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August 30, 2024
Correction: The link has been corrected for the Register for September 18, 3-4 p.m. Q Comp Program Coordinator Training.
Updates in this email:
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Educator Workforce and Development Center is offering a training session for new and existing coordinators. The session will focus on the role of the Q Comp Coordinator, Q Comp revenue calculation and spending, the continuous improvement model for Q Comp, Q Comp Program Updates, setting schoolwide goals within Q Comp, and will address any participant questions or concerns.
The session will be offered at two different times on Wednesday, September 18, in order to meet the needs of as many districts/schools as possible.
Register for September 18, 9-10 a.m. Q Comp Program Coordinator Training. Register for September 18, 3-4 p.m. Q Comp Program Coordinator Training.
For assistance with questions or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Kristie Anderson (651-582-8860) at least two weeks prior to the session.
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. To aid with this process, we are offering an ongoing series of virtual networking sessions designed to support rubric alignment and to reflect on how to embed culturally responsive practices at your district or charter school while developing strong connections with other educators. Topics will include, but not limited to aligning the rubric with Standards of Effective Practice, embedding culturally responsive methodologies within a system, building culturally relevant and leadership practice, and fostering a collaborative learning culture. Dates and times for additional sessions will be confirmed during the first meeting.
Audience: School Leaders, Teacher Leaders, Teachers
Registration: Space is limited; registration is required. Registration will close Wednesday, September 18 or when registration is full.
Register for the September 25, 9:30-11 a.m. Culturally Responsive Session. If you have questions about this session, please email the TDE/Q Comp team at mde.q-comp@state.mn.us.
Funding is available to schools and districts for the implementation of high-quality educator training and planning for K-12 expansion of computer science (CS) learning experiences. The primary goal of this grant is to support the expanded access of CS education to all K-12 students in Minnesota, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to support schools and districts in developing a plan for expanding and sustaining equitable computer science, and to support educators in delivering high-quality computer science instruction.
The total amount available is $165,000 to fund up to 11 grants of $15,000 each for applicants new to computer science with no current computer science offerings. $250,000 is available to fund up to 5 grants of $50,000 each for applicants with an existing computer science program looking to expand. The application due date is by September 13 at 5 p.m. Learn more about the grant requirements and timeline at K-12 Computer Science Education Advancement Grants – State Fiscal Year 2025.
Minnesota has two tax relief programs for families with children in kindergarten through grade 12: the K-12 Education Subtraction, and the K-12 Education Credit. Both programs help lower taxes and may provide a larger refund.
Please visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s K-12 Promotional Materials Toolkit for resources for sharing this information with families in your school communities.
MDE’s Notice of Intent to Adopt Expedited Rules regarding the Mathematic Standards were published Monday, August 5. This opens a 30-day comment period for the public. Instructions on how to comment are included with the notice. You can find a copy of the notice and the proposed rules in the State Register. The SONAR describes the standards review committee’s process of writing the proposed standards and why each Anchor Standard (also known as rules) is needed and reasonable. The Statement of Need and Reasonableness is available on the MDE Mathematics Standards webpage.
The Intent to Adopt Expedited Rules was published on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 8 a.m. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on September 4, 2024.
The Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics are not considered final until published in the State Register with a formal Adoption of the Rule. The 2022 Academic Standards in Mathematics are anticipated to be implemented in the 2027-28 school year.
MDE, based upon input received during the comment period, may still make changes to the proposed rules. Following the comment period, the standards will be subject to approval by the governor and review by the Office of Administrative Hearings. If approved, MDE will publish a Notice of Adoption in the State Register. The 2022 Academic Standards in Mathematics are anticipated to be implemented in the 2027-28 school year.
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 partners 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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