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ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT
2015 August Course Catalog
Leaving an imprint on education for
generations ~ now and in the future.
AUGUST 2015
PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS Chisago Lakes Area Schools: Joe Thimm,
District #2144 Superintendent
East Central Schools: Andrew Almos,
District #2580 Superintendent
Hinckley/Finlayson Public Schools: Rob Prater,
District #2165 Superintendent
North Branch Area Public Schools: Deb Henton,
District #138 Superintendent
Pine City Public Schools: Wayne Gilman,
District #578 Superintendent
Rush City Public Schools: TO BE DETERMINED
District #139 Superintendent
Trio-Wolf Creek Tracy Quarnstrom,
Charter School #4095 Director
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
Chisago Lakes: Dani Strenke
East Central: Julie Domogalia
Hinckley/Finlayson: Mary Ellen Von Rueden
North Branch: Shari Breezee
Pine City: Wendy Leibel
Rush City: Scott Tyron
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1
August 5 CPI Refresher - Pine City
August 6 Restorative Justice/Practices
PAGE 2
August 7 CPI Initial
August 10 CPI Refresher - Hinckley-Finlayson
PAGE 3
August 11 Algebra Probes Training
August 11 CPI Refresher - Chisago Lakes
PAGE 4
August 11 SEEDs of Early Literacy
August 12 Boys Town—Proactive Strategies
PAGE 5
August 13 Boys Town—Reactive Strategies
August 14 Boys Town—Federal Setting III
PAGE 6
August 17 CPI Refresher—North Branch
August 17 Returning GLTF/DF Training
PAGE 7
August 17 First Year GLTF/DF Training
August 18 CPI Refresher—Chisago Lakes
PAGE 8
August 18-19 New Staff Orientation
August 19 MAP Coordinator Training & Refresher
PAGE 9
August 19 SpEd Forms Training
August 20 FAST Coordinator Training & Refresher
PAGE 10
August 20 GOM Training
August 20 Kurzweil Introductory Training
PAGE 11
August 20 TransMath Training
August 21 ADSIS for Secondary Math
PAGE 12
August 21 CPI Initial Training
August 21 Maximizing Resources in a Co-Teaching Classroom (Early Childhood)
PAGE 13-17
August 24 Unique Learners’ Conference
PAGE 18
August 25 Secondary Transition
PAGE 19
August 25 SEEDs of Early Literacy
PAGE 20
August 26 Jumpstart Paperwork Party
PAGE 21-25
August 26 SCRED Paraprofessional Conference
UDL Guidelines
DIRECTIONS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WELCOME TO SCRED
August Training at a Glance
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3
4
5
CPI Refresher - PC
6
Restorative Justice/
Practices
7
CPI Initial Training
10
CPI Refresher - HF
11
Algebra Probes
CPI Refresher - CL
SEEDs of Early Literacy
12
Boys Town -
Proactive Strategies
13
Boys Town -
Reactive Strategies
14
Boys Town -
Federal Setting III
17
CPI Refresher - NB
Returning Grade Level/
Data Facilitators
First Year Grade Level/
Data Facilitators
18
CPI Refresher - CL
New Staff Orientation
19
MAP Coordinator
Training & Refresher
New Staff Orientation (cont.)
SpED Forms Training
20
FAST Coordinator
Training & Refresher
GOM Training
Kurzweil Introductory
Training
TransMath Training
21
ADSIS for Secondary Math
CPI Initial Training
Maximizing Resources in a
Co-Teaching Classroom
(Early Childhood)
24
Unique Learners’
Conference
25
Secondary Transition
SEEDs of Early Literacy
26
Jumpstart Paperwork Party
SCRED Paraprofessional
Conference
27
28
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Wednesday, August 5 click here to register
CPI Key Point Refresher Pine City Elementary Media Center
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Description
This refresher course is an overview of the full CPI initial course in a half-day session for those needing to renew their
certification. The focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention techniques.
***The refresher training is for those who have previously attended an initial training and hold current CPI certification***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will renew their CPI certification for one year.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals,
Administration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
Thursday, August 6 click here to register
Restorative Justice/Practices SCRED Training Center A - Rush City
Liz Deen, Molly Bishop, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This one day training on Restorative Practices will address restorative principles and practices, including circle to build
community, affective statements, restorative conversations and conferences to repair harm.
UDL Guideline Connections
8.3 Foster collaboration and community, 9.1 Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation
Outcome
Administration will learn how to use restorative practices to create, support, or build on whole school safe climate
programming. The training will address providing tiered levels of response that addresses the needs of all stakeholders
within the school community. Administrators will learn a process for holding students accountable and teaching them
the skills of pro-social behaviors in the context of community and relationships.
Target Audience
Administration This training qualifies for 7 CEU hours
1
AUGUST 2015
Friday, August 7 click here to register
CPI Initial Training SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Description
This is an 8-hour class that certifies staff in verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention
techniques. CPI certification is valid for 12 months before a refresher class is required.
***The initial training is for those who have never been certified through CPI or whose certification has expired.***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a one year CPI certification.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Admin-
istration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 8 CEU hours
Monday, August 10 click here to register
CPI Key Point Refresher Hinckley/Finlayson High School Media Center
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Description
This refresher course is an overview of the full CPI initial course in a half-day session for those needing to renew their
certification. The focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention techniques.
***The refresher training is for those who have previously attended an initial training and hold current CPI certification***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will renew their CPI certification for one year.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals,
Administration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
2
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Tuesday, August 11 click here to register
Algebra Probes Training SCRED Training Center B - Rush City
Dr. Anne Foegen, Instructor 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
Training for administering, scoring and using Professional Development Algebra Progress Monitoring probes out of
Iowa State.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.1 Guide appropriate goal-setting, 6.2 Support planning and strategy development, 6.3 Facilitate managing infor-
mation and resources, 6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress
Outcome
1) Learn how to administer PDAPM probes.
2) Learn how to score PDAPM probes.
3) Learn how to interpret PDAPM scores.
Target Audience
9th grade Intermediate Algebra Teachers & Secondary Special Education
Math teachers This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
Tuesday, August 11 click here to register
CPI Key Point Refresher Chisago Lakes High School Media Center
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Description
This refresher course is an overview of the full CPI initial course in a half-day session for those needing to renew their
certification. The focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention techniques.
***The refresher training is for those who have previously attended an initial training and hold current CPI certification***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will renew their CPI certification for one year.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals,
Administration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
3
AUGUST 2015
Tuesday, August 11 click here to register
SEEDS of Early Literacy SCRED Training Center A - Rush City
Karen Wolner, Instructor 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Description
SEEDS is a nationally recognized curriculum written by Kate Horst. This curriculum provides a framework for
ensuring children will have the opportunity and experiences necessary to be literate.
Learning Objective 1: To identify the importance of daily embedded and explicit language and literacy
opportunities for young children within a literacy rich schedule. (Session 1)
Learning Objective 2: To identify the importance of embedded SEEDS quality interactions to scaffold
children's development and learning in everyday interactions and routines. (Session 2)
UDL Guideline Connections
3.1 Activate or supply background knowledge
Outcome
1. Participants will understand how to create a literacy rich schedule using daily embedded and explicit instruction.
2. Participants will understand how to scaffold children's learning throughout everyday interactions and routines.
Target Audience
Early Childhood: General and Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals (new,
or those needing a refresher) MRC Members This training qualifies for 5.5 CEU hours
Wednesday, August 12 click here to register
Boys Town- Proactive Strategies SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This one day training on the Boys Town Education Model will be geared towards proactive intervention. Topics will
include: creating positive, predictable environments, proactive teaching, and encouraging positive behavior.
UDL Guideline Connections
8: Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Staff will learn specific strategies for teaching and encouraging appropriate behavior in their program.
Target Audience
Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administration, School Social
Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
4
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Thursday, August 13 click here to register
Boys Town- Reactive Strategies SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This one day training on the Boys Town Education Model will be geared towards reactive intervention. Topics will in-
clude: correcting inappropriate behavior, and de-escalating emotionally intense situations.
UDL Guideline Connections
8: Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Staff will learn specific de-escalation and intervention strategies geared towards their program and be given additional
resources to use when processing with students.
Target Audience
Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administration, School Social
Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
Friday, August 14 click here to register
Boys Town- Federal Setting III SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This one day training on the Boys Town Education Model will prepare Federal Setting III and new Federal Setting IV
staff for implementation. Topics will include: administrative intervention, motivation systems, and action planning.
UDL Guideline Connections
8: Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Staff will learn how to modify the levels of the model to work within their program as well as create an action plan to
begin implementation in their program.
Target Audience
Federal Setting III and new Federal Setting IV Special Education Teachers and
Paraprofessionals This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
5
AUGUST 2015
Monday, August 17 click here to register
CPI Key Point Refresher North Branch Area School District
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Description
This refresher course is an overview of the full CPI initial course in a half-day session for those needing to renew their
certification. The focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention techniques.
***The refresher training is for those who have previously attended an initial training and hold current CPI certification***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will renew their CPI certification for one year.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals,
Administration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
Monday, August 17 click here to register
Training for Returning Grade Level/Data Facilitators SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
J. Frawley, J. Lake, B. Scierka, W. Stuttgen, Instructors 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This half-day training day is designed for those who are returning as Grade Level Facilitators or Data Facilitators in their
buildings for the 2015-2016 school year.
UDL Guideline Connections
3.4 Maximize transfer and generalization, 6.2 Support planning and strategy development, 8.3 Foster collaboration and
community
Outcome
Facilitators will collaborate within building staff and across districts and receive training to build skills needed for this
role.
Target Audience
Building data facilitators This training qualifies for 3.5 CEU hours
6
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Monday, August 17 click here to register
Training for First Year Grade Level/Data Facilitators SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
J. Frawley, J. Lake, B. Scierka, W. Stuttgen, Instructors 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This training day is designed for those who will be new to serving as Grade Level Facilitators or Data Facilitators in
their buildings for the 2015-2016 school year.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources, 8.1 Heighten salience of goals and objectives, 8.3 Foster collabora-
tion and community
Outcome
Facilitators will learn their role and expectations as a grade level/data facilitator. Facilitators will learn how to access
necessary data using the TIES data warehouse. Facilitators will collaborate within building staff and across districts and
receive training to build skills needed for this role.
Target Audience
First Year Grade Level/Data Facilitators This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
Tuesday, August 18 click here to register
CPI Key Point Refresher Chisago Lakes High School Media Center
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors Noon to 3:00 pm
Description
This refresher course is an overview of the full CPI initial course in a half-day session for those needing to renew their
certification. The focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention techniques.
***The refresher training is for those who have previously attended an initial training and hold current CPI certification***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will renew their CPI certification for one year.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals,
Administration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
7
AUGUST 2015
Tuesday, August 18 - Wednesday, August 19 click here to register
New Staff Orientation SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
Jamie Nord, Nicole Jack, Nicole Woodward, and
Holly Grams, Instructors
Tuesday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Description
This course will provide Special Education staff new to SCRED districts an introduction to SCRED Special Education services. Participants will become familiar with the organizational structure of SCRED, including the support staff available, as well as Special Education Due Process procedures. Questions will be answered and multiple resources provided to staff new to SCRED.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.1 Guide appropriate goal-setting, 8.3 Foster collaboration and community
Outcome
1) Participants will understand the resources available to them through SCRED.
2) Participants will become familiar with Due Process requirements.
3) Participants will understand the compliance monitoring program used at SCRED
Target Audience
New Nurses, Special Education Teachers, School Social Workers, School
Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, SCRED Certified Staff This training qualifies for 11.5 CEU hours
Wednesday, August 19 click here to register
MAP Coordinator Training & Refresher SCRED Training Center B - Rush City
Kindle Perkins Kabat, Instructor 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Description
This is a training and refresher opportunity for MAP Coordinators (and MAP proctors). Both new and returning MAP Coordinators and Proctors should attend. We will be reviewing procedures for WEB Based MAP testing. It is im-portant that at least one representative per district (preferably per building) attend this training.
Topics will include: MAP Basics Overview, Tips and Troubleshooting for Proctors, Benchmark Testing Calendars, Class Roster Files, Setting up Testing Sessions (and Test My Class), etc.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources, 8.3 Foster collaboration and community
Outcome
MAP Coordinators and Proctors will have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities, and will feel prepared to
begin their tasks for the Fall MAP testing window which begins in early September.
Target Audience
MAP Coordinators and MAP Proctors (both new and returning) This training qualifies for 2.5 CEU hours
8
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Wednesday, August 19 click here to register
SpEd Forms Training SCRED Training Center A - Rush City
Kaitlin O'Shea, Instructor 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Description
Participants will receive training on navigating through, and efficiently using, SpEd Forms. This training is designed for
new staff who are unfamiliar with SpEd Forms, but staff needing a refresher or additional training are welcome to
attend as well.
UDL Guideline Connections
8.3 Foster collaboration and community
Outcome
Participants will be able to efficiently and confidently navigate through, and complete their due process responsibili-
ties while using SpEd Forms.
Target Audience
Nurses, Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech Language
Pathologists, New SCRED Certified Staff This training qualifies for 3.5 CEU hours
Thursday, August 20 click here to register
FAST Coordinator Training & Refresher SCRED Training Center B - Rush City
Kindle Perkins Kabat, Wendy Stuttgen, & Barb Scierka,
Instructors 12:30 am to 3:00 pm
Description
FAST aMath and aReading assessments will be administered in Kindergarten and 1st grade (along with a pilot in 3rd -
5th grade) in the 2015-16 school year. This is a training and refresher opportunity for FAST Coordinators (and Proc-
tors). Both new and returning FAST Coordinators and Proctors should attend. We will be reviewing procedures for
administering the FAST aMath and aReading assessments. Additional training will be provided on the use and inter-
pretation of FAST data. It is important that at least one representative from each building giving the FAST assessment
attend this training.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources, 8.3 Foster collaboration and community
Outcome
FAST Coordinators and Proctors will have an understanding of their responsibilities and will feel prepared to being
their tasks for the FAST testing window which begins in early September. They will also have an understanding of the
use and interpretation of FAST data.
Target Audience FAST Coordinators and FAST Proctors This training qualifies for 2.5 CEU hours
9
AUGUST 2015
Thursday, August 20 click here to register
GOM Training SCRED Training Center B - Rush City
Wendy Stuttgen, Instructor 8:30 am to 11:30 am
DescriptionThis session is for staff who require training in administration of General Outcome Measures (GOMs),
including:
- Oral Reading Fluency - Nonsense-Word Fluency
- Letter Sound Fluency - Math Concepts & Applications
- Math Computation - Quantity Discrimination Fluency
UDL Guideline Connections
6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress, 8.1 Heighten salience of goals and objectives
Outcome
Participants will understand the uses of GOMs, and will be able to collect valid data by following standard procedures.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals,
Interventionists, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
Thursday, August 20 click here to register FOR WINDOWS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MAC
Kurzweil Introductory Training SCRED Training Center A - Rush City
Jennifer Lake and Scott Marfilius, Instructors Windows platform 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
MAC platform 11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Description
This half day training is an introduction to Kurzweil for special education teachers who have not previously participat-
ed in Kurzweil training. Teachers whose schools use Windows platform computers will attend the morning session,
from 8:30-noon. Teachers whose schools use MAC platform computers will attend the afternoon session, from 11:30-
3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
UDL Guideline Connections
1.1 Offer ways of customizing the display of information, 1.3 Offer alternatives for visual information, 2.3 Support de-
coding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols
Outcome
Participants will be able to use the most relevant features of Kurzweil 3000 in order to offer support for reading and
writing with students who demonstrate needs for assistive technology in these areas.
Target Audience Special Education Teachers This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
10
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Thursday, August 20 click here to register
TransMath Training SCRED Large Conference Room - Rush City
Julie Frawley, Instructor 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Description
Coaching, support and networking for teachers of the Voyager curriculum TransMath.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.1 Guide appropriate goal-setting, 7.2 Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity, 7.3 Minimize threats and distrac-
tions, 8: Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence, 8.2 Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge
Outcome
1) Enhanced understanding of the curriculum.
2) Improved ability to use assessment information within curriculum.
3) Opportunity to network with other teachers in the curriculum.
Target Audience
TransMath teachers This training qualifies for 4 CEU hours
Friday, August 21 click here to register
ADSIS for Secondary Math North Branch Area High School
Julie Frawley, Instructor 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
A day to focus on best practice and new ideas for engaging struggling learners in the secondary math ADSIS classroom.
UDL Guideline Connections
2.3 Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols, 3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas,
and relationships, 3.4 Maximize transfer and generalization, 5: Provide options for expression and communication,
6.2 Support planning and strategy development
Outcome
A teacher will walk away with background on recent research, ideas for the classroom and a clear structure for the
year in the ADSIS classroom.
Target Audience
Secondary ADSIS Math Teachers This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
11
AUGUST 2015
Friday, August 21 click here to register
CPI Initial Training SCRED Training Center A & B - Rush City
Molly Bishop, Liz Deen, Tiffany Goodchild, Instructors 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Description
This is an 8-hour class that certifies staff in verbal de-escalation techniques and non-violent physical intervention tech-
niques. CPI certification is valid for 12 months before a refresher class is required.
***The initial training is for those who have never been certified through CPI or whose certification has expired.***
UDL Guideline Connections
4: Provide options for physical action, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a one year CPI certification.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Admin-
istration, School Social Workers, School Psychologists This training qualifies for 8 CEU hours
Friday, August 21 click here to register
Maximizing Resources in a Co-Teaching Classroom (Early Childhood)
North Branch Area School District
Karen Wolner, Instructor 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Description
One of the challenges with co-teaching is figuring out how to work together to best meet the needs of children.
Discussion will include developing a collaborative learning environment and looking at the components
of the co-teaching relationship.
This course will provide teams opportunities to create effective classroom practices and develop strategies
to improve programs.
UDL Guideline Connections
3.1 Activate or supply background knowledge, 6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources
Outcome
Participants will be able to apply the various co-teaching components and strategies to their classroom schedule to
maximize resources in their environment.
Target Audience
Early Childhood General Education Teachers and ECSE Teachers. (Bring your team) This training qualifies for 3 CEU hours
12
SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Monday, August 24 click here to register
Unique Learners' Conference
Jamie Nord, Nicole Jack, Nicole Woodward, and Holly Grams,
Facilitators 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Description
This year's annual Unique Learners' Conference will focus on student engagement strategies. Dr. Laura Riffel, the Be-
havior Doctor, will be presenting during the large-group morning session, as well as during breakout sessions the re-
mainder of the day. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Riffel has trained thousands of teachers, parents,
counselors, psychologists, administrators, and bus drivers how to implement effective engagement strategies into
their work with students. Other breakout sessions with Collaborative Planners and Unique Learners' Managers will be
offered when participants are not attending Dr. Riffel's breakout session.
UDL Guideline Connections
III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement, 7: Provide options for recruiting interest, 8: Provide options for sustaining
effort and persistence, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
Staff will appropriately apply their new knowledge of student engagement strategies while developing and refining
student's programming during the 2015-16 school year.
Target Audience
Nurses, Special Education Teachers, Administration, School Social Workers, School
Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Counselors, SCRED Certified Staff This training qualifies for 7 CEU hours
EBD Teachers ECSE Teachers Low Incidence SLD Teachers Speech Language
Pathologists School Nurses
Choose from list of
Session 1 choices
Choose from list of
Session 1 choices
Choose from list of
Session 1 choices
Dr. Riffel: SLD SLP Networking Session 1: Dr. Riffel: SLD
Dr. Riffel: EBD ECSE Networking LI Networking Choose from list of
Session 2 choices
Choose from list of
Session 2 choices
Session 2: School Nurse
Networking
EBD Networking Dr. Riffel Dr. Riffel: ASD SLD Networking Dr. Riffel: ASD Session 3: School Nurse
Networking
* School Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and Building Principals can determine which 3 sessions to attend. SCRED Low
Incidence Staff should attend Dr. Riffel’s third session.
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Dr. Riffel - SLD
Engagement Strategies for students with Specific Learning Disabilities.
Target Audience:
SLD, Nurses
Engaging Families with County Resources: Low Incidence Disabilities
This breakout will be focused on helping teachers, case managers and support staff have a better understanding of
county resources in both Pine and Chisago Counties. Insight on how to assist families with navigating the process will be
covered.
Target Audience:
Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, School Psychologists
Engaging Students with AT & Low Incidence
This session will cover various types, levels, and uses of Assistive Technology available to students to help make pro-
gress in the curriculum and engage in education. Includes how/what to add to IEPs for consideration.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Homework, Organization and Planning Skills (HOPS) Interventions
Increase student engagement through this highly effective intervention targeted at improving organization skills, de-
creasing homework problems, raising grade point averages, and creating long-term successes. The HOPS interventions
can be implemented with students from elementary to high school who demonstrate needs in the area of executive
functioning. HOPS can be applied individually, with small groups and in the classroom setting. Skills learned through
these interventions directly translate into positive outcomes in the classroom and at home.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Academics
Introduction and Exploration of Infinitec
Infinitec stands for infinite potential through technology. We aim to advance independence and promote inclusive op-
portunities for children and adults through technology. Within this website you will find on-demand professional devel-
opment, curriculum supports and professional learning opportunities.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Ready for Learning and Brain Basics
What is the connection between learning and movement? Why might this be an important component for you to con-
sider for student engagement in your building or classroom? In this session, occupational and physical therapists at
SCRED will describe what they and their colleagues in Regions 5 & 7 have been focusing on over the past two years con-
cerning 1) the use of movement to prepare students for learning and 2) the use of movement to enhance learning. A
helpful overview of the neurobiological process will illustrate in lay terms the reason increasing evidence points to this
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Engaging Families with County Resources: High Incidence Disabilities
This breakout will be focused on helping teachers, case managers and support staff have a better understanding of
county resources in both Pine and Chisago Counties. Insight on how to assist families with navigating the process will be
covered.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Academics, School Psychologists
Engaging Students with AT: High Incidence
This session will cover various types of Assistive Technology available to help students access and engage in learning to
make progress.
Target Audience:
Academics
Dr. Riffel - EBD
Engagement Strategies for students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder/Emotional Behavior Disabilities.
Target Audience:
EBD
ECSE Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: Early Childhood
Zones of Regulation
The Zones is a systematic, cognitive behavior approach used to teach self-regulation by categorizing all the different
ways we feel and states of alertness we experience into four concrete zones. The Zones curriculum provides strategies
to teach students to become more aware of, and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing
their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts. By addressing underlying deficits in emotion-
al and sensory regulation, executive functions, and social cognition, the curriculum is designed to help move students
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Early Childhood
Speech Language Pathologists Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: SLP
Low Incidence Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: DCD and SLP
Nurses Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: School Nurses
Ready for Learning and Brain Basics What is the connection between learning and movement? Why might this be an important component for you to con-
sider for student engagement in your building or classroom? In this session, occupational and physical therapists at
SCRED will describe what they and their colleagues in Regions 5 & 7 have been focusing on over the past two years con-
cerning 1) the use of movement to prepare students for learning and 2) the use of movement to enhance learning. A
helpful overview of the neurobiological process will illustrate in lay terms the reason increasing evidence points to this
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Homework, Organization and Planning Skills (HOPS) Interventions
Increase student engagement through this highly effective intervention targeted at improving organization skills, de-
creasing homework problems, raising grade point averages, and creating long-term successes. The HOPS interventions
can be implemented with students from elementary to high school who demonstrate needs in the area of executive
functioning. HOPS can be applied individually, with small groups and in the classroom setting. Skills learned through
these interventions directly translate into positive outcomes in the classroom and at home.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Academics
Introduction and Exploration of Infinitec
Infinitec stands for infinite potential through technology. We aim to advance independence and promote inclusive op-
portunities for children and adults through technology. Within this website you will find on-demand professional devel-
opment, curriculum supports and professional learning opportunities.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Growth Mindset Matters
Growth mindset has proven to be a key factor in improving student learning. Participants will learn what a growth mind-
set is, examine their mindset, and learn how important a growth mindset is for student engagement and learning.
Target Audience:
Academics
Zones of Regulation The Zones is a systematic, cognitive behavior approach used to teach self-regulation by categorizing all the different ways
we feel and states of alertness we experience into four concrete zones. The Zones curriculum provides strategies to
teach students to become more aware of, and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing their
sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts. By addressing underlying deficits in emotional and
sensory regulation, executive functions, and social cognition, the curriculum is designed to help move students toward
independent regulation.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Early Childhood
Dr. Riffel - ASD
Engagement Strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Target Audience:
ASD, Early Childhood, Low Incidence, Principals
EBD Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: EBD Teachers
Nurses Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: School Nurses
SLD Networking
This breakout session will provide participants with service area specific updates and news to start the 2015-2016 school
year.
Target Audience: SLD
AUGUST 2015
Tuesday, August 25 click here to register
Secondary Transition North Branch Area High School
Jennifer Lake, Julie Frawley, Jennifer DuFresne, and
Mark Markell, Instructors 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Description
Teachers will have targeted training on Transition IEPs and ESRs as well as self-advocacy strategies. All participants will
take either the Possible Selves or Self Advocacy Strategy course. The training will be conducted in targeted and
structured breakout sessions, with an emphasis on transition as it relates to categorical disability areas.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.1 Guide appropriate goal-setting, 6.2 Support planning and strategy development, 6.3 Facilitate managing infor-
mation and resources, 6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress
Outcome
1) Teachers will improve their ability to use the TRAX software to help plan transition IEPs.
2) Teachers will be trained in self-advocacy strategies.
3) Teachers will improve their ability to write and link transition-centered ESRs and IEPs.
Target Audience
Secondary Special Education Teachers This training qualifies for 6.5 CEU hours
Breakout Sessions will be primarily focused on the following:
Networking Large Group Transition Framework Disability Specific Q & A and problem solving
TRAX TRAX: Beginner TRAX: ADVANCED
SIMs Strategy Possible Selves Self-Advocacy
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SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Tuesday, August 25 click here to register
SEEDS of Early Literacy SCRED Training Center A - Rush City
Karen Wolner, Instructor 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Description
SEEDs is a nationally recognized curriculum written by Kate Horst. This curriculum provides a framework for
ensuring children will have the opportunity and experiences necessary to be literate.
Learning Objective 1: To identify the characteristics of embedded and explicit theme related vocabulary and
oral language, meaningful conversation and literacy rich environments to promote language and literacy in
all learners. (Session 3)
Learning Objective 2: To identify the characteristics of a high quality read aloud and promote vocabulary and
language development. (Session 4)
UDL Guideline Connections
2.1 Clarify vocabulary and symbols
Outcome
1. Participants will understand how language develops and learn strategies to promote language and
literacy in all learners.
2. Participants will understand how to incorporate specific instructional focuses throughout the Five Day
Read Aloud to promote vocabulary and oral language development.
Target Audience
Early Childhood: General and Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals (new,
or those needing a refresher) MRC Members This training qualifies for 5.5 CEU hours
AGAIN THIS YEAR!
Email Confirmations
Once you have registered for a training, you will receive an email with the information you will need to know about your course. When you register, please double check your email address.
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AUGUST 2015
Wednesday, August 26 click here to register
Jumpstart Paperwork Party Local Buildings
School Psychologist at Building/District Level, Facilitators 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Description
During this Jumpstart time, teams will hold their first SST meeting of the year, review the due process tracking spread-
sheet, discuss transfer student cases, make necessary caseload adjustments, etc. Case managers will check to make
sure students' IEP services align with schedules, enter in due dates and reminders into google calendars, and set up
progress monitoring for student's on caseloads.
UDL Guideline Connections
6.1 Guide appropriate goal-setting, 6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress, 8.3 Foster collaboration and com-
munity
Outcome
1. Building teams will have time to plan for due process and transfer students prior to the start of the school year.
2. Case managers will have all due dates for IEPs and evaluations on their google calendars for the 2015-16 school
year.
3. Case managers will have progress monitoring for students on their caseload set up to start the 2015-16 school year.
Target Audience
Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists This training qualifies for 4 CEU hours
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SCRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
Wednesday, August 26 click here to register
SCRED Paraprofessional Conference North Branch Area High School
Jamie Nord, Nicole Jack, Nicole Woodward, and
Holly Grams, Instructors 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Description The morning large-group session will focus on student engagement strategies. A variety of breakout session will also be offered. Paraprofessionals will select three sessions to attend based on their specific assignments and staff develop-ment needs. A variety of topics will be offered in the areas of academics, low-incidence, social-behavior, early child-hood, and others.
UDL Guideline Connections
III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement, 7: Provide options for recruiting interest, 8: Provide options for sustaining
effort and persistence, 9: Provide options for self-regulation
Outcome
1. Paraprofessionals will gain knowledge in engagement strategies for students with disabilities.
2. Paraprofessionals will have the opportunity to receive specific training relevant to their assignments that can be put
into practice during the 2015-16 school year.
Target Audience Paraprofessionals This training qualifies for 6 CEU hours
Breakouts Sessions at a Glance
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
Behavioral Proactive Strategies – Bringing
your “A” Game
Zones of Regulation – Sensory
Strategies
Making Educational Environments
Hearing and Vision Friendly
Changing Your Student’s Behavior by Changing Yours
Paraprofessional Toolkit - Part 1
(Mandatory for paraprofessionals hired mid-year and to start the 2015-16 school year)
*** MUST ATTEND PART 1 & 2 ***
Paraprofessional Toolkit - Part 2
(Mandatory for paraprofessionals hired mid-year and to start the 2015-16 school year)
*** MUST ATTEND PART 1 & 2 ***
Fostering Independence
AAC Tea party Fostering Independence
Sign Language as a Visual Support for the
Classroom
Intro to Kurzweil Homework, Organization, and Planning
Skills (HOPS) Interventions
Kurzweil Plus Practical Strategies for Student Growth
and Learning
Infinitec
Ready for Learning Managing Unstructured Areas Ready for Learning
Preschool Numeracy Indicators in Early
Childhood
How can we all Play? Helping Early Childhood Students Learn
Self-Regulation
Engaging Minds through Math Games Responding to Challenging Behavior
Reading Interventions
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Engaging Math Games
Engaging fun activities for the small amounts of time left at the end of the hour. Things students can do in pairs, small
groups or independently. Fun games that build number sense and improve engagement.
Target Audience: Academics
Behavioral Proactive Strategies - Bringing your "A" game to the Classroom
Bringing your "A" game to the classroom: Participants will gain knowledge and skills in the use of proactive strategies to
prevent challenging behaviors in the classroom including an overview of research-based antecedent strategies to sup-
port positive behavior.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education
Change Your Student's Behavior By Changing Yours
Attendees will learn about the basics of understanding, reinforcing, and changing students' behavior. Strategies for re-
sponding to challenging behavior will be discussed. Attendees will also learn about how antecedents (what happens
before the behavior occurs) and consequences (what happens after the behavior occurs) impact students' behavior.
NOTE: This session is being repeated from last year due to interest level.
Target Audience: Social Behavior
Fostering Independence The focus of this session will be on strategies to decrease dependence on paraprofessionals and therefore increase
student independence. Philosophy and practical strategies will be discussed.
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Kurzweil Plus This session will provide more in-depth use of Kurzweil 3000 software for paraprofessionals who have previously been
trained in Kurzweil. Kurzweil is used to provide access to reading materials for secondary students whose reading skills
are below grade level.
*This session is for paraprofessionals who work in secondary buildings only.*
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, General Special Education
Preschool Numeracy Indicators in Early Childhood
Learn how to administer the Preschool Numeracy Indicators of Number Naming, One to One Correspondence Counting,
Oral Counting, and Quantity Comparison. Participants will also learn how to score each measure accurately using Bonus
Points.
Target Audience: Early Childhood
Reading Interventions Participants will learn about specific interventions covering the five essential components of reading instruction (from
the PRESS Intervention Manual). This session would be appropriate for those who work with K-5 students one-on-one
or in a small group.
Target Audience: Academics
Ready for Learning and Brain Basics What is the connection between learning and movement? Why might this be an important component for you to con-
sider while working with students? In this session, occupational and physical therapists at SCRED will describe what they
and their colleagues in Regions 5 & 7 have been focusing on over the past two years concerning 1) the use of movement
to prepare students for learning and 2) the use of movement to enhance learning. A helpful overview of the neurobio-
logical process will illustrate in lay terms the reason increasing evidence points to this connection. As a group, we will
generate a list of ideas and resources to share with all participants.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education, K-12
Sign Language as a Visual Support for the Classroom
This will be a user friendly class that will add simple visual supports to your classroom. Participants will be able to give
visual directions such as:
wait, listen, look, open, and more. You will learn some common school locations and names of people in the building. In
addition you'll learn motivating strategies for teaching these signs to students.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Early Childhood
AAC Teaparty
Put yourself in your non-verbal students' shoes. Attend a social function without a voice and experience a simulation.
Sample various augmentative devices and partner assisted communication practice in a fun setting.
Target Audience: Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Early Childhood
How can we all play? Creating an inclusive physical education environment for students with severe disabilities. Support, engagement and
modification strategies for learners with severe disabilities participating in the regular physical education setting.
Target Audience: Low Incidence
Introduction to Kurzweil
This session will be an introduction to Kurzweil 3000 software. Kurzweil is used to provide access to reading materials
for secondary students whose reading skills are below grade level.
*This session is for paraprofessionals who work in secondary buildings only.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education
Managing Unstructured Areas
Learn techniques for managing student behavior in unstructured areas in which supervision is emphasized including
hallways, lunch, recess, and the bus.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Educations
Paraprofessional Toolkit Part 1 (PART TWO IS IN SESSION THREE)
This is a two-part mandatory session for new paraprofessionals hired mid-year or to start the 2015-16 school year. This
quick paced and interesting session will allow you to start building the skills and gaining the information needed to be an
effective para educator for students with a variety of disabilities from mild to severe. Some of the topics will include
disability types, para roles, basic behavior and educational strategies, and so much more to get your career started on
the right foot.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education
Responding to Challenging Behaviors This session will review a list of the top 10 ways to respond to challenging behaviors. Additionally, there will be a brief
overview of understanding challenging behaviors.
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Autism, Low Incidence
Practical Strategies for Student Growth and Learning –
What the Para Needs to Know. This session will address what the para needs to know to effectively play a role in supporting a plan of academic and/or
functional skills instruction as developed by the licensed teacher. This session will provide participants with:
1. Different perspectives on the para role in the teaching-learning process
2. A model for thinking about and evaluating student reactions to your teaching
3. The importance of addressing different student learning styles
4. A set of questions you should always have in mind as you assist students
5. An opportunity to raise and discuss your questions, issues, opinions and suggestions.
Participants who register to attend this session will be invited to provide feedback on their needs and questions via
email to Session Instructors prior to the session.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education
Zones of Regulation
The Zones is a systematic, cognitive behavior approach used to teach self-regulation by categorizing all the different
ways we feel and states of alertness we experience into four concrete zones. The Zones curriculum provides strategies
to teach students to become more aware of, and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing
their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts. By addressing underlying deficits in emotion-
al and sensory regulation, executive functions, and social cognition, the curriculum is designed to help move students
toward independent regulation. This session will cover how paraprofessionals can support implementation of these
strategies for the students they support in the classroom.
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Early Childhood
Fostering Independence
The focus of this session will be on strategies to decrease dependence on paraprofessionals and therefore increase
student independence. Philosophy and practical strategies will be discussed.
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Helping Early Childhood Students Learn Self-Regulation
This session will offer an overview of the development of self-regulation in addition to evidence based strategies for
promoting self-regulation.
Target Audience: Early Childhood
Homework, Organization and Planning Skills (HOPS) Interventions
Increase student engagement through this highly effective intervention targeted at improving organization skills, de-
creasing homework problems, raising grade point averages, and creating long-term successes. The HOPS interventions
can be implemented with students from elementary to high school who demonstrate needs in the area of executive
functioning. HOPS can be applied individually, with small groups and in the classroom setting. Skills learned through
these interventions directly translate into positive outcomes in the classroom and at home.
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Academics
Infinitec
A basic and simple introduction to Infinitec website. Infinitec stands for infinite potential through technology. We aim
to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults through technology. Within this
website you will find on-demand professional development, curriculum supports and professional learning opportuni-
ties.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education
Making Educational Environments Hearing and Vision Friendly
Support your students by enhancing visual and auditory strategies based on research and practical application.
Target Audience: Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood
Paraprofessional Toolkit Part 2
This is a two-part mandatory session for new paraprofessionals hired mid-year or to start the 2015-16 school year. This
quick paced and interesting session will allow you to start building the skills and gaining the information needed to be an
effective para educator for students with a variety of disabilities from mild to severe. Some of the topics will include
disability types, para roles, basic behavior and educational strategies, and so much more to get your career started on
the right foot.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Communication, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education
Ready for Learning and Brain Basics
What is the connection between learning and movement? Why might this be an important component for you to con-
sider while working with students? In this session, occupational and physical therapists at SCRED will describe what they
and their colleagues in Regions 5 & 7 have been focusing on over the past two years concerning 1) the use of movement
to prepare students for learning and 2) the use of movement to enhance learning. A helpful overview of the neurobio-
logical process will illustrate in lay terms the reason increasing evidence points to this connection. As a group, we will
generate a list of ideas and resources to share with all participants.
Target Audience:
Social Behavior, Autism, Low Incidence, Academics, Early Childhood, General Special Education, K-12
DIRECTIONS
SCRED—Training Center, Rush City Take I35 to Rush City Exit going East about 1 1/2 miles; turn right on Dana Avenue to 425 S. Dana Avenue.
North Branch Area Schools
High School - 38175 Grand Avenue
Take I35 to North Branch Exit go East about 1 1/2 miles; turn right on Grand Avenue go approximately 3/4 mile, the HS
will be on your left side.
Middle School - 38431 Lincoln Trail
Take I35 to North Branch Exit go East about 1 1/2 miles; turn right on Grand Avenue go approximately 1/2 mile, turn
left onto Lincoln Trail; NBAMS will be on your left side. Turn left into the second parking lot.
Sunrise River Elementary - 37775 Grand Avenue
Take I35 to North Branch Exit go East about 1 1/2 miles; turn right on Grand Avenue go approximately 1 mile, the
school will be on your left side.
Rush City Public Schools High School - 51001 Fairfield Avenue
Take I35 to Rush City Exit going East about 1/2 mile; turn left on Fairfield Avenue for 1/2 mile. Turn right for 1/4 mile,
the High school will be on your left.
CE Jacobson Elementary School - 95 S Harte Avenue
Take I35 to Rush City Exit going East about 1/2 mile; turn left on Fairfield Avenue for 1/2 mile. Turn right for 1/2 mile,
Jacobson Elementary will be on your right side.
Pine City Public Schools Elementary School - 700 6th Avenue SW
From I35 exit at 165, go east on Hillside Ave. SW, turn left onto 8th Street SW, go 2 blks, turn right onto 6th Ave SW
Junior/Senior High School - 1400 Main Street South
Take I35 at exit 165, take ramp right for MN-70 toward Grantsburg / Rock Creek; Turn right onto State Highway 70;
Turn left onto MN-361 / Forest Blvd , go 3 miles the School will be on your right side.
Chisago Lakes School District
High School - 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN 55045
From Highway 8 in Lindstrom, go south on Olinda Trail (by the Dairy Queen), approx. 1.4 miles. The high school will
be on the west side of Olinda Trail.
REGISTRATION
REGISTER ONLINE
Go to www.scred.k12.mn.us to register online.
Click on Profess. Learning at the top of the page,
select Course Information/Registration then click on the link to the:
2015 August Course Catalog
If you have any questions, contact St. Croix River Education District at 320-358-3616.