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MISSION: MASE builds strong leaders who work on behalf of students with disabilities.

MASE is organized to promote professional leadership, provide the opportunity for study of problems
common to its members, and to communicate, through discussion and publications, information that will develop improved services for exceptional children. Further, its purpose is to foster high quality programs of professional development for members, to make studies of selected programs that relate to services to children with disabilities, improving the leadership of administrators for special education and to be active in the legislative process.

• Affiliated with the Minnesota Association of School Administrators

• Recipient of the Council of Administrators of Special Education Exemplary Unit Award 2002 and 2004

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• Outstanding Achievement in the Area of Awards 2003, 2004, and 2005

• An Equal Opportunity Association

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NEWS...

2010 MASE Summer Institute Handout Available Click Here

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2010 Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE)

Fall Leadership Conference

October 27 - 29, 2010
Cragun's Resort/Conference Center, Brainerd

This year's theme: "Begin with the Brain ~ Neuroscience and Special Education Leadership"

How can special education leaders use the growing body of neuroscience research to be more effective in professional practice? Join us this fall and learn about greater insights into how the brain functions, learns, and interacts with the environment. At this year’s Fall Leadership Conference, we will explore adult learning, considerations for students who have special needs, current research in neuroscience in the areas of mental health, behavior, instruction, and early childhood education, as well as the neuroscience of leadership.

Conference registration materials will be available in late August. Make plans to attend!

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Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE)

New Leaders’ Training 2010-11

MASE New Leaders’ Training is a series of professional development sessions that provide opportunities for

√ newly employed Minnesota special education directors to explore the basic information needed for a successful first year

√ mid-level leaders to enhance leadership skills either in preparation for advancement in leadership or for general skill development

√ new leaders that wish to refresh their training

Participants have an opportunity to meet other new leaders, experienced colleagues, state department staff and other resource people from the special education community. Topics include federal and state special education law, finance and budgeting, state reporting, program topics, and leadership. Continuing education credits are awarded.

Click Here for Registration

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2010 Legislative Brochure is Now Available!! Click Here

2010 Benson/Stenswick Scholarship Award Click Here

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MASE MEMBERS- Are you or someone you know leaving their district, moving to another district, or new to special education? If so, please let us know by
Clicking Here
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Join Us on MASE Legislative Advocacy:

Here is the Ning Network I set up for MASE Legislative Advocacy. You can blog, chat, post photos, videos, etc. Check it out and let me know what you think.
MASE members: join the MASE Legislative Advocacy Network! Here is the place to share your news, ideas, questions, and comments. Click Here to Join

• Timelines for ADM Estimates and Selected Aid Entitlements for Calendar Year 2010 Click Here