This page includes superintendent mail bulletins from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for June 27, 2019 - 6-27-19
Snow Day Relief Reporting; 2019 Read Well by Third Grade Data and Plan Submission Reminder; Save the Date – 2019 MDE Back to School Conference; Family-Community Liaison Newsletter; New Competitive Grant Page; Minnesota Summit on Learning and Technology: July 31-August 1

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for June 20, 2019 - 6-20-19
Alternative Delivery and Specialized Instructional Services Funding Announced; Save the Date – 2019 MDE Back to School Conference; Guidance for School Districts on Statewide Enrollment Options; Apply for the Behavioral Health and Wellness Grant

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for June 13, 2019 - 6-13-19
Nonpublic Pupil Aids; Revised FY 2020 Program Rates of Entitlement

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for June 6, 2019 - 6-6-19
Renewal of Expiring Board-Approved Referendum Authority; Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Program Update for Fiscal Year 2021 – Due July 31, 2019; New Funding Opportunity for Homeless Students in Rural and Tribal Areas; Sixth Annual New Teacher Support Summit ‒ November 6, 2019

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for May 30, 2019 - 5-30-19
Community Connections: Addressing Student Crisis; Working Through the Legal Framework of School Discipline

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for May 23, 2019 - 5-23-19
Report Count of Denied Open Enrollment Applications for 2018-19 to MDE

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for May 16, 2019 - 5-16-19
Attorney General Ellison: Public school districts may not restrict student participation in graduation ceremonies because of unpaid meal debt; Annual Verification of District and School Site Information for FY20; Summary of Audit Requirements Fiscal Year (FY) 2019

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for May 9, 2019 - 5-9-19
Career and Technical Education Levy Revenue Reporting – Due June 7; State Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Requirements for Maintenance of Effort for Special Education Services; Recovery Program Approval; Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – May 15, 2019; Learn How to Use Restorative Practices in Schools; World's Best Workforce (WBWF) District Support

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for April 26, 2019 - 4-26-19
2018-19 Canceled School Days; Recommended Timeline for Transition to Arts Standards; Career and College Readiness Workshop and Documentary Screening on May 10

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for April 19, 2019 - 4-23-19
2018 Graduation Rate Release Information Reminder; Read Well by Third Grade Data and Plan Upload Site Now Available; Call for English Language Arts (ELA) Standards Reviewers; Title IV, Part A, Update: Student Support and Academic Enrichment - 2018-2019 Allocations and Applications are Now Available; SFY 2020 Special Education Application Materials and Eligibility for Program Approval; Bullying and Harassment Investigation Trainings; Learn How to Use Restorative Practice in Schools

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for April 9, 2019 - 4-9-19
Update on Release of 2018 Graduation Rates; Important Guidance Regarding Canceled School Days for the 2018-19 School Year; New Immunization Form; Fire Is…; Creating Supportive School Climates for LGBTQ Students Webinar set for Wednesday, April 17; Student Engagement and Positive School Climate Webinar Set for Wednesday, April 24

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for March 28, 2019 - 3-29-19
Certification Incentive Revenue; Preventing Suicide in Schools; Governor’s FY 2020-21 Revised Recommendations; Recruiting Districts/Charter Schools to Participate in the Kindergarten Entry Profile (KEP) for School Year 2019-20; 2019 MCTM Ross Taylor Symposium for Mathematics Education and Leadership; 2019 Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Spring Conference; Learn How to Use Restorative Practices in Schools; Register for the Dismantling Disparities Workshop: April 9, 2019 − Roseville; Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Professional Development Opportunities

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for March 21, 2019 - 3-21-19
National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils; Minnesota Student Survey; Open Enrollment Forms Language Translation Now Available; Updated FY 2019 General Education Revenue Report and School Land Trust Endowment Report; Working Through the Legal Framework of School Discipline; Minnesota Indian Teacher Training and Preparation (MITTP) Grant Opportunity

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for March 14, 2019 - 3-14-19
Superintendent and School Leader Communication Survey; USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Application Opens March 20; Attention Science Educators! Be a Part of Developing the New Science MCA-IV Specifications; Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – March 20, 2019

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for March 8, 2019 - 3-8-19
ELA Standards Review Process – Provide Feedback on the 2010 ELA Standards!; Update on Release of 2018 Graduation Rates and Complementary Data Suppression; 21st CCLC – Cohort 8 Request for Proposals: Deadline April 19, 2019; FY 2019 Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA); Title IV, Part A UPDATE: Student Support and Academic Enrichment – SFY 2019 Update; Free WIDA e-Learning Courses for Minnesota Educators on Meeting the Needs of English Learners; Bullying and Harassment Investigation Trainings; Get Help in Rethinking Your Discipline System – Join Community of Practice; Spring Federal Programs Training: Improving Student Achievement with Effective Federal Title Programs; MDE Webinar: Developing e-Learning Day Plans

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for March 4, 2019 - 3-4-19
Message from Commissioner Ricker Regarding Testing Windows; Apply Now for Alternative Delivery of Specialized Educational Services; School Climate Improvement Webinar with the BARR Center – Wednesday, March 27

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for February 21, 2019 - 2-21-19
Spread the Word Inclusion Day – Wednesday, March 6; Instructional Time; Paraprofessional Recognition Week – March 4-8, 2019; Registration Is Open for Webinar 4 of the Addressing Discipline Disproportionalities Webinar Series

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for February 14, 2019 - 2-14-19
Three Schools in Minnesota Will Each be Gifted a $100,000 DON'T QUIT! Fitness Center From the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils; PBIS Recognition System: Deadline March 29, 2019; Provide Feedback on the Second Draft of the 2019 Science Standards!; Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – February 20, 2019; FY 2019 Advanced Placement Program Application – Due April 19; Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Education Symposium: June 18-20, 2019; Invitation to the 2019 Multilingual Learner Summit; Title IV, Part A, Grant Program Overview Webinars

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for February 7, 2019 - 2-7-19
90-Second Newbery Film Festival; Registration Is Open for the Webinar 3 of the Addressing Discipline Disproportionalities Webinar Series; Webinar Series: Strengthening Tier 1 Multi-Tiered System of Supports

MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail for February 1, 2019 - 2-1-19
Minnesota Department of Education Seeks Sponsors for 2019 Summer Food Service Program; Update Regarding Winter Weather Cancelations and Instructional Days/Hours; Nonpublic Pupil Aids; Promulgation of Fiscal Year 2019 Program Rates of Entitlement and Pupil Reporting Procedure; Online Telecommunications/Internet Access Aid Cost Reporting – FY 2018 Actual Costs; Join Webinar on Improving Student Attendance

Special Superintendent Mail for January 30, 2019 - 1-30-19
Questions about Winter Weather Closures and Financial Impacts

Special Superintendent Mail for January 28, 2019 - 1-28-19
Message from Governor Walz about Weather Closures; Cold Weather Tips and Resources

Superintendent Mail for January 24, 2019 - 1-24-19
Registration Is Open for Webinar 2 of the Addressing Discipline Disproportionalities Webinar Series

Superintendent Mail for January 17, 2019 - 1-17-19Save the Dates for Restorative Practices in Schools June Trainings; Upcoming School Climate Improvement Webinar

'Superintendent Mail for January 11, 2019 - 1-11-19
Minnesota Awarded Federal Grant to Coordinate Early Learning Systems; Registration Is Open for the Addressing Discipline Disproportionalities Webinar Series; Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – January 16, 2019

Superintendent Mail for December 20, 2018 - 12-20-18
Incoming Commissioner of Education Mary Cathryn Ricker; State Special Education Aid – Growth Cap Calculation; Fiscal Year 2018 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Reconciliation Final Review; Apply for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Cohort Training; Attention High School Principal and Guidance Counselors; Disciplinary Incident Reporting System Open Announcement

Superintendent Mail for December 13, 2018 - 12-13-18
Scholars of Distinction Award: Deadline Extension; FY 2018 LTFM – Preliminary Review Approved vs. UFARS Expenditures Reconciliation; Registration is Open for the Career and College Readiness Workshop

Superintendent Mail for December 7, 2018 - 12-7-18

Reminder About Minnesota Report Card Update; Due December 15, 2018: Combined World’s Best Workforce Summary and Achievement and Integration Progress Report; Counting all Students; CANCELED Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents – Wed., December 12; Students Want More Social and Emotional Learning Skill Development

Superintendent Mail for November 29, 2018 - 11-29-18

Important Update about Minnesota Report Card; Due December 15, 2018: Combined World’s Best Workforce Summary and Achievement and Integration Progress Report; Best Practices in Recognized Schools Survey; Fundraisers and Smart Snacks in Schools; Completing Free/Reduced-Price Meal Applications on Behalf of Students; General Education Revenue Disparity Report; 0-4-Year-Old Census Counts

Superintendent Mail for November 21, 2018 - 11-21-18

Important Update about Minnesota Report Card; 0-4 Year Old Census Counts; Support for California Students

Superintendent Mail for November 15, 2018 - 11-15-18

Minnesota Student Survey 2019: Updates; Provide Feedback on the First Draft of the Minnesota K-12 Science Education Standards; 2018 Payable 2019 Levy Limitation and Certification Report; 2018 Equipment Grant Opportunity; Upcoming School Climate Improvement Webinars

Superintendent Mail for November 9, 2018 - 11-9-18

Compulsory Instruction Compliance Report Due December 3; FY 2018 LTFM - Prelim Review Approved vs. UFARS Expenditures Reconciliation; Ensuring Correct 2017-18 Attendance and Graduation Data; Update District Contact Information; Annual AISR - Report Due December 1; Provide Feedback on First Draft of Minnesota K-12 Science Education Standards; 2019 Racial Equity Leadership Institute - Feb. 25, 2019

Superintendent Mail for November 2, 2018 - 11-2-18

Minnesota Student Survey 2019: Updates; Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – Thursday, Nov. 8; 0-4 Year Old Census Counts; Deadline Extended: Submit "My School" Narratives by End-of-Day Wednesday, Nov. 7

Special Superintendent Mail for October 29, 2018 - 10-29-18

Resources for Talking With Students About Tragedies

Superintendent Mail for October 25, 2018 - 10-25-18

Correction - Long-Term Facilities Maintenance: Lead in School Drinking Water Update; Ensuring Correct 2017-18 Attendance and Graduation Data; Final Reminder: Submit "My School" Narratives for Schools by October 31; Flexible Learning Year Application Now Available

Superintendent Mail for October 18, 2018 - 10-18-18

Minnesota Students Continue to Outperform the Nation on ACT; Long-Term Facilities Maintenance: Lead in School Drinking Water Update; Reminder: Submit "My School" Narratives for Schools by October 31; Scholars of Distinction; Nicotine and E-Cigarettes: An Escalating Risk of Addiction for Youth; National Association for Gifted Children Conference

Superintendent Mail for October 11, 2018 - 10-11-18

Facilities Age and Square Footage Report – Due December 17, 2018; Reminder: Submit "My School" Narratives for Schools by October 31; Now Available: The Career and College Readiness Resource Guide and Webinar Series!

Superintendent Mail for October 5, 2018 - 10-5-18

U.S. Department of Education Recognizes Eight Minnesota Schools as 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools; $25 million in Safety Grants Awarded to Minnesota Schools; Minnesota K-12 Schools Are Invited to Apply for Asthma Mini-Grants; 2018-19 United States Senate Youth Program Applications Available

Superintendent Mail for September 27, 2018 - 9-27-18

Submit "My School" Narratives for Schools by October 31; October 1 Deadline for Nonpublic School Reports to Superintendents; Communicating Immunization Expectations; New Active Recess Videos Released; Grant Announcement - Grow Your Own; New! Physical Education Training Schedule Released for Spring 2019

Superintendent Mail for September 21, 2018 - 9-21-18

Now Posted: 2017-18 Combined World’s Best Workforce Summary and Achievement and Integration Progress Report; IPAWS National Test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts; FY 2019 Concurrent Enrollment Aid Application – Due October 30; Minnesota Goes to College; Updates to the Minnesota Early Indicator and Response System; 2018-19 United States Senate Youth Program Applications Available; Invitation to School Climate Improvement Webinar Series; Every Student Can Learn Mathematics! 3-Day Leadership Series

Superintendent Mail for September 13, 2018 - 9-13-18

Health Department Issues Back-to-School Warning on Nicotine and E-Cigarettes; Fifth Annual New Teacher Support Summit ‒ November 8, 2018; Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – September 19; SIS and Data Warehouse Preliminary Data Extracts

Superintendent Mail for September 6, 2018 - 9-6-18

Innovation Research Zone Pilot Project; Private Data Collection Notices (Tennessen Warnings); School Climate Improvement Webinar Series; Aligning Values, Evidence, and Communication to Create Effective Gifted Education Workshop: October 15; 2018 Gifted Education Coordinator and Specialist Two-Day Workshop: Oct. 25 and Dec. 6

Superintendent Mail for August 30, 2018 - 8-30-18

Minnesota Recognizes 526 Schools for Excellence, Prioritizes Schools for Support to Improve Students’ Educational Experiences; 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program – Nomination Deadline October 12, 2018; Minnesota Student Survey 2019 Updates; Assigning a District Coordinator for WIDA E-Learning Accounts; School Immunization Reporting Webinar; School Indoor Air Quality Trainings

Superintendent Mail for August 16, 2018 - 8-16-18

Annual Immunization Status Report and Infectious Diseases in Minnesota Schools; School Safety Grant Opportunity; Science Education Standards Review Process; Ed-Fi for Data Collection; Title IV Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment: Formula Grant Program Beginning SFY 2019; Training for TransACT’s Multilingual General Education Parent Notices

Superintendent Mail for August 9, 2018 - 8-9-18

Upcoming Webinar for District and Charter Staff About 2018 North Star Accountability Release; Minnesota Student Survey 2019: Protection of Pupils Rights Amendment Notification; Annual Verification of District and School Site Information for FY19; Updating the School Immunization Law

Superintendent Mail for August 2, 2018 - 8-2-18

Upcoming Webinar for District and Charter Staff About 2018 North Star Accountability Release; Athletic Data Submission Deadline Approaching; Accountability – Secure Release and Appeals Window; Back to School Conference; Tax Shift Spreadsheet and Minnesota Funding Report Available; Participate in Statewide High School Mock Election

Superintendent Mail for July 19, 2018 - 7-19-18

2018 Payable 2019 Levy Limitations and Certification Forms, Instructions and Other Information; July 31, 2018, Deadline – Fiscal Year 2020 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan Submissions; Report Count of Denied Open Enrollment Applications for 2017-18 to MDE; Career and Technical Education Levy Revenue Reporting Due September 20; Referendum Cap; Register for School Safety Grant Webinar

Superintendent Mail for July 12, 2018 - 7-12-18

School Safety Grant Opportunity; Reminder to Update and Certify District, Schools and Contact Information for the FY19 School Year; Grow Your Own Grants for Fiscal Year 2019