Minnesota Association of  
Alternative Programs  

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) would like to enter into Annual Plan Agreements (APAs) with up to twelve contractors for the implementation of the Reintegration Framework Strategic Planning Toolkit. The amount of each APA must not exceed $5,000 for staff time only and cannot cross state fiscal years. This framework supports the embedding and implementation of research and data based practices for the successful reintegration of children and youth between nontraditional separate sites and back to schools and communities through a systems level strategic planning and action-taking process. Program types in which the Reintegration Framework Strategic Planning Toolkit is to be implemented is limited to education programs in residential care and treatment facilities as defined Minn. Stat. §125A.515, education programs associated with day programs, and State Approved Alternative Programs (SAAPs). Contractors will be expected to:Coordinate and direct the work of an interagency planning team to implement the Reintegration Framework Strategic Planning Toolkit in their program; Participate in up to five meetings conducted by the MDE, two of which will take place at the MDE. The additional three meetings will be conducted through conference calls. Participate in evaluations at the program site to assist with determining the use and effectiveness of the Reintegration Framework Strategic Planning Toolkit. If you are interested in possibly becoming an implementation site email Mary Beth Schafer at marybeth.schafer@state.mn.us and put the following in the subject of the: "Reintegration Framework Strategic Planning Toolkit Strategy".  Please indicate your interest in the strategy in the body of your email and include your full name, telephone number and email address. Mary Beth SchaferNontraditional Education Programs Specialist                          Special Education PolicyMinnesota Department of Education651-582-8818651-582-8729marybeth.schafer@state.mn.us http://education.state.mn.us