/ October 2016

Type: Open Committee

Focus Areas: High Quality Student Evaluations, Program Evaluation, Skilled Staff, Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

Upcoming dates or events to share with general membership

Finance & Legislation meets bi-monthly on MAASE Tuesdays during lunch 12:00-1:00 pm. F&L is an open committee – Please join us!

MAASE Platform & Priorities: Will be meeting virtually on October 18, 25 and Nov 1st from 12:30 to 1:30 pm to review and revise the MAASE Platform/Priorities document for the 2017 legislative session. This Ad Hoc Workgroup is looking for additional members wanting to think deeply about MAASE priorities and wordsmith positions for clarity and impact. Please contact rfuerer@eupschools.org for information or to volunteer.

Hot Topics

News – Mindy Miller will be serving as Finance & Legislation Co-Chair!

IDEA Reauthorization Ad Hoc group is looking for additional members. Next steps for this workgroup include moving from a summary document to concise issue briefs designed to influence the reauthorization process moving forward. MAASE members are needed to bring their best ideas and writing skills to the table to influence the next generation of special education.

51a Ad Hoc work group now forming. Intent for this committee is to communicate and collaborate with other MAASE Members re: the fiscal and FAPE implications of 51a.

Please contact rfuerer@eupschools.org for more information or to volunteer.