MASE in Your Mailbox - June 6, 2025
Wishing You All A Great Summer Break!
As the school year wraps up, thank you for your incredible work and the difference you continue to make. I hope you find time this summer to relax, reflect, and recharge—you’ve earned it!
Behind the scenes, many meetings have been taking place with incoming staff as we prepare for a smooth transition. As you know, beginning July 1, MASE will be supported by some new faces. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to the staff we’ve known, I assure you that the new team is eager to support MASE and help us grow.
I’m especially grateful for the support from MASA staff and the knowledge they’ve shared to ensure nothing is missed in this process. On a personal level, thank you to those who have reached out just to check in — your support during this transition means so much.
As plans become more final, I’ll keep you updated and will be sharing staff introductions soon!
A quick reminder: Membership registration will open around August 1, but your current membership will remain active without interruption. If you are a joint MASE/MASA member, you will be receiving renewal information from MASA soon!
Enjoy your summer break, and as always… thank you for all you do!
*If you were unable to attend the MDE Forum today, be sure to watch it when the recording is available. MDE provided many updates. The hot topics of OFPs and Paraprofessional qualifications were addressed. What we heard should help clarify some of the questions that you have had. Written guidance for OFPs and an FAQ for paraprofessionals should be coming soon!
Items for your information
New:
- Diane McCarron elected as MASE Retiree Representative. Congratulation to Diane McCarron who will serve as the Representative to the MASE Board for the 2025-27 term. Diane has been an active MASE member over the years and will be an important member of the board to bring the retiree perspective. She replaces Jill Skarvold, who served 2 terms as the Retiree Rep. Congratulations to Diane—and thank you to Jill for serving as our retiree representative for the past two terms!
- EdFi Special Update: June 5, 2025 | Read it here!
- Special Education Updates: June 3, 2025 | Read it here!
Ongoing:
- In case you missed it: May 30 Legislative Update. Read it here!
- Please see the latest MDE Special Education Update (May 30, 2025)
Actions for you to do
New:
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Topic Added! The next SLICE of Collaboration is June 17 at 12 pm via Zoom! The topic is "What to do about the Out of Field Permission Guidance and Updates on MASE Staffing" Be sure to stick around until the end to complete the evaluation to qualify for BOSA CEUs! You must attend at least three SLICE sessions to qualify for CEUs in SY24-25. Find the full schedule here: https://www.mnase.org/slice.html.
Ongoing:
- You’re invited to a 30-minute Goalbook webinar, entitled: Support Your Special Ed Team: A Leader’s Guide to Goalbook’s Resources that Improve SDI and Student Outcomes. All sessions are on Zoom. Available Dates: May 30, June 4, June 5. (Feel free to share with colleagues, too!)
- Do you have specific questions about OFPs for special education? Submit here and Erin Toninato will follow up to try to get your questions answered.
- MASE Aspiring Leaders Sessions. The final session will be held on June 18 from 10-11:30 am via Zoom. Registration for all sessions is open to both MASE members and non-members!
Information to share with others
New:
- Job Posting: Administrative Program Coordinator | Rum River East
- Job Posting: One position still available! Assistant Director of Student Services | Albert Lea Area Schools (Closes 06/20)
Ongoing:
- Job Posting: Special Education Supervisor | Delano School District (MAWSECO). Open until filled.