EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. John Klaber 2037 Roe Crest Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 507-469-9096 (mobile) jpklaber@gmail.com CALENDAR MASA/MASE Joint Calendar MEMBERSHIPS • Join MASE! • Business Partner Membership CONTRACTS Model Contracts Base language for new special education director and continuing special education director. MN CONNECTIONS MASA: MN Assn. of School Administrators Every Child Matters: MN Children's Platform Coalition MAAP: MN Association of Alternative Programs MASSP: MN Assn. of Secondary School Principals MDE: MN Dept. of Education MESPA: MN Elementary School Principals Assn. MNCEC: MN Council for Exceptional Children MREA: MN Rural Education Assn. MSBA: MN School Boards Assn. MN Special Education Compliance and Assistance: Complaints, Hearings, Mediation NATIONAL CONNECTIONS AASA: American Assn. of School Administrators CASE: Council of Administrators of Special Education CEC: Council for Exceptional Children Disabilityinfo.gov: the New Freedom Initiative USDOE: U.S. Dept. of Education |
As of March 31, MASE's new mailing address is:
PO Box 9400, North St Paul, MN 55109 MASE Best Practices Materials Online
Need some materials from the Best Practices Conference? You can find them at https://www.mnase.org/best-practices-conference-handouts. CEUs and evaluation will be send via email shortly! May 25th Legislative Conference Call
You are invited to join a MASE Legislative Conference Call on May 25 from noon-12:30 pm. The call will be hosted by our Legislative co-chairs Melissa Hanson, Sarah Mittelstadt, Jeff Jorgensen, MASE Executive Director John Klaber, and Lobbyist Brad Lundell. Conference Call Information Topic: MASE Legislative Conference Call Time: May 25, 2022 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84407516671?pwd=Q2RrbDFFMk1iSUsrUGlCT29hRlF5Zz09 MASE Election Results
Thank you to the candidates who were nominated and ran to serve as President-Elect and Secretary of MASE. We had a wonderful turnout of our voting members! MASE President-Elect: Melissa Hanson, Executive Director, Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) Mase Secretary: Michelle Cuka, Special Education Supervisor, Eastern Carver County Schools Congratulations to our newly elected officials! 
Erin Toninato Selected as MASE Executive Director
The MASE Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Erin Toninato has been selected to succeed John Klaber as the next MASE Executive Director, starting July 1, 2022. Erin brings a wealth of experience to this role, including her work as a special education administrator, teacher, and paraprofessional. Erin currently serves as the Director of Special Education for the South Central Service Cooperative. Erin’s work continually reflects her commitment to students with disabilities and her leadership enables her to create systems that support high standards and positive outcomes for all students. Read the full news release here. 2022 MASE Spring Award Recipients Announced!
Each year, MASE provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members and colleagues who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education. We are pleased to announce this year’s spring award recipients! Special Education Administrator of the Year Award presented Thursday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference Cheryl Hall, Director of Special Services, Northfield Public Schools | News Release MASE Distinguished Service Award presented Thursday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference Barbara Jo Stahl, Marketing, Advising, and Work and Learn Coordinator Department of Special Education, University of St. Thomas School of Education | News Release MASE New Special Education Leader Award presented Friday, March 11 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference Dena Hagen, Director of Special Education, Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative | News Release MASE Legislative Session Conference Calls
You are invited to join the MASE Legislative Committee for regular informational zoom meetings during the 2022 Legislative Session. The purpose of our virtual meetings is to update members during the legislative session on topics aligned with the MASE Legislative Platform in addition to bills of interest for special education administrators. The calls will be hosted by our Legislative co-chairs Melissa Hanson, Sarah Mittelstadt, Jeff Jorgensen, MASE Executive Director John Klaber, and Lobbyist Brad Lundell. Legislative Session Virtual Calls April 27 All virtual calls are scheduled from 12-12:30 pm RSVP and add the conference calls to your calendar here! Updated Nov. 22: MASE Board of Directors
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Have you renewed your MASA Membership? Join Today! The directory is posted in the "Member Directory" section of our website. Slice of Collaboration!
Many of our members have asked when Slice occurs. It is the second and fourth Tuesday of most months. View the Schedule Here If you have topics, presenters; or suggestions, please contact John Klaber at jpklaber@gmail.com Your Slice Committee: Melissa Schaller; Cherie Johnson; Deanna Gronseth; John Klaber; Kori Ryan; Michelle Bethke-Kelliher; Laura Pingry-Kile; and Sarah Mittelstadt Save the Dates!
Held virtually until further notice MDE Special Education Directors' Forums Dates Times are 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Barbara.Hess@state.mn.us Friday, May 20, 2022 Friday, June 10, 2022 Save the Dates! Held virtually until further notice Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) Friday, June 17, 2022 2022-23 MDE Meeting Dates Directors’ Forum August 12, 2022 September 9, 2022 October 14, 2022 November 18, 2022 December 9, 2022 January – None February 17, 2023 March 17, 2023 April 14, 2023 May 12, 2023 June 9, 2023 SEAP September 13, 2022 – Orientation September 23, 2022 November 4, 2022 January 20, 2023 April 21, 2023 June 16, 2023 
Opportunity for MASE Business Partner Members!
Thank you so much for supporting the mission of Minnesota Administrators for Special Education as a MASE Business Partner. We have been discussing ways that we can continue and enhance this partnership. We are excited to offer another opportunity for partnership that is exclusive to our business partners. Read More... Interested in becoming a MASE Business Partner? Click Here |
We would like to thank our Platinum Partners for their continued support!
Click Here for Business Partner Directory (as of November 22, 2021) ___________________ Platinum 2021 - 2022 PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS Creatively Focused, LLC Matt Lasure Business Manager 1155 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 6 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Phone: 651-707-7161 matt@creativelyfocused.net https://creativelyfocused.net/ ________________________________ DotCom Therapy Ali Coffey Director of Sales acoffey@dotcomtherapy.com www.dotcomtherapy.com/ ________________________________ eLuma Online Therapy Jennifer Springer School Partnerships Manager 2801 North Thanksgiving Way, #170 Lehi, Utah 84043 Phone: 773-814-7538 jspringer@elumatherapy.com https://www.elumatherapy.com/ ________________________________ Family Achievement Center, Inc. (Related Service Provider) Sarah Mason President, Co-Owner 2101 Wooddale Drive, Suite A Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-738-9878 smason@familyachievement.com https://familyachievement.com/ ________________________________ Goalbook Nick Simon District Partnerships PO Box 1289 San Mateo, CA 312-599-1069 nicks@goalbookapp.com https://goalbookapp.com/ ________________________________ Grand Canyon University Mischa Bergsten 2600 West Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 Phone: 612-240-6586 mischa.bersten@gcu.edu https://www.gcu.edu/ ________________________________ Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Lisa Larson Legal Administrative Assistant 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-337-9308 llarson@kennedy-graven.com ________________________________ Kraus-Anderson John Huenink Vice President, Director of K-12 Construction 501 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-332-7281 john.huenink@krausanderson.com ________________________________ Move This World John Kocur Regional Sales Manager 16 Court Street, Suite 504 Brooklyn, MY 11241 Phone: 412-478-0607 jkocur@movethisworld.com ________________________________ Sourcewell Jon Andres Minnesota Solution Specialist 2020 12th Street NE Staples, MN 56479 218-895-4131 jon.andres@sourcewell-mn.gov www.sourcewell-mn.gov/ _________________________________ SpEd Forms Diane McCarron Director of Minnesota Services PO Box 1 Jasper, MN 56144 Phone: 866-796-1848 diane@spedforms.com www.spedforms.com _________________________________ Strategic Staffing Solutions Josh Duncan Managing Director PO Box 276 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465 Phone: 866-590-4652 josh.duncan@strategicss.com www.strategicss.com _________________________________ TeleTeachers, Inc John Standal VP of Sales and Marketing 501 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: 414-530-4666 jstandal@teleteachers.com teleteachers.com/ _________________________________ Transition Assessments and Curriculum Heidi Johnson Owner 21980 Pomroy Avenue North Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: 651-433-1358 heidi@worklifeready.com worklifeready.com/ |
