South Central Service Cooperative

Are you a MTAS/Alt MCA Test Administrator? 🌟 Join us for the final fall Science Alternate Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (Alt MCA) Kickoff Meeting hosted by MDE! 🚀 The session will focus on: - Preparation and administration for the Spring 2025 Science Alt MCA operational assessment 🧠 - Tools for making decisions about student administration formats (online, paper, or hybrid) 📚 - Revised Learner Characteristics Inventory 📋 - Revised Alternate Assessment Eligibility Requirements ✅ - Diving into the test design and extended benchmarks aligned to the Alt MCA 🌐 Registration is required and limited to 40 participants. Don't miss out! 🏃♂️ This Online session is Thursday, November 7, 2:00-5:00 pm. For more information and to register, please visit: https://buff.ly/3YqnVMr #AltMCA #ScienceAssessment

On Friday, October 25th, the Licensed School Nurses Community of Practice met at SCSC. 🌟 Inspiring presentations included: * Emergency Planning 🚨 * Emergency Preparedness and Tabletop Drills 📝 * Eliminating Barriers for Accessing Community Healthcare 🏥 SCSC is pleased to support our school nurses who are doing great things! 👩⚕️👨⚕️ #SchoolNurses #CommunityofPractice

🌟 **Welcome Amanda House!** 🌟 Please join us in welcoming Amanda House to the SCSC team as our new Educational Audiologist! Amanda will be dedicating her expertise to supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children and their families across our region. With a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous role as a Clinical Audiologist with Essentia Health. Amanda is married and proud fur-baby parent to a spoiled black lab! Amanda is currently learning American Sign Language, reflecting her commitment to better serving her students and families. Welcome aboard, Amanda! We’re excited to have you with us and look forward to the positive impact you’ll make. #NewTeamMember #SchoolAudiologist #SCSC #SupportingStudents

🎉 Exciting news! We’re proud to welcome Profinium as a guest speaker at the 2024 SCSC Wellness Conference! 🎉 Profinium will provide valuable insights on safeguarding against fraud and offer practical tips to mitigate risks. By taking proactive steps, you can minimize the stress and emotional impact that often come with identity theft and financial fraud, helping to maintain both peace of mind and financial wellness. We’re looking forward to an impactful session that will inspire and strengthen our wellness approach! 🌟 #2024WellnessConference #FinancialWellness #Profinium #WellnessInitiatives

Congrats to Seth Putz, Saint Peter Public Schools’ Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, for winning the 2024 Outstanding Educational Contributor Award from MASMS! 🎉🏆 Check out more details in the "News" section at https://buff.ly/4ePERmm. #CongratsSeth #MASMS2024 #OutstandingEducationalContributer

🚀 Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? 🚀 The City of Lewiston is looking for a passionate City Administrator to lead critical initiatives and help shape the future of our dynamic, close-knit community. If you're eager to make a lasting impact, now’s the time to step up and apply! ⏳ Final day to apply: October 25—don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! 🔗 https://buff.ly/47Qsgf3 #CityAdministrator #LewistonMN #LeadershipOpportunity #CommunityGrowth #ApplyToday

🎉 Exciting news! The Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Team will be joining us as guest speakers at the 2024 SCSC Wellness Conference! 🎉 Mark your calendars for October 30th and get ready to gain valuable insights on enhancing workplace wellness. This is a great opportunity to ignite new ideas and energize your wellness initiatives. Don't miss out—register today! 🌟 👉 https://buff.ly/3zsgb41 #2024WellnessConference #WorkplaceWellness #SHIPTeam #Inspiration

SCSC is dedicated to supporting educators, school staff, administrators, and local government employees throughout their careers and as they transition into Medicare. Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming and understanding the options is crucial for optimizing healthcare costs and benefits. 🏥 Partnered with Carolyn Mager at West & Mager Insurance, St. Peter, SCSC offers Medicare Consultation Services. Contact Carolyn at her office: 507-934-6050 / cell: 507-351-6058 to schedule your individual consultation today! Let us assist you in finding the right Medicare plan for you! 💼🩺

🌟 Welcome Jenny Wallskog! 🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Jenny Wallskog as the new COMPASS Regional Literacy Coach and Mentoring and Induction Support at SCSC! Jenny will be dedicated to addressing historical and persistent inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes for students of color and students with disabilities. She will also focus on developing and updating programs to increase teacher retention across Minnesota. With her extensive experience at Tri-City United and her impressive academic background—including Elementary Education, Middle School Social Studies, K-12 Reading Specialist, and K-12 Principal credentials—Jenny is an excellent fit for this role. Outside of her professional life, Jenny enjoys spending time with her two children, Alex and Lila. When she's not attending their school events, Jenny is busy exploring hobbies. She’s currently learning how to fish under the guidance of Jason, her significant other. Welcome aboard, Jenny! We are excited to work with you and are confident that together we’ll achieve great things. 🌟 #EducationExcellence #LiteracyCoach #EducationalEquity

🍂 It's Pumpkin Season! 🎃 Looking for some fall family fun? Head out to a pumpkin patch this season and enjoy the fresh air, and harvest activities, and maybe even pick the perfect pumpkin for carving! 🍁✨ Check out this guide to some of the best Minnesota Pumpkin Patches for your next adventure: https://buff.ly/3Uav3Lq SCSC Wellness believes in the importance of getting outside and enjoying the changing seasons. Visiting a local pumpkin patch is a fun way to stay active, connect with loved ones, and embrace the beauty of fall! 🍂 #PumpkinSeason #FallFun #FamilyAdventure #SCSCWellness