As the academic year draws to a close, MACTE would like to extend its sincere thanks to the Board of Teaching. Our organizations have partnered effectively throughout the year to make positive change for Minnesota teaching candidates and the students they will one day teach. Beginning with the August retreat, the Board has included MACTE in essential conversations and deliberations that will impact our programs and the preparation our candidates receive. We have worked closely together on legislative matters and on the Special Education Task Force, the PEPER Redesign Task Force, and the Standards and Rules Committee. In addition, representatives of both the Board of Teaching and the Department of Education have been invited to speak to MACTE members at our fall, winter, and spring meetings. We have shared ideas and tackled tough issues; we have kept the communication lines open.    See full position statement

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Teacher_Support/Board_of_Teaching/Board_Rules_Resolutions/index.html

Arrow down to "Proposed Rule Changes" and in that listing there is a link for changes to the Teachers of Reading licensure program.  

The MN RtI Center is sponsoring an event for higher ed. faculty across MN on Th., May 28 at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott.  Registration information will follow next week.  We will have a full day session where the Center will  provide some overview of issues and content educators need as it relates to Response to Intervention.  In addition, we will introduce some content modules the Center is developing for faculty use to embed in coursework as they see fit.  We also will plan time for institutions to discuss and share their own work in developing students with skills for Response to Intervention.  The MN RtI Center will pay one night's lodging at the Marriott, mileage,  and breakfast and lunch will be provided for those who choose to participate.  We welcome input into the development of the day's agenda.  If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact Ann Casey at acasey@scred.k12.mn.us or 651-303-5806.

Date:  Friday, April 24, 2009

Location: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North, 2200 Freeway Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN

MDE Supply and Demand Report

Board of Teaching Update

MACTE Meeting Minutes

Please note our new registration policy:   "All MACTE meeting and congress registration cancellations must be made in writing to the executive assistant one week prior to the event.  Due to meeting and congress costs incurred, refunds cannot be issued within the week prior to the event.  Registrations may be transferred within each institution."