Directors' Forum Link Correction: May 23, 2025, Special Education Updates

Minnesota Department of Education

Special Education Updates

May 23, 2025

June 6, 2025, Special Education Directors' Forum Hybrid Registration Instructions

The next Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Special Education Directors' Forum is scheduled for June 6, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

This Forum will be held in a hybrid format, allowing you to attend in person or virtually.

LINK CORRECTION: Please complete the registration form to let us know how you plan to attend.

  • Virtual attendees: You will receive the Zoom link to complete your registration. Please note you may be unable to log in until a few minutes before the start time.
  • In-person attendees: Parking information will be sent to you after registration.

Important Notes for the Forum:

  • Questions: For virtual attendees, please use the Q&A function in Zoom. In-person attendees can submit questions to staff. All questions will be gathered and responded to after the Forum at mde.special-ed@state.mn.us.
  • Accessibility: Live transcription will be available via Zoom (Closed Caption button). If you need ASL interpretation (available virtually and in person), please contact the Special Education Division at mde.special-ed@state.mn.us.
  • Recording: The Forum will be recorded, and a captioned version will be available for later viewing.
  • CEUs: Four Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available.

If you need to change your attendance selection before June 6, please contact the Special Education Division at mde.special-ed@state.mn.us.

The Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) Special Education Division works toward its vision that all children get necessary support for healthy development and lifelong learning; its mission is to provide leadership to ensure a high-quality education for Minnesota's children and youth with disabilities. To learn more, visit the Special Education section of the MDE website.