Your program will be listed as an Affiliate on the Synergy & Leadership Exchange website along with a link to your website. • You will have the opportunity to include program news, event photos and competition results in Synergy's newsletter, "That's Academic!" • You will have the opportunity to promote your program in the Synergy booth at the Education Minnesota Conference. • You will receive an annual membership to the Center for Academic Excellence. If you choose to be a Reach for the Stars Affiliate, please send a current logo and two to three event photos. Only programs designated as Affiliates will have their logo and photos included in the catalogue. Comment: The cost to be a Reach for the Stars Affiliate is $50 per program. On the payment page, please enter your total number of programs into the Quantity field.
August 2012
	8/1/2012	7th Annual Administrative Academy
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $75.00 Registration Deadline: 7/27/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: This workshop is targeted for regular education administrators and special education administrators. Laura Tubbs Booth, Booth & Lavorato LLC will cover Special Education Law-The Year in Review. Please check back for more details. Comment: Lunch, materials, and 5 hours Administrative CEUs are included in the fee.
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 10 a.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:00 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 10:45 AM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 10 a.m. recognition ceremony. You may check in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America as early as 9 a.m. to pick up your entrance wristbands for the 10 a.m. ceremony. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodeon Universe®. PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 11 a.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 10:00 AM Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 11:45 AM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 11 a.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 11 a.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 11 a.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 10:00 AM Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 11:45 AM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 11 a.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 11 a.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 12 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 11:30 AM Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 12:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 12 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 12 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 1 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 12:30 PM Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 1:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 1 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 1 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 2 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 1:30 PM Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 2:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 2 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 2 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 3 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 2:30 PM Start Time: 3:00 PM End Time: 3:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 3 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 3 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 4 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 3:30 PM Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 4:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 4 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 4 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 5 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 4:30 PM Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 5:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 5 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 5 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 6 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 5:30 PM Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 6:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 6 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 6 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergy@synergyexchange.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2012	Gathering of Champions - 7 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Open Check-In Time: 6:30 PM Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 7:45 PM Registration Deadline: 7/31/2012 Location 1: Nickelodeon Universe® at the Mall of America - Room: The Great Location Map Bloomington, MN Contact: Synergy - Joyce Swenson Telephone: (507) 389-2461 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Congratulations on your nomination as an Academic All-Star! We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the Gathering of Champions statewide event. You have reserved space at the 7 p.m. recognition ceremony. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony for check-in inside the Nickelodeon Universe® park at the Mall of America. The check-in table is located inside the west entrance to Nickelodean Universe®. This is where you will pick up your entrance wristbands for the 7 p.m. ceremony as well as your discount coupons for use at Nickelodean Universe® and the Mall of America. If you wish to check in early and use your discount coupons before your scheduled ceremony, you may do so anytime after 10 a.m PLEASE NOTE: While you have space reserved at this ceremony, inside seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The Great Room does not have seating for all registered individuals. Some attendees will view the ceremony standing. Please report to the designated waiting area outside the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe® 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your pre-registered ceremony. There is no cost for 2012 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions! Comment: After successfully completing your online registration you will receive an email to confirm your reservation, indicating the space reserved for the All-Star and his/her guests, along with the names of those registered. Please save this confirmation for your reference. Please note that email accounts may consider this automatically generated confirmation email as spam and send it to your junk mail folder. Adding our email address to your email contacts may eliminate that possibility. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation or if you have any questions, please e-mail: synergyexchange@synergy.org or call: 507-389-2509. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 31. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/8/2012	PBIS Cohort 7 Training
Status: Open Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Enter through doors at the west side of the conference center. Parking is more accessible.
	8/9/2012 to 8/10/2012	PBIS Cohort 8 Training
Status: Open Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Enter through doors at the west side of the conference center. Parking is more accessible.
	8/14/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: 8/13/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: What's happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:00 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	8/14/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 8/13/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Free pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: Whats happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:00 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	8/16/2012	rSchool Today Webmaster Training
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM Event Fee $15.00 Registration Deadline: 8/15/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Train the Trainer style instruction on new version of rSchoolToday. District staff responsible for constructing and managing web pages will want this instruction. First two hours of direct instruction with remaining time to be spent by web masters on their web pages. Lunch will be provided.
	8/29/2012	Hickory Tech Status Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Monthly review of network problems and issues for SOCRATES PVN.
September 2012
	9/12/2012	Infinite Campus User Group Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: For further information please contact Stephanie Mrachek, Client Executive. Main: 651-631-0000 Direct: 763-795-4088 email: Stephanie.Mrachek@infinitecampus.com
	9/18/2012	JHKB Coaches Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 1:00 AM Start Time: 12:30 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 9/17/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Nancy Marquart Telephone: 507-382-6781 Fax: (507) 389-1772
	9/20/2012	METN Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Discussion of K-12 and Public Library telecommunications and internet access network concerns, issues and future planning.
	9/25/2012	SC Perkins Consortium Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Registration Deadline: 9/18/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Kathryn Rusch Telephone: (507)389-7241 Fax: (507)387-5484 Description: Meeting of the South Central Perkins Consortium
	9/26/2012	Hickory Tech Status Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Monthly review of network problems and issues for SOCRATES PVN.
October 2012
	10/9/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: 10/8/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: What's happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:00 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	10/18/2012	METN Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Discussion of K-12 and Public Library telecommunications and internet access network concerns, issues and future planning.
	10/31/2012	Hickory Tech Status Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Monthly review of network problems and issues for SOCRATES PVN.
November 2012
	11/2/2012	SHKB Coaches Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 12:15 PM Start Time: 12:30 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 11/1/2012 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Nancy Marquart Telephone: 507-382-6781 Fax: (507) 389-1772
	11/7/2012	PBIS Cohort 7 Training
Status: Open Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Enter through doors at the west side of the conference center. Parking is more accessible.
	11/8/2012 to 11/9/2012	PBIS Cohort 8 Training
Status: Open Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Enter through doors at the west side of the conference center. Parking is more accessbile.
	11/14/2012	Infinite Campus User Group Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: For further information please contact Stephanie Mrachek, Client Executive. Direct: 763-795-4088 or email: Stephanie.Mrachek@infinitecampus.com
	11/15/2012	METN Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Discussion of K-12 and Public Library telecommunications and internet access network concerns, issues and future planning.
December 2012
	12/4/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: 12/3/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: What's happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:00 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	12/4/2012	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 12/3/2012 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Free pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: Whats happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:15 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	12/20/2012	METN Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Discussion of K-12 and Public Library telecommunications and internet access network concerns, issues and future planning.
January 2013
	1/16/2013	Infinite Campus User Group Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: For further information please contact Stephanie Mrachek, Client Executive. Direct: 763-795-4088 or email: Stephanie.Mrachek@infinitecampus.com
February 2013
	2/12/2013	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: 2/11/2013 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: What's happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:00 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES
	2/23/2013 to 3/1/2013	Genius Professional Development
Status: Open Event Fee $250.00 Registration Deadline: 2/22/2013 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Karen M. Johnson Telephone: (651) 894-2425 Link: http://genius.socratesonline.org
March 2013
	3/13/2013	Infinite Campus User Group Meeting
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: For further information please contact Stephanie Mrachek, Client Executive. Direct: 763-795-4088 or email: Stephanie.Mrachek@infinitecampus.com
	3/20/2013	PBIS Cohort 7 Training
Status: Open Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Enter through doors at the west side of the conference center. Parking is more accessible.
	3/21/2013 to 3/22/2013	PBIS Cohort 8 Training
Status: Open Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Location 1: Best Western Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Enter through doors at west end of conference center. Parking is more accessible.
April 2013
	4/16/2013	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: 4/15/2013 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Regional Technology Coordinators Meeting South Central Service Coop. Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: What's happening in your district? rSchoolToday Users Group Meeting prior starting at 8:00 AM. Link: Project SOCRATES