The ground hog and a step outside remind us that there are still six weeks left of winter. In spite of finding ourselves smack in the middle of the deep heart of this glorious season, it is enlightening to find the days getting longer and our students growing wiser. Find this edition of MNSAA's Accredit-Memo [...]
FY2019 Program Rates of Entitlement and Pupil Reporting Procedure Please read the Nonpublic Pupil Aids memorandum from Greg Sogaard, Division of School Finance. Public school districts are reimbursed for expenditures incurred in providing pupils the instructional materials and pupil support services required when pupils are attending a nonpublic school (includes home schools), which are established [...]
MNSAA Standard #3.07 - Internet Access for Students* The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program - a program that makes certain [...]
As the temperatures plummet and the days are short, our spirits are lifted as we wait with wonder for the joy to come! Find our Association's monthly Accredit-Memo here. It is provided to schools and partners to support building the best possible educational program for the students, families and staff you serve. In this edition you will find information about meeting the legal [...]
REGISTER and pay before October 1st to capture a reduced rate for the 2017 MNSAA Conference!! We are in the final stages of planning our conference and already anticipating exceptional professional development sessions and the largest exposition ever! To accommodate growing interest, we have added two complete teacher tracks! Register and pay online, or download a form and send to MNSAA with [...]
Earlier this month, member schools were sent a mailing from MNSAA. Contained in a large white envelope look for your school's accreditation certificate for 2017-18, an invoice for annual dues, a printed registration form for our conference, and other essential information and resources. Please contact the MNSAA office if your school did not receive this mailing. The joy [...]
Beat the rush! File your Basic Information Report before your halls are filled with learners! Follow these instructions... Choose your resource for electronically completing this year's Basic Information Report: Word Form: Download this protected Word document to complete your 2017 Basic Information Report. PDF Form: Choose this protected form if you prefer the pdf version [...]
Watch for your MNSAA Back to School packet to come your way soon! Enclosed find your Annual Progress Report Response. Also find your Annual Dues invoice, Statement of Compliance, and opportunity to register for our Annual Conference at Our Lady of Grace School in Edina! This year your Basic Information Report will be uploaded electronically through your website portal. In [...]
Another exciting Annual Conference is being lined up. Speakers and exhibitors are eagerly preparing to provide you with an exceptional day of professional development, networking, and inspiring you to motivate your team! Visit our Conference page to register, or use this link: https://www.mnsaa.org/mnsaa-conference/registration/ See you there!!
All posted Annual Progress Reports were read and responded to in June and July. School principals received a personal email advising of MNSAA's findings and any requirements for follow-up. Schools were also advised of any additional recommendations for further improvement to their APR in the future. All required responses are due on or before October 15, 2017. Please [...]