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Michele Anderson and Top 20 Teens slides
Using Multiple Curricula to Meet Students' Needs
Posted on 02/06/2024
Michele Anderson weaves together the School-Connect and Top 20 Teens curriculums to provide targeted instruction to her students.  Read more about Using Multiple Curricula to Meet Students' Needs
Stef Youngberg and students
Let's Go Play!
Posted on 02/05/2024
SCREDsters are joining K classes to read about the importance of all learners feeling included!  Read more about Let's Go Play!
NSCA podcast on phone
Connecting with School Counselors
Posted on 02/02/2024
Our SEL Services Coordinator was recently interviewed by the official podcast of the Nebraska School Counseling Association.  Read more about Connecting with School Counselors
Project SEEK students
New Leadership of Project SEEK
Posted on 01/22/2024
We're delighted to welcome Amy Chatt (Adult Basic Ed. instructor) as the new coordinator of Project SEEK!  Read more about New Leadership of Project SEEK
paraprofessional
Paraprofessional Recognition Week
Posted on 01/15/2024
This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the difference-making role that paraprofessionals and EAs have in so many students' lives!  Read more about Paraprofessional Recognition Week
HFHS teachers
Innovating and Sharing the Awesome
Posted on 12/21/2023
A few highlights from behavior workshops in Hinckley-Finlayson!  Read more about Innovating and Sharing the Awesome
ABE graduate
Empowering Adult Learners
Posted on 12/20/2023
Our Adult Basic Education (ABE) program has been sharing success stories from adult learners!  Read more about Empowering Adult Learners
legislative forum
Partnering with Legislators
Posted on 12/19/2023
Our 30th annual Legislative Forum was packed with devoted educators, community members, and legislators.  Read more about Partnering with Legislators
Nic speaking
Word Spreads Far and Wide
Posted on 11/11/2023
The Nebraska School Counselor Association asked our SEL Services Coordinator, Nic van Oss, to be the keynote speaker at their conference!  Read more about Word Spreads Far and Wide
Big check presentation
Grateful for Mental Health Support
Posted on 11/07/2023
The Superintendents of our member districts were so grateful to meet with the team from PrairieCare Fund to accept their generous mental health grant!  Read more about Grateful for Mental Health Support
Alicia Nelson leading group
Positive Behavior Power
Posted on 11/01/2023
In their continuous implementation of positive behavior strategies, many of our schools recently began using a new Positive Behavior Staff Workshops model.  Read more about Positive Behavior Power
Vision Fur post
Community Events at SCRED Student Programs
Posted on 10/14/2023
Students in Setting IV behavior programs recently visited the Fur Post (Vision program) and had a visit from the Lindstrom Fire Dept. (Chisago Lakes Education Center)!  Read more about Community Events at SCRED Student Programs
Jennifer Seekon
Advancing Literacy with LETRS
Posted on 10/13/2023
Across our member districts, students are benefiting because of the Science of Reading!  Read more about Advancing Literacy with LETRS
Kim and Bonnie training on stage
Jaguar Behavior Strategies
Posted on 09/27/2023
Nic got to back up rockstar Hinckley-Finlayson principals Bonnie and Kim during the district’s second learning session of the school year about positive behavior strategies!  Read more about Jaguar Behavior Strategies
school pep rally
Three Cheers for Positive Behavior!
Posted on 09/26/2023
The Life Skills team at Sunrise River School in North Branch recently organized a kick off event for their “Sunrise Way” school expectations!  Read more about Three Cheers for Positive Behavior!
teachers working together
Every Student Has a Voice
Posted on 09/25/2023
A cross-district group of special education teachers recently gathered for their first functional communication cohort!  Read more about Every Student Has a Voice
NB new teacher onboarding
The Meat and Potatoes of PBIS
Posted on 08/26/2023
Instructional leaders in North Branch, Chisago Lakes, Hinckley-Finlayson, and Rush City are thinking long-term about how they equip staff with positive behavior strategies.  Read more about The Meat and Potatoes of PBIS
teachers laughing
Sharing the Power of Structured Literacy!
Posted on 08/18/2023
Rush City teachers and SCRED staff joined PACER's Symposium to share about the impact of structured literacy on students!  Read more about Sharing the Power of Structured Literacy!
interventionists
New Curriculum for Behavior Interventionists
Posted on 08/17/2023
“School Connect will be amazing for behavior intervention and learning!” Teachers are thrilled about a new grant-funded resource!  Read more about New Curriculum for Behavior Interventionists
Team collaboration
Teamwork, Clockwork
Posted on 08/10/2023
During Data Institute, our office was buzzing with excitement over the work that teachers and school leaders were accomplishing!  Read more about Teamwork, Clockwork
NB looking forward
The Impact of Partnership
Posted on 08/09/2023
During North Branch's Looking Forward meetings, SCREDsters saw and heard about the impact of shared efforts and resources.  Read more about The Impact of Partnership
SpEd onboarding
Welcome, Special Educators!
Posted on 08/08/2023
During onboarding, special educators practiced using SCRED tools that lighten the lift of SpEd paperwork!  Read more about Welcome, Special Educators!
Students with diplomas
Congratulations, graduates!
Posted on 06/03/2023
The LWC and Vision programs both held graduation ceremonies this week! Congratulations, graduates!  Read more about Congratulations, graduates!
Kalie and co.
Annual Awards, Years of Service, and Retirees
Posted on 05/31/2023
We ended our professional learning day with a celebration of impactful SCREDsters!  Read more about Annual Awards, Years of Service, and Retirees
team receiving mental health grant
Mental Health Grant
Posted on 05/10/2023
Secondary ADSIS/SpEd staff will be equipped with a new SEL curriculum thanks to a grant from PrairieCare!  Read more about Mental Health Grant
We R Able spring paintings
We 'R' Able Spring Paintings
Posted on 05/09/2023
Participants in the We 'R' Able Adults with Disabilities Community Ed. program recently enjoyed Crafts with Sue.  Read more about We 'R' Able Spring Paintings
SEAC members
Parent/Guardian SEAC Meeting
Posted on 05/03/2023
Parents/guardians from across our member districts recently held their spring Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meeting.  Read more about Parent/Guardian SEAC Meeting
team reviewing charts
Teams Using Spring Data
Posted on 05/02/2023
Across our member districts, teams of teachers and educators are gathering to review academic and SEL data and plan for the fall.  Read more about Teams Using Spring Data
Alyssa Nelson's classroom door at NBAHS
Inclusive Artwork at NBAHS
Posted on 04/24/2023
Alyssa Nelson, her colleagues, and her students are doing their part to make NBAHS a welcoming and positive school community!  Read more about Inclusive Artwork at NBAHS
member district staff
MN Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
Posted on 04/23/2023
The Academic Services Team found some member district staff at this math conference over the weekend!  Read more about MN Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
Rob and Alyssa
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference
Posted on 04/22/2023
Alyssa and Rob joined nearly 2,000 teachers, parents, educators, and mental health professionals to learn how to better support our communities!  Read more about Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference
Woodward Exec Director
Our Next Executive Director
Posted on 04/12/2023
Our Superintendents and Governing Board have selected Nicole Woodward as the next Executive Director of SCRED!  Read more about Our Next Executive Director
Taylor holding Sunrise Way CICO card
Sunrise Way CICO
Posted on 04/06/2023
Principal Taylor Swanson and Sunrise River Elementary are doing exciting things with Check-In/Check-Out!  Read more about Sunrise Way CICO
Pine City High School presentation
Pine County Job Developer Grant
Posted on 04/05/2023
Students from PC, HF, and EC gathered to learn about employment opportunities in the construction field.  Read more about Pine County Job Developer Grant
Pete Stauber tours Vision
Advocating for Special Education Needs
Posted on 04/04/2023
Recently, SCRED leaders had an opportunity to visit with U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber about all things special education.  Read more about Advocating for Special Education Needs
LINK Newsletter March 2023
The LINK Newsletter - March 2023
Posted on 03/14/2023
What’s new at SCRED? Take a look at the March 2023 LINK Newsletter that recognizes the rewarding SEL Work of the Be Good People curriculum being used around the world along with some other great content!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - March 2023
Joan Bense at Sunrise
SEL Classroom Practices at Sunrise
Posted on 03/10/2023
Instructional Coach Joan Bense recently led K-5 teachers through the cross-district SEL website exploring strategies and resources for supporting students in their classrooms.  Read more about SEL Classroom Practices at Sunrise
Jamie award graphic
Jamie Receives MASA Award
Posted on 02/17/2023
Congratulations to our Executive Director for being selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Central Office Administrator Award!  Read more about Jamie Receives MASA Award
LINK February 2023
The LINK Newsletter - February 2023
Posted on 02/15/2023
What’s new at SCRED? Take a look at the February 2023 LINK Newsletter that recognizes positive student behavior and covers some other great content!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - February 2023
NB SpEd teachers using whisper phone
Where You AT?
Posted on 02/08/2023
Teachers at Sunrise kicked off our social media campaign that highlights Assistive Technology (AT) across our member districts!  Read more about Where You AT?
DBDM training at Sunrise
Intensifying Interventions
Posted on 02/08/2023
In our ongoing training series, educators are enhancing their skills at making intervention changes.  Read more about Intensifying Interventions
Woodward advocating
Advocating for Student Support Personnel
Posted on 02/01/2023
Nicole recently testified at the Capitol regarding House File 8.  Read more about Advocating for Student Support Personnel
Beth presenting
North Branch Wellness Day 2023
Posted on 01/27/2023
Tia, Nic, Julia, and Beth all presented at North Branch's Wellness Day!   Read more about North Branch Wellness Day 2023
CIMP reviewers
CIMP 2023
Posted on 01/19/2023
A bunch of SCREDsters are workin’ this week on our Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process (CIMP).  Read more about CIMP 2023
Melissa and Julia at EPIC 2023
EPIC Conference 2023
Posted on 01/17/2023
Melissa and Julia joined the EPIC conference to facilitate PD about supporting students with disabilities in the classroom setting.  Read more about EPIC Conference 2023
January 2023 LINK Newsletter
The LINK Newsletter - January 2023
Posted on 01/16/2023
What’s new at SCRED? Take a look at the January 2023 LINK Newsletter that covers some great content to start the new year!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - January 2023
UMN Policy Breakfast
Advocating for Special Education
Posted on 01/11/2023
Our Executive Director, Jamie Nord, was one of four panelists at a recent UMN Policy Breakfast.  Read more about Advocating for Special Education
Alyssa leading training in the training center
Successful Learner Equation
Posted on 12/20/2022
During a school leaders’ meeting, Alyssa and Rob modeled gamified and movement-infused learning as they discussed the transition from early childhood to K.  Read more about Successful Learner Equation
Gingerbread Wars
"Unconference" Learning
Posted on 12/19/2022
During our professional learning day, SCREDsters participated in an “unconference,” a participant-driven model filled with learner choice, collaboration, and sharing.  Read more about "Unconference" Learning
Be Google People on TikTok
SEL Impact
Posted on 12/18/2022
Our SEL work is having an impact across the US and beyond! We’re proud that SCRED and our member districts are recognized by many for our innovation and collaboration.  Read more about SEL Impact
LINK Newsletter December 2022
The LINK Newsletter - December 2022
Posted on 12/15/2022
What’s new at SCRED? Take a look at our December LINK newsletter with some great content as we move into the holiday season!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - December 2022
ECFE networking
Early Childhood Networking
Posted on 12/14/2022
Rob and Alyssa recently facilitated a networking session for ECFE teachers and parent educators.  Read more about Early Childhood Networking
Tia training
MTSS Learning at Sunrise
Posted on 12/13/2022
Tia created a Kahoot quiz to support learning about her school's MTSS framework and how they layer supports to give students what they need, when they need it.  Read more about MTSS Learning at Sunrise
Kelly holding handout
New Data Analysis Resource
Posted on 12/02/2022
Our Services Coordinators, Supervisors, and School Psychologists all collaborated recently to create a new handout that helps interventionists to respond to students’ data and boost student learning.  Read more about New Data Analysis Resource
podcast artwork
Boosting Student Engagement
Posted on 12/01/2022
In their newest podcast episode, our SEL team shares three student engagement strategies from high school teacher Ana Perez.  Read more about Boosting Student Engagement
training
Progress Monitoring in East Central
Posted on 11/30/2022
Shawn, Rob, Kate, and Nic supported interventionists in East Central as they set up graphs to monitor student progress.  Read more about Progress Monitoring in East Central
LINK November 2022
The LINK Newsletter - November 2022
Posted on 11/22/2022
What’s new at SCRED? Take a look at our November LINK newsletter with some great content as we move into the holiday season!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - November 2022
NSPW Posts
Celebrating School Psychologists
Posted on 11/11/2022
SCRED and our member districts enjoyed celebrating National School Psychology Week!  Read more about Celebrating School Psychologists
October 2022 LINK Newsletter
The LINK Newsletter - October 2022
Posted on 10/18/2022
What's new at SCRED? Our October LINK newsletter is hot off the presses!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - October 2022
Staff in Training Center
Partnering With District Leaders
Posted on 10/11/2022
We recently hosted our first Principal & Curriculum Director meeting of 22-23!  Read more about Partnering With District Leaders
HF DBDM in Cafeteria
Using Data, Sustainably
Posted on 10/05/2022
Have you heard about our multi-part workshop series designed to support sustainable data-based decision making?  Read more about Using Data, Sustainably
Slice of SEL Ep 39 graphic
Our SEL Team's Podcast Returns!
Posted on 10/03/2022
Season 3 starts with a new episode on Oct. 3rd! Listen wherever you get podcasts.  Read more about Our SEL Team's Podcast Returns!
ECES staff development
Eagle Data, Eagle SEL
Posted on 09/30/2022
SCREDsters were on deck today to support East Central's staff development day.  Read more about Eagle Data, Eagle SEL
legislators
29th Annual Legislative Forum
Posted on 09/28/2022
We partner with our member districts to advocate for the needs of our communities.  Read more about 29th Annual Legislative Forum
annual report
Annual Report Released
Posted on 09/20/2022
Check out our newest Annual Report to learn about progress on our 2020-2025 Strategic Action Plan!  Read more about Annual Report Released
Nic in North Branch
Supporting ADSIS Behavior
Posted on 09/19/2022
SCREDsters partnered with NB staff on the nuts and bolts of behavior interventions to support students in 22-23.  Read more about Supporting ADSIS Behavior
LINK Newsletter Sept 2022
The LINK Newsletter - September 2022
Posted on 09/16/2022
What's new at SCRED? Our September LINK newsletter is hot off the presses!  Read more about The LINK Newsletter - September 2022
Be Good People US map
Our National SEL Leadership
Posted on 09/08/2022
SCRED and our member districts are increasingly seen as state and national leaders in SEL know-how!  Read more about Our National SEL Leadership
Presentation at HES Sept 2022
SEL at Hinckley Elementary
Posted on 09/07/2022
HES staff continuously improve Social Emotional Learning across their MTSS framework!  Read more about SEL at Hinckley Elementary
Jamie and Nicole visit a Hinckley Finlayson district get-together
Out and About!
Posted on 09/02/2022
During workshop week 2022, SCRED staff were invited to join district get-togethers and share in districts' professional learning.  Read more about Out and About!
Data Institute 2022: Hinckley Elementary team
August 2022: Collaboration and "Breadcrumbs"
Posted on 09/01/2022
Our professional learning opportunities this August were designed for low overwhelm + lots of application.  Read more about August 2022: Collaboration and "Breadcrumbs"
SELS2022
Special Education Legislative Summit - July 2022
Posted on 07/12/2022
This week, Jamie Nord, SCRED Executive Director, is joining more than 200 special educators at #SELS2022 to advocate #4SpecialEducation funding, mental health, and special education personnel shortages with my Members of Congress. Help amplify her voice at https://www.casecec.org/action-center!  Read more about Special Education Legislative Summit - July 2022
Vision Program
Pine County Vision Program
Posted on 02/01/2022
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
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