November 2024
November 30, 2024, 11:55 PM - November 30, 2024, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
December 2024
All schools are invited to join the Redefining Ready Leadership Team with our next steps of creating more inclusive metrics for our region. Redefining Ready stretches beyond the academic standards to consider more depth of experience and involvement for our students including service learning, attendance, dual enrollment and other ways of helping all students to be career and college ready. This time, we are hoping to approve a regional set of metrics and how they are calculated. Please join us to make this decision and decide on next steps for our region!
Details
December 31, 2024, 11:55 PM - December 31, 2024, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
January 2025
SSC has opened up its Superintendent Advisory Committee meetings to all member district superintendents in our region. These meetings are an opportunity for SE MN superintendents to learn more about and provide input on SSC's programs and services, communicate ways in which SSC can support their district, and network with peers. These meetings will take place four times per year at SSC. There will be no charge to attend, lunch and refreshments will be served, and attendees will be reimbursed for their mileage.
Details
January 31, 2025, 11:55 PM - January 31, 2025, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
February 2025
February 11, 2025, 09:00 AM - February 11, 2025, 03:00 PM | Cedar Room
School Nurse Community of Practice for the 24-25 School Year.
Agenda will be shared closer to the date
Details
Annual educator awards celebration.
Details
Join us virtually for an opportunity to connect with other school mental health professionals (school social workers, school counselors, etc.) to discuss relevant topics to our day-to-day work. More information about the agenda will come out closer to the date.
CEU's provided.
Details
Stay tuned for details regarding the agenda.
Details
February 26, 2025, 04:30 PM - February 26, 2025, 07:30 PM | Oak/Birch/Maple/Willow Room
Join us for the Educator Forum on February 26, 2025, where educators, administrators, and industry partners will gather for an exciting professional development event. This unique forum aims to foster connections, share innovative practices, and inspire collaborative discussions among K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and industry leaders.
Details
February 28, 2025, 11:55 PM - February 28, 2025, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
March 2025
Annual School Health Conference for school nurses and mental health professionals
Full description coming when schedule is made.
Details
March 31, 2025, 11:55 PM - March 31, 2025, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
April 2025
April 22, 2025, 09:00 AM - April 22, 2025, 03:00 PM | Cedar Room
School Nurse Community of Practice for the 24-25 School Year
Agenda will be available close to the date
Details
SSC has opened up its Superintendent Advisory Committee meetings to all member district superintendents in our region. These meetings are an opportunity for SE MN superintendents to learn more about and provide input on SSC's programs and services, communicate ways in which SSC can support their district, and network with peers. These meetings will take place four times per year at SSC. There will be no charge to attend, lunch and refreshments will be served, and attendees will be reimbursed for their mileage.
Details
April 30, 2025, 11:55 PM - April 30, 2025, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
May 2025
Join us virtually for an opportunity to connect with other school mental health professionals (school social workers, school counselors, etc.) to discuss relevant topics to our day-to-day work. More information about the agenda will come out closer to the date.
CEU's provided.
Details
May 31, 2025, 11:55 PM - May 31, 2025, 11:59 PM | Online
Please note, the dates/times listed under the title of this opportunity are not accurate; licenses will be made available within 48 hours of registration/purchase.
Paraeducator is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an option for the formal assessment required to consider a paraprofessional highly qualified. Paraeducator also provides high quality professional development that districts can use to support all paraprofessionals.
Paraeducator Online Courses Include
- 150+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments (Course listing)
- Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
- Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
- Training and assessments to highly qualify paraprofessionals and meet Title I, Part A requirements.
- Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
- Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators endorsed by CASE.
- Research-based content written by experts in the field.
Assessment Information
Highly qualified prep courses in the areas of mathematical skills, reading skills, writing skills, and supporting instruction, will be assigned to those taking the assessment. We strongly recommend that individuals complete these prep courses prior to taking the assessments (estimated to take 8-12 hours to complete). The passing scores are 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
Instructions for Registering/Purchasing a Paraeducator License
If an individual would like to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course + Assessment License rate when registering. ($85.00/license/year)
If an individual does not need to take the Paraeducator Assessment, he/she should select the Paraeducator Online Course License (no assessments) rate. ($65.00/license/year)
Once an individual has registered/purchased a license, he/she will be contacted via email with next steps for accessing his/her license and for those purchasing the license + assessments, information on scheduling the assessment.
*Individuals planning to take the assessments must have registered here and be assigned a license prior to the testing date and must provide their own internet-accessible laptop.
Districts also have the option to provide testing at their site with a designated proctor.
License Costs
$85 / license - Access to highly qualified online prep courses, access to all online PD courses, and assessments
$65 / license - Access to all online PD courses only
$20 / attempt - Each additional assessment retake (if taken with an SSC provided proctor)
Please use your school email address when registering, even if paying with personal credit card.
Details
June 2025
Stay tuned for details regarding the agenda.