Catalyst: Keeping Them in the Classroom
Learn to create classrooms where even more students can stay learning in the classroom even more.
Date: Nov. 4-5, 2026
Time:
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location:
Sourcewell
Cost:
$225 per participant from districts in the five-county service area and partner schools;
Comprehensive Package pricing: $22.50 per participant
$250 per participant from all other schools;
Lunch and materials included
Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >
Prerequisites: None
CEUs: Teacher CEU
Relicensure requirement: Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies
Learning objectives:
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Learn to identify what strategies can be implemented to support even the most misunderstood students.
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Be prepared to respond to unexpected situations.
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Discuss how to implement specific strategies aligned to each student’s need.
Description:
Learn key strategies for keeping more students in the room more of the time. There are times when students have needs or behaviors that make it tricky to keep them in the general education setting, while keeping them and the rest of the class focused on learning.
About the leader:
Jacki Brickman will lead this training.
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: Oct. 22, 2026
Check-in: 8 a.m.
Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov
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