06/03/2026
Are your student support systems operating in silos?
Student engagement is strongest when mentors, coordinators, and leadership teams work from the same evidence-based framework.
This August, join us in Minnesota for our National Check & Connect® Training series and build a coordinated approach to supporting students.
📙 Preparation & Implementation Training (Aug. 10)
📗 Mentor Training (Aug. 11–12)
📘 Coordinator Training (Aug. 13–14)
Whether you’re launching a new C&C program or strengthening an existing one, these trainings provide the structure, tools, and strategies needed to support student success.
05/15/2026
Positive student outcomes starts with a shared purpose.
This week, our team took time to reflect on how we contribute to our mission. Just like students, when we are connected, we engage better in our work, leading to more successful outcomes. We are looking forward to continue building strong partnerships and improving educational experiences for students, families, and communities.
To learn more about what we do, visit our website at checkandconnect.umn.edu!
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.
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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
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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
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