B. Organizational Managment

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role policy and procedure play in school district governance and administration;

2. Demonstrate knowledge of statutory regulations affecting Board meetings, communications, procedures, and practices that affect special education governance;

3. Demonstrate an understanding of special education administrative models used in Minnesota.

Reflection: Organizational Management is an area of strength but still one I can grow in. I had the opportunity to observe multiple special education programs in Grand Rapids, which is a independent special education district. I observed and interviewed New Direction, an alternative to suspension program in Sandstone which serves students both with and without IEPs, and Northern Lights Academy level 4 programming which are both in a special education cooperative models. I have previously worked in districts with both independent and cooperative special education programs. During my practicums I had an opportunity to attend Special Education Cooperative Board Meetings, a district Board Meeting with special education updates, NLA Board Meeting, and Special Education update meeting to Superintendents in the Cooperative. I have attended Special Education law seminars, MDE Special Education Forums and Webinars that have helped to understand policy, procedure, and governance.

Artifacts