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Nov. 17-19, 2019

Cragun’s on Gull Lake

2019 MREA Annual Conference

Relating With Students Now

The MREA Annual Conference is the only conference in the state that brings together educators, administrators, school board members and other advocates across Greater Minnesota for quality professional development, networking and career recognition.

“I had great conversations with a variety of professionals—superintendents, principals, teachers, school board members. I LOVE the professional energy in celebrating and learning from success!”

    SUNDAY, NOV. 17

    4:00 PM   Conference Check-in Starts

    5:30 PM   Light Dinner Buffet – Poolside

    6:15 PM    Conference Connections Kickoff – Poolside

    7:00 PM   Early Bird Workshops

    MONDAY. NOV. 18

    6:45 AM     Breakfast Buffet – Main Dining

    8:00 AM     Welcome & Opening Keynote Speakers

    10:05 AM  Breakout Sessions 1

    11:10 AM   Breakout Sessions 2

    12:00 PM   Lunch with Gov. Tim Walz (Main Dining Room) and Rural Proud Moments (Pioneer)

    1:30 PM     Breakout Sessions 3

    3:00 PM    Mindstorm – Poolside

    4:15 PM     Legislative Lessons & Social with Sam Walseth – Lakeshore 1-4
    with Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker

    6:00 PM    Dinner & Awards Banquet – Main Dining Room

    7:30 PM    Dessert & Conversation – Poolside

    TUESDAY, NOV. 19

    ** All activities in Event Centre

    7:o0 AM     Breakfast & Gallery Walk

    9:30 AM     Closing Session

    10:30 AM    MREA Annual Business Meeting

    11:00 AM     Prizes, Pick up CEUs & Send-off

    Here’s an at-a-glance view of the breakout sessions.

    >> Learn more about the sessions.

     

    Early Bird

    Sunday 7:00 pm 

    Breakouts 1 

    Monday 10:05 am 

    Breakouts 2 

    Monday 11:10 am 

    Breakouts 3 

    Monday 1:30 pm 

    Curriculum
    & Content  

     

      Developing Your Profile of a Graduate

     

    Open Careers & Education Doors For Rural Students 

    Career Academies: Pathway for Every Student KidsCommunity Agents Of Change 

    Learning &
    Classroom
    Management  

    Small Town Robot: Documentary Viewing & Discussion

     

    Equity In Rural Educational Settings 

    Making Mission Monday Sustainable in Your School  

     

    MetierMiddle School Careers Program 

     

    It’s About Learning And Not About Grades 

     

    Prioritizing Equitable Educational ExperiencesNow 

     

    Calming The StormRegulating Behavior 

    The School Social Media Trap 

     

    Cultivate Amazing Connections With Students 

     

    FullService Community Schools 

     

    Unlock Literacy Through Movement 

     

    Core Values And Student Performance 

     

    Resources That Engage All Students 

     

    Implementing POWERFUL Teaching Practices  

     

    Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports (PBIS) 

     

    Connecting With Communities Through Podcasting 

    Student &
    School Safety 

    Harnessing the Power of the Student Voice Cognitive Behavioral Interventions For Trauma     Creating Practical School Threat Assessments 

    Finance &
    Facilities 

    Involve Your Community
    Before the Bond  
    Addressing Radon in Schools  What’s New In Education Finance 

     

    Construction: It’s Not Greek To Us

    Enhancing Community Connections 

    Staffing &
    Leadership
    Development

     

    Staff Engagement:
    Hire And Retain 
    Supporting New Teachers From The Start   

     

    Educator Collaboration In  Action 

     

     

    Personalizing Professional Development 

     

    Internships For Success 

     

    Partnering For School Success Through Instructional Coaching 

    Raising TeachersAdd Water Stir  

     

    The First Year oTiered Licensing 

    Deep Dive Workshop 

      Supporting Farm Youth Through Understanding And Intervention 

    (10:05 am – 2:45 pm) 

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