August 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM - Superintendent

Description:  In an effort to coordinate fall professional development, we want to begin conversations now for the fall of 2024.

Description:  The Cohort/Job Alike groups have been created and are ready for this years work.  Meetings vary depending on group.

Description:  Sec. 42. [121A.642] PARAPROFESSIONAL TRAINING.
Subdivision 1. Training required. A school district or charter school must provide a minimum of eight hours of paid orientation or professional development annually to all paraprofessionals, Title I aides, and other instructional support staff. Six of the eight hours must be completed before the first instructional day of the school year or within 30 days of hire. The orientation or professional development must be relevant to the employee's occupation and may include collaboration time with classroom teachers and planning for the school year. For paraprofessionals who provide direct support to students, at least 50 percent of the professional development or orientation must be dedicated to meeting the requirements of this section. Professional development for paraprofessionals may also address the requirements of section 120B.363, subdivision 3. A school administrator must provide an annual certification of compliance with this requirement to the commissioner.

Description:  Staff paid for with special education funds need to complete T & E.  We are using Google spreadsheet documents to complete this process.

Description:  Section 504 regulations will be out this fall.  C Johnson will preview the expected regulations.  We will outline the training your staff has had, future training needs, beginning of school checklist and changes to SpEd Forms for 2023-24.