SEA's 2016 Professional Development Institute
On Thursday, April 28, 2016, over 150 teachers from across the District came together to learn from colleagues and outside experts through a series of professional development sessions. The event was organized by the Shakopee Education Association as a benefit for members trying to earn some of the specialized CEU requirements for license renewal or for those interested in learning more about financial planning, retirement planning, reducing their student loan debt, or insurance plan selection. The event included 8 different topics, each repeated twice:
- CEU - License Renewal Sessions
- CEU Renewal Area 1 | Positive Behavioral Intervention | Annie Rients & Kelli Jo Nelson
- CEU Renewal Area 2 | Accommodation, Modification, and Adaptation | Kara Osmundson & Annie Rients
- CEU Renewal Area 3 | Key Warning Signs of Early-Onset Mental Illnesses | Ben Finger
- CEU Renewal Area 6 | Meeting the Needs of English Learners | Myrlene Schenk
- Informational Sessions
- Planning for Retirement: Teacher's Guide to Retirement | Dean Ingvalson, EdMN ESI
- Insurance Plan Selection | Understanding which Plan Works Best for My Situation | George Vander Weit, Corporate Health Systems
- Degrees Not Debt: Reducing College & Graduate School Debt Strategies | Bridget Moore, EdMN
- Financial Planning: Understanding the Unique Needs of Teachers | Dean Ingvalson, EdMN ESI
Dinner was served at the midpoint of the evening, with Mr. Pig Stuff catering in some delicious BBQ fare.
Thanks to all who attended and especially to our presenters - it was a great success!
