2022 Conference Materials

Thursday Morning General Session
Joe Beckman | Just Look Up! 5 life-saving phrases EVERY human needs to hear

Breakout Sessions Round 1
Leading with Empathy and Personal Sustainability
Presented by: John Kocur, Regional Sales Manager, Move this World; Kendall Sweeney, Director of Impact, Move this World
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SEL activities and best practices for Tier 2 instruction
Presented by: Joe Beckman

Tackling Complex Problems Through Cohort Learning
Presented by:
Julie Fred, Director of Special Services, Shakopee Public Schools and 
Kathy Zwonitzer, Director of Student Services, Centennial Public Schools 

Minnesota Does Dyslexia
Presented by:
Laura Booth, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
Presentation Slides
Handout

SLPA's - What you need to know
Presented by:
Nancy Thul SLPA Program Director/Instructor, Alexandria Tech and Community College

Avoiding the Pitfalls in Disciplining Special Education Students
Presented by:
Amy Mace, Shareholder Attorney, Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, P.A.
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Breakout Sessions Round 2
How I found my "WHY" 
Presented by:
Hollie Clarke, Director of Special Services, Stewartville School District

The Doctor is In? Defining the Role of Medical Providers in Special Education
Presented by:
Christian Shafer, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
Handout

Strategies to Recruit and Retain School Psychologists: Example for Addressing Shortage Areas
Presented by:
Lisa Stewart, Professor and Director of School Psychology Graduate Program, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Lead Yourself First
Presented by:
Melissa Schaller, Executive Director of Student Services, Intermediate School District 917
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Prior Written Notice 101: Practical Guidance For Why Doing More Than The Minimum Is Important (And Necessary!)
Presented by: 
Abbie Thurmes, Attorney, Pemberton Law and 
Elise Heifort, Attorney, Pemberton Law
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Stop, Collaborate, and Listen (Before Discipline): Addressing Student Misconduct in the Special Education Context
Presented by:
Elizabeth Meske, Associate Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
Presentation Slides
Handout

Breakout Sessions Round 3
Prioritizing and Implementing Job Embedded for Professional Development for Special Educators
Presented by:
Lindsay Engberg, Special Education Coordinator, Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan (ISD 196) and 
Andrea Engstrom, Special Education Coordinator, Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan (ISD 196)
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Supporting Educators of Students with Significant Learning and Behavior Needs 
Presented by:
Tami Childs, Statewide ASD Specialist and 
Jennifer Guettler, Evidence Based Practice Coach, Metro ECSU

Protecting Our Purpose: Educator Mental Health and Wellness
Presented by:
Dr. Charlene Myklebust, President and Principal Consultant, EQ Learn, LLC and Stone Arch Learning, LLC and 
Linnea Devine, Senior Mental Health Specialist, Metro ECSU
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Are Schools a Smorgasbord? Considering partial day placements, private agencies & home school issues
Presented by:
Laura Booth, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.

Who Is The Parent? Practical Guidance For Navigating Uncertain Parental Rights Issues 
Presented by:
Abbie Thurmes, Attorney, Pemberton Law and 
Elise Heifort, Attorney, Pemberton Law
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Learn how your students can develop workplace skills and build their self-esteem and interpersonal skills while they are learning how to work
Presented by:
Heidi C Johnson, Owner, Transition Assessments and Curriculum - WorkLIfeReady.com
Interactive Preview Packet
PAES Assessment
Place Checklist
Curriculum Wishlist
Presentation Slides

Breakout Sessions Round 4
Lightening Your Load: Calculating Special Ed Service Hours
Presented by:
Diane McCarron and Lisa Backer  

Beyond Disability Discrimination: How Anti-Discrimination Laws Intersect with IDEA
Presented by:
Liz Vieira, Attorney, Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, P.A. and 
Abbi Kelzer, Attorney, Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, P.A.
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How to Lead Like you Matter 
Presented by:
Shylla Webb, Leadership Coach/Education Consultant, Inner Matter LLC

What We Learned Last year: Critical Cases in Special Education in 21-22
Presented by:
Laura Booth, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. and 
Christian Shafer, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
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Repair.  Restore.  Reclaim.  
Presented by:
Jamie Nord, Executive Director and 
Nicole Woodward, Director of Special Education, St. Croix River Education District
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Section 504: Beyond the Basics
Presented by:
Elizabeth Meske, Associate Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
Handout
Presentation Slides

Friday Closing Session
Tasha Schuh | “The Power of PATH: Building Resilience for Mental and Emotional Health”