Professional Development

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Upcoming Classes

AHEM offers re-licensure classes for professional development. Most classes are offered as 2-hour online/synchronous classes via Google Meet.

These classes are available FREE to AHEM members. Before registering, log into LMS to check which classes you might need for renewing your license.

Each online PD class will be offered at least once a trimester during each school year.

PLEASE NOTE:
All classes will CLOSE for registration ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS, or when attendance reaches 125 MEMBERS.

Reading Preparation-Scientifically Based

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Google Meet

This PD fulfills the license requirement for reading preparation under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 5, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Key Warning Signs for Early Onset Mental Illness

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM via Google Meet

This PD fulfills the license requirement for mental illness training under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 6, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Cultural Competency Modules 1 & 2 (In Person)

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM via Google Meet

This PD requires all 4 modules to fulfill the license requirement for cultural competency under Minnesota Statutes, Part 8710.2000, subpart 8, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Positive Behavior Interventions

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM via Google Meet

This PD fulfills the license requirement for positive behavior interventions under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 4, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

American Indian History & Culture Option #1 (In Person)

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AHEM Office

This PD fulfills the license requirement for cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians, with particular emphasis on Minnesota Tribal Nations under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 7, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptations of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Google Meet

This PD fulfills the license requirement for meeting the varied needs of English learners, from young children to adults under section 124D.59, subdivisions 2 and 2a, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Cultural Competency Modules 3 & 4 (In Person)

MONDAY, May 11, 2026

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM via Google Meet

This PD requires all 4 modules to fulfill the license requirement for cultural competency under Minnesota Statutes, Part 8710.2000, subpart 8, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Suicide Prevention

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM via Google Meet (1-hour class)

This PD fulfills the license requirement for suicide prevention training under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 6, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

American Indian History & Culture Option #2 (In Person)

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AHEM Office

This PD fulfills the license requirement for cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians, with particular emphasis on Minnesota Tribal Nations under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 7, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.

Evidence of Growth in Best Teaching Practices for Meeting the Needs of English Learners

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM via Google Meet

This PD fulfills the license requirement for accommodating, modifying, and adapting curricula, materials, and strategies under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, subdivision 4, for Tier 3 or 4 licenses.