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August 2, 2024
Updates in this email:
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is seeking applications from Minnesota educational cooperative service units that have prior experience in the provision of statewide leadership and other forms of technical assistance to ensure a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with low incidence disabilities. The grant-funded partner selected for an award will provide supports to continue to sustain and increase the capacity of the special education workforce in Minnesota.
The total amount available is $875,000 and the application due date is August 23. Learn more about the grant requirements and timeline at Federal Statewide Workforce and Low Incidence Project – Statewide Fiscal Year 2025.
Funding is available to a qualified external entity to develop and implement a board governance research study and analysis of charter school board governance in Minnesota to identify root causes of persistent governance issues.
The entity will develop a report with recommendations. The report will be shared with the Minnesota charter sector broadly and will allow Minnesota charter stakeholder to co-develop a statewide plan in response to the recommendations.
The total amount available is $450,000 for a maximum three-year grant award. The application due date is September 6. Learn more about the grant requirements and timeline at Charter School Board Governance Research Study Development Project Federal Fiscal Year 2025
Funding is available to a qualified external entity to develop and implement a charter school incubator program for charter school developer teams to create a strong understanding of charter school law, governance, financials, staffing, etc., prior to the completion of an authorizer’s new charter school application. The subgrantee will demonstrate what is necessary to open and sustain a charter school based on a market need and demand study, including effective governance, financial management and oversight, and developing a high-quality academic program.
The total amount available is $600,000 for a maximum four-year grant award. The application due date is September 6. Learn more about the grant requirements and timeline at Charter School Incubator Training and Development Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2025.
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School-based mental health and substance use disorder professionals are invited to explore topics related to effective care for youth experiencing a behavioral health crisis in this webinar-based training series. The course content has been revised to incorporate attendee feedback, with a focus on post-pandemic behavioral health challenges. The Minnesota Department of Human Services has partnered with the Training Institute at People Incorporated to provide live trainings throughout 2024 and 2025 and offer recorded versions for later viewing.
Upcoming Classes
Register for the Best Practices for Providing Mental Health and Addiction Services in School Webinar
Learn best practices and ethical guidelines for effective mental health service provision within an educational setting.
Aug. 6, 2024
2-3:30 p.m.
Please visit the Training Institute webpage.
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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has developed a collection of resources to support schools as they navigate the opportunities and challenges associated with generative artificial intelligence (AI). A cross-divisional team at MDE has compiled these materials to provide educators with essential information and guidance on AI in education.
The main AI page contains general information about generative AI, while the AI in Education page offers guiding principles, highlights opportunities and challenges, and provides resources and considerations for schools looking to create AI guidance and policies.
We invite you to explore these resources to better understand and implement AI in your educational practices.
MDE staff will be presenting a session on Artificial Intelligence at the Back to School Conference on Aug. 6.
The teacher development and evaluation (TDE) statute has changed, impacting all Minnesota school districts and charter schools. The updated statute requires instructional frameworks to embed culturally responsive methodologies by school year 2025–26. If your oversight team is wondering where to begin, this session will offer a block of time to begin planning on how to shift your district’s current instructional observation process to incorporate culturally responsive methodologies. This session is intended to begin the process that your team can take back to your learning community and complete.
Teams will:
Intended Audience: Teacher development and evaluation (TDE) and Q Comp oversight teams including but not limited to superintendents, principals, peer observers and teachers.
Note: The entire team is not required to attend, a smaller group may attend and then share with the entire team at a later date.
Materials to bring: Instructional Observation Framework
Workshop Location Options: Register for the virtual Changing to Culturally Responsive Observation Framework session on August 13, 9:30- 11 a.m.
Instructions for virtual session:
- Select one person from the team to register. Breakout sessions will be assigned by teams assembling in one space.
- Gather as a team in a common workspace on the day of workshop (i.e., board room, meeting room, classroom with projector/sound).
- Focus of this workshop is for teams to plan together and this will be more effective if teams are present together in a common space.
- Log-on as a team.
- If the team is unable to gather together to participate in the virtual session, please contact us to discuss the best way to allow the team to participate two weeks prior to the workshop date.
Register for the Changing to Culturally Responsive Observation Framework Mankato session on August 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each individual planning to attend should register independently to ensure enough materials are available for the session.
If you have questions about these sessions, please email the TDE/Q Comp team at mde.q-comp@state.mn.us.
Support yourself or your staff by attending a restorative training in August. Register now for the August Restorative Trainings: Circle and Chats. Circle trainings will be offered in-person August 5-8 in Virginia and August 12-15 at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Restorative Chats will be offered August 12-15 at MDE. One participant who attended the June RP trainings wrote: “This has been the most important professional development I have ever been a part of. I'm a better human and will be a better teacher as a direct result from this experience.”
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions on Restorative Practices Trainings for information on how to register a group. If you have questions about navigating the registration site, contact Jolene King at Lakes Country Service Cooperative, 218-737-6521. For further information, contact Grace Yang, 651-582-8777 or Nancy Riestenberg, 651-582-8433.
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.
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