linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/index.php The Whole Kit and Kaboodle en jlustig@maapmn.org Copyright 2007 Pivot Pivot - 1.30.2: 'Rippersnapper' Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:26:12 -0800 60 Link to MDE Weekly Supt's Mail http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-02-06/link_to_mde_weekly_supts_mail/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-02-06/link_to_mde_weekly_supts_mail/linkdump#comm http://education.state.mn.us/super to read and/or print the Minnesota Department of Education's Superintendent Mail. This week's Superintendent Mail includes the following items:
  • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Application Form - Due March 15, 2007
  • Minnesota Computers for Schools
]]> 150@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ info Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:42:00 -0800 2007 STARS SPRING CONFERENCE http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-28/2007_stars_spring_conference/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-28/2007_stars_spring_conference/linkdump#comm Download all information documents as zip file

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Download individual information documents in PDF or MS Word

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Important Information in PDF Important Information in Word Important Information

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]]> 149@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ default, maapstars Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:15:00 -0800 ATTEND THE 2007 STATE CONFERENCE http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-26/attend_the_2007_state_conferen/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-26/attend_the_2007_state_conferen/linkdump#comm February 21-23, 2007 - Cragun's Resort - Brainerd, MN

Visit our Conference Information page to learn more!

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Conference Registration Form Download 2007 Conference Registration Form (PDF)

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LODGING

Cragun's Lodging Registration Form Download Cragun's Lodging Registration 2007 Form

]]> 148@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ default Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:34:00 -0800 Updated STATE CONFERENCE INFO http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-23/updated_state_conference_info/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-23/updated_state_conference_info/linkdump#comm Conference Agenda Download the Conference Agenda (PDF)

Conference Agenda Download the Conference Agenda (MS Word)

Preliminary Conference Schedule Download the Preliminary Conference Schedule and Breakout Session Information (PDF)

Preliminary Conference Schedule Download the Preliminary Conference Schedule and Breakout Session Information (MS Word) ]]> 147@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ default Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:53:00 -0800 MEET THE 2007 STARS OFFICERS http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-17/meet_the_2007_stars_officers/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-17/meet_the_2007_stars_officers/linkdump#comm 2007 STARS Officers

Back Row (l-r): Ross Walters of Spring Lake Park Learning Alternatives; Zach Bullerman of Arona Academy
Front Row (l-r): Nancy Nwosu of South Washington ALC, April Lahr of St. Cloud ALC Wilson, Keann Powley of Crossroads Alternative, Neyva Rojos of Carver-Scott

]]> 146@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ maapstars Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:12:00 -0800 2007 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-17/2007_legislative_platform/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-17/2007_legislative_platform/linkdump#comm 2007 MAAP Legislative Platform   2007 MAAP Legislative Platform (PDF)

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]]> 145@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ legislative Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:52:00 -0800 MAAP STARS LEGISLATIVE DAY http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-17/maap_stars_legislative_day/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-17/maap_stars_legislative_day/linkdump#comm Wednesday, February 14, 2007 

Rooms 400 North and 400 South in the State Office Building, St. Paul, MN

The MAAP board has been pro-active and successful in promoting legislation favorable to alternative education.  To this end, MAAP has a Legislative Committee and a paid consultant, John Boland.  His job is to develop a platform, advocate with legislators and monitor action.  One of the goals of this year’s STARS Officers is to promote alternative education with legislators.  The STARS organization and the legislative committee are collaborating on an event called “MAAP STARS Legislative Day – The STARS Come Out”.  MAAP STARS Alternative Education Week, February 11-17, 2007, coincides with this event. 

Please download the MAAP STARS Legislative Day Information Packet and the 2007 MAAP Legislative Platform for more details.

Legislative Day Information Packet Legislative Day Information Packet (PDF)

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2007 MAAP Legislative Platform   2007 MAAP Legislative Platform (PDF)

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]]> 144@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ default, maapstars Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:51:00 -0800 AWARDS NOMINATION INFORMATION http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-08/awards_nomination_information/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2007-01-08/awards_nomination_information/linkdump#comm The time has come again to recognize the contributions of exceptional individuals and programs to the mission and vitality of MAAP and to the overall well being of Minnesota public education.

The following Awards will be presented at the 2007 Annual Conference at Cragun’s Resort :

  • Student of the Year
  • Staff Member of the Year
  • Outstanding Program/School of the Year

Download and complete the Awards Nomination Form today!

AWARDS NOMINATION INFORMATION Awards Nomination Form and Information

]]> 143@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ awards Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:38:00 -0800 Reimbursement Form http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-12-15/reimbursement_form/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-12-15/reimbursement_form/linkdump#comm Reimbursement Form Download MAAP Reimbursement Form (PDF) ]]> 142@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ bod Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:55:00 -0800 FALL 2006 NEWSLETTER http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-12-15/fall_2006_newsletter/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-12-15/fall_2006_newsletter/linkdump#comm Fall Newsletter 2006 Download the Fall 2006 Newsletter in PDF (340 KB)

Inside the Fall 2006 Newsletter:

  • President's Message: "Skunk Works"
  • "Celebrating 20 Years With The Youth Activism That Helped Us Begin" by Joe Nathan
  • "Amazing Diversity of Alternatives" by Wayne Jennings
  • "Adult Diploma Programs - Did you know..." by Vicki Ostrom
  • "Youth Apprenticeship" by Chris Miller
  • "Youthbuild Breaks Barriers" by Dave Masters
  • "Project Seal: Looking for Pragmatic Results" by Doug Millaway
  • "Charter Schools - The Next Step" by Dan Daly

]]> 141@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ newsletter Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:18:00 -0800 SCHOOLS LIST http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-09-17/schools_list/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-09-17/schools_list/linkdump#comm
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State Approved Programs are approved by Minnesota Department of Education.

A

Ada-Borup ALP; ISD #2854
http://www.rdale.k12.mn.us/ced/aap
American Indian OIC Career Immersion High School
Atwater - Cosmos - Grove City Alternative School
Aitkin Alternative Program
Albert Lea ALC; ISD # 241
Alexandria (Runestone ALC); ISD # 6014
Anoka (Crossroads) ALC, ISD # 11
Armstrong Credit Recovery
Austin ALC; ISD # 492

B

Backus ALC (International Falls); ISD # 361
Beacon ALC
Bemidji Alternative: ISD 31
Benson ALC; ISD 777
Blue Valley ALP
Bluff Country ALC (Hokah); ISD # 300
Border ALC; ISD # 690 (Warroad)
Braham ALP
Brainerd Area Education Center ALC
Brooklyn Center ALC
Burnsville ALC("BALC"); ISD # 191

C

Carlton County ALC
Carver-Scott Coop ALC; ISD # 930
Cass Lake ALC; ISD #115
CentennialALC
Center for Training and Careers (Mpls)
Central Middle School (Eden Prairie)
Central MN ALC Joint Powers #6074
Champlin Plaza Alternative School
Chisago Lakes ALC
Columbia Heights ALC
Cook County ALP; ISD # 166 (Grand Marais)
Coon Rapids Learning Center (Northwest Passage High School)
Cooper High School ABC Lab
Crosby-Ironton ALP; ISD # 182
Crossroads Learning Center (Sandstone) ISD 2580
Crow River ALC; ISD # 423 (Hutchinson)

D

Dakota County ALC (DCALS); ISD # 917
Dassel-Cokato ALC
Dakota Prairie ALC;ISD # 192 (Farmington)
Detroit Lakes ALP; ISD # 22
Duluth ALC; ISD #709

E

English Language Learner (ELL) Education

F

Faribault ALC; ISD # 656
Fergus Falls ALP; ISD # 544
Floodwood Alternative; ISD # 698
Focus (Wayzata)
Foley Alternative High School
Forest Lake ALC
Four Winds (Red Lake)
Freshwater ALC; ISD # 6004 (Staples)
FLIP (Fridley Learning Innovative Program)

G

Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW)
Glencoe/Silver Lake ALP; ISD # 2859
Grand Rapids ALC; ISD # 318
Grand Rapids Middle Level ALC
Guy Kokesh ALC (Onamia)

H

Hastings ALC; ISD # 200
Hiawatha Valley Ed Dist; ISD 861
Highview Alternative (New Hope)
Hopkins Alternative Program
Hopkins North Junior High
Hopkins Off Campus
Hopkins West Junior High

I

Intermediate District #287 ALC (Hennepin Co Mpls.)
Isle ALC; ISD # 473
Ivan Sand Com. ALC (Elk River)

K

Kasson-Mantorville ALP; ISD # 204
Kenyon-Wanamingo MiddleALP; ISD # 2172
Kingsland ALP, Riverview Campus; ISD # 2137
Knights Academy (St. Michael-Albertville)

L

Lakeville ALC, ISD 194
Le Sueur-Henderson (AALC) ALP; ISD # 2397
Leaf River ALC; ISD # 6961 (Wadena)
Liberty High School
Litchfield High School
Little Falls Continuing Educ. Ctr; ISD # 482
Luverne ALP; ISD # 2184

M

MACCRAY ALP (Clara City)
Mahnomen ALC; ISD #432
Mahtomedi ALP; ISD # 832
Mankato ALC; ISD # 77
Mankato "Life Lines" ALP
Marshall East Campus Learning Alternatives
McGregor School ALP
Mesabi ALC; ISD # 701 (Hibbing)
Metropolitan Open School (St. Louis Park)
Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools
Middle Area Learning Center; ISD # 318
Milaca ALC; ISD # 912
Minneapolis ALC; ISD # 01
Minneapolis Contracted Alternative Programs
Minnesota Transitions Charter School
Minnesota Valley ALC(Montevideo); ISD # 6018
Minnetonka Academy; ISD # 276
Minnetonka Mini School
Metropolitan Open School
Molly Springs ALC; ISD # 486 (Swanville)
Monticello Turning Point ALP; ISD # 882
Mora Alternative Program; ISD # 332
Mounds View Adult Diploma Program (New Brighton)ISD#621
Mounds View ALC (Shoreview); ISD # 621
Murry County Central ALP; ISD #2169

N

Nevis Alternative Learning Program
New London-Spicer ALP; ISD # 345
New Paths ALC; ISD # 593 (Crookston)
North Branch ALC; ISD # 138
North Vista
Northeast Metro ALC
Northfield ALP; ISD # 659
Northland Learning Center ALC; ISD # 6076
No. St.Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale ALP; ISD # 622
Northwest ALC, ISD # 564 (Thief River Falls)
Northwest Passage High School (Coon Rapids) 

O

Oak Land ALC ; ISD # 957(Cambridge)
Osseo ALC; ISD # 279
Owatonna ALC; ISD # 761

P

Park Rapids ALP; ISD # 309
Perham ALC; ISD # 549
Phoenix Learning Ctr (Buffalo); ISD 2159
Pierz ALP; ISD # 484
Pine City ALC; ISD # 578
Pine Island ALP
Pine River/Backus ALC; ISD # 2174
Pipestone/Jasper ALP; ISD # 2689
Prairie Center Alternative

R

Range Area Alternative(Crosby Ironton)
Redwood Valley ALP (Redwood Falls)
Red Lake ALC; ISD # 38
Red River ALC; ISD # 152 (Moorhead)
Ridgedale Alternative Program
River Bend ALC; ISD # 6049(New Ulm)
River Heights Charter School
River Valley Academy
Rochester ALC; ISD # 535
Rockford Connections ALP; ISD # 883
Rosemount-Apple Valley ALP (Eagan)
Rosemount-Apple Valley ALC (Apple Valley)
Roseville ALC; ISD # 623 Runestone (Alexandria)

S

SAIL/Sunset ALP
SHAPE - South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education
Simley ALP (Inver Grove Heights)
South Middle Alternative
South Vista School
South St. Paul ALC; ISD # 6
South Washington ALP; ISD # 833
Southern Plains ALC; ISD # 915 (Fairmont)
Southside Family School
Southwest ALC; ISD # 2895 (Jackson)
Spring Lake Park ALC; ISD # 16
St. Anthony/New Brighton ALP; ISD # 282
St. Cloud ALC #742
St. Croix Valley ALP; ISD # 834 (Stillwater)
St. Louis Park Sr. High Options ALP
St. Paul ALC; ISD # 625
St. Paul Family Learning Center
St. Paul Public Schools
St. Peter ALP
Summit Learning ALP (Houston)

T

(TAPP) Teen Age Pregnancy Program
TAP (Wayzata) Tower View ALC; ISD # 256
TASC - The Alternative Study Center at the Winnetka Learning Center
Two Harbors "SOLO" ALP; ISD # 381

U

University Creek Alternative Program

V

Valley View Learning Center
Volunteers of America Middle School

W

Walker School (WHA ALP); ISD # 113
Warroad (Border) ALC; ISD 690
Waseca ALP; ISD # 829
Waubun ALP (Omega, White Earth Community School)
WAVE North
WAVE South
West Middle Alternative (WMA)
West Central ALC; ISD # 6026 (Melrose, Sauk Center)
Westonka Area Learning Academy - WALA
White Bear Lake
Willmar ALC; ISD # 347
Willow River ALP: ISD # 577
WINGS at Plymouth Middle School
WINGS at Sandburg Middle School
Winona ALC; ISD # 861
Worthington ALC
Wright Technical ALC; ISD # 966(Buffalo)

Y

Youth Education Services ISD # 926(Moorhead)

Z

Ziebarth Alternative (LeSueur-Henderson)
Zumbro ALC; ISD # 6012(Dodge Center)

]]> 133@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ schools Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:15:00 -0800 New MAAP BROCHURE http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-09-04/new_maap_brochure/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-09-04/new_maap_brochure/linkdump#comm MAAP Brochure in PDF Download the MAAP Brochure as PDF - 118Kb

Download the MAAP Brochure as MS Word document - 78Kb

In the MAAP Brochure, you'll learn about:

  • Who is MAAP
  • MAAP's Vision and Mission
  • MAAP's Leadership and Committees
  • MAAP's position on Legislative Issues
  • How you can Join MAAP Today!

(The MAAP Brochure requires 8-1/2" x 14" paper for printing.)

]]> 130@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ default Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:08:00 -0800 SITE MAP http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-22/site_map/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-22/site_map/linkdump#comm
  • Front Page
    • ]]>     122@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ linkdump Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:40:00 -0800     24th ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-18/24th_annual_state_conference/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-18/24th_annual_state_conference/linkdump#comm February 21-23, 2007

    AGENDA AND SCHEDULE

    Conference Agenda   Download the Conference Agenda (PDF)

    Conference Agenda   Download the Conference Agenda (MS Word)

    Preliminary Conference Schedule   Download the Preliminary Conference Schedule and Breakout Session Information (PDF)

    Preliminary Conference Schedule   Download the Preliminary Conference Schedule and Breakout Session Information (MS Word)

    REGISTRATION

    Conference Registration Form Download 2007 Conference Registration Form (PDF)

    Conference Registration Form 2007 Download 2007 Conference Registration Form (MS Word)

    Registration fee includes $30 MAAP fee. It does NOT include hotel registration. No Refunds after Monday February 12, 2007.

    By 1/26
    		After 1/26
    		Meals Included
    3 days W-F $255
    		$275
    		W-D, Th-BLD, F-BL
    2 days W-Th
    		 $230
    		$250
    		W-D, Th-BLD
    2 days Th-F  $230
    		$250
    		Th-BLD, F-BL
    1 day W
    		 $140
    		$160
    		W-D
    1 day Th
    		 $170
    		$190
    		Th-BLD
    1 day F
    		 $140
    		$160
    		F-BL

    $30 Unable to attend the conference but wish to maintain MAAP membership

    PRESENTER DISCOUNT

    As a “thank you” to those who are presenting at this conference, we offer one $30 presenter discount per individual/group whose presentation is received by the Conference Committee by Friday, December 15th. If you are presenting in a group, please be sure that only one of you has used the discount. Click here to learn about presenting at the conference.

    EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

    MAAP is looking for companies, groups, organizations, or any other entities that might have some connection with education and youth to exhibit products and/or services for the approximately 700 attendees of the 2007 Annual MAAP State Conference. For more details, download the Letter to Exhibitors and the 2007 Conference Exhibitor Application (PDF).

    LODGING INFORMATION

    Cragun's Lodging Registration Form Download Cragun's Lodging Registration 2007 Form

    MAAP has reserved rooms at Cragun’s Resort at reduced room rates. Cragun’s Resort has arranged for additional rooms at the Holiday Inn nearby to ensure that we can accommodate our entire group. You must register (mail in form) with Cragun’s to receive the group rate. Lodging accommodations and costs are separate from conference registration. Reserve a room early to ensure adequate lodging.

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2007

    REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFO

    Make checks payable to:
    MN Association of Alternative Programs

    Mail to:
    Steve Hammero
    Oakland ALC
    PO Box 254
    22970 Butterfield Dr.
    St. Francis, MN 55070
    hammeros@cambridge.k12.mn.us
    fax: 763-753-7516

    OTHER CONFERENCE RELATED QUESTIONS INFO

    Gretchen Lieb

    Phoenix Learning Center
    800 8th St. NE
    Buffalo, MN 55313
    glieb@buffalo.k12.mn.us
    fax: 763-682-8681

    ]]>     121@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ conference Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:13:00 -0800     CONTACT INFORMATION http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-10/contact_information/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-10/contact_information/linkdump#comm President
    Terry Lydell
    1552 148th Avenue NW
    Andover, MN 55304-3459
    Work: (651) 639-6091
    Fax: (763) 434-4411
    terrylydell@qualityci.us

    President Elect
    Steve Allen
    Oak Land ALC
    303 7th Lane NE
    Cambridge, MN 55008
    Phone (763) 689-3344
    Fax (763) 689-0671
    allens@cambridge.k12.mn.us

    Treasurer
    Steve Hammero
    Oakland ALC
    22970 Butterfield Dr. NW
    St. Francis, MN 55070
    Phone (763) 753-7515
    Fax (763) 753-7516
    hammero@cambridge.k12.mn.us

    Communications/Public Relations
    Greg Herder
    Volunteers of America
    924 19th Avenue South
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
    Phone: (612) 375-0700 X29
    Fax: (612) 375-0800
    gherder@voamn.org

    Web Site
    John Lustig
    Ziebarth Learning Center
    706 Turril Street
    Le Sueur, MN 56058
    Phone: (507) 665-6244
    Fax: (507) 665-4187
    jlustig@maapmn.org

    ]]>     120@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ linkdump Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:43:00 -0800     ABOUT MAAP http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-10/about_maap/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-10/about_maap/linkdump#comm MAAP Brochure in PDF Download the MAAP Brochure as PDF - 118Kb

    Download the MAAP Brochure as MS Word document - 78Kb

    History of MAAP

    The Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) was organized by a small group of educators in alternative education in the early 1980’s. Currently there are over 800 members from over 300 ALC’s & Alternative programs in Minnesota, surrounding states and Canada.

    The purpose of the organization is to meet the needs of students, parents, teachers, administrators and the general public through a professional organization dedicated to the improvement of alternative education and program options.

    Alternative education has significantly grown in the past 15 years. For example between 1988 and 2005 enrollment in Minnesota alternative programs grew from 4,000 students to over 145,000.


    Student Enrollment for Minnesota State Approved Alternative Programs

    Learning Year
    Number of Students Enrolled
    1988-1989
    4,050
    1989-1990
    4,200
    1990-1991
    13,800
    1991-1992
    15,400
    1992-1993
    18,900
    1993-1994
    28,200
    1994-1995
    44,575
    1995-1996
    52,300
    1996-1997
    54,745*
    1997-1998
    73,132*
    1998-1999
    101,666*
    1999-2000
    119,973*
    2000-2001
    136,992*
    2001-2002
    146,369*
    2002-2003
    146,285*
    2003-2004
    137,626*
    2004-2005
    145,911*

    * Per Program Finance, all student numbers have been re-calculated to reflect one enrollment per student, regardless of school/grade changes (as previously calculated).

    MN Department of Education - State Approved Alternative Programs
    Minnesota Department of Education

    Area Learning Centers
    Alternative Programs
    Contracted Alternatives
    75
    50
    28

    Numbers of Students Served According to Grade Level

    Targeted Services
    K-8th Grade
    Middle Level
    6-8th Grade
    High School
    9-12th Grade
    82,112
    9,112
    60,413

     

    MAAP membership includes people from the following settings:

    • Public and Private Alternative Schools
    • Area Learning Centers
    • Social Service Agencies
    • Dropout Prevention Programs
    • Minnesota Department of Education
    • Elementary Schools
    • Special Education
    • Schools-Within-A-School Programs
    • Charter Schools
    • Vocational and Technical Schools
    • Corrections Education Programs
    • Colleges and University Students and Staff

    ]]>     119@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ about Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:30:00 -0800     MEET THE MAAP BOARD http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-09/meet_the_maap_board/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-09/meet_the_maap_board/linkdump#comm Board of Directors
    Terry LydellPresident
    Terry Lydell
    Term expires: 2008

    Home address
    1552 148th Avenue NW
    Andover, MN 55304-3459
    Work: (651) 639-6091
    Fax: (763) 434-4411
    terrylydell@qualityci.us


    Steve Allen President Elect
    Steve Allen
    Term Expries: 2008

    Oak Land ALC
    303 7th Lane NE
    Cambridge, MN 55008
    Phone (763) 689-3344
    Fax (763) 689-0671
    allens@cambridge.k12.mn.us


    Synova Nelson Past President
    Synova Nelson
    Term expires: 2008

    River Bend ALC
    210 20th Street South
    New Ulm, MN 56073
    Phone (507) 359-8780
    Fax (507) 359-1586
    synova@riverbend.k12.mn.us


    Catherine TschidaSecretary
    Catherine Tschida
    Term expires: 2008

    Centennial Area Learning Center
    35 Central Street
    Circle Pines, MN 55014
    Phone (763) 785-4646
    Fax (763) 717-4538
    ctschida@isd12.org


    Steve HammeroTreasurer
    Steve Hammero
    Term expires: 2008

    Oakland ALC
    22970 Butterfield Dr. NW
    St. Francis, MN 55070
    Phone (763) 753-7515
    Fax (763) 753-7516
    hammero@cambridge.k12.mn.us


     Gretchen LiebDirector At Large
    Gretchen Lieb
    Term expires: 2008

    Phoenix Learning Center
    800 8th St NE
    Buffalo, MN 55313
    Phone: (763) 682-8682
    Fax: (763) 682-8681
    glieb@buffalo.k12.mn.us

    Regional Directors
    Anne RunckSouth Metro Region
    Anne Runck, Director
    Term expires: 2008

    Carver-Scott Educational Coop
    309 Lake Hazeltine Drive
    Chaska, MN 55318
    Phone (952) 368-8872
    Fax (952) 368-8888
    arunck@cseced.org


    Christine SanguinetCentral Metro Region
    Christine A. Sanguinet
    Term expires: 2008

    Metropolitan Federation of Alt. Schools
    1925 Nicollet Avenue
    Minneapolis, MN 55403
    Phone: (612) 872-3631
    Fax: (612) 872-3630
    csanguinet@mfas.org


    ErikHendricksonNortheast Metro Region
    Erik S. Hendrickson
    Term expires: 2007

    Learning Alternatives Community School
    8000 Hwy 65
    Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
    Phone (763) 795-5162
    Fax (763) 795-5105
    ehendr@district16.org


    Northwest Metro Region
    Lynn Stupke
    Term Expires: 2007

    Liberty High Charter School
    308 Northtown Drive
    Blaine, MN 55434
    Phone (763) 786-4799
    Fax (763) 786-4788
    lstupke@libertyhigh.us

    Lucy HartNortheast Region
    Lucy Hart, Director
    Term Expires: 2008

    Lake Superior High School
    5215 Rice Lake Rd.
    Duluth, MN 55803
    Phone (218) 529-2468
    Fax (218) 279-3628
    dhlmhart@yahoo.com


    Julie Johnson-WillborgNorthwest Region
    Julie Johnson-Willborg
    Term Expires: 2007

    Lumberjack Alternative School
    2900 Division Street N.W.
    Bemidji, MN 56601
    Phone: (218) 444-1600 Ext.3700
    willborg@paulbunyan.net


    Keith FlemingSoutheast Region
    Keith Fleming, Director
    Term Expires: 2007

    Austin Area Learning Center
    301 Third Street
    Austin, MN 55912
    Phone (507) 433-0940
    Fax: (507) 433-0927
    kfleming@austin.k12.mn.us


    Karen WoltersSouthwest Region
    Karen Wolters, Director
    Term expires: 2007

    Diploma Completion Program
    Lincoln Community Center
    110 Fulton Street
    Mankato, MN 56001
    Phone 507-345-5222 x413
    Fax 507-387-4770
    kwolte1@isd77.k12.mn.us


    Deb PenderWest Central Region
    Deb Pender
    Term Expires: 2008

    Red River ALC
    Moorhead Public Schools
    1100 32nd Avenue South
    Moorhead, MN 5656
    Phone (218) 291-0218
    Fax (701) 371-9977
    dpender@moorhead.k12.mn.us


    Wayne JenningsEx-officio Board Member
    Wayne Jennings

    449 Desnoyer Ave.
    St. Paul, MN 55104-4946
    Phone (651) 644-2805
    Fax (651) 644-2020
    wayne@institute4learning.org


    MAAP Board Standing Committees & Special Projects
    Legislative/Data Collection
    Chris Thompson, Chair
    Term expires: 2008

    Liberty High Charter School
    308 Northtown Drive
    Blaine, MN 55434
    Phone (763) 786-4799
    Fax (763) 786-8276
    cthompson@libertyhigh.us


    MAAP STARS
    Todd Mensink, Chair

    Crossroads Alternative School
    1313 Coon Rapids Blvd.
    Coon Rapids, MN 55433
    Phone (763) 506-7462
    Fax (763) 546-7403
    todd.mensink@anoka.k12.mn.us

    Special Education
    Doug Millaway, Chair

    West Central Education District
    903 State Road
    Sauk Centre, MN 56378
    Phone (320) 352-6120 x15
    Fax (320) 352-0296
    doug_millaway@isd743.k12.mn.us

    Communications/Public Relations
    Greg Herder

    Volunteers of America
    924 19th Avenue South
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
    Phone: (612) 375-0700 X29
    Fax: (612) 375-0800
    gherder@voamn.org

    Newsletter Publication
    Julie Johnson-Willborg, Editor

    Lumberjack Alternative School
    2900 Division Street N.W.
    Bemidji, MN 56601
    Work: (218) 444-1600 Ext. 3700
    jjohnson@bemidji.k12.mn.us

    Alchemist
    Cy Durand, Publisher

    Molly Springs ALC
    P.O. Box 98
    Swanville, MN 56382-0098
    Work: (320) 547-9930
    Fax: (320) 547-9930
    mollyalc@swanville.k12.mn.us

    Website
    John Lustig, Webmaster

    Ziebarth ALC
    706 Turril Street
    Le Sueur, MN 56058
    Phone (507) 665-6244
    Fax (507) 665-4187
    jlustig@maapmn.org

    Professional Development
    (vacant)

    Special Project Representatives
    International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA)
    Dan Daly, Board Representative

    Liberty High Charter School
    308 Northtown Drive
    Blaine, MN 55434
    Phone (763) 786-4799
    Fax (763) 786-4798
    ddaly@libertyhigh.us


    MAAP Contracted Consultant
    John Boland, Legislative Consultant
    Boland and Associates
    490 Co. Rd. B. East
    Maplewood, MN 55117
    Phone (651) 776-7511
    Fax (651) 772-0333
    johnboland@usinternet.com

    ]]>     117@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ board Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:44:00 -0800     JOIN MAAP! http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-07/join_maap/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-07/join_maap/linkdump#comm Become A Member
    Any person interested in Alternative Learning Centers, Alternative Programs, Charters, Contracted Alternatives, Court Ordered and Juvenile Justice programs and Day Treatment programs may become a member of MAAP by paying a yearly $30 membership fee. Members are eligible to attend regular board meetings, to vote on issues brought before the membership, and hold an office.

    Click for a printable membership form.

    For more information contact the MAAP Treasurer:

    Steve Hammero
    Oakland ALC
    22970 Butterfield Dr. NW
    St. Francis, MN 55070
    Phone (763) 753-7515
    Fax (763) 753-7516
    hammeros@cambridge.k12.mn.us

    ]]>     115@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ linkdump Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:34:00 -0800     MAAP Bylaws http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-05/maap_bylaws/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-05/maap_bylaws/linkdump#comm

    ARTICLE 1
    NAME

    The name of this organization shall be "Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs", noted hereafter as MAAP.

    ARTICLE 2
    DEFINITIONS

    Alternative Education: The study of practice of implementing alternative schools or programs.

    Alternative School: An established environment apart from the traditional school designed to accommodate specific students’ comprehensive educational needs; such as; work-related training, reading, math, science, communication, social skills, physical skills, employability, study skills, life skills, or cultural awareness. [13]

    Traditional School: An established environment designed to provide a comprehensive education to the general populace and to which assignment of students is made more on a basis of geographical location than unique educational need.  [13]

    Public Alternative Education: Public Alternative Education serves to ensure that every young person may find a path to the educational goals of the community. Programs focus on what they can offer the student not on what problems that student has had in the past.

    Charter Schools: Schools approved by the Minnesota Board of Education under the relevant statues.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Schools within Schools: School programs within a traditional school, that may not have been designated as alternative programs, but do offer some students educational choices that they otherwise would not have.

    MAAP STARS: A youth organization of chartered chapters recognized by the MAAP Board to promote a variety of activities for youth involved in alternative educational programs. Goals and organization are described in the MAAP STARS Constitution.

    Region: The organization, roughly based on the geographical area where MAAP members have organized and aligned themselves with ALCs or Alternative Programs and the MAAP Board of Directors to form the MAAP organization.

    IALA: The International Association for Learning Alternatives is an association of individuals and state organizations dedicated to educational reform through systemic change. The mission is "to lead, support and promote learning alternatives and choice options." IALA was incorporated in August 2001 due to the extraordinary efforts of a Task Force supported by MAAP [ 1 ].

    ARTICLE 3
    PURPOSE

    Section 1. The purpose of education is to provide for the maximum intellectual, personal/social, and career vocational development of students so they can function as effective citizens. Alternative schools play a vital role as a change agent in the educational system.

    Section 2. The Mission of MAAP is to lead, promote and support innovative learning experiences.

    Section 3. The Purpose of MAAP is to meet the needs of students, parents, teachers, future teachers, administrators, and the general citizenry through a professional organization dedicated to the improvement of alternative education.
    1. To provide educational options that will allow learners to develop their personal, academic and career potential on their way to becoming productive citizens.
    2. To provide technical assistance to practitioners.
    3. To be a change agent for the traditional educational system.
    4. To represent the common interests of alternative learners to the greater community.
    5. To provide professional development opportunities.

    ARTICLE 4
    MAAP MEMBERSHIP    [13]
                                                                                                                                                                                               
    Section 1. Any person involved or interested in alternative education shall become a voting member upon payment of dues [of MAAP]. MAAP members are eligible to vote, hold office and attend meetings.

    ARTICLE 5
    OFFICERS

    Section 1. The officers of MAAP shall be: President, Immediate Past President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director-at-Large.

    Section 2. The length of term for each office shall be two (2) years. The President-Elect shall become the President two (2) years following election to the office of President-Elect, at which time the President succeeds to the position of Immediate Past President and the former Immediate Past President retires from the Board. The President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director-at-Large are elected by the organization members at alternate annual meetings.

    Section 3. In the event an officer is unable to fulfill the term of office, the President shall direct that the Board of Directors fill the unexpired term with a person who is currently a member of MAAP. This choice will be based on a majority vote of the remaining officers and the Board membership.

    Section 4. When directed by the Board of Directors, the officers of the MAAP organization will be designated the Executive Committee. Except for the power to amend the Articles of the Bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to the direction and control of the Board. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be reported at the next regular meeting of the Board.

    ARTICLE 6
    DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

    Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of MAAP and of the Board of Directors, submit names of recommended committee appointees to the Board of Directors for approval, and perform all other duties as needed, including the delegation of responsibility of officers and the Board. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and assume the responsibility to see that the committee's function. The President shall serve as a delegate to IALA.

    Section 2. The President-Elect shall act in place of the President at all MAAP and Board of Directors meetings, which the President is unable to attend. The President-Elect shall be responsible to learn the duties of President and work to make connections with regions. [ 2 ][ 11 ].

    Section 3. The Immediate Past President shall serve as chair of the nominating committee and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

    Section 4. The Secretary shall keep the records of the current activities of MAAP and shall serve as chair of the bylaws committee [ 3 ].

    Section 5. The Treasurer shall collect dues and dispense funds of MAAP, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors; shall be responsible for the maintenance of the membership roles of MAAP; shall keep a complete financial record which ensures responsible fiscal operation; shall submit a financial report to the Board of Directors at the regular meeting and to the Association at its annual meeting. The Financial Report shall be kept from April 1 to March 31, which shall be considered the fiscal year. An annual review will be conducted by August 31 every two years by a committee of no less than three persons appointed by the President. The treasurer shall submit a proposed budget to the Board of Directors at the summer meeting.

    Section 6. The Director-at-Large shall take on leadership of the statewide conference planning for the MAAP organization and/or leadership of MAAP statewide special projects and initiatives as directed by the Board of Directors. [ 10 ]

    ARTICLE 7
    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the MAAP officers and nine directors (one from each region). All officers and the nine directors would be considered voting members of the board.
                                                                           
    Section 2. The board will also have up to four [4] ex-officio members.  Ex-officio members will not have voting authority on the Board of Directors. The make-up of ex-officio membership will be determined by the Board of Directors and could include representation from the Minnesota Department of Education and other educational interests, as deemed worthy and appropriate.  [13]

    Section 3. The existing Board has the power to fill all emergency vacancies.

    Section 4. Each Region shall elect a Director from its membership to act as the Region’s representative to the Board. The Director’s term of office shall be two years, at which time the Director could be re-elected.  A Region shall establish a procedure for succession.  If a Director is unable to finish a term, and no plan for succession exists, the Region shall elect a new Director to finish out the term before the next Board meeting. [13]

    ARTICLE 8
    DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Section 1. The Board of Directors shall meet at the President's discretion, to conduct official business, when it is not feasible for the total membership to meet. Seven  members of the Board of Directors shall be present to conduct official business of the association.

    Section 2. The Board of Directors may annually formulate goals and objectives for the Association to be presented to the membership for approval.

    Section 3. The Board of Directors shall formulate the agenda for the annual meetings of the Association.

    Section 4. The Board of Directors may authorize expenditures to conduct the general business of the Association and direct all matters of budget and finance.

    Section 5. Directors will represent and report back to their respective regions as related to the business of MAAP, and will serve as the MAAP Boards representative at Regional meetings.

    Section 6. The Board of Directors shall recognize and issue charters to Regional Organizations, thereby establishing the Regions an official part of the State Organization. The Regional Organization in turn will provide an "Annual Regional Report" immediately following the Regional Meeting at the Annual State MAAP Conference each year.

    Section 7. The Board of Directors shall recognize and issue the charters of MAAP STARS Chapters.

    Section 8. The Board of Directors will establish such committees as may be desirable [5].

    Section 9. Duties of ex-officio members: Ex-officio members act in an advisory role and may take special assignments as determined by the President [ 6 ].

    ARTICLE 9
    ELECTIONS

    Section 1. A nominating committee of not less than three members to be chaired by the Immediate Past President shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.

    Section 2. The nominating committee shall present two candidates each for the offices of President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director-at-Large to the membership at the annual meeting beginning in 1996. Election of association officers will follow every even numbered year thereafter. Nominations from the floor for any of these positions would also be accepted.

    Section 3. The election of Regional Directors shall occur at the Annual MAAP conference during the Regional Meeting on alternating years. The following five Regions shall hold their elections on odd numbered years: Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northwest Metro, Northeast Metro, beginning in 1997. The remaining four on even numbered years.

    ARTICLE 10
    AMENDMENTS

    Section 1. An amendment may be proposed in writing by a member or members of the Association. A proposed amendment must be submitted to the Board of Directors who will publish it a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.

    Section 2. Adoption of a proposed amendment of the bylaws shall be by two-thirds vote of those members attending the annual meeting.   

    MAAP STANDING RULES
    1. Committees

    The Association, through its Board of Directors, may establish such committees as may be desirable. Chairpersons of the committees will be appointed by the President with confirmation of the Board of Directors to follow [ 7 ].

    2. Dues

    The annual dues for membership shall be established at the annual meeting. All dues will be recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the voting membership. In case of an emergency, members will be assessed an additional amount to cover expenses, the amount to be determined by the Board of Directors. Dues shall be used for normal operating expenses.   A $10.00 fee will be added to MAAP Annual dues which shall be applied to IALA membership. [12 ]

    3. Rules of Debate

    At the Annual Meeting the Association shall be governed by the ruling that in debate, each speaker shall be limited to three minutes unless otherwise ordered.

    4. Voting

    Section 1. At regularly scheduled Association meetings one vote over half of the membership present shall constitute a majority vote.

    Section 2. The Board of Directors may call for a written ballot when they deem necessary. All such voting will be on ballots provided to members only by the Board of Directors.

    Section 3. All ballots will be counted by the Board of Directors or their designee.

    Section 4. The Immediate Past President, serving as chair of the nominations committee, shall submit a copy of the official ballot to the Board of Directors for approval, before the Annual Business meeting of the full MAAP Membership.

    5. Revisions

    The standing rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the MAAP members attending the MAAP BYLAWS rev. '99 MAAP annual meeting.

    6. Guidelines

    1. Attendance at National Conference: MAAP shall send two representatives to the National Alternative Education Conference. They shall be the President and the President's designee.

    2. Reimbursements:

       1. Travel: MAAP will pay the IRS rate up to $50 to Board members attending meetings if their district does not pay the cost of travel.
       2. Substitutes: MAAP will pay $90 per day for substitutes for Officers and Committee Chairs attending State meetings if their district does not pay the cost of substitutes. This reimbursement may be used up to 3 days per year for Regional Directors and Committee Chairpersons, up to 5 days per year for Officers, and up to 7 days per year for the President [ 8 ].
       3. All requested reimbursements must be attached to a voucher with receipts.
       4. Non-budgeted expenditures must receive prior approval from the Board of Directors.

    3. Governance: The MAAP organization shall be the governing body guided by these bylaws, and the MAAP Board of Directors acting on behalf of the members shall recognize and issue or revoke charters to regional and youth organizations. The Board of Directors shall determine the number of Regions [ 9 ] and the governance and the regions will elect a director to the MAAP Board of Directors at the MAAP Annual meeting when their term expires. MAAP STARS shall be governed by its own constitution and shall maintain contact with MAAP through the MAAP STARS Standing Committee and its Chair.

    4. Financial Support: The MAAP Board of Directors shall determine how money collected through MAAP membership dues shall be distributed to Regional Organizations, to MAAP STARS, MAAP expenses, and professional development. Otherwise, each region may determine the more specific use of money. Moneys will be distributed equally to regions regardless of how much money each region previously spent. However if it is determined that the Region has not implemented a plan for using the funds the MAAP Board of Directors may recall the unspent funds to make available for uses it determines beneficial to the mission of the MAAP Organization.

    ______________________
    1. IALA definition added 2/2002. IAASP definition deleted.
    2. Last sentence added 2/2002.
    3. Last sentence added 2/2002.
    4. Changed from "up to three" to "up to five" in 2/2002.
    5. Section 8 added 2/2002.
    6. Section 9 added 2/2002.
    7. 2/2002 a change was made to delete the standing committees and their designated chairs from this section. Previously all standing committees and chairs were listed here.
    8. Reimbursments letter b. added 2/2001.
    9. The words "the regions" added to this section 2/2002.
    10. The duties of Director at Large changed 2/2004
    11. The duties of President Elect changed 2/2004
    12. The conference fee increases $10.00 for Support of IALA 2/2004
    13. 2/2006 the following articles and sections were changed to reflect current practice:    
          1. Article 2, Definitions
          2. Article 4, Heading
          3. Article 7, Section 2 and Section 4

    ]]>     114@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ linkdump Sat, 05 Aug 2006 02:32:00 -0800     Legislative Links http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-04/legislative_links/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-08-04/legislative_links/linkdump#comm Minnesota Legislative District Finder

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    Minnesota Department of Education - School Choice ]]>     113@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ legislative Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:38:00 -0800     TEST POST http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-06-28/test_post/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-06-28/test_post/linkdump#comm ]]> 108@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ membersonly Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:10:00 -0800 2006 MAAP Awards http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-04-14/2006_maap_awards/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-04-14/2006_maap_awards/linkdump#comm

    Student of the Year was awarded to Joe Atkinson, a 17 year-old Native American student from the Carver Scott Education Cooperative, for his exceptional leadership in his program.  Joe has been intensely active in many service learning programs and projects, and his staff considers him to be the heart of their program.  Joe was present to accept the award and thanked his advisors, fellow students, and family.

    Staff of the Year nominations resulted in a tie.  The first award went to Nacia Olson of Rose ALC in Owatonna.  Nacia is an active representative of MAAP within her school, coordinating her school’s MAAP Stars program, student council, and working with both the night and independent study programs.  From coordination to grant writing, there are very few initiatives at Rose ALC that do not have her fingerprints on them.

    The other Staff of the Year was awarded to Sheri Blasing of Mankato Central High ALC.  Shari’s career is an ongoing example of active leadership:  she serves on multiple accountability and curriculum initiatives, and her leadership has significantly improved the MBST passage and class completion rates.  She has done so through innovation, dedication, and multidisciplinary focus.

    The Special Program of the Year was awarded to St. Croix Valley Kids Safety Camp, a cooperative venture between the St. Croix Valley ALC and the district Early Childhood Education department. Since 1999, ALC students have partnered with ECFE staff to teach basic school and community safety skills to pre-kindergarten students, including many children with learning disabilities.

    There was no overall Program of the Year award presented this year, which presenter Greg Herder interpreted as an overall sign of respect for the important work that goes on in all MAAP programs.

    Other nominees included:

    For Student of the Year:

    Jesse Saavedra, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ALC:  Jesse Saavedra embodies what an alternative student should be:  willing to take risks, face his business, and lead.  Jesse has progressed from poor attendance and failing all his classes to being on track to graduate this year.

    Aurora Medina, SHAPE Under-21, Bloomington: Aurora is a dedicated leader in her program, showing a quiet confidence and self-possession.  She will graduate on time in 2006.

    For Staff of the Year

    Linda Gibbs, English Teacher, Urban League Academy, Minneapolis: Ms. Gibbs stands as the most innovative teacher at Urban League Academy, with a “tough love” approach to student expectations and responsibility.  She also goes beyond the call in working to ensure that Urban League students have nutritional resources at their disposal.

    Teresa Harrold, American Indian OIC, Minneapolis:  As coordinator of a Youth Employment and Training Program, and of a Health Careers Pathway, Teresa has quietly worked to support the youth of south Minneapolis: nearly 175 students, mostly women, have received their certification as Nursing Assistants.

    Tamra Sieve, Principal, SHAPE Under 21 Program, Bloomington: A leader of vision and energy, Tamra Sieve has heralded the transition at Shape-21 from a struggling, competency based program to a strong, credit-based, innovative program.

    For Special Program/Initiative of the Year

    Children’s Theater, Centennial ALC: Julie Cross and Barb O’Neill have worked to transition their theater program towards a service-learning model and, each year, their students produce a play from a children’s book and take it out into the community.

    ALC Insider, Online Student Paper, Worthington ALC: The ALC Insider exemplifies the technological opportunities available to alternative school students.  Please check it out at www.isd518.net/ALC/news/home.htm.

    Student Adventure Leadership Training (SALT), Volunteers of America and Edina High Schools, Minneapolis: A model example of partnership between alternative and traditional education, SALT trains students in leadership and teamwork skills by taking inner city and suburban youth into the woods and out of their comfort zone.

    Mosaic Curriculum, Shape Under 21 Program, Bloomington: The Mosaic courses are newly created, required courses in wellness, financial, and career planning that smooth the transition from high school to the “real world.”  Students must complete these courses and an e-folio to graduate from Shape Under-21.

    401 Leadership Class, Carver Scott Educational Cooperative: A service learning and leadership class, 401 Leadership students engage in self-directed and planned projects that impact their school and their community.  Two of their students serve as representatives to Leadership Chaska, a mostly adult planning committee.  Their projects range from Hurricane Relief efforts to homeless care initiatives.

    ]]>     96@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ awards Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:24:00 -0800     Spring 2006 Newsletter http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-04-11/spring_2006_newsletter/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-04-11/spring_2006_newsletter/linkdump#comm Download the Entire Spring 2006 Newsletter
    Spring 2006 Newsletter in PDF Download the entire Spring 2006 Newsletter in PDF 2.7 Mb
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    Inside the Spring 2006 Newsletter
    • President's Message
    • 2006 MAAP Awards
    • New Board Members
    • Licensure Update
    • MAAP STARS Info
    • Conference Update
    • Region Info
    ]]>     95@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ newsletter Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:50:00 -0800     Winter 2006 Newsletter http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-01-24/winter_2006_newsletter/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-01-24/winter_2006_newsletter/linkdump#comm Download the entire Winter 2006 Newsletter in PDF

    Download the entire Winter 2006 Newsletter in Word ]]>     83@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ newsletter Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:34:00 -0800     Post Secondary Options – Twenty Years http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-01-12/post_secondary_options__twenty/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2006-01-12/post_secondary_options__twenty/linkdump#comm The study as well as comments from those present at the meeting hailed the many successes of PSEO as well as noted suggestions for improvement as PSEO moves into the future. Some successes included such items as strong public support (82%), strong support from participants (97% very satisfied or satisfied), 110,000 students have participated in PSEO, PSEO has helped fuel the participation of 14,000 students in “College in the Schools” in 2004-05 school year, and PSEO students are earning higher GPA’s then university students taking the same college courses.

    Some parts of the study addressed the situations found in Area Learning Centers and the kinds of students attending many learning options. Eleventh and 12th grade students of color are over represented in the ALC’s versus the statewide numbers (36% versus 20%) and statewide only 14% of PSEO students are students of color. Mention was also made of some late 1980’s legislative testimony that revealed high school students with low (1.8) GPA’s and low class rank did remarkably well (3+ GPA) in PSEO classes.

    In preparation for its input at the PSEO meeting, MAAP conducted a survey of members. Most reported that there was great improvement in relationships with the colleges over past years and some programs are making good use of this option. However, some reported an unawareness of PSEO, how it operated, and interference by administrators blocking PSEO participation of students in alternative programs. This last point was also mentioned in the Center for School Change study. It should be noted that “... state law does empower high school students to pursue PSEO courses without the approval of secondary school administrators  ...”

    The complete CSC study can be obtained by contacting CSC at 612-626-1834 or csc@hhh.umn.edu. MAAP’s report to the December 13th meeting can be found on the MAAP website in both PDF and MS Word formats.

    Terrylydell@qualityci.us

    PSEO MN Options Report in PDF PSEO and MN Options Report (PDF)
    PSEO and MN Options Report (MS Word) ]]>     79@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ info Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:35:00 -0800     STARS Manual http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-12-14/stars_manual/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-12-14/stars_manual/linkdump#comm Stars Manual 2006-07   Download the MAAP STARS 2006-2007 Manual (PDF - 750 KB)

    ]]>     76@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ maapstars Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:05:00 -0800     Fall 2005 Newsletter http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-10-23/fall_2005_newsletter/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-10-23/fall_2005_newsletter/linkdump#comm Download Fall Newsletter in PDF (640 Kb)
    Download Fall Newsletter in MS Word (146 Kb) ]]>     73@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ newsletter Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:44:00 -0800     Alchemist Submission Guidelines http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-09-22/alchemist_submission_guideline/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-09-22/alchemist_submission_guideline/linkdump#comm • Title of the work (or first line of untitled works)
    • Student First and Last Name
    • Grade Level
    • School
    • Teacher
    Please DO NOT include this information on the same page as the entry. Thank you.

    Prose and Poetry: Students may submit up to 5 entries with any combination of poetry and prose. Please submit only finished, edited, quality, original  work. All entries must be TYPEWRITTEN, one entry per page.

    Artwork: Students may submit up to 5 works of visual art. Please submit photographs and drawings.  Please submit only finished, well made, quality, original work. Artwork that does not scan well will not be used.

    Cover Design: Cover art will be selected from all artwork submitter, but artwork that meets the following criterion will be given preference:
    • The Title, The Alchemist
    • Subtitle, Art of Transformation
    • An image that reflects the idea of transformation or the metaphor of alchemy

    Note: Because of the volume of entries received, entries that do not follow submission guidelines may not be considered for publication. Entries will not be returned.

    Editorial Board:  We are seeking student editors to assist with publicity, selection of works, and editorial work. Almost all activities will be possible through phone and email communication.  If you are interested in participation, (student or adult)  please contact Molly Springs ALC (contact information below).

    Submit entries to:
    Molly Springs ALC – Alchemist
    PO Box 98
    Swanville MN 56382
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    Phone & Fax 320-547-9930

    ]]>     67@http://maapmn.org/pivot/ linkdump Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:32:00 -0800     MN Common Grant Application Form http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-03-30/mn_common_grant_application_fo/linkdump http://maapmn.org/linkdump/archive/2005-03-30/mn_common_grant_application_fo/linkdump#comm MN Common Grant Application Form

    Please note: Page 2 is the only page that needs to be submitted in applications.

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