If you are aware of any new special education directors or leaders, please encourage them to register for the training!

The MASE New Leaders Training is a series of professional development sessions that provide opportunities for new and newer leaders to enhance leadership skills and explore the information needed for successful early practice.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet other new leaders, experienced colleagues, state department staff and other resourceful people from the special education community. Topics include federal and state special education law, finance and budgeting, state reporting, program topics and leadership.

*NEW THIS YEAR* 

Sessions will be tailored for two audiences: the All Leaders’ Training (anyone may participate) or the Directors’ Cohort (for directors of record).

All Leaders’ Training – 3 sessions: October, December, and March = $300

Directors’ Cohort – Choose One:

√ 3 sessions: September, November, and January Directors-Only Sessions = $300

- OR -

√ 6 sessions: All Leaders’ Training plus September, November, and January Directors-Only Sessions = $600

The Directors’ Cohort also includes an online meeting each of the months when on site meetings are not held – date to be determined by the participants.

Please note that participation in the Directors’ Cohort is limited to directors of record.

Register online at: https://www.regonline.com/newleaders1819
 

Session Dates

All New Leaders Track - 3 Sessions: $300

October 24, 2018
9 am-4 pm
Cragun's Conference Center, Brainerd

December 14, 2018
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul

March 6, 2019
9 am-4 pm
Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

September 13, 2018
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul  

November 13, 2018
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul  

January 11, 2019
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul

September 13, 2018
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul  

October 24, 2018
9 am-4 pm
Cragun's Conference Center, Brainerd  

November 13, 2018
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul  

December 14, 2018
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul  

January 11, 2019
9 am-4 pm
MASE Offices, St. Paul  

March 6, 2019
9 am-4 pm
Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

Registration online at https://www.regonline.com/newleaders1819 

*NEW* Save the Date! MASA Fall Leadership Conference
October 24-26, 2018
Cragun's Conference Center, Brainerd

MASE Officer Changes
Linda Gardner, Director of Special Services of the Hopkins Public Schools, has resigned as MASE Treasurer due to a family emergency.

Todd Travis, Director of Special Education of the Midwest Special Education Cooperative, will be the interim treasurer until the MASE Annual Meeting where a permanent treasure will be elected, as directed by the MASE Bylaws.

Thank you to both Linda and Todd for your time and service to MASE!

Are You Moving?
Whether for new jobs, retirements, or new staff, now is the time of year when many of our members start to make changes for the new school year. Help us keep track of our members — and keep MASE benefits and services coming your way! If your position is changing, or you know of someone who is making a change, please let us know and we will follow up. Just send us an email (members@mnasa.org) or give us a call (651-645-6272 or 1-866-444-5251). Also, if you have new colleagues in your area who are not yet MASE members, let us know and we will send membership information to them for the new school year.

MASE Business Partner Program Brochure
MASE has a new business partner program brochure. The program brochure provides an overview of the benefits of becoming a MASE Business Partner - including a break down of the three different program tiers. Feel free to use it in conversation with your partners!

View it directly here - and be sure to check out the MASE Business Partner webpage at www.mnase.org/business-partnerships.

Higher Ed Program Resource Page
We would like to inform you that as a service to our members, the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) will post information we receive from colleges/universities about their licensing programs.

This information will be posted on the MASE web site at www.mnase.org/higher-ed-program-resources (Higher Ed Program Resource Page).

Institutions that are MASE Business partners will have the MASE Business Partner Logo next to their posting. If institutions are not currently partners and would like information, they can contact the office at 651-645-6272 for materials or go to www.mnase.org/joinmembership

Please submit your information to Jeanna Vohnoutka at the MASE Offices.

Here is the current list of MASE retirees who are available for interim and/or consulting work:

Pauline Bangma
paulinebangma@gmail.com
763-257-5528
Type of work: Mentoring, consulting, projects, other SPED administrative tasks
Region: All of MN

Dar Bell
darlenebell90@gmail.com
612-201-2020
Type of work: Projects, due process monitoring, staff supervision, grant-writing, hiring activities, and other administrative tasks
Region: Three hour radius from Twin Cities

Ann Bettenburg
ann.bettenburg@gmail.com
612-201-9763
Type of work: Mentoring, fill-in, consulting, anything that could be considered helpful to a district or director
Region: Primarily Region 11, open to others

Stephanie Corbey
stephaniecorbey@gmail.com
(612) 664-8966
Type of work: Consultant for special education K-transition programs, mentoring, projects
Region: Primarily Region 11, open to others

Lori Fildes
bscottfildes@gmail.com
612-508-3875
Type of work: Administrative due process, employee training and support, program review E-12
Region: Northern MN, Lakes area, some metro

Gary Lewis
g_e_lewis@charter.net
507 649-7452
Type of work: Consulting, Training
Region: All of Minnesota

Douglas Millaway
dmedia5162@gmail.com
320-267-2540
Type of work: Program review, special education in alternative settings, mediation, and independent evaluations
Region: All of Minnesota

*NEW* Charlene Myklebust
ckmyklebust@gmail.com
612-240-6103
Type of work: Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma competent schools, brain-based learning, mindfulness, children's mental health
Region: All of Minnesota

Carla Schulz
carla.schulz@strategicss.com
651-470-1986
Type of work: Consultant for special education needs
Region: Greater Twin Cities Area

Chris Sonenblum
sone0001@umn.edu
612-723-2405
Type of work: Mentor for new and interim directors and leaders
Region: Twin Cities Metro Area

Kris Tolzmann
kat02@bevcomm.net
507-995-2272
Type of work: E/BD consultant, Behavior program planning K-12
Region: Any

• July 23
• July 30

Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar
Sessions run August 8, 2018 - February 7, 2019
More information contact norgon@charter.net

Research clearly indicates that it’s not evaluation that improves performance; it’s the conversations about evaluation. Cognitive Coaching is a powerful approach used by administrators to enhance those conversations. This coaching model focuses on thinking, the core of what actually impacts professional learning and growth. By using Cognitive Coaching along with evaluation, administrators support and enhance long-term sustainable growth for teachers, and ultimately for their students. The eight-day Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar will be offered during School Year 2018-19, in Plymouth, MN, beginning August 8, 2018, with the final session on February 7, 2019.