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Special Education SWWC Knowledge Empowers You! KEY Paraprofessional Conference - Willmar
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Willmar Senior High School, 2701 30th St. NE, Willmar MN 56201

Join SWWC for a day of learning, connection, and professional growth designed specifically for special education paraprofessionals. Offered in three regional locations, this conference brings high-quality training directly to our service districts.

Participants will gain practical strategies to support students with diverse learning needs, strengthen inclusive practices, and build skills that can be used immediately in classrooms.

The day includes engaging breakout sessions with hands-on activities, collaboration, and take-home tools.

Certificate/CEUs Earned: Paraprofessional Required Training Certificate

Registration: 8:30am-9:00am; Training: 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Early Registration Fee (through July 21, 2026): SpEd Coop Member: $40
  • Registration Fee (July 22-August 4, 2026): SpEd Coop Member: $55

Preview the conference schedule and breakout session descriptions.

Registration Link

Breakout sessions will be selected during registration and are first-come, first served.

 

Accommodations

Requests for auxiliary aids, closed captioning and other accommodations should be directed to:
Deecy Jesse
100 London Road
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-2250
deecy.jesse@swwc.org

Requests should be made by an individual with a disability who needs auxiliary aids, closed captioning, and services, or by someone acting on that individual’s behalf. Requests may be made either in writing or orally. Requests need to be made and received by Deecy at least two weeks in advance of the program, activity or service in question. SWWC will address all requests but may not be able to arrange for the provision of an appropriate auxiliary aid, closed captioning or service if notice is not received two weeks in advance of the program, activity, or service. SWWC requires a notice of three business days to cancel an accommodation request. If an individual fails to give notice of cancellation three business days prior to the event, SWWC reserves the right to bill the individual’s school district/agency for this expense.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by 4:30pm on the date noted in your registration confirmation email to qualify for a full refund, after which all registrations are final, and no refunds will be issued. Substitution of attendees from the same district/organization will be allowed up to the day of the event. In the event a workshop is canceled by SWWC, a full refund will be given. SWWC will notify registered attendees that the refund will be occurring and will post on the account for the credit card utilized for payment. This cancellation policy, including specific cancellation details provided in event registration information, will be followed when determining if a refund will be issued for cancellations that are not the decision of SWWC.

Disclaimer: In accordance with Uniform Grants Guidance, no federal funds were used to pay for the cost of food and beverages.