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February 24, 2023
Updates in this email:
The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive, online career exploration program. Information on occupations, apprenticeships/short term training, colleges and universities, and scholarship is updated annually – with a focus on Minnesota-specific data.
In the fall of 2021, we introduced an entirely new platform called MCIS 360. This platform was created in responsive design making it easy for students to use on their phones, tablets or computers. New features include more engaging activities, easier to find information and a new self-survey.
Please contact the MCIS team for training, curriculum support, a free trial or any questions you may have!
Registration is now open for Restorative Practices in Schools and Communities Trainings to be held in Crystal, MN from June 20-23. Access the registration at Restorative Trainings Metro - Crystal.
Those new to restorative practices can choose from Circle 1 or Restorative Chats trainings. Those with circle experience or training are invited to Whole School Design or Repairing Relationships trainings. Finally, there are two-day Restorative Skills Sessions for people practicing circle to deepen their understanding of the process. Registration will be open next week for Online Circle Trainings and Restorative Skills Sessions, June 12-15, and Greater Minnesota In-Person RP Trainings, offered throughout June.
Contact Nancy Riestenberg, 651-582-8433, Grace Yang, 651-582-8777, or Gregg Campbell, 651-582-8796, for further information.
Registration is open for three virtual job fairs that will connect employers with K-12 educators interested in working in Minnesota public schools. The events, produced by MNSchoolJobs.org, will be held March 23, April 13 and May 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. School leaders can meet active job seekers in brief, one-on-one text and video chats. MNSchoolJobs recruits new and veteran educators to participate to provide administrators the certainty of qualified candidates without the expense of travel.
Visit Employer Information & Registration for more information and to register. Please contact Chris Hoehn (651-343-2608), Minnesota Association of School Personnel Administrators, with any questions.
MDE’s Project AWARE and COMPASS teams are partnering to host several free, virtual School Mental Health Best Practices trainings this spring. The intended audience is anyone interested in enhancing their systems of support for student mental health and wellbeing. Trainings will be facilitated by Emily Denight Kelly, MPH, CHES, Project AWARE’s Lead Trainer, and Laura Lyman, MSW, LICSW, COMPASS School Climate and Mental Health Specialist.
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Teaming: Feb. 27, 9–10:30 a.m. CST; Teaming Registration Link. This session will focus on teaming. By the end of this module, participants will be able to define a school mental health team and at least three functions of school mental health teams, describe at least three reasons why school mental health teams are valuable, and describe best practices for teaming.
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Needs Assessment & Resource Mapping: March 22, 9–10:30 a.m. CST; Needs Assessment & Resource Mapping Registration Link. This session will focus on needs assessment and resource mapping. By the end of this module, participants will be able to define needs assessment and resource mapping, describe at least three reasons why needs assessments and resource mapping are valuable for schools, and describe best practices for needs assessment and resource mapping.
By March 1 of each year, or three weeks prior to the district’s course registration date (whichever is earlier), a district must provide up-to-date information about the PSEO program to all students in grades 8-11 (Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 124D.09, subdivision 7). This requirement applies to both districts and charter schools.
Information about the PSEO program, including enrollment requirements and the opportunity to earn postsecondary credit, must be published on the district or school website and in materials that are distributed to parents and students. To provide consistent and helpful guidance about PSEO, updated language is available on the MDE Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage. This language can be used on district and school websites to satisfy this statutory obligation.
For questions, contact Beth Barsness at 651-582-8336.
To support local high schools with their financial aid efforts, the Ready, Set, FAFSA! series are being offered to students and families. Through Feb. 28, five virtual sessions will cover the financial aid process, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, understanding offer letters and how to search for scholarships. All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
Financial aid experts from local colleges will be available during the events to answer questions in the chat. Students who attend or watch a session recording will be eligible to win a $500 scholarship. Registration is open for families on the Ready, Set, FAFSA! website.
Schools can access Promotional Materials with ready-made graphics and content to promote the series to students and families. Please contact Beth Barsness for further information.
The Ready, Set, FAFSA! series is a collaboration between MDE, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College.
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