What do you get when Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, a Speech-Language Pathologist, a School Psychologist, a Physical Therapist, a Due Process Facilitator, and our Admin team spend the day together?
An incredible day of collaboration, problem-solving, and teamwork! 🌟
Our team's dedication and passion are truly unmatched!💙
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Shoutout to this group of incredible SLPs and ECSE teachers who came together today at the ASEC office for a day of collaboration and teamwork!🌟Their dedication to positively impacting our students, families, and communities is inspiring, and we’re grateful for the commitment they bring every day. Thank you all for your hard work! #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether #ResourcesInvestedInChildren
Many of our 11 member districts held wonderful programs today to recognize and celebrate our veterans. Here’s a snapshot of one of our dedicated educational sign language interpreters, as she interpreted the program in Red Lake Falls. Thank you, Kelsy, for helping make this day meaningful and accessible for all!
To all who have served—thank you from ASEC!🇺🇸
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This amazing team took a moment to snap this selfie at today’s NW MN School Psychologists gathering at MSUM. We couldn't love this photo more!💙 When ASEC staff get together, you know it’s going to be a great day!😄 #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether #schoolpsychologist
We’re so proud of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) team, Joann, Krystal, and Pam, who presented an inspiring session at this year’s Collaborative Experience Conference this weekend! Their presentation focused on how virtual groups can bridge the gap of isolation that students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing often experience—especially in rural communities.
In these virtual sessions, students build connections with one another and develop crucial compensatory skills that help them succeed in any environment. Joann, Krystal, and Pam highlighted how they work through a collaborative process to create engaging, skill-building sessions based on the Minnesota Compensatory Skills Checklist. Their approach not only strengthens students' skills but also fosters meaningful relationships that make a lasting impact.
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🎃👻 Happy Halloween from ASEC! 👻🎃
Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a safe and spook-tacular evening!
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We’re thrilled to share that Jennifer Modeen, one of ASEC's dedicated Behavior Support Specialists, presented at this year’s MSSWA Conference! Her session, "Equity & System Change - It's Up to US!" dives into the critical work of bringing student and family needs to the forefront. Jennifer shared strategies to engage, empower, and challenge inequity—reminding us all of the impact we can make when we work toward a more inclusive educational environment. Way to go, Jennifer!
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Today, our team came together for ASEC's Evaluation Bootcamp—a deep dive into the essential requirements for conducting thorough, compliant evaluations. Thank you to everyone who joined us in refining our skills to better support our students and families! We had great conversations and collaboration between service providers from our 11-member districts. A special thank you to Maggie and Natasha, two of our fabulous School Psychologists, for helping lead this professional development opportunity.
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This year, our Behavior Support Team is providing paraprofessional training across our 11-member districts, equipping district staff with essential skills to support our students even more effectively. Recently, they led a fantastic training session at Fertile-Beltrami Public Schools.
We are so grateful for the dedicated paraprofessionals who were engaged, asked insightful questions, and brought a wealth of knowledge to the table. Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in our schools! Way to go, Jennifer, Gabby, Rontray, and the Fertile-Beltrami paraprofessionals! Together, we’re building stronger teams to better serve our students and communities.
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This week, one of our amazing staff members, Renee, attended the Closing the Gap Conference—an incredible opportunity to explore topics ranging from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to inclusive instruction, accessibility, and universal design for learning (UDL). The conference is packed with resources that will benefit both our team and the students we serve. It’s all about learning how to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities by incorporating the best tools, research, and practices into our work.
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Our admin team and due process facilitator had the opportunity to attend the MN Administrators for Special Education - MASE Fall Conference this week. The theme of this year’s event centered around leadership, equity, and advocacy. We left feeling inspired and equipped with new tools and strategies to continue advocating for the diverse needs of our students.
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Sunday night, The Victorious VikQueens trivia team joined forces with Region 1 & 2 Directors at the MASE Fall Conference for an evening full of laughs, friendly competition, and collaboration. 🤗Shoutout to Tiffany, Tanya, Sandy, and Erin for representing ASEC!
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Calling all ASEC and member district special education staff! Are you ready to dive deeper into due process? 📝 Our Evaluation Edition Due Process Bootcamp is now open for registration! Visit our website for more details and to sign up: www.asec.net/events
Let’s learn together and continue making a difference! 💡💙
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Here is our incredible Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapy team who recently attended the Minnesota School-Based OT/PT Institute! Our team is bringing back valuable insights and strategies that will help better serve our students and support their growth and progress. Thank you for your commitment to making a difference every day! 🙌🌟
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We’re so proud of our staff who attended the Part B and C Due Process Webinar Training today. Their commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills ensures that we continue providing high-quality support to our youngest learners and their families.
Thank you for your passion and dedication to making a difference. #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether #ResourcesInvestedInChildren
🎉25 Amazing Years at ASEC! 🎉 Join us in honoring Tammy Hemmah, who is celebrating an incredible 25 years as a School Psychologist!
Tammy, your commitment to the mental health and well-being of students over the past quarter-century has made a profound impact. Your dedication has created a supportive, caring environment, touching countless lives and helping students thrive.
We are deeply grateful for your invaluable contributions and for the positive, lasting mark you've left on so many. We are truly honored to have had you with us for 25 years and look forward to many more to come!💖
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We had a great time at our Year 2 New Teacher Cohort Collaboration held today at our ASEC office in East Grand Forks.
A special shoutout to our Kahoot winners who showed off their skills and knowledge on the IEP! 🙌 We’re so proud of this amazing group of educators who continue to grow and inspire each other. Keep up the great work! #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether #ResourcesInvestedInChildren
We had an amazing day diving into the IEP process at our 2nd Due Process Bootcamp this fall held in Erskine, MN! ASEC and our member district staff came together for this professional development opportunity to collaborate and expand our knowledge to better support our students.
At ASEC, we believe that continuous learning and professional development are key to providing the best services possible. It’s always inspiring to see the dedication and collaboration of these educators in action!🌟
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this day a success! #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether #ResourcesInvestedInChildren
ASEC’s Executive Director, Tiffany Litman, is attending the 2024 MASA Fall Conference at Madden’s on Gull Lake alongside district superintendents Dan Dalchow from Climax-Shelly and Drew Kjono from Stephen Argyle Central. This year's theme, "Piecing Together the Future," highlights the importance of working together to integrate diverse strategies and technologies to create an inclusive educational environment.
They’re joining fellow leaders from across the state to explore innovative solutions to the challenges we face in education. We’re excited to see the collaborative ideas and insights that come from this incredible event, which will help shape the future for our students, families, and staff!
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