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Welcome to the 2019 Science & Nature Conference! Please attend with a responsible adult. Remember your lunch! There will NOT be food or beverages available for purchase. You will travel between buildings on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus - please dress accordingly.

Welcome to the 2019 Science & Nature Conference! We are pleased you will be attending with students and providing them with essential adult supervision. All adults MUST register online even though you attend FREE of charge. Please be careful to use the “Chaperone Registration” and not the “Student Registration”. We hope you will enjoy this special hands-on academic enrichment conference designed with your students in mind! Many of the presenters welcome your assistance with the activities they have planned and may even invite you to help them. Feel free to contribute! Classes are handicap accessible. Please contact the conference coordinator to request any special needs. You will travel between buildings on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus - please dress accordingly.

Region 9 OAE training is for Region 9 Early Childhood Staff. ***Training is FREE*** We will be spending some time reviewing the OAE screening equipment and practicing the OAE screening on each other. It is important that participants bring the OAE screener(s) that your Co op or District has purchased. If your Co op or district has a screening form that they use to record the results, please bring several of those as well.

Registration is now open for the SCSC Wellness Conference! We have a fantastic event planned for the Wellness Coordinators and Committee Members. Sign up today!

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

Medical Basic Nursing Medical Terminology Introduction to Medical Careers Stress Management Health Sciences Broad Field (NEW) Exercise Science (NEW) Human Biology (NEW) Is there a need for CPR &/or EMT? Others?

8:30 Registration 9:00 Start 2:00 Wrap up

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

Engineering & PLTW Basic AutoCAD Digital Electronics Introduction to Engineering Engineering PLTW Auto CAD Engineering PLTW Drafting Paramentric Design PLTW Agreement State Wide Mechatronics (NEW) Bicycle Design & Fabrication (NEW)

***Must be a member of Cohort 14 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

***Must be a member of Cohort 15 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

The Writers Studio offers students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to work directly with professional authors, provide and receive feedback from other participants, and showcase their work. Students will meet in the fall for a day-long writing workshop and interact electronically throughout the year.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch Agenda 9:00 Tech Directors Meeting 11:45 Lunch and Learn 12:30 E-Rate Workshop

Participants will be guided through the process of gathering data and completing an effective behavioral intervention based on a functional behavioral assessment. Throughout the day, participants will be given practical tools and strategies to help intervene in a proactive manner. Additionally, participants will be allowed time to apply the information learned to actual cases from their own settings. Functional Behavior Assessment, behavior strategies, multi-tiered interventions, how to document, and documentation tools and more will be covered. ***Lunch and materials included***

The Reading Academy offers participants an opportunity to read from one of several lists of books (see link below) and comment (2-3 sentences) online about each book. Then participants come together on December 13 and share ideas and comments about their readings. In the afternoon there is instruction on Word Analysis. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units. Lunch is on your own.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch

Teams of five students will participate in individual, team and playoff rounds of competition surrounding mathematical thinking and problem solving.

Teams of five students will participate in individual, team and playoff rounds of competition surrounding mathematical thinking and problem solving.

SCSC Regional Spelling Bee is for students from pre-registered schools that have won first place in their local Spelling Bees. The school spelling bee coordinator should register one student for the regional bee after the local bee is completed. Please use as much of the student's information as known. Registration should include at least a phone number or email address to contact the student's home directly in case of a weather related postponement.

8:30 Registration 9:00 Start 2:00 Wrap up

***Must be a member of Cohort 14 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

***Must be a member of Cohort 15 to attend.*** Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

As part of the 125 clock hour requirement for license renewal, the Minnesota Legislature, by statute, requires ALL teachers to show evidence in the following six areas to renew a license. These sessions are offered in one day and the times and areas are: 1) Scientifically Based Reading 8-9 a.m. 2) Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 9-10 a.m. 3) Suicide Prevention 10-11 a.m. 4) Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5) English Language Learners 1-2 p.m. 6) Cultural Competency 2-3 p.m. Note: Technology and Accommodations/Modifications are no longer required sessions. Participants may register for all six areas for $350 choose individual sessions for $60. Each session will have a set of materials for further study. Lunch is on your own.

The SCSC Writing Contest gives students a chance to express themselves by writing fiction, non-fiction or poetry. This program was established to encourage the love of language and writing for all students and as a way to recognize the talented young writers in south central Minnesota. SCSC is partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato on this program. Students in grades K-12 attending public, private or homeschools are eligible to enter. Up to three pieces per category and submission in multiple categories are welcome.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch

Lunch and breakfast provided at no cost.

Curriculum, Digital Education and Professional Development Leadership Community of Practice Meeting. All are Welcome! Includes Lunch

8:30 Registration 9:00 Start 2:00 Wrap up

This is payment registration for event sponsors and donors only. For questions contact Barb Bergseth at bbergseth@synergyexchange.org

The Reading Academy offers participants an opportunity to read from one of several lists of books (see link below) and comment (2-3 sentences) online about each book. Then participants come together on June 21 and share ideas and comments about their readings. In the afternoon there is instruction on Increasing Reading Motivation. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units. Lunch is on your own.

As part of the 125 clock hour requirement for license renewal, the Minnesota Legislature, by statute, requires ALL teachers to show evidence in the following six areas to renew a license. These sessions are offered in one day and the times and areas are: 1) Scientifically Based Reading 8-9 a.m. 2) Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 9-10 a.m. 3) Suicide Prevention 10-11 a.m. 4) Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5) English Language Learners 1-2 p.m. 6) Cultural Competency 2-3 p.m. Note: Technology and Accommodations/Modifications are no longer required sessions. Participants may register for all six areas for $350 choose individual sessions for $60. Each session will have a set of materials for further study. Lunch is on your own.

Your membership supports the Gathering of Champions, WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program, Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices program, Minnesota Ethical Leadership Awards, Character Recognition Awards and Reach for the Stars catalogue.

Your donation supports the Gathering of Champions, WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program, Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices program, Minnesota Ethical Leadership Awards, Character Recognition Awards and Reach for the Stars catalogue. If you would like your support directed to a specific program, please email Cassi at cwanous@synergyexchange.org.

Thank you for becoming a Reach for the Stars Affiliate! Your donation makes it possible for students, teachers and families to receive this awesome resource. Be sure to email a program photo and logo to reach@synergyexchange.org by May 1. If paying by check, include "Reach for the Stars" in the memo.