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Catalyst: Supporting Whole Group Classroom Leadership (for Paras)

Jan. 19, 2026

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sourcewell

This is a customized course, specific to para educators.

Date: Jan. 19, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

$100 per participant from districts in the five-county service area;

Comprehensive Package pricing: $10 per participant

$125 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

Description:

In the class paraeducators 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 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: Jan. 5, 2026

Check-in: 8 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov