2026-2027 Beyond Special Education - New Teacher Academy

Beginning Aug. 12, 2026

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

This Academy is a yearlong professional learning experience designed to strengthen the foundational classroom practices of novice special education teachers.

Date: Beginning Aug. 12, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Agenda:

Academy dates:

Aug. 12, 2026

Oct. 20, 2026

Jan. 12, 2027

April 13, 2027

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free for Sourcewell region 5 schools.

This training is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Relicensure requirement: Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies, General

Learning objectives:

Build confidence, competence, and consistency in effective instructional and behavioral practices.
Engage in four professional development sessions focused on essential classroom practices for special education.
Gain strategies that support diverse learners and inclusive learning environments.

Description:

The Beyond Special Education New Teacher Academy is designed to enhance the fundamental classroom practices of novice special education teachers. The Beyond Special Education New Teacher Academy includes four professional development sessions focused on classroom practices. Session topics include High Leverage Practices, Catalyst Foundations, and classroom management strategies. In addition to professional development, support throughout the year includes four individual in-classroom coaching sessions.

About the leader:

Sourcewell education consultants Amy Krueger and Kayla Awolope will lead this training.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: July 29, 2026

Check-in: 8 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov