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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recognizes that school districts have increased billing Medical Assistance (MA) for each of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) health-related services except for nursing services. Billing for nursing services continues to be the professional service billed by the least number of school districts, around 30 percent. The department is hosting a replication of the successful training held the past two summers that focuses on documenting student needs and nursing interventions so that districts can recoup additional revenue.
Training will be held June 21-22, 2017, at MDE and a training of trainers on June 23, 2017. Please share this training invitation with school nurses. Registration is on a first come first served basis (capacity 85) or open until June 12, whichever occurs first.
Travel expenses may be covered by district third party billing revenue as the training includes information on increasing billing and improving special education services for children.
For more information, please email Ruth Ellen Luehr or call 651-582-8403.
School Nursing Orientation – August 16-17, 2017
This joint training is an annual effort of MDE, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the School Nurse Organization of Minnesota (SNOM) for registered nurses/licensed school nurses new to their positions or with less than five years of experience. Participants learn best practices in areas from medication administration to disease monitoring to special education.
Please share the online registration found on the SNOM website with school nurses for this program to be held on August 16-17, 2017, at MDE.
Registration is capped at 90.The registration fee for the two-day program is $150.
In concert with the orientation, MDH is again offering the Child and Teen Checkups (CTC) Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop for School Nurses at MDE on August 15 and 18, 2017. This is a separate registration with a $90 fee. Participation is limited to 25 each session. Register early at the MDH Education and Training website.
For more information, please contact Becky Hudlow or Erika Yoney, State School Nursing Consultant at MDH.
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A webinar focused on improving the safety, inclusion and well-being of transgender and gender expansive students in schools will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Superintendents, K-12 school principals, teachers and social workers are the target audience for “Improving School Practices for Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Students.”
Webinar participants will increase their knowledge of research-based strategies to support students and review new data. LGBTQ students report elevated experiences of bullying and harassment, physical assault, anxiety and depression, according to the 2016 Minnesota Student Survey.
Register now for this free webinar on improving the well-being of transgender and gender expansive students.
The webinar is sponsored by the department’s School Safety Technical Assistance Center and partner Advocates for Youth.
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For some families, summer vacation represents an ideal time to pursue interests, study music, go to camp, tackle creative projects, or take educational trips. However, not all children have access to enriching activities during the summer months. To help parents, educators and families access affordable learning opportunities over the summer, the Minnesota Department of Education has created an updated list of resources and programs. Visit our Summer Learning web page for information on how to find appropriate reading materials, practice math skills, participate in STEM projects, and find free nutritious meals. Please share the web page with students in your district so that every child can have a healthy and educational summer.
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The Minnesota Board of Teaching has taken the following licensure action:
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Hayow, Faisal (FF #489733) Mr. Hayow’s license was suspended on May 25, 2017, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72, until he meets requirements of the Board of Teaching.
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