July 24 & 25, 2024
Koronis Ministries Retreat Center – Paynesville, MN
Calling all new/newer community educators. Join us as we take a deep dive into all things Community Ed! This is an excellent opportunity for you to build a strong and comprehensive Community Ed Foundation. This is also an opportunity like no other where you will build relationships with colleagues from across the State. These relationships will be invaluable to you as you progress in your career.
Jackie Johnston will be our lead facilitator. Jackie has over 34 years of experience in community education and is a proven leader and extremely effective communicator. Many other outstanding Community Education Professionals will also be involved in presenting over the duration of the seminar.
The event will be held at Koronis Ministries Retreat Center on Beautiful Lake Koronis in Paynesville, MN. Take the time to Build a Solid CE Foundation and Make Important Connections this summer by registering today. Registrations are limited so please register early to ensure your spot!
Location: https://www.koronisministries.org/facilitydetail/sunrise-inn-1034624
Daily Schedule/Information
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 amRegistration/Room Check In/Continental Breakfast
10:00 – 10:30 amWelcome/Get Acquainted Session
10:30 am – 11:30 am Foundations of Comm. Ed. – Jackie Johnston and Bob Meyer: History – principles – philosophy – program areas/concepts
11:30 am – 11:45 am Break & Connect
11:45 – 12:15pm Legislation Advocacy (RALLI) -Valerie Dosland – MCEA Lobbyist
12:15 – 1:15 pm Lunch/Nature Break/Announcements/Housekeeping
1:15 – 2:15 pm Licensure/Rules and Regulations – Jim Johnson -K-12 integration/Targeted Service/Special Ed
2:15 – 2:30 pm Break & Connect
2:30 – 3:00 pm Community Engagement & Advisory Councils – Jackie Johnston & Bob Meyer
3:00 – 3:15 pm Break & Connect
3:15 – 4:15 pm Equity & Inclusion – Stephen Keeler& Tiffany Weeks
4:15 – 4:30 pm Break & Connect
4:30 – 5:30 pm Personnel & Supervision Bob Meyer
5:30 – 6:30 pm Dinner/Announcements
7:00 – 8:30 pm Pontoon Cruises, Bonfire, Nature Games & Other Lakeside Recreational Offerings
8:30 – 10:30 pm Indoor get to know you games/mixer/snacks & fun
Thursday, Jul 25, 2024
8:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:45 – 10:00 am Budget & Finance – Cory Franson
10:00 – 10:15 am Break & Connect
10:15 – 11:00 am Marketing, Outreach & Public Relations – Susan Brott/ Bob Noyed (CESO)
11:00 – 11:15 am Break & Connect
11:15 – 12:15pm Community Education Leadership Panel
12:15 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:15 – 1:45 pm MCEA and You! – Matt Dickhausen
1:45 – 2:00 pm Break & Connect
2:00 – 2:30 pm Evaluation and Closure
