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March 7, 2025
The captioned February 2025 Special Education Directors' Forum is available. Access the links to the meeting evaluation/Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and accessible presentation slides by selecting "Info" from the menu at the lower right of the player window.
April 23-24, 2025
Best Western Kelly Inn Meeting Center in St. Cloud, MN
Participants will gain an overview of the third-party billing process, including key tasks and timelines to address throughout the school year. The forum will introduce the new mental health in special education benefit and highlight essential processes related to its implementation. Attendees will engage in interactive question and answer sessions at the start and end of the day to address commonly asked questions and deepen their understanding of the topics covered.
In-person and virtual participants must register for this event. Registrations for in-person participants will close April 10. Virtual participants can register anytime and will receive a meeting link to the forum closer to the event date.
A block of hotel rooms is available until March 23, 2025. To reserve a room, call the Best Western at 320-253-0606 and mention the code MDE DHS SPRING FORUM or book online with Best Western Hotels and Resorts.
The agenda includes a meet and greet event on Wednesday, April 23, 5-7 p.m. and conference sessions on Thursday, April 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CEU and Contact Hour Certificates will be available at the end of the forum
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is seeking applications for membership on the Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) throughout the state. SEAP exists to provide policy and procedural guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities in Minnesota. Our meeting agendas are designed to inform members about current special education activities in Minnesota and allow them the opportunity to:
- Comment on rules or regulations proposed by the state
- Assist with setting targets for state performance reporting
- Discuss opportunities for growth within the state
- Advise MDE in developing evaluations and reporting on data
- Provide input for corrective action plans and implementing policies
The work and duties of this panel are to be completed by SEAP members. Members are appointed by the commissioner of education as the governor's designee and represent a wide variety of stakeholders across the state, including parents, students, administrators, teachers and related service professionals. People who wish to participate on the panel and partner with others to achieve its goals and purposes are encouraged to apply to SEAP via the Secretary of State’s website. MDE is currently seeking applications for the following positions:
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Parent Representatives: Parents of children with disabilities (ages birth through 26)
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School/Related Service Personnel: Representatives of public, private, and public charter schools
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Student Representative: Individuals with disabilities currently enrolled in a public or private institute of higher education, high school transition or vocational program
Directors are encouraged to share this information with their local Special Education Advisory Council. SEAP will meet as a group approximately five times a year and members serve three-year terms. Prospective members should consider their ability to fulfill the time commitment necessary to attend all meetings. Deadline for submitting an application is May 31, 2025. Members will be appointed prior to August 1, 2025. If you have further questions, please contact Holly Andersen.
Thank you for your continued dedication to serving our students, educators, schools and libraries. The information below was recently shared by Commissioner Jett.
These resources are available to help you create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments for all students. MDE is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, both internally and in our support of schools across the state.
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