2022 Best Practices Conference

2022 MASE Best Practices Conference Available Handouts 

General Sessions
How to Diversify the Educator Workforce: Local Guidance for Minnesota Schools
Alyssa Parr, Research Associate, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI)
Coy Carter, Jr., Doctoral Student in Educational Policy and Leadership, University of Minnesota
Alecia Mobley, Director of Special Education, Richfield Public Schools
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The Roadmap to Influence
Stevie Ray
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Breakout Sessions - Thursday (11 am - 12:15 pm)
A District's Journey through the Science of Reading
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Director of Student Support Services at Alexandria Public Schools and
Tricia Mages, Special Education Instructional Coach and LETRS Trainer for Alexandria Public Schools
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Educational Placement Potpourri
Laura Tubbs Booth, Associate Attorney at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
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Partnering with School Districts to Address Their Teacher Shortage: University of St. Thomas Work and Learn Program
Barbara Jo Stahl, University of St. Thomas and
Emily Bedford, Coordinator of the Work and Learn Program, University of St. Thomas 
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Supporting Students' Social Emotional Learning and Wellness
Angela Drange, Assistant Director of Student Support Services in White Bear Lake Area Schools and
Kristen Johnson, Assistant Director of Student Support Services in White Bear Lake Area Schools
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What Makes a Behavior (Intervention) Specialist?
Wendy Selnes, BCBA with Brih Design
Carla Schulz, with Strategic Behavior Solutions (SBS)
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Breakout Session - Thursday (1:30 - 2:45 pm)
All Things Due Process Hearings
Laura Tubbs Booth, Associate Attorney at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
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Bridging the Research-to-Practice Gap: Implementing High-Leverage Practices within the Classroom
Meghan Hickey, Director of Student Services for Robbinsdale Area Schools and
Candace Burckhardt, Student Support Services and Equity Director for Brainerd Public Schools
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Expectations: A District Wide Behavior Management System that Works
Dan Mades, creator and author of the Expectations Behavior Management System
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Assessment of Student Needs Handout
My Goal in My Works
Weekly Check-In Sheet

Spring Cleaning: Effectively Responding to Allegations Against Special Education Employees
Christian Shafer, Attorney and Shareholder at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney
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Spring Cleaning Handout

The BEST Project, a Structure, Systematic, and Support Approach to Improving Setting 3 Programming for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
Sara Pratt,  Assistant Director of Special Education, Northfield Public Schools
Micki Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education for Preston, Harmony and Fountain Public Schools
Kelley Foehrkolb, BCBA and behavior specialist for the Northfield Public Schools
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Unlocking Your Superhero HR Potential
Natasha Halseth, Director of Human Resources at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288
Melanie Kray, Executive Director of Special Services at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District
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Breakout Session - Thursday (3:00 - 4:15 pm)
Emerging Issues in Special Education
Mick Waldspurger, Attorney and Shareholder with the law firm of Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, P.A.
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From Behind the Computer to Authentic Life/Work Experiences
Stephanie Corbey, adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis and author
Heidi Johnson, Transition Sales Consultant and owner of Transition Assessments and Curriculum
Jess Kline, PAES Lab Instructor, Osseo School District
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How to Stop the Revolving Door of Educators? One District's Journey to Improve Retention Through Mentorship
​Jamie Nord, Executive Director, St. Croix River Education District
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The Phases of First-Year Teaching
SCRED Mentoring Program Handbook

Now that the Dust is Settling: Providing FAPE in Light of the Pandemic
Christian Shafer, Attorney and Shareholder at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney
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Now that the Dust is Settling Handout

​Paradigm Shift - Alternative to Citations
Tara Gonia, Assistant Principal for Intermediate School District 287 at Ann Bremer Education Center
Theon Jarrett, Student & Staff Safety Manager for Intermediate District 287 in Plymouth, Minnesota
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Reflective Practice: DIY Fix for Cracked and Dusty Mirrors
Tom Delaney, Supervisor of Interagency Partnerships at the Minnesota Department of Education
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Breakout Sessions - Friday (9:00 - 10:15 am)
Finally Dana: A Story of Transition and Supporting the Transgender Community
Dana Thompson, Supervisor of Student Support Services, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District and 
Alex Ivan, Attorney with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
Exploring the Influences of Titles VII and IX in K-12 Schools Handout
LGTBQ+ Youth and Educator Resource Guide Handout

Leverage What's Available and One Another: Professional Development & the CEC High Leverage Practices
Kellie Krick Oborn, Specialized Educational Services Supervisor for Eastern Carver County Schools and
Kelly Brown, Coordinator of Specialized Services at Chanhassen High School
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Medicaid in Education
Julie Neururer, Interagency Services Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education
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Meeting the Needs of Dually Identified English Learners and Special Education Students
Sambath (Sam) Ouk,  Director of Equity and Inclusion for the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
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Myths & Misconceptions in Special Education
Liz Vieira, Attorney and Shareholder with the law firm of Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, P.A.
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Special Education Student Discipline 102: A Deep Dive into Effective Discipline of Students with Disabilities
Christian Shafer, Attorney and Shareholder at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney
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