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June 21, 2024
Updates in this email:
During the 2023-24 legislative session, the developmental adapted physical education (DAPE) stand-alone assessment for students with disabilities was passed and put into law, effective July 1, 2024. As stated in the law:
Subd. 4.
Developmental adapted physical education assessment.
A school district may conduct an assessment for developmental adapted physical education, as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 3525.1352, as a stand-alone evaluation without conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student in accordance with prior written notice provisions in section 125A.091, subdivision 3(a). A parent or guardian may request that a school district conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the parent's or guardian's student.
Finally, this law applies to students with disabilities, whereas a DAPE evaluation may be conducted for a student with an individualized education program (IEP) without requiring a comprehensive evaluation.
If you have any questions related to this new law, please contact the special education division at mde.special-ed@state.mn.us.
State Library Services is pleased to announce the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) competitive grant opportunity for Federal Year 2024.
An estimated $400,000 is available to fund grant proposals ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 that help to achieve Minnesota’s LSTA Five-Year Plan (2023-2027). Grant awards will support projects that address LSTA Goals A, B and C. The overarching goals are to reduce barriers to access, promote equity, showcase libraries contributions to community, and empower Minnesota’s library workforce.
Completed applications are due July 12, 2024.
Grant applications and instructions are available on the Minnesota Department of Education's LSTA Grants website. If there are questions or additional information is needed, please contact Maddie Rudawski, State Library Services, 651-582-8400.
Summer Arts Professional Learning Series
- The Sound 4 Learning: Remixing Education through the Studio Experience (led by 4 Learning and High School for the Recording Arts) – June 17, 18, and 20
- Remixing Education: The Benefits of Implementing Hip Hop Pedagogy in the Classroom (led by Tish Jones) – July 10-12
- Centering Muslim Youth Identity in Arts Education: Fostering Creativity, Identity, and Family and Community Engagement – August 1-2
- The Role of the Arts in Shaping Educational Equity (led by Penumbra) – August 12-14
- Accessibility, Inclusion, and Community in the Arts Classroom (led by Upstream Arts) – August 13-15
Summer Arts Institutes and Yearlong Cohorts
- Culturally Responsive Arts Curriculum Institute and Cohort – July 9-11 and three school year days
- Native Arts Institute and Cohort – July 23-25 and three school year days
More information about these opportunities can be found on MDE’s Culturally Responsive Arts Education webpage. Please contact Alina Campana, MDE Arts Specialist, with questions.
All educators from K-12 and higher education are invited to the 2024 Minnesota Summit on Learning and Technology, an offering of the Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC), on Thursday, August 8, at St. Cloud State University. Registration is $50 and includes access to all Summit activities, food, and refreshments. If you cannot join in person, there is a virtual option available.
Breakout sessions will include generative AI in both K-12 and higher education, quality instructional practices, innovative practices, digital equity and more. The full program will be available in early June.
Register for the 2024 Minnesota Summit on Learning and Technology. If you have questions, please contact Mary Mehsikomer, Sourcewell, 218-541-5314.
Minnesota School Jobs has received official recognition from the Professional Educator Standards and Licensing Board (PESLB) as the new designated statewide job board for Minnesota. This transition provides public school employers with a new channel to attract job seekers. Public schools will be required to use Minnesota School Jobs for any Tier 1 or Out-of-Field Permission posting beginning July 1, 2024. To help with this transition, please Complete the Employer Account Request Form by June 30 to ensure no disruption to posting positions. You are welcome to read more at the Minnesota School Jobs website.
Additionally, PELSB and Minnesota School Jobs hosted a district information session on using the new job board platform. Please watch the PELSB Information Session on Statewide Job Board for information.
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