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August 2018
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 9 a.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 9:50 AM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 10 a.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 9:00 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 10:50 AM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 11 a.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 10:00 AM Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 11:50 AM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - Noon Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 11:00 AM Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 12:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 1 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 12:00 PM Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 1:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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 1:00 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 2 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 1:00 PM Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 2:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 3 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 2:00 PM Start Time: 3:00 PM End Time: 3:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 4 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 3:00 PM Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 4:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 5 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 4:00 PM Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 5:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/3/2018	2018 Gathering of Champions - 6 p.m. Ceremony
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 5:00 PM Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 6:50 PM Registration Deadline: 7/27/2018 Location 1: Mall of America (MOA) Parkview - Room: Parkview Location Map Bloomingtom, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115 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. 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 2018 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 27 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! 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: goc@synergyexchange.org. Any cancellations/changes must be made by July 27. Link: Click Here for More Information
	8/7/2018	Standards Based Grading and Growth Mindset
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM Event Fee $70.00 Tuition $70.00 Registration Deadline: 8/6/2018 Location 1: Sout Central Service Cooperative - Room: Staff Conf Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123 Description: A summer institute focusing on developing a Standards-Based Reporting, Grading and Growth Mindset framework that provides students itemized feedback according to your course learning objectives, standards or key learning targets. This framework helps students know what ideas they do and don’t understand. Students practice concepts needing further study in preparation to reassess and show what they have learned. In short, SBG encourages a growth-mindset, practice-until-you-succeed approach to teaching and learning. Link: Vision 2020 Summer Institutes
	8/8/2018	LEC Blended Instruction (Leading Edge Certification) Summer Institute
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:55 AM Event Fee $100.00 Registration Deadline: 8/7/2018 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123 Description: A summer institute focusing on blended and online teaching concepts and strategies that can be used to develop and / or evaluate blended instruction that supports Student Centered Learning environments. This Blended Institute is based on the Leading Edge Certification (LEC) curriculum and includes a 3 hour face to face class on August 8 and 12-14 hours of online instruction that can be completed during the summer. The institute is set up so that participants will build a blended unit or course for their students or adult learners to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts covered. There is also an option for administrators or teacher leaders to build an evaluation and coaching module for use with teachers who are using a blended instruction model with their students. Participants will meet about half of the requirements for LEC National Certification during this summer. Cost: $100.00 Opportunities to complete the rest of the requirements and to build a portfolio for certification will be offered during the fall and winter. Link: Vision 2020 Summer Institutes
	8/8/2018	Web Accessibility CoP Meeting
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:30 AM Registration Deadline: 8/7/2018 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123 Description: Web Accessibility Community of Practice Meeting for all SCSC members. Will review Accessibility and Responsible Learning Practices for Blended and Online Instruction Settings. This is part of the Leading Edge Certification (LEC) course.
	8/14/2018 to 8/16/2018	STAR Autism Support Comprehensive Workshop (2 days) and Team Traning (1 day)
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 4:00 PM Thursday only (part of implementation team) $45.00 Tuesday and Wednesday (non-team member $100/day per person) $200.00 Tuesday and Wednesday (team member $45 dollar per day) $90.00 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Implementation Team Member-$45/day per person) $135.00 Registration Deadline: 8/14/2018 Location 1: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Rhonda Jensen Telephone: 507-389-1425 Description: STAR Comprehensive Workshop: •Tuesday & Wednesday, August 14 & 15, 2018 •Required for those who have not been trained •Optional for those who have been trained •Cost: $100.00/day per person or $45.00/per person for implementation teams STAR Teams Training (Implementation Teams Only): •Thursday, August 16, 2018 •Required for all teams •Cost: $45.00/per person STAR Workshop Content The instructional methods of discrete trial training, pivotal response training, teaching functional routines, and positive behavior interventions and supports form the instructional base of this comprehensive program. Participants receive examples of STAR Program lesson plans at each instructional level in order to practice their skills in implementing the program. •Learn the STAR Program’s (Arick, Loos, Falco, Krug, 2004) curriculum content • Watch video and demonstrations of the three instructional methods in the STAR Program What You Will Learn • Developmental curriculum content appropriate for students with developmental disabilities curriculum-based assessment techniques for baseline and progress monitoring •To use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach new skills •To teach students to be independent and to generalize skills within their daily routines What You Will Receive •Extensive handouts •One STAR Program student assessment at each level •A certificate for 12 hours continuing education credit Comment: ***Current coaches attend for FREE***
	8/21/2018	Zones of Regulation
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $80.00 Registration Deadline: 8/15/2018 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Rhonda Jensen Telephone: 507-389-1425 Description: About The Zones of Regulation The Zones of Regulation is a framework and curriculum designed to foster skills in self regulation, including emotional control, sensory regulation, and executive functions. It is a systematic, cognitive behavior approach that uses four colors to help students visually and verbally self identify how they are functioning in the moment given their emotions and state of alertness. The model incorporates Social Thinking concepts to help students use perspective taking, to identify how they are thinking and feeling, and understand how their thoughts and behavior impact those around them. Through using the curriculum individuals become more self aware and learn tools they can use to regulate to a more expected state. The Zones of Regulation curriculum is published by Social Thinking Publishing (www.socialthinking.com). It can be used effectively in home, school, and clinical settings, as well as in conjunction with previously taught regulation strategies. About the Presentation The Zone of Regulation presentation provides teachers, therapists and parents with hands on knowledge on the nature of self regulation and strategies for improving self regulation and emotional control in individuals of all ages. The presentation addresses topics such as the brain’s involvement, typical development, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Audience participants will learn an explicit, stair stepped method and tools to guide students in utilizing The Zones framework across situations and environments to regulate sensory needs, impulses, and emotional states to social demands. Visuals and student work samples are highlighted to illustrate numerous learning activities. A variety of tools (sensory supports, calming techniques, and thinking strategies) are explored to help students recognize their internal emotions, sensory needs, and thinking patterns in each zone, when shifting from one zone to another, and t Comment: ***Bring your ZONES of REGULATIOn Book***
	8/29/2018	School Pool Omada & Vitals Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Registration Deadline: 8/28/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Wendell Sande Telephone: 5073862970 Comment: Lunch will be provided
	8/30/2018	CCOGA Renewal Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Registration Deadline: 8/29/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Wendell Sande Telephone: 5073862970 Comment: Lunch will be provided
	8/31/2018	Reach for the Stars Affiliate Fee 2018-2019
Status: Open Affiliate donation for 1 Program (Enter a 1 in the box to the left) $50.00 Affiliate donation for 2 Programs (Enter a 1 in the box to the left) $100.00 Affiliate donation for 3 Programs (Enter a 1 in the box to the left) $150.00 Affiliate donation for 4 Programs (Enter a 1 in the box to the left) $200.00 Affiliate donation for 5 Programs (Enter a 1 in the box to the left) $250.00 Affiliate donation for 6 Programs (Enter a 1 in the box to the left) $300.00 Registration Deadline: 8/30/2018 Location 1: None Location Map None, MN Contact: Synergy - Barbara Bergseth Telephone: 612-419-3619 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Reach for the Stars programs that make a $50 donation become affiliate members and may include a photo and logo next to their listing in the catalogue. Affiliate donations help support the costs of administering Reach for the Stars. If you choose to be a Reach for the Stars Affiliate, please email a current logo and two to three event photos to reach@synergyexchange.org by June 1. Make checks payable to "Synergy & Leadership Exchange" and mail to: Synergy & Leadership Exchange Attn: Reach for the Stars 2075 Lookout Drive North Mankato, MN 56003
	8/31/2018	Gathering of Champions Donation
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 8:00 PM Enter the number of shirts in the box to the left $10.00 Registration Deadline: 8/31/2018 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Leah Garry - GOC Telephone: 507-389-5115
September 2018
	9/18/2018	South Central Minnesota PLC for Principals
Status: Open Check-In Time: 10:30 AM Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Event Fee $70.00 Registration Deadline: 9/17/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123 Description: Minnesota’s Regional Center of Excellence in conjunction with SCSC and MDE is facilitating a PLC for principals in with the goal of advancing instructional leadership. This learning community is intended to be a bedrock of support for K-12 principals based on a trusting, supportive and collaborative environment. Comment: Cohort dates include: Sept. 18, Oct. 30, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, 2019, Feb. 28, 2019, April 9, 2019 and May 15, 2019.
	9/19/2018	2018 Property Tax Levy Workshop with Tom Melcher
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Registration Deadline: 9/18/2018 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center "A" Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Ed Waltman Telephone: 507-327-2535 Fax: (507)389-1772
	9/25/2018	Curriculum, Professional Development and Digital Education Leaders (DELTA)
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 9/24/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123
	9/26/2018	Counselors Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 9/25/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123
October 2018
	10/3/2018	Return to Play - Return to Learn: What to Consider After a Concussion
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM AM Session Only $10.00 Full day $15.00 PM Session Only $10.00 Registration Deadline: 10/2/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Rhonda Jensen Telephone: 507-389-1425 Description: Return to Play: 9:00-11:30 Lunch: 11:30-12:30 on your own Return to Learn: 12:30-3:30 Return to Play Troy Hoehn, Past President of the MN Athletic Trainers Association, MATA Secondary School Committee Chair Head, Head Athletic Trainer at Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic and Mankato East High School Athletic Trainer - What is a concussion, testing for concussions, how concussions affect students, communicating with school nurse and families, and returning to athletics Kelly Bredeken, Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist will briefly discuss 504 Plans, Special Education, when to consider each, the impact of concussions on learning and the importance of communication between coaches, athletic trainers, school nurse, guidance counselors, social workers, teachers, and families. Target Audience: coaches, athletic trainers, athletic directors, school nurses, guidance counselors, general education teachers, occupational therapists, administrators Return to Learn Kelly Bredeken, Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist will discuss special education evaluation and eligibility for Traumatic Brain Injury, the transition back to school after a brain injury, types of brain injuries, parts of the brain and impact of injury to each area and educational strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury. Target Audience: school psychologist, special education teachers, guidance counselors, school social workers, assessment specialists, case facilitators, school nurses, occupational therapists, general education teachers and administrators.
	10/3/2018	Technology Directors Meetings
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 10/2/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123
	10/3/2018	Minnesota Academic Decathlon Coaches Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 3:15 PM Start Time: 3:30 PM End Time: 4:30 PM Registration Deadline: 10/3/2018 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Elyse Anderson Telephone: (507) 389-6851 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Discussion of the new competition format for the season, alignment with the overview of curriculum materials, team structure and strategies, practice questions, materials, potential scrimmages, state event, judges, etc. Coaches may meet in person at the SCSC Conference Center, or join via conference call. Comment: Please bring your school calendar, ideas for the local structure, promotional ideas and methods of recruiting, etc. Specific coaching strategies can be discussed/shared.
	10/4/2018	Mankato PBIS Coaches Training
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Event Fee $15.00 Registration Deadline: 9/12/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Rhonda Jensen Telephone: 507-389-1425 Description: Working lunch from 12:00-12:45 pm. ***There is a $15.00 fee*** Comment: If you have any dietary concerns please e-mail Rhonda at rjensen@mnscsc.org
	10/8/2018	WBWF Support Days
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM Registration Deadline: 10/1/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Times will be available for small groups of district/building level staff to sit down and have conversations about continuous improvement, goal setting and WBWF with a representative from MDE. For more information visit: https://mnscsc.org/scsc/media/teaching/docs/wbwf-flier.pdf Comment: Register your team by selecting your preferred time (8-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.). If the time is not listed on the screen after completing contact information, it has already been filled.
	10/9/2018	WBWF Support Days
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM Registration Deadline: 10/1/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Times will be available for small groups of district/building level staff to sit down and have conversations about continuous improvement, goal setting and WBWF with a representative from MDE. For more information visit: https://mnscsc.org/scsc/media/teaching/docs/wbwf-flier.pdf Comment: Register your team by selecting your preferred time (8-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.). If the time is not listed on the screen after completing contact information, it has already been filled.
	10/19/2018	2018-2019 Academic Decathlon Team Registration
Status: Open Check-In Time: 10:55 PM Start Time: 11:00 PM End Time: 11:05 PM Team Fee $350.00 Registration Deadline: 10/19/2018 Location 1: *Online Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Elyse Anderson Telephone: (507) 389-6851 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Registration for the 2018-2019 season. Academic Decathlon is a national scholastic competition designed to stimulate intellectual growth and encourage greater respect for knowledge. The format includes students with A, B and C grade-point averages competing in ten curricular areas. Competitions range from local scrimmages to national contests. Comment: Please register under the name of the coach. The Official Team Roster form can be found on our website to submit grade level and GPA's for competition purposes. GPA computation worksheets, code of conduct forms and student registration and parent permission forms can also be found on the website. 2018-2019 Season Dates: Scrimmage 1: Oct. 27-28 (Art, Music, Lit) Scrimmage 2: Nov. 17-18 (Math, Econ, Science, Social Science) Scrimmage 3: Dec. 8-9 (All 7 tests, 15 minutes each) Scrimmage 4 (Regionals): Jan. 12-13 (All 7 full tests) State Online: Feb. 12-15, 2018 State In-Person: Feb. 24-25, 2018 at Oak Ridge in Chaska Paperwork deadlines: �Team registration deadline and participation fee ($350): Oct. 20, 2018 �Team Paperwork Deadline: Dec. 1, 2018. (Permission forms, Code of Conduct, Transcripts and GPA Calculations. Forms available at www.mnscsc.org/decathlon) �Regional rosters due to MNAD: Dec. 15, 2018 �Oak Ridge Conference Center State Competition Reservations Due: January 2019 �Final Rosters & Interview Forms Due: Jan. 30, 2019 Link: Download forms and paperwork
November 2018
	11/13/2018	Curriculum, Professional Development and Digital Education Leaders (DELTA)
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 11/12/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN
	11/15/2018	Family and Consumer Science Program Approval Workshop
Status: Open Check-In Time: 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 11/8/2018 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Rhonda Jensen Telephone: 507-389-1425 Description: Lunch is included at no charge.
	11/15/2018	The Writers Studio
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM Event Fee $45.00 Registration Deadline: 11/14/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: 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, interact electronically throughout the year and convene in the spring for an open-mic event.
December 2018
	12/5/2018	Technology Directors Meetings
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 12/4/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123
	12/7/2018	Reading Academy
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $125.00 Registration Deadline: 12/6/2018 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Telephone: 507-340-3073 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: This workshop includes the participants reading an outside list of books, which are self-selected from a recommended list. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units. Comment: To view the reading lists, visit: https://mnscsc.org/scsc/media/teaching/docs/reading-academy18-19.pdf
January 2019
	1/15/2019	Curriculum, Professional Development and Digital Education Leaders (DELTA)
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 9/24/2018 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN
	1/30/2019	Counselors Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 1/29/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN
February 2019
	2/5/2019	Technology Directors Meetings
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 2/4/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123
	2/14/2019	Math Mania Tournament Individual Student Registration
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Event Fee $15.00 Registration Deadline: 2/13/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Teams of five students will participate in individual, team and playoff rounds of competition surrounding mathematical thinking and problem solving. Comment: Individual students will be placed on a team with others for that portion of the competition.
	2/14/2019	Math Mania Tournament Team Registration
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM First team - enter a 1 in the box $75.00 Additional teams - enter the number of additional teams $50.00 Registration Deadline: 2/13/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Teams of five students will participate in individual, team and playoff rounds of competition surrounding mathematical thinking and problem solving. Comment: Please enter 5 for the number of attendees and the coach's information on the first page. Student's names, grade level and school should be entered on the second page for each team member. Other contact information for students is not necessary to complete. If you do not yet have your team names determined, please enter TBD.
March 2019
	3/8/2019	Relicensure in a Day
Status: Open Check-In Time: 1:00 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM All 6 sessions (please put a 1 in the box to the left) $350.00 If you are attending less than 6 sessions, enter the number of sessions in the box to the left $60.00 Registration Deadline: 3/7/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: 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)Technology 8-9 a.m. 2)Scientifically Based Reading 9-10 a.m. 3)Accommodations and Modifications 10-11 a.m. 4)Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5)Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 1-2 p.m. 6)Reflection and ELL Statement 2-3 p.m. 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.
	3/12/2019	Curriculum, Professional Development and Digital Education Leaders (DELTA)
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 3/11/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN
	3/27/2019	Counselors Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 3/26/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN
April 2019
	4/3/2019	Technology Directors Meetings
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 4/2/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Dave Paschke Telephone: 5073895123
	4/11/2019	Reading Academy
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $125.00 Registration Deadline: 4/10/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Jane Schuck Telephone: 507-340-3073 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: This workshop includes the participants reading an outside list of books, which are self-selected from a recommended list. Each participant receives 25 Clock Hour Units. Comment: To view the reading lists, visit: https://mnscsc.org/scsc/media/teaching/docs/reading-academy18-19.pdf
May 2019
	5/7/2019	Curriculum, Professional Development and Digital Education Leaders (DELTA)
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 5/6/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN
June 2019
	6/14/2019	Relicensure in a Day
Status: Open Check-In Time: 1:00 AM Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM All 6 sessions (please put a 1 in the box to the left) $350.00 If you are attending less than 6 sessions, enter the number of sessions in the box to the left $60.00 Registration Deadline: 6/13/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: 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)Technology 8-9 a.m. 2)Scientifically Based Reading 9-10 a.m. 3)Accommodations and Modifications 10-11 a.m. 4)Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5)Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports 1-2 p.m. 6)Reflection and ELL Statement 2-3 p.m. 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.
	6/30/2019	SCSC Professional Learning Center
Status: Open School Registration (put number of schools in the box) $359.00 District with multiple schools but less than 50 FTE across sites (put a 1 in the box) $399.00 Districts with 10+ schools - $10/school after the first 10 (put number of schools in the box) $10.00 Registration Deadline: 6/29/2019 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: 507-389-2509 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: A library of online, on demand professional learning on a variety of topics. These can be used for CEU credits or independent learning. Sessions and descriptions can be found at: https://mnscsc.org/teaching-learning/online-learning-center Comment: Once a school registers for access, all staff are able to access the learning modules through June 30, 2019. Access will be sent to the registering email within 48 hours of registration/payment.
	6/30/2019	Synergy & Leadership Exchange Donations 2018-2019
Status: Open Donation - enter a "1" in the box to the left $25.00 Donation - enter a "1" in the box to the left $50.00 Donation - enter a "1" in the box to the left $100.00 Donation - enter a "1" in the box to the left $250.00 Donation - enter a "1" in the box to the left $500.00 Donation - enter a "1" in the box to the left $1,000.00 Registration Deadline: 6/30/2019 Location 1: None Location Map None, MN Contact: Cassi Wanous Telephone: (507)386-2971 Description: Your donations support the Gathering of Champions, WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program, Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices program, Minnesota Ethical Leadership Awards, Character Recognition Awards luncheon and Reach for the Stars catalogue. If you would like your support directed to a specific program, please email Cassi at cwanous@synergyexchange.org.
	6/30/2019	Synergy & Leadership Exchange School/District Membership 2018-2019
Status: Open 1- School/District Membership (Enrollment 1-99) $100.00 2- School/District Membership (Enrollment 100-499) $175.00 3- School/District Membership (Enrollment 500-999) $250.00 4- School/District Membership (Enrollment 1,000-1,999) $350.00 5- School/District Membership (Enrollment 2,000+) $500.00 Registration Deadline: 6/30/2019 Location 1: None Location Map None, MN Contact: Cassi Wanous Telephone: (507)386-2971 Description: 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 luncheon and Reach for the Stars catalogue.
July 2019