Thursday, April 24–Saturday, April 26, 2025
Ruttger’s Resort in Brainerd Lakes, MN
Join us for a retreat-style event for trainers, RBPD specialists, and course writers. Get up to 13 hours of Develop-approved training! Check out the incredible lineup of presenters we have in store for you.
- Registration fee is $425 for a single room or $300 if you share a room. It includes lodging for both nights, all meals, snacks, and all sessions.
- Join us Thursday for an intensive session with Beth Menninga.
- Keynote addresses Thursday evening and Friday morning with Jim Hoar on “Being a More Facilitative Trainer.”
- Dive deep with power sessions on Friday! Sessions begin in the morning and reconvene after lunch for more learning on the same topic. Session details coming soon!
- KARAOKE! Friday night fun awaits! Bring your favorite card or board game to play.
- Learning continues Saturday. Session details coming soon!
- The Symposium wraps up with a fantastic session from David R. Myles on “Cultivating Intercultural Agility.”
Each day is approved for professional development hours in Develop; see our Snapshot Agenda below for the number of hours each day. If you are a professional who requires a certificate for hours completed, please inquire onsite at the event.
Registration
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with experts in the field! Register now to gain valuable insights, network with like-minded professionals, and leave inspired to take action!
Registration closes April 1.
Snapshot agenda
Thursday
12-5:30 p.m. Check-in | Location: Church
12-1 p.m. Lunch | Location: Church
1–4:15 p.m. Welcome | Intensive session with Beth Menninga | Location: Isle
4:30–5:30 p.m. Reception | Location: Bear Pine
5:30–7 p.m. Dinner | Location: Isle
6:30-7:30 p.m. Keynote with Jim Hoar | Location: Isle
7:30-9:30 p.m. Free time | Bonfire | Game time | Location: Bear Pine and Ruby’s
Total Develop-approved hours: 4
Friday
7:30 a.m. Breakfast | Location: Isle
8:30-9:30 a.m. Keynote with Jim Hoar | Location: Isle
9:45–11:45 a.m. Power sessions part 1 (choose from four)
11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch and break | Location: TBD
1:30–3:30 p.m. Power sessions part 2
3:30–5:30 p.m. Free time
5:30–7 p.m. Dinner | Location: Ruby’s
7–9 p.m. Karaoke | Location: Bear Pine Bar
Total Develop-approved hours: 5
Saturday
7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast | Location: Ruby’s
7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Check-out | Location: Lobby
8:45–10:45 a.m. Morning session (choose from three)
11 a.m-12 p.m. Lunch | Location: Ruby’s
12:15–2:15 p.m. Keynote with David R. Myles
Total Develop-approved hours: 4
Who is this for?
Early childhood trainers and RBPD specialists
View the full schedule and session descriptions for details.
Scholarships
Great news—scholarships are now available! Apply soon before the deadline on March 7, 2025. For details on eligibility and the application process, email tarss@umn.edu.
Funding
The Trainer and RBPD Symposium is sponsored by the Trainer and Relationship-based Professional Development Specialist Support program (TARSS) funded by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Questions?
Contact us at tarss@umn.edu.