Mini-Course: ELA Standards, Updated

An introduction and overview of the 2020 MN ELA Standards

Implementation of the 2020 English Language Arts Standards is underway across MN school districts. What are the big changes? What are the big ideas? What is my next big action with this? This mini-course is an introduction and an overview to the updated ELA standards, and will point you toward useful resources and support for classroom implementation.

Three different mini-course certificates of choice together total 1 clock hour CEU.



Your Instructor


gina drellack
gina drellack

With an M.S. in Educational Media and Technology and a proven understanding of adult learners, Gina Drellack provides professional development for educators and city/county leaders across the region and state through Education Services with Minnesota's Northwest Service Cooperative. In addition to in-school and other onsite settings, Gina has extensive experience with distance learning from both the student and instructor perspectives, as well as course creation. She teaches courage and inspiration, which is often disguised as education transformation and personal growth. Gina also writes weekly about ease, joy, and everyday holy wonders at ginadrellack.com, and is currently writing her second book. She lives with her amazing husband and beautiful dog in Cohasset, and has two fabulous adult sons each on an east-west border of MN.

Contact gina: [email protected]


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts the moment you complete enrollment. It is completely self-paced and self-guided online - you decide when to start and when to finish!
How long do I have access to the course?
This mini-course will be available for one year after enrollment. After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course during this time - across any and all devices you own. Want more access when the year is up? Simply re-enroll in this free offering!
What about CEUs?
Three different mini courses of your choosing together equal one clock hour. To easily find two more, go to All Courses, and change the Category dropdown menu to Mini Courses.

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