Minnesota Special Education Leaders Foundation Formal Announcement of Research

MNSELF is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3):  a charitable nonprofit organization created to raise funds to sponsor leadership training for current and aspiring directors of special education. Leadership in special education requires extensive and on-going knowledge to address the ever-changing challenges presented by students with unique learning, health, and social needs. Special education leaders must stay current with the latest research-based instructional practices and technology to ensure best outcomes for students. Equally important, special education leaders must remain resilient in the face of legal, ethical, and fiscal challenges, so their experience and training can inspire teachers and specialists to provide highly-effective education and services to students.

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MNSELF:  Minnesota Special Education Leaders Foundation
MNSELF is a tax-exempt 501c3:  a charitable nonprofit organization created to raise funds to sponsor leadership training for current and aspiring directors of special education.

MNSELF application process
Individuals or organizations that provide leadership training and wish to seek financial support must submit a written proposal to the MNSELF Board of Directors. For complete details on the proposal process, see the MNSELF application.

What will MNSELF sponsor?
Leadership in special education requires extensive and on-going knowledge to address the ever-changing challenges presented by students with unique learning, health, and social needs. Special education leaders must stay current with the latest research-based instructional practices and technology to ensure best outcomes for students. Equally important, special education leaders must remain resilient in the face of legal, ethical, and fiscal challenges, so their experience and training can inspire teachers and specialists to provide highly-effective education and services to students.

Through fundraising events, MNSELF is able to sponsor:

• workshops to encourage and help individuals determine if they wish to pursue a career as a special education administrator;
• training and mentorship for new special education administrators;
• training and support activities for veteran special education administrators;
• training and support for others who provide leadership in educating Minnesota’s children and youth with disabilities.
  

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Board of Directors
2020 - 2021
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President 20 - 21
Tanya Tacker
Director of Special Education
Rum River Special Education Cooperative
140 Buchanan Street North, Suite 150
Cambridge, MN 55008
763-552-7727
ttacker@rrsec.org
Area: D

Vice President 20 - 22
Christian Wernau
Low Incidence Facilitator
Zumbro Education District
801 Frontage Road NW
Byron, MN 55920-1396
507-775-2037
cwernau@zumbroed.org
Area: F2
 
Treasurer 20 - 22
Nicole Jack
Director of Special Education
Goodhue County Education District
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066-2696
651-388-4441
njack@gced.k12.mn.us
Area: F2

Secretary 20 - 21
Lindsay Engberg
Special Education Coordinator
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools
1445 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
651-756-0690
lindsay.engberg@district196.org
Area: G
 
Board Member 20 - 22
Amy Ernst
Director of Special Education
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
214 1st Avenue NE
Buffalo, MN 55313-1697
763-682-8721
aernst@bhmschools.org
Area: D
 
Board Member 20 - 22
Sarah Knudsen
Director of Special Education
Winona Area Public Schools
903 Gilmore Avenue
Winona, MN 55987
507-494-0841
sarah.knudsen@winona.k12.mn.us
Area: F1