EPIC 2025: Full Schedule

PD For Teachers, By Teachers. A collaborative partnership of East Central, Hinckley-Finlayson, Mora, and Pine City Schools.

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10:00am CST

"Behind the Guidance Curtain: What School Counselors Really Do!"

Monday January 20, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the closed door of a counselor’s office? This session will lift the veil on the magic (and hard work) that school counselors do every day to support students, staff, and the school as a whole. From being the ultimate problem solvers to the emotional first responders, school counselors wear many hats, and we're here to spill the secrets!

Join us for a fun and insightful workshop where we’ll explore the role of the counselor, bust some myths, and discuss how they can be the glue that holds the school community together. Spoiler: it's not just about helping students pick the right college – they’re the unsung superheroes working behind the scenes to create a thriving, supportive environment for everyone!

Speakers

Cassie Gaede

Counselor, East Central Schools

EC School Counselor Cassie Gaede is a Passionate counselor dedicated to supporting students in their academic and personal growth. With a shared commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing school environment, she goes above and beyond to ensure every student feels seen, heard... Read More →

Sami Tew

Monday January 20, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
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School Supports

11:00am CST

Becoming Confident with Sound Walls

Monday January 20, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST

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This session will support teachers on how to get started with having a sound wall in their classroom and using it for explicit instruction. Strategies for explicit instruction based on the Science of Reading practices will be shared for classroom use.

Speakers

Deanna Jahnz

Peer Coach, Pine City Schools

I am currently a peer coach at Pine City Elementary with a focus on literacy instruction. I have been a LETRS facilitator for three years and really enjoy supporting teachers in their learning of facilitating literacy. I have also worked with CAREI over the past few years to create... Read More →

Becoming Confident with Sound Walls pdf

Monday January 20, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
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Relicensure, Reading Preparation

1:00pm CST

Resources for a culturally inclusive classroom

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

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Come to this session to gain resources on how you can assess your own cultural bias and what having a culturally inclusive classroom can look like. Be ready to self reflect and look specifically at our own schools.

Speakers

Jennifer McCauley

Career and Technical Education, Mora Schools

Jennifer has been an Agriculture Teacher for 12 years at Mora and loves animals and the outdoors. She has a passion for learning and professional development. The past few years she has been in an AGED IDEAs group (Inclusion, Diversity and equity in Agriculture Education) and wants... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
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Relicensure, Cultural Competency

2:10pm CST

Grade 1 Collaboration

Monday January 20, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CST

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Time to collaborate with your cross district, job-alike peers and colleagues

Collaboration Time Agenda 2025 (1) pdf

Monday January 20, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CST
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Collaboration Time