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Welcome Message from Directors:
Welcome Message from Directors:
Dear Special Education Teachers,
Dear Special Education Teachers,
On behalf of the entire leadership team in the Special Education Department, we extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation for your dedication to nurturing young minds. As Directors, we are profoundly grateful for your unwavering commitment to providing inclusive and equitable education to students with diverse learning needs. Your passion, expertise, and tireless efforts play a pivotal role in shaping the future of every child under your care. In this collaborative journey, your invaluable contributions inspire us daily and reaffirm our collective mission to foster an environment where every student thrives. We wholeheartedly thank you for your ongoing commitment and look forward to continuing our partnership in championing excellence in special education for Minneapolis Public School’s students during the 2024/2025 school year.
With gratitude,
Dr. Deeqaifrah Hussein, Hai-Yen Vo, Dr. Carissa Tebben, Andrew Meierding, Dr. Courtney Holmes, and Nolan Murphy
Special Education Bios
Special Education Bios
Welcome Back, educators! My name is Tyler Jachim and I am the District Program Facilitator at the Professional Instruction Center (PIC). For those of you who are new to the district, PIC is where the Special Education department’s instructional, curriculum, and evaluation resources live. The purpose of this email is to provide some guidance with regards to PD options for special education teachers. Below you will find information about what instructional PDs are being offered and recommended by the SPED Department. Below you will find these recommendations as well as what population of educators these PDs are most likely to apply to.
Keep in mind the Special Education Department is offering additional training than what is outlined below. The course recommendations should be viewed as instructional practices the SPED department would like teachers to prioritize. As always, use your expertise and knowledge about what you and your students need to have a successful school year. This is just a guide to help you make those decisions and get a sense of prioritized programs the SPED Department offers to support you and your students. Below you will find training opportunities sorted by grades and content areas. Finally, please bring your district provided laptop. Some trainings will need you to have your device to fully participate in the PD process. Below are the links referenced above:
SPED Elementary (K-5) PD Guidance
SPED Middle School (6-8) PD Guidance
SPED High School (9-12+) PD Guidance
Please use this document to guide your planning for August 26/27 District PD days.
If you have any questions, please email me at tyler.jachim@mpls.k12.mn.us or mps.pic@mpls.k12.mn.us
Thank you,
Tyler Jachim
District Program Facilitator, PIC
Northstar Building
School Based (SB) Programming
School Based (SB) Programming
Guidance:
Guidance:
School Based (SB) Guidance:
School Based (SB) Guidance:
Please locate the SB Guidance document linked here. This document was created in consultation with our Special Education Labor Management (SELM) team. Please reach out to your building’s Special Education Director if you have any further questions or concerns.
Due Process Support:
Due Process Support:
Special Education Office Hours!!!
Special Education Office Hours!!!
Talk to a LIVE person who can answer ALL your
Special Education related questions!
Please check the schedule for Tuesdays to see what time they are offered.
Go to: https://meet.google.com/?hs=197&authuser=0
Type in Google Nickname: spedofficehour2425
*NEW* EdPlan Asynchronous Course
*NEW* EdPlan Asynchronous Course
Due Process Classes for Evaluations and IEPs
Due Process Classes for Evaluations and IEPs
Our online course on IEP and Eval Development is finally LIVE on Success Factors! Follow the directions below to find it!
Our online course on IEP and Eval Development is finally LIVE on Success Factors! Follow the directions below to find it!
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