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SUMMARY:Conscious Discipline Training
DESCRIPTION:Conscious Discipline is a life-approach\, social\, and emotional development program teaching adults the ability to recognize and regulate their own emotions\, with the hope to mirror their behaviors for the children in their classroom or care setting. This evidence-based approach has proven to help with children’s behaviors\, relationship-building\, and overall well-being. \nFor more information: https://consciousdiscipline.com/  \nThe two-day Early Childhood Overview is open to any Early Care and Education professional in west central Minnesota. Although this training is FREE\, we ask each participant to purchase their book. The cost is $39. \nRegistration is closed.
URL:https://wcif.org/event/conscious-discipline-training-2/
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SUMMARY:Age-Friendly Minnesota: Community Challenge Brainstorm
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nWe’re offering this Age-Friendly Minnesota workshop for community leaders in west central Minnesota. Age-Friendly Minnesota is a statewide program that aims to make communities more accessible to older adults\, especially those from historically marginalized groups. \nThis workshop will provide inspiration and practical tools for a team (3-5 people) from your community to bring ideas from the drawing board to reality.  \nIn this session\, you will:  \n\nDiscover how small communities throughout the world are making a difference for their citizens.\nLearn about upcoming grant opportunities from Lake Region Art Council\, AARP\, Age-Friendly Minnesota\, Springboard for the Arts\, and West Central Initiative.\nLearn how to prepare for grants before the deadline and how to get from the drawing board to a grant application.\nCreate a plan to make your community more vibrant\, accessible\, and resilient for your neighbors. Earn a $500 sponsorship if you implement that plan within 18 months! \nEngage with your placemaking and community development peers.\nReceive a customized socio-economic report specific to your community. The report is a valuable tool in grant-seeking. \n\nTo register\, a community should bring a team of 3 to 5 people\, which MUST include one member of city staff\, one elected official\, and one member of a community fund\, group\, or nonprofit interested in community development. The day will include a continental breakfast\, refreshments\, and a boxed lunch.   \nA registration fee of $100 will be charged per community team.  \nSpace is limited\, so be sure to register your team as soon as possible. \nRegister Your Team \nAgenda  \n8:30 a.m: Breakfast and introduction. \n9:00 a.m: Presentation “Top Takeaways” from … Gil Penalosa of 8-80 Cities\, Rural Sociologist Ben Winchester\, AARP\, SaveYour.Town\, Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging\, and more! \n10:00 a.m: World Café – a series of round-table discussions happening simultaneously. Five table topics are available\, and you can choose to share and listen as you find interest and applicability to your community project ideas.  \n11:00 a.m: Large group discussion with input from community development guests and granting organizations. \n12:00 p.m: Community tour – see the amazing transformation of Farwell! Then enjoy lunch with your team and start planning your next community project. Staff and guests will be around to answer questions as you sketch out your dream!  \n1:00 p.m: Take off for the weekend! 
URL:https://wcif.org/event/age-friendly-minnesota-2/
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Climate Solutions Journey
DESCRIPTION:We all share this one planet and have a responsibility to do our part to sustain it for future generations. Celebrate Earth Day with us at our fourth Convivium gathering and discover real solutions to tackle climate change in our own backyard.      \nThe Schedule \n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presentation and Q&A | Edson Auditorium \nDr. Heidi Roop\, author of The Climate Action Handbook: A Visual Guide to 100 Climate Solutions for Everyone\, will present a roadmap for creating a personalized climate solutions journey. Following the presentation\, she’ll be joined by the Sustainability Director for the University of Minnesota Morris Troy Goodnough and West Central Initiative President Anna Wasescha to answer questions from the audience. \n2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Complimentary Refreshments and Book Signing | Oyate Hall \nGuests will have the opportunity to have a copy of The Climate Action Handbook signed by Dr. Heidi Roop while enjoying refreshments and meaningful conversation.  \nWe’d love for you to join us on April 21. The first 200 guests will receive a free copy of The Climate Action Handbook. Register at wcif.org/convivium.
URL:https://wcif.org/event/creating-your-climate-solutions-journey-2/
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Pine to Prairie GIS Users Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Otter Tail County is hosting an in-person meeting with a potential hybrid option. \nAdditionally\, we’re requesting your input on future meetings. Please complete the RSVP with your preferred attendance and topic suggestions. \nDraft agenda for November 16: \n9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions \n9:15 a.m.: Fiber Optic Networks \n10:15 a.m.: E911 Data Standards: Updates and Usage \n11:30 a.m.: State LiDAR Project Update\, PLSS remonumentation efforts \nNoon: Lunch & Networking\, round-robin style
URL:https://wcif.org/event/pine-to-prairie-gis-users-group-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:Autumn Convivium
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting our friends and partners in Detroit Lakes and beyond to an evening of celebration\, exploration\, and conversation at the Historic Holmes Theatre. \n5-6:45 p.m. Social & Interactive Booths \nBlackboard\, based in Vergas\, will provide heavy hors d’oeuvres. Booths with focuses on climate\, community\, and kids will be available for you to read\, taste\, and explore elements unique to this region. Be sure to view our guests below! \n6:45-7:30 p.m. Dessert & Conversation \nStarting at 6:45 p.m.\, guests will enjoy dessert while Storyteller Kevin Kling hosts an evening presentation that features a story by Emily Buermann\, a Becker County Resident and enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe\, and a conversation between Kevin Lindsey\, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center\, and Anna Wasescha\, president of our organization. \nLearn more and register.
URL:https://wcif.org/event/autumn-convivium-2/
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SUMMARY:Social Emotional Development and its Impact on Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Social emotional development is closely related with cognitive development. In a model learning environment\, children are engaged\, stimulated\, and engrossed in play-based learning. Taking turns\, playing together\, cooperating with others\, and conflict resolution are some of the areas that will be covered during the training. We will dive into emotional awareness to help children recognize and understand their own feelings and actions as well as those of others. We will also learn how to help children become aware of how our feelings and actions affect ourselves and others. Finally\, we will discuss the importance of self-regulation and learn how to support children in being able to express their thoughts\, feelings\, and behaviors in socially appropriate ways. Teachers will reflect on their own learning environment\, teaching styles\, strengths\, and areas for growth. So\, come ready to collaborate\, reflect\, and plan! This is going to be a great time of learning together. Can’t wait to see you there! \nThe first 110 registrants will receive materials kits\, each valued at $75!
URL:https://wcif.org/event/social-emotional-development-and-its-impact-on-learning-in-the-early-childhood-classroom-2/
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