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April 26, 2022
E1 MN Training Opportunities
Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship
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About: This is an online Zoom presentation. Learn the basics of Registered Apprenticeship in Minnesota. Discover the process for developing a Registered Apprenticeship, the types of industries and occupations for Registered Apprenticeship, and more.
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Audience: Students, parents/guardians and any professional that supports students
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Date/Time: Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 2-3 p.m.
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Presenters: LaRohn Latimer and Leslie Philmon, Senior Field Representatives at Apprenticeship Minnesota
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Registration Link: Register for Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship on the ZoomGov website
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Accommodations and Questions: This webinar will have closed captioning and will be recorded. For assistance with accommodation needs, please contact Marianne Wygant.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rights and Responsibilities
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About: This is an online Zoom presentation. Gain an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students regarding title I of the ADA including, but not limited to interviewing, disclosure, and reasonable accommodations as it impacts people with disabilities in postsecondary education and employment settings.
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Audience: Students, parents/guardians and any professional that supports students
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Date/Time: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 6-7:30 p.m.
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Presenter: Cindy Held Tarshish, Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL), ADA Minnesota Director
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Registration Link: Register for ADA Rights and Responsibilities on the ZoomGov website
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Accommodations and Questions: This webinar will have closed captioning and will be recorded. For assistance with accommodation needs, please contact Marianne Wygant.
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Frequently Asked Questions: American Sign Language (ASL) and English Learner (EL) Status
Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, American Sign Language (ASL) was included as a home primary language for purposes of English Learner (EL) identification, funding and programming. A new frequently asked questions document provides information and resources for schools and districts about students who qualify for these services. View the FAQ on the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) website.
Collaboration to Support Students with Autism
The Department of Human Services (DHS) and MDE published a joint memo to clarify how Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) providers can collaborate with school districts to coordinate supports across service systems for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related conditions.
To learn more, read the full announcement on the DHS website.
Skills for Psychological Recovery
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting a training on Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), an evidence-informed intervention designed to help individuals gain skills to reduce ongoing distress, promote resilience and effectively cope in the weeks and months following a disaster or crisis. SPR is intended for individuals needing more than a single, brief intervention by a non-specialist but not necessarily needing full treatment for depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This set of trainings will focus on the experiences and concerns of children with special
health needs and individuals with disabilities and the people who care for them. Weekly sessions run from May 18 to June 29, 2022, from noon to 1:30 p.m. A $200 stipend is available to the first 40 people who complete the seven training sessions and share the learning with at least 10 more people.
Register for this SPR training on the smartsheet website by Monday, May 9, 2022. View more information about SPR on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. If you have questions, view the FAQs on the mnpedcares.com website, email spr@acetinc.com or call 952-922-1811.
Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe – Mystery Points Passes with Your COVID-19 Vaccine
Minnesotans who get their COVID-19 vaccine (first, second or booster) at the Mall of America between now and May 31, 2022, are eligible to receive a Nickelodeon Universe Mystery Points Ticket.
It’s easy and convenient to get the shots your family needs through the community vaccination site at Bloomington’s Mall of America. It is open weekly, Wednesday through Friday, 1–8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. This location has Pfizer vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds; Pfizer vaccines for people 12 and older; and Pfizer boosters for people 12 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Go to Community Vaccination Program – Mall of America sign-up to make an appointment for yourself or someone else in your household. Online sign-up is available in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Call 855-612-0677 to make your appointment over the phone.
Mystery Points Tickets will be distributed following vaccination while supplies lasts through May 30, 2022.
Whole School Restorative Practices Implementation Circles, June 21-23, in Crystal and Cloquet
Join other educators as they explore ways of building the mindset for restorative practices in schools. Three in-person sessions are offered June 21-23, 2022. Whole School Implementation – ALC will be offered at the Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program. Whole School Implementation – Building, and Whole School Implementation – District will be offered at Forest Elementary in Crystal.
Find resources to support your planning for the Restorative Practices June Trainings, June 13-16, and June 21-24, or the Restorative Practices Affinity Circles for Connection and Support June 16-17, and June 23-24.
Many thanks to the Cloquet School District and the Robbinsdale School District for their support of the June trainings and Affinity Circles for Connection and Support! For more information, go to Implementing Restorative Practices, or contact Nancy Riestenberg, Minnesota Department of Education, 651-582-8433.
Minnesota School Mental Health Training Initiative for Staff and Students
Schools and districts across Minnesota now have access to a suite of online mental health trainings for staff and students from the health simulation company, Kognito. Join our community of leaders to support the mental and emotional well-being of all Minnesota students.
Teachers, school staff and students are in an ideal position to recognize when a student’s or peer’s behavior or when changes in behavior may be a signal of distress.
- Created in collaboration with school and mental health experts and educators.
- Research-proven online simulations provide hands-on, interactive, and personalized learning through use of role-play conversations with virtual students and virtual parents/guardians.
- Learn to recognize signs of psychological distress and connect students to support services.
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Meets educator suicide prevention training requirement per Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.187, as determined by local school districts.
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Free unlimited access including implementation tools, discussion guides and technical support to roll out in your school or district.
Training Suites:
At-Risk K-12 for Educators includes three 45–60-minute modules: elementary, middle, and high school staff working with students.
At-Risk Early Childhood Educators is a 45–60-minute module prepares preschool teachers to address the needs of children ages three to five that might need emotional support.
Friend2Friend is a 25-minute, virtual game-based health education program that teaches students ages 13-18 how to have conversations about mental health and builds help-seeking skills for themselves or a friend. This training is only available to schools and districts using the At-Risk K-12 for Educator trainings.
Join the Minnesota Kognito Community
For more information about the Minnesota School Mental Health Training for school staff and students, visit the Minnesota Department of Health website or contact the team at health.suicideprev.MDH@state.mn.us.
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