Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Great teachers do more than shape individual students. They model what it means to show up with purpose, consistency, and care. In doing so, they create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the classroom, shaping how students show up in the world, how they treat others, and even who they grow up to become.
When mentors reflect on why they are drawn to support others, it is often because a teacher once saw them, heard them, and believed in who they could become. That impact does not stop with one student. It continues forward through every life they touch.
Who is the teacher who inspired your why? ✨
The Check & Connect® team recognizes and honors all of our incredible teachers!
Check & Connect Student Engagement Intervention
Share
http://checkandconnect.umn.edu/
Check & Connect is an intervention used with K-12 students who shows warning signs of disengagement with school and who are at risk of dropping out. At the core of Check & Connect is a trusting relationship between the student and a caring, trained mentor who both advocates for and challenges the student to keep education salient. Students are referred to Check & Connect when they show warning signs of disengaging from school, such as poor attendance, behavioral issues, and/or low grades.
05/01/2026
Two days. Powerful conversations. Meaningful connections. 💙
Our NEW Coordinator Training brought together an incredible group from across the country, all committed to making a difference for students.
Grateful for the energy, engagement, and impact ahead. ✨
04/30/2026
We’re excited to kick off our NEW Coordinator Training here in Minneapolis, Minnesota! 🎉
Today, the Check & Connect National Office welcomed participants who have traveled from Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Dakota, and across the state of Minnesota. ✈️
We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait for a meaningful & energizing time together!
📸 Photographed (Left to Right):
Jess Swirtz (Implementation Specialist) & Michelle Austin (Director)
04/28/2026
⭐ April In-Person Training ⭐
Check & Connect® brings together like-minded educators to connect with purpose and reenergize our work. Feeling connected to purpose influences how we engage, and our students reflect that shift. When we are grounded in purpose, our approach changes—and so does the way our students engage.
Join our mailing list to stay up to date on upcoming training opportunities.
https://lnkd.in/gfWnfJcV
Photographed (Left to Right): Melissa Critchley, Marius Massie, & Michelle Austin
04/17/2026
Registration closing in 3 days! Ready to make a lasting impact? Registration for our upcoming Mentor Training in Minnesota officially closes this Sunday, April 19. Equip yourself with strategies to coordinate a successful Check & Connect® program at your implementation site. Register for Coordinator Training: https://z.umn.edu/b82d
04/17/2026
Registration closing in 3 days! Ready to make a lasting impact? Registration for our upcoming Mentor Training in Minnesota officially closes this Sunday, April 19. Equip yourself with the proven tools to foster student engagement and elevate your professional development. Don't miss out!
Register for Mentor Training: https://z.umn.edu/b82a
04/10/2026
⏳ The countdown has begun. Only 10 days left to register for our upcoming Coordinator Training in Minnesota! This is your opportunity to gain essential skills to step into a role that changes lives.
📘 Register now for Coordinator Training: https://z.umn.edu/b82d
&Connect
04/10/2026
⏳ The countdown has begun. Only 10 days left to register for our upcoming MENTOR TRAINING in Minnesota! This is your opportunity to gain essential skills that will make a real difference in students' lives.
📗 Register now for Mentor Training: https://z.umn.edu/b82a
&Connect
02/26/2026
Check & Connect® training opportunities in Minnesota. Who on your team is ready to become a part of the Check & Connect® family and elevate their impact on student engagement? We are excited to host two in-person Check & Connect® National Trainings this April! Register for Mentor Training at https://z.umn.edu/b3ul or Coordinator Training at https://z.umn.edu/b3um.
01/27/2026
Coordinators are the foundation of a Check & Connect® program. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with Jess Swirtz in Minnesota. Learn best practices for monitoring student progress and providing the right coaching to your C&C team. Register here 👉 https://z.umn.edu/MNCoordinatorTraining
01/26/2026
See why attendees love training with Marius! Join us for our 2-day Mentor Training with Marius Massie! Learn how to build real connections that keep students engaged. Register here 👉 https://z.umn.edu/MNMentorTraining
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Location
Category
Contact the school
Telephone
Website
Address
55455
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |