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Event Details
The Region 6 & 8 Low Incidence Projects are pleased to offer a Special Education Licensure via Portfolio Kick-Off Meeting for educators who have been approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to pursue special education licensure through the Licensure via Portfolio pathway.
This full-day kickoff session will feature PELSB staff who will provide an overview of the licensure via portfolio process, portfolio requirements, timelines, expectations, and available resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a clearer understanding of the steps involved in completing the portfolio process.
Following the kickoff meeting, participants will be invited to register for the Region 6 & 8 Special Education Licensure via Portfolio Cohort. The cohort is designed to provide ongoing support throughout the portfolio development process through a series of full-day work sessions. Participants will receive dedicated work time, guidance from regional special education leaders, opportunities to organize and reflect on required competencies, and collaboration with other educators pursuing special education licensure.
The cohort work sessions are intended to help participants make consistent progress toward developing and submitting their required portfolio(s). While attendance is not required by PELSB, participation is strongly encouraged to maximize the support and resources available throughout the process.
Please note that participation in the kickoff meeting and cohort does not guarantee licensure. Portfolio review and licensure recommendations are determined solely through the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) portfolio review process.
Presenters: PELSB staff
Registration Fees: SpEd Coop Member and Non SpEd Coop Member Fee: Free (registration is required)
Lunch will be provided.
Registration Requirement: Before registering, teachers must first submit the PELSB Portfolio Eligibility Form (available at mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/portfolio under Step 1: Eligibility) and then email cassandra.gohman@swwc.org with the date the form was submitted. After receiving this notification and once PELSB eligibility has been initiated (PELSB may take up to 30 days to confirm eligibility), Cassandra Gohman will send the teacher the cohort registration link.
Accommodations
Requests for auxiliary aids, closed captioning and other accommodations should be directed to:
Deecy Jesse
100 London Road
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-2250
deecy.jesse@swwc.org
Requests should be made by an individual with a disability who needs auxiliary aids, closed captioning, and services, or by someone acting on that individual’s behalf. Requests may be made either in writing or orally. Requests need to be made and received by Deecy at least two weeks in advance of the program, activity or service in question. SWWC will address all requests but may not be able to arrange for the provision of an appropriate auxiliary aid, closed captioning or service if notice is not received two weeks in advance of the program, activity, or service. SWWC requires a notice of three business days to cancel an accommodation request. If an individual fails to give notice of cancellation three business days prior to the event, SWWC reserves the right to bill the individual’s school district/agency for this expense.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by 4:30pm on the date noted in your registration confirmation email to qualify for a full refund, after which all registrations are final, and no refunds will be issued. Substitution of attendees from the same district/organization will be allowed up to the day of the event. In the event a workshop is canceled by SWWC, a full refund will be given. SWWC will notify registered attendees that the refund will be occurring and will post on the account for the credit card utilized for payment. This cancellation policy, including specific cancellation details provided in event registration information, will be followed when determining if a refund will be issued for cancellations that are not the decision of SWWC.
Disclaimer: In accordance with Uniform Grants Guidance, no federal funds were used to pay for the cost of food and beverages.