Do you know about the STEM tools you have available to you through the CSCOE STEM library? Come experience ways that you can integrate robots, coding, 3Doodlers and more into your classroom through activities built with the classroom in mind. The STEM Playground is not a demo space where you will be taught how to use a tool. Rather it is a space where you will learn how to use the tool through participating in an activity that you can use in your classroom. This session is great for K-8 teachers as there are activities that span all grade levels.

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This session will introduce school administrators to AI and its benefits for educators and educational leadership. We will demystify generative AI and show real world examples of how AI is changing the landscape of education and is on the rise. Administrators will experience the benefits of AI such as streamlining administrative tasks, data driven decision making, and improved communication and feedback.​​​

This session is for educators to better understand the influence of trauma on school behavior and achievement. Research demonstrates that when we understand the impact of trauma, both BIG and little traumas, we can better set up school environments and use teaching practices that allow all students to thrive. The work of Peter Levine, Laurie DeSautels, Bruce Perry, and other leaders in the field will be reviewed as it relates to school-aged children. Concrete teaching and behavior strategies will be discussed. Teachers and administrators will leave with a greater understanding of how trauma affects school performance, learning and behavior and what they can do to intervene.

Feeling overwhelmed supporting students with ADHD? Wish you had a toolbox of proven strategies to help them thrive in the Catholic school environment? Come join us for this interactive workshop that will unpack the mystery of ADHD, offering a deeper understanding of its symptoms and their unique impact on learning and behavior within the Catholic school setting. You'll become an assessment ace by learning practical skills for conducting insightful interviews to accurately assess student needs and develop targeted interventions. Additionally, you'll design winning strategies by exploring multi-faceted interventions that align with Catholic values and individual student needs.​​

This training will meet the MDE mental health requirement for licensure. Participants learn the risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges common among students, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, as well as disruptive behaviors. Additionally, participants will learn to assess and report mental health concerns, strategies for intervention within the classroom, and self-care strategies for school professionals.​​​​​​​​

Building enrollment in rural communities can be challenging due to declining populations. Success starts with straightforward strategies and strong personal connections. Engage with the community through clear, consistent communication across all media, highlighting your school's unique benefits. Actively involve local stakeholders in the enrollment process to create a supportive network. By emphasizing personal relationships and community involvement, you can drive enrollment growth even in the face of demographic challenges.​​​

Explore the effective use of comprehensible input in elementary and middle school world language classrooms. Learn how to provide accessible language input slightly above students' proficiency levels to foster natural acquisition. Discover engaging strategies and activities that make language learning fun and interactive. The session also covers classroom management, differentiation strategies, and authentic assessments to support diverse learners. Empower your teaching and promote student success in language acquisition. Join to transform your classroom and inspire a love for language learning!

Discussing a child's unwanted behavior with parents can be challenging. It is crucial to recognize the importance of the child's relationship with their family and support the parents' emerging competencies. Reinforce the strengths, emerging skills, and positive interactions within the parent-child dynamic. Suggest strategies that help families integrate their children into their busy lives, teach necessary skills, and find joy in parenting.​​​​​​​​​

As professed by Pope Francis, we are called to promote a culture of encounter in our communities. In this session, we will define “encounter” through the discussion of surface level and deep culture, bridges to home and school, and ways in which the celebration of faith, knowledge, language, and culture is a pathway to strengthening our Catholic schools. We will focus on building relationships and creating an environment that screams “you are all welcome here!” This session will give you practical steps to help you look at your school in a whole new way: physically, socially, and culturally.​​​​​​

Successful leadership in a Catholic school requires the pastor and the principal to be a dynamic mission-focused team. When pastors and principals are an effective team, a school is primed to do great things, not only for the school community but for the entire parish. Building an effective pastor-principal team, however, takes work and intentionality. This can be a challenge when both the principal and pastor feel like their plates are filled to overflowing. This presentation will give pastors and principals an introduction to some practical tools and strategies they can use to build the dynamic pastor-principal team they need to advance the mission of their Catholic school.​​

Learn the essential strategies for crafting effective social media content that drives school growth. In this session, you'll discover how to identify compelling topics, choose effective calls-to-action (CTAs), and nurture engagement. Explore the concept of content buckets to organize your messaging effectively. Additionally, understand the dynamics of managing social media with a team versus handling it solo. Gain practical insights to streamline your social media efforts and maximize impact for your school's growth strategy.​​​​​​​​​​​

What is the C-STEM Lending Library and how can I use it? How can I use it if I am a Greater MN Catholic School? Is the library only for science teachers? Get all your questions answered about the Lending Library, learn hands-on activities to bring back to your classrooms and engage with other educators on implementation ideas. Perfect for any classroom or specialist teacher grades Pre-K - 8.​​​​​​​​​​​

Join us in a spirited dialogue of maximizing alumni data and relationships for the greatest impact at your school. We will discuss how to manage Alumni information, examine case studies, share examples and best practices. We guarantee you will never look at alumni engagement the same way again! 

In this Q&A panel, Melanie and Mandee will explore strategies for creating an effective low-tech classroom environment that enhances student learning. They will also address common challenges related to screen time and provide guidance on how educators can communicate these issues to parents while offering educational support for families. The session will include a dedicated Q&A segment for participants to engage directly with the experts.​​​​​​​

Explore how engaging the whole body enhances children’s learning. This session will examine effective strategies for creating an environment where energetic children can channel their focus and quieter children are encouraged to be more active. Learn how to design activities and classroom setups that support various learning styles and needs. Discover techniques to build confidence in all students by providing appropriately challenging tasks that promote growth and participation. By integrating movement into learning, you’ll be equipped to foster an inclusive classroom atmosphere that caters to every child’s needs.​​​​​​

Our Catholic schools are powerful places of community, learning, growth, and faith. Above all, they are places where disciples are made, formed, and sent. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? How can we ourselves become more powerful and effective disciples, and how can we help our students and their families become more faithful followers of the Lord? This session will offer theological foundations and very practical suggestions for creating disciples in a school setting so that they can change the culture of the school, the community, and the world.​​​​​

Are you interested in bringing the Believe and Read Pre-K Program to your school? Join the literacy experts from Groves Literacy Partnership to learn about the benefits of the Believe and Read Pre-K program. This session is specifically designed for Pre-K leaders and school administrators. Discover how this program can enhance early literacy development and support your educators with effective strategies and resources.​​​​​​

Explore children’s social-emotional development in the context of relationships from three to five years. Discover resources and helpful strategies to bolster children’s perspective-taking and conflict-resolution skills. Analyze videos to pinpoint helpful responses to help children work through conflict. The methods learned will help young children build friendships, problem-solve, and build healthy relationships with others.​​​​​​​​​​​​

In recent decades, virtue as a way of life has diminished in Catholic education. This talk will delve into the what, why, and how of virtue education, offering a comprehensive overview of its principles and benefits. Explore the reasons why integrating virtue into the curriculum can enrich students' moral development and enhance their overall educational experience. Hear from numerous educators who have successfully implemented virtue education in their classrooms, gaining confidence and finding it to be a valuable, rather than burdensome, addition. This session will provide practical insights and inspire a renewed commitment to virtue in Catholic education.

More students are being diagnosed with Dyscalculia every year and teachers need strategies to address math disabilities. Come explore the neuroscience of math and learn effective teaching strategies to develop number sense. Using visual representation in a multisensory, systematic way, teachers will learn how to design instruction to meet the needs of students with math challenges. General education and math interventionists/coaches are encouraged to attend this session.​​​​​