PRESS RELEASE
February 11, 2019 - Continuing his goal of ending childhood obesity, fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), has kicked off 2019 by selecting the State of Minnestoa for its 2019 DON’T QUIT! Campaign.
Read Governor's Office press release.
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ACTION ITEMS
Minnesota schools and districts are invited to apply for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition System. The purpose of Minnesota PBIS Recognition is to identify and recognize exemplar schools and districts that have completed PBIS implementation and are continuing to achieve positive student outcomes. These schools and districts are able to demonstrate exemplary status by sustaining school-wide PBIS with fidelity in the current 2018-19 school year. Criteria are based on effective implementation of the essential components outlined by our national Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support. More information is available on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports webpage. Applications for PBIS Recognition are due March 29, 2019. Links to application overviews and applications are available on the PBIS Minnesota website. For more information, contact Becky Nies at 651-582-8648 or Janet Christensen at 651-582-8513.
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The second draft of the 2019 K-12 science education standards is now available. The public is invited to provide feedback on the standards during the Public Review and Comment Period, February 14-28, 2019. See more information about the standards review process on the Science Education webpage.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
Superintendents and charter school directors are invited to participate in this monthly audio conference call hosted by Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. A notice providing dial-in instructions will be sent prior to the call. Comments to offer and/or questions you would like to ask are encouraged.
Once you receive the agenda next week, please invite any staff you feel appropriate to participate on the call.
Conference Call Schedule: March 20, April 17, May 15. All calls are 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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The Minnesota Legislature has appropriated $4.5 million dollars to provide financial incentives to schools for student exam subsidies and teacher training for the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate programs. Read the February 2019 memorandum from Mary Barrie, Ed.D.
Advanced Placement Student Exam Reimbursement Policies and Procedures 2019
Exam subsidies are available for public and non-public school students. The state will reimburse $53 per exam for category one (fee-reduced, low-income) students and $40 per exam for exams taken by category two (non-fee-reduced) students. To qualify for exam fee reimbursement for your students, each school must complete and submit the Advanced Placement Program Application for Reimbursement form to the department by April 19, 2019.
Advanced Placement Teacher Training Scholarship Process 2019
Minnesota scholarships are available for public and non-public teachers who are teaching or plan to teach an AP course in 2019-20. The school or district will be responsible for the initial cost of the training. Approved scholarships are paid directly to the school or district.
If you have questions about advanced placement program policy and development, contact Mary Barrie, Ed.D, supervisor, High School to Post-secondary Initiatives, 651-582-8478.
If you have questions about advanced placement program application, reimbursement processes, payments, scholarship forms, and administration issues, contact Beth Barsness, high school specialist, 651-582-8336.
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SUMMIT, WEBINAR AND SYMPOSIUM OPPORTUNITIES
Registration is open for the eleventh annual symposium in Austin, Minnesota. Sessions will address best practices on the assessment of students for services, program models, social and emotional needs, instructional strategies, twice exceptional learners, under-represented populations, under-achievement, project based learning, and specific content in the areas. For complete information, including registration, visit the Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Symposium website.
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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and our distinguished partners cordially invite you to join us for the 2019 Multilingual Learner Summit: “Bridging Communities and Global Opportunities.” The summit will convene business and education practitioners to engage in critical dialogue about the future state of Minnesota’s multilingual learners. As leaders in our respective fields, we will deliberate on the collective impact of embracing multilingualism as an economic powerhouse and essential business strategy in the 21st century. Contact Michelle Niska if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in April.
Register for the 2019 Multilingual Learner Summit.
The following day on Thursday, April 11, 2019, we also invite you to join us for “English Learner Convening: Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Global Proficiency and Awareness” sponsored by Global Immersion, World Savvy and St. Cloud State University (SCSU). This is a professional development opportunity for educators to network and engage in dialogue examining the conditions and practices that can offer all students a globally conscious education. Registration information is coming soon.
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The Minnesota Department of Education is offering informational webinars for district and charter school staff to learn more about how to develop their application for their allocated Title IV, Part A, funds. Title IV, Part A, Allocations 1/15/19. No pre-registration is required.
Please join us for these upcoming webinars:
Introduction to Title IV, Part A, Grant Program – Mon., Feb. 18, 2019, 8-9 a.m.
Introduction to Title IV, Part A, Grant Program – Mon., Feb. 18, 2019, 12-1 p.m.
Introduction to Title IV, Part A, Grant Program – Tues., Feb. 19, 2019, 8-9 a.m.
Planning for Well Rounded Programs in Title IV, Part A – Wed., Feb. 20, 2019, 8-9 a.m.
Planning for Well Rounded Programs in Title IV, Part A – Wed., Feb. 20, 2019, 12-1 p.m.
Planning for Safe and Healthy Programs in Title IV, Part A – Fri., Feb. 22, 2019, 8-9 a.m.
Planning for Safe and Healthy Programs in Title IV, Part A – Fri., Feb. 22, 2019, 12-1 p.m.
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