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February 3, 2021
Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) Vacancies
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is seeking applications for membership on the Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) throughout the state. SEAP exists to provide policy and procedural guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities in Minnesota. Our meeting agendas are designed to inform members about current special education activities in Minnesota and allow them the opportunity to:
- Comment on rules or regulations proposed by the state.
- Assist with setting targets for state performance reporting.
- Discuss opportunities for growth within the state.
- Advise MDE in developing evaluations and reporting on data.
- Provide input for corrective action plans and implementing policies.
The work and duties of this panel are to be completed by SEAP members. Members are appointed by the commissioner of education as the governor's designee and represent a wide variety of stakeholders across the state including parents, students, administrators, teachers and related-service professionals. Individuals who wish to participate on the panel and partner with others to achieve its goals and purposes are encouraged to apply via the Secretary of State’s website. MDE is currently seeking applications for the following positions:
- Parent Representatives: Parents of children with disabilities (ages birth through 26).
- School Administrators: Administrators of programs for children with disabilities
- School/Related Service Personnel: Representatives of public, private, and public charter schools.
- Interagency Staff/Vocational: Representatives of a vocational, community, or business organization concerned with the provision of transition services to children with disabilities.
SEAP will meet as a group approximately four times a year in Roseville and members serve three year terms. Prospective members should consider their ability to fulfill the time commitment necessary to attend all meetings. Deadline for submitting an application is May 31, 2021. Members will be appointed prior to August 1, 2021. If you have further questions, please contact Holly Andersen.
COVID-19 Resources for Minnesota Schools and Out of School Time Programs
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have a new resource available which provides up-to-date guidance on COVID-19 for staff who work in schools and in out of school time programs. New content will be added throughout the school year. The trainings and resources available in the Canvas Learning Management system focus on the following topics:
- Health and Safety – Reducing the risk of transmission, guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), chronic disease management, procedures for isolating and transporting sick individuals and more.
- Out of School Time – Federal guidance, state guidance, upcoming training opportunities, recorded trainings and more.
- School Meal Programs – Meals in the classroom, U.S. Department of Agriculture waiver information, training, resources, preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Physical Education and Physical Activity – Federal guidance, state guidance, sport specific guidance, training and resources.
- Mental Health – coming soon.
- Social and Emotional Learning – coming soon.
Instructions for accessing the resources:
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Go to COVID-19 Resources for Minnesota Schools and Out of School Time Programs to access the Canvas Learning Management System.
- Enter your email address as your username. Click Enroll in Course.
- You will receive an email from MDE (notifications@instructure.com). A hyperlink will be provided to finish the registration process.
- In Canvas, create a password and Click Register. View the course.
For best performance, Canvas should be used on Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari internet browsers. Contact mde.healthyyouth@state.mn.us if you have questions.
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