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NutriStudents K-12 user’s session will provide an opportunity to play with the newly enhanced program alongside other foodservice directors, explore the new toolkit and check out some of the 15 new menu weeks NutriStudents K-12 is rolling out this summer. You’ll be introduced to some of the 15 new restaurant quality kid-approved menu weeks NutriStudents K-12 is rolling out this summer to bring their lunch choices to 30 complete, USDA-compliant menu weeks to choose from!

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.

8:30 am Networking/Registration/Coffee & Pastries 9:00- 11:45 am Presentations: SCSC, LMC, ICS, Cooperative Purchasing 11:45 am Vendor demonstrations security cameras 12:00 pm Pulled Pork BBQ Lunch Prairie Pride Farm & Catering

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 9 a.m. recognition ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 8 a.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 9 a.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 10 a.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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 Noon recognition ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 11 a.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as Noon to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 1 p.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 2 p.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 3 p.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 4 p.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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. The ceremony will be held at the Mall of America in Parkview which is located in the Southwest corner of the Nickelodeon Universe between Flyover America and Hard Rock Cafe. You may check in as early as 5 p.m. to pick up PLEASE NOTE: There is no seating in the waiting area before the ceremony time. It is standing room only. If long periods of standing are difficult for someone in your party, we ask that you wait until closer to ceremony time before entering the waiting area. Once inside the ceremony space there will be seats available. There is no cost for 2019 Academic All-Stars and their guests to attend this event. Photo Slide Show: Submit a photo of your All-Star to goc@synergyexchange.org to have it appear in our slide show before the ceremony. All photos must be received by July 26 to be included. As a participant at the Gathering of Champions, you grant Synergy & Leadership Exchange permission to publish your photo and/or name for promotional purposes. We hope you will enjoy your day at the Mall of America and we look forward to welcoming you to the Gathering of Champions!

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

$150 for this Two Day Institute: August 6 & 7, 9am - 3pm each day Explore: Teaching strategies to address English Language Learner needs. Whole Child approach - how do you engage students on all levels. Strategies for differentiated instruction and assessment. Ways for content teachers to collaborate with ESL teachers. Collaboration among teachers/colleagues. Planning and feedback opportunities on lesson and unit development. To register please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-savvy-institute-for-integrating-ell-strategies-into-a-content-classroom-tickets-55726126344?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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

Cognitive Coaching? is a process, a set of strategies, and a way of thinking that supports the ongoing development of individuals and organizations, as they become increasingly self-directed and reflective. Its mission is to produce self-directed persons with the cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community. Self-directed people are self-managing, self-monitoring, and self-modifying. The results are stronger individuals within a team and better organizational teams overall. Cognitive Coaching? transforms conversations, and as such, is a powerful approach to enhancing teacher performance. At the heart of this training is the concept that we all have resources that enable us to grow and change from within. The person being coached, not the coach, evaluates what is good or poor, appropriate or inappropriate, effective or ineffective about his/her work. Cognitive CoachingSM gets to the core of what actually impacts teacher learning and growth: teacher cognition. Rather than attempting to “fix” isolated teacher behaviors, this approach enhances the cognitive processes that produce those behaviors. Coaches support and enhance long-term sustainable growth for teachers and success for their students.

High-STEP Health Science Academy is an exciting, challenging and rewarding learning opportunity for high school students. To ensure student success, we invite you to come learn about the program and expectations for the 2019-20 school year. In addition to the High STEP instructor and learning coach, you will also meet River’s Edge Hospital, South Central College, and MN Workforce staff who will be working with the students of High-STEP this year.

High-STEP Health Science Academy is an exciting, challenging and rewarding learning opportunity for high school students. To ensure student success, we invite you to come learn about the program and expectations for the 2019-20 school year. In addition to the High STEP instructor and learning coach, you will also meet Madelia Hospital, South Central College and MN Workforce staff who will be working with the students of High-STEP this year.

High-STEP Health Science Academy is an exciting, challenging and rewarding learning opportunity for high school students. To ensure student success, we invite you to come learn about the program and expectations for the 2019-20 school year. In addition to the High STEP instructor and learning coach, you will also meet Waseca Hospital, South Central College, and MN Workforce staff who will be working with the students of High-STEP this year.

High-STEP Health Science Academy is an exciting, challenging and rewarding learning opportunity for high school students. To ensure student success, we invite you to come learn about the program and expectations for the 2019-20 school year. In addition to the High STEP instructor and learning coach, you will also meet Waseca Hospital, South Central College, and MN Workforce staff who will be working with the students of High-STEP this year.

Tim Barrett, MDE Specialist, will provide programmatic updates and review program approval for the South Central Perkins Consortium. ***Lunch will be provided***

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

Brief Workshop Description: The workshop will provide an overview of the Building Social Relationships (BSR) program, a social skills instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop integrates research on social-emotional functioning with effective strategies for teaching social skills to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The BSR program provides a systematic and comprehensive framework to guide parents and practitioners in the development and implementation of social skills programming. Learning Objectives for Participants Increase knowledge of social and emotional functioning Increase awareness of the relationship between social skill deficits and social anxiety Develop skills necessary to assess social functioning Increase awareness of skill acquisition versus performance deficits Increase awareness of evidence based social skill strategies Develop skills necessary to implement social skills strategies

Technology Directors and Coordinators Leadership Community of Practice Meeting Includes Lunch

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.