MN Administrators for Special Education

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

Finance Bootcamp Workshop

April 24th is 4 OPEN SEATS (North Mankato)
May 15th has FULL (MASE Best Practices Conference)
CONTACT: cluhman@gced.k12.mn.us
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MASE Members … Are you retiring this year?
Would you like to be recognized at the 2019 MASE Best Practices Conference?

The MASE Best Practices Conference gives us a great opportunity to applaud our members who are retiring!

At our opening dinner session on Wednesday, May 15, we will invite our retirees who wish to be recognized to come forward and receive a MASE retirement souvenir — and the applause of colleagues.

To make sure that our members’ privacy is protected, we will only recognize members who indicate they would like to be acknowledged. If you are retiring this year and would like to be recognized, please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJGRJYT
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2019 Stenswick Benson Scholarship Award
Candidates must be in a private or public Minnesota graduate program leading to special education licensure. This includes psychology, and any related services as well as teacher licensure. It could also include someone entering the program to obtain Special Education Director licensure. (Note: Students attending non-Minnesota schools will also be eligible if the school the individual is attending is located geographically close to Minnesota). Strong consideration will be given to candidates working to obtain licenses in highest areas of need across Minnesota; regional needs will also be considered when they are different.

Please have the candidate complete their section; the Special Education Director will be responsible to submit the final document for consideration to Shannon Erickson by April 5, 2019. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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CASE Award Nominations
Please visit: http://www.casecec.org/awards/
Nominations are due May 3, 2019
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Register for the 2019 MASE Best Practices Conference!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - Friday, May 17, 2019
Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience MASE’s annual Best Practices Conference for special education administrators. Our presenters–our own colleagues–will explore the latest approaches to improving academic, behavioral, social, and program outcomes for exceptional students.

Register for the conference using this link: https://events.resultsathand.com/maseapp/933

Fees:
MASE Member: $199
Nonmember: $299
Retiree Fee: $69 (This is the cost of lunch and breaks.)

Please register on or before Tuesday, April 30.
After Tuesday, April 30 there will be an increase of $50 (members, nonmembers, and retirees.)

If you must cancel: Cancel on or before Tuesday, April 30 for a $50 cancellation fee, after which you will not receive a refund. No-shows will be billed.

Lodging:
Lodging information is included on the registration site and below. Reservations are available online, by mail, or by fax.

Lodging Reservations/Info:
https://www.maddens.com/mn-administrators-for-special-education/
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MASE Spring Newsletter
Click Here for the Newsletter
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Finance Bootcamp Update

April 10th is 4 OPEN SEATS (North Mankato)
May 15th has FULL (MASE Best Practices Conference)
CONTACT: cluhman@gced.k12.mn.us
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Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) Meetings
MDE Conference Center A, Room 13

Friday, April 26, 2019
Friday, September 20, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
Friday, January 24, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
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Special Education Directors’ Forum Meetings
MDE Conference Center B, Room 15-16

Friday, March 22, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
Friday, September 6, 2019
Friday, December 6, 2019
Friday, March 6, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
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MASE Announces its 2019 Award Recipients
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 recipients.

2019 Special Education Administrator of the Year Award
presented on Thursday Morning, March 7 at the MASE/MASA Spring Conference

The 2019 recipient of the MASE Special Education Administrator of the Year Award is Scott Hare, Director of Student Special Services, Mankato Area Public Schools

2019 MASE Distinguished Service Award
presented on Thursday Morning, March 7 at the MASE/MASA Spring Conference

The 2019 recipient of the MASE MASE Distinguished Service Award is
Laura Tubbs Booth, Attorney and Managing Partner, Booth Law Group

2019 MASE Legacy Award
presented at the MASE Fall Leadership Conference

The 2019 recipient of the MASE Legacy Award is Gaynard Brown, Retired Director (Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative)

2019 MASE New Special Education Leader Award
presented on Friday Morning, March 8 at the MASE/MASA Spring Conference

The 2019 recipient of the MASE New Special Education Leader Award is Amy Ernst, Director of Special Education, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
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2019 MASE Legislative Platform
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M ASE 2018-2019 Strategic Plan
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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.

CALENDAR
MASA/MASE Joint 2019 Calendar
(printable • as of April. 3, 2019)

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Member Directory
Contact information for active and retired members.

Model Contracts
Base language for new special education director and continuing special education director.

Legislative Platform
Improving educational outcomes for all children; closing the education gap; reducing over-identification.

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We would like to thank our Tier III 2018-19 Partners for their continued support!