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Connection is Key: Building and Strengthening Relationships

June 11, 2026

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sourcewell

This training highlights the importance of relationships and will explore the stages of the Relationship Framework.

Date: June 11, 2026

Time:

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

$60 per participant, Comprehensive Package pricing: $6 per participant

Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU

Relicensure requirement: Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Learning objectives:

Explore the stages of the Relationship Framework.
Utilize strategies to build trust.
Practice approaching difficult conversations and conflicts through connection.

Description:

Educators know that relationships are key to student belonging and learning. This training highlights the importance of relationships, provides practices that promote relationship building, and addresses barriers that can interfere with creating connections. Explore the stages of the Relationship Framework and utilize strategies to build trust, establish connection, then grow and maintain relationships at each stage, including repair. Participants will also practice approaching difficult conversations and conflicts through connection.

About the leader:

Sourcewell education consultant Lisa Worden will lead this training.

Her work centers around social and emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and mental health and wellness. She also facilitates cultural competency training and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer. Lisa’s background includes classroom teacher (grades 3-6), gifted education, and post-secondary instruction.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: May 28, 2026

Check-in: 8:30 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov