Catalyst: Supporting Whole Group Classroom Leadership (for Paras)

Jan 18, 2027

8:30 a.m.

Sourcewell

Paraeducators will explore effective communication strategies that foster understanding, strengthen connections, and better support students with complex and diverse needs.

Date: Jan 18, 2027

Time:

8:30 a.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Fee for Sourcewell Region 5 School

100 per KR

Fee for Sourcewell Partner School (Aitkin, Hill City, Henning, Park Rapids)

125 per KR

Fee for other (outside Region 5)

125 per KR

Fee for Comp Package

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Relicensure requirement: Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Description:

Customized course, specific to para educators. In the class para-educators explore communication strategies that make the biggest difference for educators who work with some of our most fragile and misunderstood students.

About the leader:

Jacki Brickman

An award-winning teacher with a passion for helping everyone become better at what they do, Jacki is a pro at relating to people. She has a reputation for empowering people through her keen observations and insightful feedback. Be prepared for hilarious reenactments of her personal and professional experiences. Her ability to captivate diverse audiences suggests that she might just practice the communication skills she teaches. Jacki developed the Catalyst Approach with creative partner Nancy Burns.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: Jan 4, 2027

Check-in: 8:00 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov