Putting Interactions into Practice: Promoting Thinking (IS) for RBPD Specialists

DEVELOP Course ID: 197760 (online training)

DEVELOP Course ID:  116221 (in-person training)

This training was previously titled Putting CLASS® Into Practice: Instructional Support for Coaches.

The session prepares coaches to help teachers strengthen concept development, quality of feedback, and language modeling in interactions and activities.

What to expect

6 clock hours

Cost: $150 per person; free for Parent Aware coaches and Professional Development Advisors

  • Analyze key characteristics of each instructional support dimension.
  • Identify interaction opportunities.
  • Practice coaching strategies for supporting teacher growth.
  • All online trainings are delivered via Zoom. You will be sent Zoom login information prior to the training.
  • Attendees must fully attend the training to earn clock hours.

Who should attend

  • Coaches
  • Consultants
  • Supervisors
  • Trainers
  • Others who are responsible for facilitating educators’ interaction skills as described in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) tool

Prerequisites

Register for a scheduled training

This training is free for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors. Choose your Participant Type during registration.

  • December 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1-hour lunch break). In person at The Lounge at MOA, Level 2 North, Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, 55425. Please see below for hotel information. Register by December 6.

Check payments

If your organization wishes to pay by check, please email ceedregister@umn.edu.

Hotel room block information

Group hotel room blocks are available at two locations connected to the Mall of America. Participants pay all hotel expenses.

Location 1

Radisson Blu Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425, (952) 314-5116

There are three parking options for Radisson Blu guests:

  • Complimentary Parking at Mall of America Ramps/Lots (Must provide your car information to Radisson Blu’s Front Desk to avoid being towed).
  • Self Parking at Hotel is $24 per Day
  • Valet Parking at Hotel is $34 per Day

Location 2

JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, 2141 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MN 55425, (612) 615-0100

  • Booking link
  • Group contact: Gina D’Agostino, Group Housing Coordinator
  • Group rate: $206/night for a King Room between 12/11/2024 – 12/13/2024 (Hotel’s room rates are subject to state and local taxes currently at 16.025% in effect at the time of check out. No breakfast.)
  • Cutoff date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

If any guests have special requests, questions about the hotel, or would like assistance booking their rooms: they may call the hotel at 612-615-0100.

The following are the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America’s current parking rates and are subject to change without prior notice:

  • Cedar + Stone, Urban Table Self-Parking 0-2 hours = Complimentary
  • 0-6 Hours Self-Parking $15
  • Overnight Self-Parking $24
  • Overnight Valet Parking $34
  • Event Self-Parking $15
  • Event Valet Parking $19
  • Oversized Vehicle: Complimentary at MOA, overnight parking will need to be coordinated with MOA
  • Bus Parking: Complimentary at MOA, will need to be coordinated with MOA

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