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PURPOSE
MASE strives to:
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Offer information that is concise, consistent and predictable to support the work you do in your communities
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Streamline our communications and reduce the number of messages in your mailbox
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A message from Erin Toninato,
MASE Executive Director:
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Connection, Content, and Craft
What a day at the MN Department of Education! About 125 leaders attended the Forum in person, with many more joining virtually. It was so good to connect face-to-face again—those hallway conversations and shared moments of collaboration remind us how valuable it is to gather in person.
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One comment from the Forum has been sticking with me: “Special education is like being an artist—the difference is that the canvas is a human.” To me, that means our work requires creativity and skill, but unlike a painting, our “canvas” learns, feels, and grows. Every decision we make has a living, human impact. What an amazing thought as we head into a new year!
Thanks to MDE for the work they put into the planning a full day and to everyone who participated—whether in person or online.
As always...thanks for all you do!
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Click the button above to submit your news and/or job openings! NOTE: Please do not use the link from newsletters dated before July 18. Also, please whitelist info@mnase.org and laurie.pumper@mnase.org to ensure that you receive your newsletter without interruption.
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Welcome, Platinum Business Partners!
Goalbook
Lattice Global
Lighthouse Therapy
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ONGOING
MASE Membership Renewals Update
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Thanks to all who have renewed your MASE membership already! We are learning about some quirks in our system. For instance, if you are part of a district with a central billing office, we need to have your billing contact in our system so that they receive notifications if you have chosen the invoice option for your membership (or for conference and event registration).
Also, if you want to sign up for a CEC/CASE membership and it doesn’t already appear on your invoice, please contact Laurie Pumper at laurie.pumper@mnase.org. It’s an easy fix for most members (we’re working out a few details with MASA for the Joint MASA/MASE memberships). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out; staff are all happy to assist!
MDE Special Education Updates: August 14, 2025 | Read it here
NOTES: MDE Special Education Update archive: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/news/
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NEW
Register Now! MDE Special Education Funding Training Webinars
Registration is now open for the following webinars:
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SEDRA 101 Beginners Training Webinar, September 17, 10 a.m.
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SEDRA 220 Advanced Topics and Errors Training Webinar, September 17, 1:30 p.m.
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Special Expenditure Applications for Student Placements (Special Pupils), September 24, 10 a.m.
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Special Education Tuition Billing Overview, October 8, 10 a.m.
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Special Education MEGS Training Webinar, October 22, 10 a.m.
Get full details and register
Register Now! CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series
Strategies for Supporting Study Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health
In this free, academic year-long PD series, CEC will host monthly skill-building sessions with the experts from the Center on PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports).
This series is a great resource for all educators, so please share with your staff so they can take advantage of this opportunity, so they can either join us every month, or even just pick and choose the topics that apply to them!
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ONGOING
Register Now! MASE New Directors Cohort for 2025-26
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Don’t start your special education director career alone! Meet other new directors, experienced MASE colleagues, and MDE staff, and connect with resources within the special education community. Topics include federal and state special education law, finance and budgeting, state reporting, program topics, and leadership.
The first session for this cohort will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at the MASE office in St. Louis Park. Subsequent sessions will be held each month through May 2026. Some sessions are in person, and some are virtual; some run for a full day, while others are only 90 minutes long.
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Submit Your Proposal BY MONDAY for the 2025 MASE Fall Leadership Conference
MASE is looking for proposals for hour-long breakout sessions for the Fall Leadership Conference, October 22-24 at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd. The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 25. We’re celebrating the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and welcome your presentation on this or other topics related to special education.
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Register Now for the CASE Conference
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The CASE Conference in Oklahoma City is right around the corner—November 5-7 in Oklahoma City! We will celebrate 50 years of the IDEA. CASE puts on a great conference and it is well worth your time to attend. If you are interested, you can find registration and hotel information on the CASE website. Many people attended the conference last year and we would love to have another big group from Minnesota in OKC!
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NEW:
Why Belong to CASE?
MASE members have the option to join CEC/CASE, the Council of Administrators of Special Education. Being part of CASE isn't just about accessing resources—it’s about stepping into a community that champions your leadership journey:
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Your voice influences national policy.
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Your growth is fueled by flexible, world-class learning.
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Your efficiency improves with curated tools and discounts.
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Your network expands, deepening support for you and your work.
Whether you’re new to CASE or a long-standing member, there’s always a new opportunity to advocate, learn, connect, and lead. Explore all programs, benefits, and updates on the website—or let Melissa Schaller know if you’d like help highlighting a specific event or opportunity in future newsletters!
You can also learn more here.
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Last week, as I cleared my inbox, I noticed an email labeled “Load of Initial State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Allocations” from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). My first thought, like many of you, was, “Show me the money!” as I quickly logged into the Minnesota Education Grant System (MEGS). After randomly clicking links in MEGS (MEGS Access / Select - View Funding Summary - IDEA Part B 611 Regular FIN 419), my heart skipped a beat. My district’s Federal Part B allocation was less than 50% of what I received last year, an initial figure that did not make me happy until I realized there was more to the story. I slowly poured myself an Old Fashioned and decided to read the MDE email.
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CASE/CEC Open Resources:
ONGOING:
- CASE Needs Your Stories from the Field. Submit here!
- Section 504 Process Manual AND Virtual Training. Full info!
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