Resource Training & Solutions Annual Report is now available! 

Resource Training & Solutions is proud to provide our regional educators with opportunities to connect, share, learn, and grow together. Fueled by the needs of our members, Resource has launched and continues to facilitate a variety of focused networks. Our networks meet regularly throughout the school year virtually and in person.

This year we will be hosting 15 Educational Networks!

NEW Monthly Resilience Series

Know Yourself + Understand Emotions

When you know yourself well-when you understand your emotions, social identities, core values, and personality-you gain clarity on your purpose in life and in work...

We'll See You in October! 

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us in October for our annual Project Earth Science and Nature Conference. 6th - 8th graders from across central MN  fill the campus of Saint John's University. learning from experts in the field as they attend small group sessions.

There are lots of ways to acknowledge students - both verbally and tangibly. Take a look at the ways you use rewards in your building and try implementing some of these strategies to improve your system today.

1. Don’t bribe students - DO celebrate achievements
2. Don’t make it all about “getting the thing” - DO let the token be your reminder
3. Don’t make students guess what they did - DO use your words
4. Don’t turn a group reward into individual punishment - DO let students earn a group reward
5. Don’t be a one-trick pony - DO mix it up

Read more at 5 Ways to Reward Students the Right Way by Teach by Design at pbisapps.org

For more information on PBIS, contact Erin Engness, PBIS Coordinator.

t's that time of year again and the Minnesota Healthcare Consortium is excited to be able to offer another statewide wellness conference! 

Please see the attached descriptions and information about our upcoming MHC Fall Virtual Wellness Conference!  Unable to attend? No problem! All sessions will be recorded and distributed to those who registered only. 

Offered exclusively to members of the MHC / Resource Training & Solutions health insurance pool. For more information contact Brittani Daniel, Insurance & Wellness Manager.

A building's water may contain higher than normal levels of lead. Occupants may experience many health problems, including disruption in every organ in the body - especially the brain - and even death.

Agencies like the Minnesota Department of Health mandate that certain buildings have water testing. Starting in July 2018, all Minnesota public and charter schools are required to have water testing every five years. 

Resource Training & Solutions' Health & Safety team can help keep your water safe.

We offer lead water testing at a very reasonable rate to make sure your facility is compliant with the Minnesota Department of Health standards. Samples are collected from every tap used for cooking and drinking. Each tap is tested for contamination.

Building age is not a determinant of water safety. New buildings can have significant water contamination as stored water may pass through fountains and faucets that contain lead.

Contact Josh Baumann, Project Coordinator for more information.

Annual Chemical Hygiene Officer Training

Monday, October 17, 2022

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

This OSHA required update for Science and Chemistry departments will be offered in a hybrid setting. We will review the OSHA standards, chemical hygiene plans, emergency response actions, and much more!

School IAQ Planning

MN Department of Health

October 11, 2022

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Public schools must have health and safety programs that comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices, including indoor air quality (IAQ) management. One best practice is that public schools have an IAQ Coordinator. This training will discuss the state’s best practices for school IAQ management plans.

Here at Resource Training & Solutions, we’re passionate about helping you make positive impacts in your school districts. As your central Minnesota service cooperative, we want to ensure you have the tools and resources to plan effectively. A trusted partner of Resource Training & Solutions, ICS shares the same vision when it comes to planning. They have developed, and are currently providing, an innovative web-based tool that simplifies facility planning. Capital Improvement Planning 360, can help complete or enhance the planning required to maintain your assets for years to come. 

In a nutshell, it helps deliver a clear funding analysis, prioritizes replacement scheduling, and provides current repair costs for your peace of mind, and makes planning simple. Not only are their team and tool beneficial to

To learn more, click here to watch a short video, or contact ICS directly through Karen Klein, Cooperative Accounts Manager, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 

651-728-1880 and she will connect you with your local ICS team member.

CPC has partnered with two different translation services providers to help facilitate communication across language barriers in your organization and community.

Since 2004, Idea Translations has provided translation, interpretation, and content development services to organizations all over the United States and globally. We have an interdisciplinary team with experts in fields such as education, healthcare, eLearning, legal, IT, web, and more.

CPC members receive a 20% discount from our regular commercial rates, no rush or emergency fees, discounted minimum project fee of $20, and no cost for certifications. Members must reference the contract to receive contract pricing.

United Language Group (ULG) understands the importance of language access for public services, and provides efficient language solutions to government agencies, school districts and higher education institutions. Our umbrella of complete language support also includes: Translation, Over-the-phone Interpreting, Video-remote Interpreting, and On Site Interpreting.

CPC members receive Preferred Tier 1 pricing and additional cost-reducing incentives. Members must reference the contract to receive contract pricing.

Please reach out to the CPC Team at 888-739-3289 or [email protected] for additional information! We love to hear from our members.

Resource Training & Solutions offers Guardianship and Conservatorship in Minnesota. We are court-appointed to provide Guardianship/Conservatorship services to an individual who is unable to make decisions for themselves. Our services are carried out with compassion, ethics, and respect to ensure the highest quality of care for the individuals we serve.

We currently provide our services in 11 counties: Stearns, Wright, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Wadena, Chisago, Pine, Todd, and Benton. If you would like to learn more visit www.resourcecoop-mn.gov.