We will convene in Conference Center-B at MDE, starting out in Rooms 15-16. The event is scheduled to start at 8:00 and end at 12:00 p.m. on 6/28/19.
Below is a general overview of the agenda for our time together. As you see topics that may be of interest to others in your program, do not hesitate to bring your colleagues along – ALL are welcome!

7:30 – 8 a.m. Registration/Sign-In and Materials
8:00 a.m. Welcome
8:10 a.m. Alternative programs and Equity – Macarre Traynham
9:10 a.m. FOCUS discussion with group – what’s important?
9:30 a.m. Facilitated Sessions (options below will run between 30-90 minutes)
• Making a Plan for your program around Digital Learning – Jeff Plaman
• Creating a plan for Summer Learning/Targeted Services – Mary Barrie
• MN Career Information System (MCIS) – unique features to Alternative Programs
• MARSS – unique issues to alternative programs in recording student enrollment
• Early Middle College – a unique plan for students at alternative programs
• What is Alternative about your program?
• Continual Learning Plans (CLP)
• Other topics as generated by the group FOCUS discussion

11:45 to Noon Wrap-Up

Coffee and water will be available.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. See you Friday morning!

Please contact sally.reynolds@state.mn.us with questions.