It’s Winter in Minnesota!
Welcome to an excellent learning season!
2016 Annual Conference!
Nurturing Learners & Leaders
Our conference was a huge success in November 2016. Keynote speaker, Sarah How from Open Door Consulting, hit a home run as she shared her experience and expertise. Our school leaders, principals, teachers, exhibitors and speakers reported the day was an exceptional opportunity for interfacing with colleagues from across the state, gathering information to guide best educational practices in their schools, and re-energized for the long winter months ahead. We were amazed by the graciousness extended to all by the Our Lady of Grace school community. We felt warmly welcomed and delighted to learn in their school.
“Welcome New Board Members!”
MNSAA Board of Directors
At the 2016 Annual Business Meeting, three directors were elected to serve three year terms of service on the MNSAA Board of Directors from 2016-2019. We are very grateful for the ongoing service of incumbents, Diane Lee (St. Anne School, LeSueur) and Todd Russ (St. Croix Lutheran 6-12 School, West St. Paul). New to our board this year is Julianne Blazevic (St. James School, Duluth) and Paul Menard (Lourdes High School, Rochester). We are already finding their new voices to be valuable and formative to our Association. The board will be engaging in a two-day think and work tank when they go on retreat in early March. Please always feel comfortable reaching out to any director with your questions.
“Accredit Memo”
News & Notes from MNSAA
Are you receiving our monthly news and information reports in your email Inbox? The “Accredit Memo” is now being sent electronically via Constant Contact. Every report indicates the information provided is valued and useful. Please feel free to contact me if you are not receiving our distributions.
2017 Annual Progress Report
Time to Update Your School Strategic Plan
Sometimes, in spite of our best intentions, our School Strategic Plan for improvement can fall to the bottom of your “to do” list. In preparation for reporting in June, now is an excellent time to dust it off and makes sure that you are on track with your school’s improvement initiatives scheduled for this year. A best practice is to bring this document forward to all board meetings and regularly to faculty and staff meetings. Stakeholder understanding and buy-in to the plan is essential.
It is my sincere hope that you will abundant blessings this academic year! As always, feel free to contact me!
Sarah W. Mueller
Executive Director
smueller@mnsaa.org
(Office) 952-758-5985
(Cell) 952-292-7040
2018 MNSAA Conference
Registration is Closing Soon! Check for details in our October 2018 Accredit-Memo to find information about MNSAA’s 2018 Annual Conference with Eric Twadell. Visit the Conference page on our website for a full view of the agenda and breakout [...]
2018 Professional Sessions Agenda
We have a fabulous agenda set for you! Check out what's waiting for you at the 2018 MNSAA Conference: Leading by Design!
September Accredit Memo
September 2018 ACCREDIT MEMO Welcome back to school! In this edition of the September 2018 Accredit-Memo you will find information about MNSAA’s 2018 Annual Conference with Eric Twadell, filing your school's Basic Information Form, keeping your school safe [...]
Criminal Background Checks
Our schools must remain compliance with this law through related policy and operating procedures. Annually in your Basic Information Report, schools advise MNSAA that they follow this statute. When a school is visited by an [...]
August 2018 Accredit Memo
August is a time when our school leaders begin to plan for their halls to once again ring with the joyous sounds of engaged learners and happy teachers. It is our hope that this month's Accredit [...]
July 2018 Accredit Memo
Hoping these summer days are bringing rest and well deserved relaxation to our school leaders. In this edition of the July 2018 Accredit-Memo you will find information about MNSAA's 2018 Annual Conference with Eric Twadell, your Annual [...]