ITEMS OF INTEREST
With the recently passed Snow Day Relief Bill, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has provided guidance as well as frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help districts navigate reporting these canceled school days. The guidance is the same as what was referenced in the April 9 superintendent mailing. The FAQs have been expanded to include additional questions received since April 9 and will be updated as new questions are received.
Back to top
To assist educators and local education agencies in the transition to the 2018 arts standards, a Recommended Transition Timeline is available. This timeline identifies phases between now and full implementation that could be followed during the district or school review process. Though not yet set, it is estimated that the new standards will need to be fully implemented in all Minnesota school districts by the 2021-22 school year.
For more information about the 2018 arts standards, please contact Alina Campana, arts specialist (651-582-8706).
Back to top
WORKSHOP
Hosted by the Office of Career and College Success, this workshop and documentary screening will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Minnesota Department of Education in Conference Center B. Recommended participants include secondary administrators, curriculum leaders, counselors/advisors, work-based learning coordinators and teachers. Participants are welcome to attend individually or with team members.
Workshop Details: Learn how the new Career and College Readiness (CCR) Resource Guide can provide assistance with school district accountability and improvement efforts. The CCR Resource Guide has tools that will help school districts address requirements and improvement opportunities within: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), World’s Best Workforce (WBWF), Personal Learning Plans (PLP), and new Perkins V legislation. This workshop will include a panel discussion on how schools, districts, colleges and communities have transformed from a “college for all” paradigm to focus on personalized and rigorous programming to support all students in pursuing career pathway opportunities. Participants or district teams can also participate in table discussions around focused topics and attend breakout sessions which support career and college readiness programming.
Documentary Screening: Bring your lunch and stay for a 12:30 p.m. screening of “Ready for the Future: Career Preparation in Rural Communities,” an REL Midwest and Twin Cities PBS documentary about the unique opportunities and challenges facing rural communities in Minnesota as students explore and prepare for careers. A short, informal discussion will follow and adjourn by 1:15 p.m.
Register to attend the Career and College Readiness workshop and receive workshop communications. Lunch is not provided. Please email mde.ccrresource@state.mn.us with any questions about this event.
Back to top
|
