Mr. John Klaber
Executive Director 2037 Roe Crest Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 507-469-9096 (mobile) jpklaber@gmail.com CONNECTIONS Minnesota 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 MSBA: MN School Boards Assn. MN Special Education Compliance and Assistance: Complaints, Hearings, Mediation National 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 |
MASE Fall Newsletter
__________________ Participant and Exhibitor Registration Open! 2018 MASE Fall Leadership Conference Community of Leaders ~ Our Focus: Student Success October 24-26, 2018 Cragun’s Conference Center, Brainerd Lodging Link CLICK HERE to register online One of the most important aspects of special education leadership is building a strong sense of community in schools. We know that quality relationships among students, staff, and families contribute significantly to student success. For all of us, our human need for close, supportive connections is a basic requirement that shapes our motivation and satisfaction. That is most certainly true for students, but also true for teachers as well as building and central office administrators. When we demonstrate our commitment to leading a strong, supportive community, we see a pervasively increased commitment to system values and goals. Join your colleagues this fall in your MASE learning community and explore how leaders can develop and sustain a strong community of leaders to support success for each student. Register today! __________________ Call for Proposals 2018 MASE Fall Leadership Conference Community of Leaders ~ Our Focus: Student Success October 24-26, 2018 Cragun’s Conference Center, Brainerd One of the most important aspects of special education leadership is building a strong sense of community in schools. We know that quality relationships among students, staff, and families contribute significantly to student success. For all of us, our human need for close, supportive connections is a basic requirement that shapes our motivation and satisfaction. That is most certainly true for students, but also true for teachers as well as building and central office administrators. When we demonstrate our commitment to leading a strong, supportive community, we see a pervasively increased commitment to system values and goals. Join your colleagues this fall in your MASE learning community and explore how leaders can develop and sustain a strong community of leaders to support success for each student. Please feel free to submit any proposed topic you feel would interest education leaders. Please include all requested information and submit your proposal by Monday, September 24 by clicking here. _________________ Special Education Finance Bootcamp Registration is open for the Special Education Finance Bootcamp 2018/19! Topics Covered: » Overview of Special Ed. Funding » Understanding your district’s SpEd Comprehensive Aid Report » Maximizing your Revenue » Time & Effort Reports » Cross Subsidy Calculation » Tuition Billing » Q&A Session and much more! This one-day training is for MASE Members (preferably Directors) with a maximum of 30 participants at each training. All sessions are from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Attendees should bring their own lunch. Beverages and snacks provided. UPDATE as of Wednesday, September 19: November 14th has 16 open seats (Bemidji) January 16th has 0 open seats and is closed. (Metro) February 13th has 21 open seats (Staples) April 10th has 13 open seats (North Mankato) May 15th has 23 open seats (MASE Best Practices Conference) ** 2 weeks prior to each session registration will be open to other district staff (business managers/directors/superintendents/staff) Cost: $125.00 per person • Maximum participants: 30 REGISTER AT: gced.k12.mn.us — Click here for the attached flyer for dates and details. __________________ Directors’ Forum Dates MDE in Conference Center B September 7, 2018 December 7, 2018 March 22, 2019 May 3, 2019 __________________ Friday, November 30 Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) Dates MDE in Conference Center A, Room CC-13 November 30, 2018 January 25, 2019 April 26, 2019 __________________ Meet your 2018-2019 Standing Committees __________________ Register Today! 2018-19 MASE New Leaders Training! The MASE New Leaders Training is a series of professional development sessions that provide opportunities for new and newer leaders to enhance leadership skills and explore the information needed for successful early practice. Participants will have the opportunity to meet other new leaders, experienced colleagues, state department staff and other resourceful people from the special education community. Topics include federal and state special education law, finance and budgeting, state reporting, program topics and leadership. If you are aware of any new special education directors or leaders, please encourage them to register for the training! *NEW THIS YEAR* Sessions will be tailored for two audiences: the All Leaders’ Training (anyone may participate) or the Directors’ Cohort (for directors of record). All Leaders’ Training – 3 sessions: October, December, and March = $300 Directors’ Cohort – Choose One: √ 3 sessions: September, November, and January Directors-Only Sessions = $300 - OR - √ 6 sessions: All Leaders’ Training plus September, November, and January Directors-Only Sessions = $600 The Directors’ Cohort also includes an online meeting each of the months when on site meetings are not held – date to be determined by the participants. Please note that participation in the Directors’ Cohort is limited to directors of record. All New Leaders Track - 3 Sessions: $300 October 24, 2018 9 am-4 pm Cragun's Conference Center, Brainerd December 14, 2018 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul March 6, 2019 9 am-4 pm Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park Click Here to Register ------------------------------------------------------------------- Director's Only Track - 3 Sessions: $300 September 13, 2018 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul November 13, 2018 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul January 11, 2019 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul OR Directors Only - Full Track - 6 Sessions: $600 September 13, 2018 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul October 24, 2018 9 am-4 pm Cragun's Conference Center, Brainerd November 13, 2018 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul December 14, 2018 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul January 11, 2019 9 am-4 pm MASE Offices, St. Paul March 6, 2019 9 am-4 pm Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park Click Here to Register __________________ 2018 Stenswick Benson Scholarships Recipients Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 Stenswick Benson Scholarships — we had 19 excellent applicants from across our state. The committee is proud to award four $2,000 scholarships again this year! • Craig Horejsi, SW Metro Intermediate District 288, O & M certification, University of Northern Colorado • Martha Smithson, Brainerd, Director License, St. Cloud State • Abby Lyon, Benton Sterns Ed District, Director License, St. Cloud State • Heather Fugate, Red Lake, ASD License, Bemidji State And thanks to the selection committee members: Keith Erickson, Retired Eva Pohl, SPED Director at PAWN Coop Jill Skarvold, Low Incidence Facilitator, Lakes Country Service Coop Kori Ryan, SPED Director at SWWC Coop Shannon Erickson, Committee Chair and SPED Director, Fergus Falls Area SPED Coop __________________ LET US KNOW... Whether for new jobs, retirements, or new staff, now is the time of year when many of our members start to make changes for the new school year. Help us keep track of our members — and keep MASE benefits and services coming your way! If your position is changing, or you know of someone who is making a change, please let us know and we will follow up. Just send us an email (members@mnasa.org) or give us a call (651-645-6272 or 1-866-444-5251). Also, if you have new colleagues in your area who are not yet MASE members, let us know and we will send membership information to them for the new school year. ____________________ The 2018 Legislative Session The 2018 Legislative Session will reconvene on Tuesday, February 20, and MASE lobbyist Brad Lundell will be there. See Brad’s blog for his ongoing updates and commentary. Back in the Saddle Again … it’s time to dust off this oldie-but-goodie, buckle up, and get ready for the fun. brad.lundell@schoolsforequity.org ____________________ MASE Newsroom!
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