Rising Educators: Leaders Supporting New Special Education Professionals
Friday, October 2, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, December 4, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 26, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, April 30, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
This series is designed to support special education leaders in building their capacity to develop strong, inclusive systems that support early-career special education teachers. Across four quarterly forums, participants will explore the experiences of special education teachers and students, examine systems and practices that influence teacher success, and collaborate with regional peers to strengthen differentiated induction, mentoring, coaching, and professional learning. Participants will have opportunities to examine data, explore evidence-based practices, develop a shared problem of practice, and identify actionable next steps they can bring back to their districts.
Event Dates:
October 2nd 8:30am-11:30 am
December 4th 8:30 - 11:30 am
February 26th 8:30 - 11:30 am
April 30th 8:30 - 11:30 am
*This opportunity is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States
Nikki Erickson, EdD
Equitable Access Specialist - Special Education
nerickson@resourcecoop-mn.gov
Shelly Munoz
Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership Lead
smunoz@resourcecoop-mn.gov
