Teacher Resources
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines: Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
Program Resources: Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM), LuthEd, Lutheran Education Association (LEA)
Colloquy through CUEnet
The Concordia online Colloquy Program provides the education needed to be eligible for a Divine Call in the LCMS. Through colloquy, teachers become equipped to carry the Lord's name and His teachings with faithfulness to your school / center’s children and families.
Colloquy Financial Aid is only available for courses taken through CUEnet and are not eligible for District Financial Aid. Colloquy courses taken at a Concordia University are eligible for District Financial Aid only.
LEA & LCMS SCHOOL MINISTRY JOB OPPORTUNITIES
LEA has launched Lutheran Education Opportunity Center (LEOC) – a website for Lutheran ministries and workers to post job opportunities and resumes. To do so, go here.
Additionally, in the last few months, Synod’s School Ministry launched the Lutheran Career Board as a place for schools to post jobs and workers to post resumes. When you follow the aforementioned LCMS link, you should get a message about rostered workers utilizing the call process. Synod will also be vetting posts.
Church Worker Updates
Rostered commissioned ministers—teachers should update their information in the Church Worker Update (CWU) system at least annually. This includes completing the including Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF).
Wellness Resources
You are loved, supported, and worthy of help. Our wellness page will give you the tools you need to succeed in ministry.
Continuing Education Resources (licensure)
New Teaching License Requirement
The legislature passed a provision in 2023 requiring all Tier 1-4 educators renewing their license to include professional development in the cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians, with particular emphasis on Minnesota Tribal Nations.
MDE, along with partners from the Tribal Nations and the urban American Indian Community in Minnesota, partnered to create a training program specifically designed for school district administrators, staff, and educators to meet the new License requirement.
Educators who complete the course can earn one continuing education unit (CEU) credit. For more information about the course and how to register, go here.
Chapel Talks
Chapel Talks 2025-2026 theme is "Let’s Make a Joyful Noise" based on Psalm 98:4.
DOWNLOAD THIS YEAR’S CHAPEL TALKS
Chapel Talks is a resource including Bible verses, speaking points, song suggestions, and application ideas for weekly chapel services throughout the school year. It can be used for students of all ages in Lutheran and Christian schools. You can also view and download current and previous Chapel Talks by going to this page on the LCMS website.
National Lutheran Schools Week
January 25-31, 2026
This is an opportunity for our excellent Lutheran schools to celebrate and proclaim how God’s work is being accomplished. Please support them by attending activities, volunteering, providing donations, and praying for the administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families.
The following resources are available:
On the LCMS website: President Harrison’s Proclamation; Resource Manual; Hymn 1; Hymn 2; Weekly Theme Poster; Daily Theme Posters
I Love My Lutheran School FREE digital download coloring sheets from Visual Faith Ministry (Page 1 forPK-2, page 2 for 3-5th grades, and page 3 or 4 for 6-8th grades). 2026 Coloring Sheets; 2025 Coloring Sheets
Special designated offering during National Lutheran Schools Week
As part of 2023 LCMS Convention Resolution 12-03a “To Address Commissioned Minister—Teacher Student Debt,” the LCMS is collecting a special designated offering during National Lutheran Schools Week. Funds will be used in support of commissioned teacher student debt reduction. MinistryFOCUS, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization dedicated to providing student loan relief to LCMS workers, is administering the collection.
To learn more, visit ministryfocus.org.
To showcase the NLSW events during the week, please send high resolution photos to Nadine Meyer. Your photos may be included in the eNews, on the website, or in other district publications.
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Program resources
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM)
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) understands that every child is different. We see the importance of becoming one with your ministry by fitting into your culture and providing a resource and expertise that only LSEM can deliver.
Luthed
LuthEd is the resource hub for the LCMS School Ministry Office. Below are some of the most popular resources they offer.
- Church Worker Update (CSU) & Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF)
- #LuthEd Facebook group
- National Lutheran Schools Week
- School Leadership Development (SLED)
Lutheran education Association (LEA)
Lutheran Education Association links, equips, and affirms educators and workers in ministry for the purpose of building up the body of Christ. LEA members have access to exclusive webinars / podcasts, networking opportunities, publications, conferences, events, and advocacy.