St. Croix River Education District

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Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter, where Jamie Nord, SCRED Executive Director, shares how she recalibrates by connecting to her purpose. Celebrate with us as we recognize staff for their years of service, retirements, and those receiving our annual awards. Take a look at some books around MTSS and learn more about assistive technology and summer recreation.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - June 2022

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter, where we celebrate the DAPE Challenge 2022, reflect on MTSS and the concept of collective teacher efficacy, and increase our awareness around digital access and inclusion on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - May 2022

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter, where we continue our stories to ignite series, learn more about MTSS, and learn more about end of year care and maintenance of assistive technology tools.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - April 2022

Our August catalog is live and ready for registration! Click https://buff.ly/3jyKV7O to access it. We’re so excited to gather together and prepare for the 2022-23 school year — after a lengthy summer break of course ;-)  Read more about Professional Learning Catalog - August 2022

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter, where we share ideas on strengthening our legislative voice, continue our stories to ignite series, learn more about MTSS, and discover a new AT resource called Purrble.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - March 2022

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter, where we kick off a new series called Stories to Ignite and learn more about MTSS. Learn about a System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR) and the mission they have to help all Minnesotans with disabilities gain access to and acquire the assistive technology they need to live, learn, work and play.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - February 2022

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Pine County Vision Program's new home! The event will take place on Monday, February 28th. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 3:30 PM followed by tours of the facility.  Read more about Pine County Vision Program

SEL services coordinator Nic van Oss presented at the state school board conference this morning along with SCRED governing board+East Central school board member, Julie Domogalla, and staff at the Brighter Days Grief Center! Nic shared about the impact that our Be Good People SEL curriculum has had in our member districts and beyond.  Read more about MSBA 2022 Conference

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter, where Nic van Oss, SEL Services Coordinator, shares the work being done in our member districts to improve behavior expectations, look further into MTSS in MN. Also, meet our SCRED Assistive Technology Committee members and look at the content being added to our Cross Categorical Professional Learning opportunities with Infinitec's Online Learning Classroom. https://buff.ly/3K4yUmN  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - January 2022

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter where Nic van Oss shares the craft behind Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we recognize and thank the legislators, principals, superintendents, school board members, and all of the educators and community members who attended our 28th Annual Legislative Forum. A new section to the LINK newsletter is called MTSS Moment where we share information related to data-based decision making called multi-tiered system of supports, or MTSS. Also, meet our SCRED Assistive Technology Committee members and reflect on the celebration of Inclusive Schools Week!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - December 2021

This annual event provides school and community leaders with an opportunity to connect with state and federal legislators and to share the celebrations and challenges that our schools are experiencing.  Read more about 28th Annual Legislative Forum

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter where our SCRED Leadership team sends a letter of gratitude to our educators and our SEL team shares season 2 of “A Slice of SEL” podcast series. Also, meet our SCRED Assistive Technology Committee members and get some great ideas on Christmas toys that build on foundational skills. https://buff.ly/3nMbVUm  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - November 2021

We’re delighted to share that our SEL team is back with the second season of their podcast! A Slice of SEL is available on all major podcast apps and on YouTube.  Read more about Our SEL Podcast Is Back!

We are immensely grateful for and proud of our School Psychologists. This week, please join us in recognizing and thanking them!  Read more about National School Psychology Week 2021

Learn about the new state law for SpEd Recovery Services and Support + meet our SCRED Assistive Technology Committee members!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - October 2021

October is National Physical Therapy Month! This is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and education.  Read more about National Physical Therapy Month 2021

October Is National Audiology Awareness Month. The American Academy of Audiology is dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing public awareness of audiology and the importance of hearing protection.  Read more about National Audiology Awareness Month 2021

After an August of wonderful learning and reflecting with teachers in our member districts, our SEL team developed a poster that captures the core of what SEL means to our work. Check it out!: bit.ly/2VCWUJg  Read more about "SEL is More" Poster

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter where we welcome and introduce the new employees at SCRED and share ways of providing care and maintenance of assistive technology devices. https://buff.ly/3z3JWBI  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - September 2021

We are so proud of our staff and stakeholders who developed the Be Good People SEL curriculum and profoundly grateful to the teachers and leaders in our member districts who collaborate with us to make it better!  Read more about Be Good People SEL Curriculum

Felt great to have the SCRED family gathered in our training center on Monday, August 16th! One of the highlights of the day was a visit from Dr. Cindra Kamphoff who promoted our adult SEL by teaching us Beyond Grit practices.  Read more about SCRED Professional Learning Day - August 2021

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter for June 2021 that reflects on the 2020-21 school year, recognizes our SCRED annual award recipients, and provides useful information on assistive technology and summer recreation.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - June 2021

Want to join a fantastic team of educators? We have two (2) School Psychologist positions open at SCRED. We encourage you to apply or to share/repost these open positions! Learn more and apply online. For the position serving the Rush City School District apply at https://buff.ly/2TPveiV. For the position serving the Chisago Lakes High School and TRIO Wolf Creek Online Charter School apply at https://buff.ly/3gnPBeG.  Read more about SCRED Job Posting - School Psychologists

Want to join a fantastic team of educators? Learn more & apply online at https://buff.ly/3fgPaST. This position will make a big difference in the lives of students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) and have unique educational needs across our six districts! This posting will remain open until filled.  Read more about SCRED Job Posting - Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher

Want to join a fantastic team of educators? Learn more and apply online at https://buff.ly/3ttsAvB. This position will make a big difference in the lives of students by transcribing educational materials for those students who are blind and visually impaired into alternative formats across our six districts!   Read more about SCRED Job Posting - Braillist Vision Support Specialist

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter for May 2021 that highlights all of the SCRED Professional Learning coming in 2021-2022, the PCTIC interagency collaboration with 218 Trades, some useful reminders on care and maintenance of assistive technology tools and a reminder to register for AT Networking Nights.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - May 2021

This position will serve Chisago Lakes School District and North Branch Area Public Schools and make a big difference in the lives of students, families, and educators by helping to design and implement intensive, individualized SEL interventions. This posting will remain open until filled.  Read more about SCRED Job Posting - Social Behavior Services Coordinator

The SCRED August Professional Learning Catalog is live and ready for all your August professional learning registration needs! Click https://buff.ly/2Q1AVZP or the Quick Link to access the full catalog. We are incredibly excited about these professional learning opportunities being offered in August as we prepare together for the 2021-2022 school year!!  Read more about 2021 August PL Catalog

The April 2021 articles in this newsletter focus on the SCRED Adult Basic Education (ABE) program and their innovation in marketing, programming and instructions for adult students and a reminder to return all assistive technology to SCRED by June 18, 2021.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - April 2021

Want to join a fantastic team of educators? Learn more and apply online at https://buff.ly/3tbixMk. This position will makes a big difference in the lives of students with a range of physical impairments (PI) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) across our six districts!  Read more about SCRED Job Posting - Physical Health Disabilities Teacher

Want to join a fantastic team of educators? Learn more and apply online at https://buff.ly/3rWL9aA. This Special Services Supervisor position will serve the member districts of Rush City Schools and Pine City Schools by providing ongoing leadership and coordination of special services programming.  Read more about SCRED Job Posting - Special Services Supervisor

The Pine County Schools continue to work collaboratively to offer programs that meet the needs of students. Recent events have triggered these schools to find a new location for the Vision program.  Read more about Vision Building Project - Moving Ahead

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter that shares information on the new building project location for the Vision program coming in 2021-2022, a look at our summer Project SEEK program and accessibility around the beautiful publications of ‘Minnesota Conservation Volunteer’ magazine.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - March 2021

Please join us in celebrating our fantastic team of SCRED School Social Workers this week, March 7-13 for National School Social Work Week.   Read more about National School Social Work Week

This position will serve several of our member districts (Rush City, Pine City, East Central, and Hinckley-Finlayson) and make a big difference in the lives of students, families, and educators by helping to design and implement intensive, individualized SEL interventions. This posting will close 3/26/21.  Read more about SCRED Job Posting - March 2021

The students in our SCRED programs and throughout our member districts benefit every day from the vision of our governing board and member district school board members! February 22-26 is Minnesota School Board Recognition Week, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders.  Read more about MN School Board Recognition Week

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter around raising awareness and increasing understanding of dyslexia and what it means for our students and meet our SCRED assistive technology committee.  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - February 2021

We are excited to join many districts, schools, and over 100,000 school counselors across the country in celebrating #NSCW21! This year’s theme, “All In for All Students,” highlights the crucial and varied roles that SCs take in supporting all students.  Read more about National School Counseling Week

We are so excited to spend this week showing gratitude to the paraprofessionals, educational assistants, job coaches, lunch room and playground assistants, hall monitors, media center assistants, instructional assistants, and health office assistants who make school possible and enrich the school experience for students!  Read more about Paraprofessional Recognition Week

Check out this month's edition of The LINK newsletter to see how SCRED is upping their social media presence and read about a little device to project student work to the laptop screen!   Read more about The LINK Newsletter - January 2021

Check out this month's edition of The LINK Newsletter to learn about math resources for distance learning, a tech tool to support reading, and more!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - December 2020

SCRED stands alongside all Minnesota schools in its commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive education for all Minnesota children. Inclusive Schools Recognition Week is an opportunity for school communities to work together to ensure all students feel safe and welcome in school.  Read more about Inclusive Schools Recognition Week

Please join us in celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! IDEA has helped to lift barriers to accessing public education for millions of children with disabilities across the country.  Read more about IDEA45

SCRED staff are participating in our 2020 Gratitude Challenge! Over 21 days, we’re harnessing the power of gratitude by challenging ourselves to complete a small act of gratitude every day!  Read more about Gratitude Challenge 2020

Our SEL services team has launched a new podcast to help spread the word about Social Emotional Learning!  Read more about New SEL Podcast

Notice that things look a bit different than the last time you visited? We're absolutely thrilled to unveil our updated website!  Read more about Our Website Refresh

Beginning in the fall of 2020, our member districts will benefit from a new cross-district SEL website + a new K-12 SEL curriculum.  Read more about Launch of Major SEL Resources!

Our annual Unique Learners’ Conference may have been virtual this year, but that didn’t stop us from connecting with our special educators from across our six member district to kick off another school year!  Read more about Kicking off the 2020-21 School Year!

Google Classroom Codes are included in the catalog   Read more about August 2020 PL Catalog is now Live!

Jamie Nord received this award in recognition of her leadership, concern for students, and active involvement in professional and community affairs.  Read more about Executive Director Jamie Nord Named Administrator Excellence

Nicole Woodward received this award for her commitment to students with disabilities and their families and her active involvement in professional and community affairs.  Read more about Nicole Woodward Receives MASE New Special Education Leader Award

  Read more about 2018 DAPE Challenge

  Read more about School Social Worker Week (March 4th -10th)

  Read more about School Board Recognition Week

  Read more about 26th Annual SCRED Legislative Forum

  Read more about Super Bryan

  Read more about eduCLIMBER Certification Training 2017