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PRESS RELEASES |
August 7, 2017, the Minnesota Department of Education released scores for the 2017 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Overall, scores showed little change from last year. Math scores decreased slightly for some grade levels and remained constant for others, and reading scores remained largely the same.
Read full press release.
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ACTION ITEMS |
Personal learning plan requirements are outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.125, Planning for Students’ Successful Transition to Postsecondary Education and Employment. During the 2017 legislative session, the following language was added, effective during the 2017-2018 school year:
- Students and parents/guardians (if student is a minor) must be informed of the student’s achievement level score on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) that are administered during high school;
- Students who do not meet or exceed Minnesota academic standards, as measured by the MCAs, must be informed that admission to a public school is free and available to any resident under 21 years of age and their personal learning plan should continue while the student is enrolled. Please refer to Minnesota Statutes, section 120A.20, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) for age limitations for students who turn 21 after enrollment.
Visit the Personal Learning Plans webpage for more information. Email Beth Barsness or call 651-582-8336 with additional questions.
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By March 1 of each year, a district must provide up-to-date information on the district's website, and in materials that are distributed to parents and students, about PSEO programs—including information about enrollment requirements and the opportunity to earn postsecondary credit—to all pupils in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 (Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 7). In an effort to provide consistent and helpful guidance about PSEO, suggested language is available on the department website that may be used to satisfy the statutory obligation to notify parents and students. This language has been updated to reflect legislative additions to the PSEO statute. At a minimum, this language should be available on district websites and materials distributed to families about the program opportunity. In addition, the PSEO Reference Guide is a tool for educators and families, and is available on the PSEO program webpage.
If you have any questions, contact Beth Barsness (651-582-8845).
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This is a reminder that on Friday, August 11, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., MDE will host a public webinar for the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program.
The Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program is for public school districts, charter schools, or consortia of districts located in the State of Minnesota for the purpose of activities and programs that provide all students with well-rounded educations, support safe and healthy students, and enhance the use of technology to improve academic achievement and digital literacy.
Please contact Doug Paulson with questions that you would like to have answered during the webinar. Answers to all questions received will also be published in the question and answer sheet for the grants after August 21. The webinar will not be recorded.
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ITEM OF INTEREST |
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has taken the following licensure action:
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Schaller, Natalie (FF #372696) Ms. Schaller’s license was suspended on August 4, 2017, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72, until she meets requirements of the Board of Teaching.
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