MnCoE
Classroom Engagement Model
Welcome to the MNCoE Classroom Engagement Model Share Site
This share site is designed to share resources, templates, and information that Minnesota teams need to implement Classroom Engagement Model program-wide.
This site is also meant to be a place for Minnesota teams to share with each other. If you have templates, videos, examples, or other resources to share, please email them to: Karen Satre, CEM Content Lead
Thank you for all your work to support children and families in Minnesota!
cem_innovations_map_2023-07-31.pdfCEM Top TEN
CEM Top 10 Practices 8.9.21.pdfIntroducing the CEM Top Ten!
The CEM State Implementation Team heard from the field that it would be helpful to have a resource for staff to review CEM key practices at the beginning of the school year, when new team members join the classroom, or during coaching sessions.
The CEM Top Ten has the following resources for each key practice:
Overview Video explaining each key practice
Resources such as articles, videos, or templates
Reflective Questions for leaders, coaches, and classroom teams
PD Nuggets include options designed for between 10 minutes to an hour of professional development on the key practice
Check out this resource in your implementation team meeting, during a coaching meeting, or on your own!
Please note: CEM Top Ten does not replace CEM Module Training.
Back to School Resources
Resources for Routines, Expectations, and Family Engagement 8_31_20.pdfRoutines, Expectations, and Engagement Webinar
In this webinar (26 min), Hope Beissel and Sally Hansen discuss ways to use universal practices to support children and families as we transition into the new school year. The strategies discussed are meant to support classroom-based programs and can be considered for face-to-learning.
A resource guide is also available.
CEM Share Site Scavenger hunt
Looking for a fun and creative way to explore the CEM Share Site?
A big shout out to Jennifer Blank (Professional Development Facilitator) for creating two versions of Scavenger Hunts that can be used to support staff in finding specific tools/resources on this Share Site.
What opportunities does your program have to embed this fun activity into a Staff Meeting, Staff PD Day, PLC activities, etc.?
What tools/resources from the Share Site does your program believe would be most helpful for staff to locate? How might you create your own version of a Scavenger Hunt for staff to find those tools/resources?
Click on the visual to the right to access both versions of the Scavenger Hunt!
Scavenger Hunt_CEM Share Site.pdfThe CEM State implementation TEam wants to know:
What additional CEM resources do you need?
The CEM state implementation team is a group of leaders, coaches, and teachers from CEM sites, along with representatives from MNCoE and MDE.
The CEM state implementation team's mission is:
To encourage, guide, and support the implementation of the Classroom Engagement Model with statewide early childhood teams, including Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood staff, community partners, principals, district administrators, and families.
We are interested in hearing from you how we can make Classroom Engagement Model easier.
Are there resources or materials we can develop?
Do you need to see more examples of any of the practices?
Does your program's implementation team have an area of need?
Please click on the form to share any feedback and/or requests you have for our team.
2021-22 CEM Ex Summary FINAL.pdf CEM Executive Summary
The CEM State Implementation Team is pleased to share the 2021-22 CEM Executive Summary In the summary, you will learn about the challenges and successes CEM teams experienced across Minnesota.
We invite you to share this with staff, families, and school district decision makers. If you are currently receiving funds through a Joint Powers Agreement, you may consider presenting this information to your school board. You might consider the program-level impact data could you include in that presentation.
Thank you to every CEM partner site for sharing your experiences, quotes, photos, and data. Special thank you to the CEM implementation team members who worked hard to tell the story of CEM in Minnesota and the ways you continued the work through the pandemic.
Classroom Engagement Model Classroom Kits
need to order more materials?
You can order materials to create classroom kits by opening the google slide and clicking on the live links.
Teams need to order the individual items by clicking on the different links provided below.
Someone from your team will need to assemble the kit once all materials are ordered and received.
Kits can be individualized based on your program's needs.
One complete kit will cost between $350-400.
CEM classroom kit materials are approved JPA expenses.
These are suggested items. Your team may choose to order similar items or to use a different company to order from.
Questions about Classroom Kits? Ask your external coach or email Karen Satre.
Important References:
This page was created by the Minnesota Centers of Excellence for Young children with Disabilities (MNCoE) and is intended for programs in Minnesota to share resources to use evidence-based practices to increase engagement for all preschoolers. The practices taught in the Classroom Engagement Model come from the Division of Early Childhood Recommended Practices and the Reaching Potential through Recommended Practices developed by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. Learn more at ECTA Center.
Additionally, Robin McWilliam is the purveyor of the engaged classroom, focusing his inclusion research on practices that support engagement, social relationships and independence. McWilliam's research is referenced throughout the Classroom Engagement Model. Learn more at RAM Group and through the book The Engagement of Every Child in the Preschool Classroom, by R. A. McWilliam and Amy Casey.
MNCoE offers technical assistance using Implementation Science, including training, coaching and support using data, to school-based early childhood programs. Learn more about Implementation Science at the Active Implementation Hub.
If you are interested in learning more about the Classroom Engagement Model technical assistance, contact your Regional Professional Development Facilitator at MNCoE.