Subdivision 1. Definition. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.
(b) "Northwest Regional Partnership" means a voluntary association of the Lakes Country Service Cooperative, the Northwest Service Cooperative, and Minnesota State University-Moorhead that works together to provide coordinated higher learning opportunities for teachers.
(c) "State Partnership" means a voluntary association of the Northwest Regional Partnership and the Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit.
(d) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means a public or private postsecondary institution that awards graduate credits.
(e) "Eligible teacher" means a licensed teacher of secondary school courses for postsecondary credit.
Subd. 2. Establishment. (a) Lakes Country Service Cooperative, in consultation with the Northwest Service Cooperative, may develop a continuing education program to allow eligible teachers to attain the requisite graduate credits necessary to be qualified to teach secondary school courses for postsecondary credit.
(b) If established, the State Partnership must contract with one or more eligible postsecondary institutions to establish a continuing education credit program to allow eligible teachers to attain sufficient graduate credits to qualify to teach secondary school courses for postsecondary credit. Members of the State Partnership must work to eliminate duplication of service and develop the continuing education credit program efficiently and cost-effectively.
Subd. 3. Curriculum development. The continuing education program must use flexible delivery models, such as an online education curriculum, that allow eligible secondary school teachers to attain graduate credit at a reduced credit rate. Information about the curriculum, including course length and course requirements, must be posted on the website of the eligible institution offering the course at least two weeks before eligible teachers are required to register for courses in the continuing education program.
Subd. 4. Funding for course development; scholarships; stipends. (a) Lakes Country Service Cooperative, in consultation with the other members of the Northwest Regional Partnership, shall:
(1) provide funding for course development for up to 18 credits in applicable postsecondary subject areas;
(2) provide scholarships for eligible teachers to enroll in the continuing education program; and
(3) develop criteria for awarding educator stipends on a per-credit basis to incentivize participation in the continuing education program.
(b) If established, the State Partnership must:
(1) provide funding for course development for up to 18 credits in applicable postsecondary subject areas;
(2) provide scholarships for eligible teachers to enroll in the continuing education program; and
(3) develop criteria for awarding educator stipends on a per-credit basis to incentivize participation in the continuing education program.
Subd. 5. Private funding. The partnerships may receive private resources to supplement the available public money. All money received in fiscal year 2017 shall be administered by the Lakes Country Service Cooperative. All money received in fiscal year 2018 and later shall be administered by the State Partnership.
Subd. 6. Report required. (a) The Northwest Regional Partnership must submit a report by January 15, 2018, on the progress of its activities to the legislature, commissioner of education, and Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The report shall contain a financial report for the preceding year.
(b) If established, the State Partnership must submit an annual joint report to the legislature and the Office of Higher Education by January 15 of each year on the progress of its activities. The report must include the number of teachers participating in the program, the geographic location of the teachers, the number of credits earned, and the subject areas of the courses in which participants earned credit. The report must include a financial report for the preceding year.
2016 c 189 art 25 s 58; 1Sp2017 c 5 art 2 s 48; 1Sp2019 c 11 art 3 s 24
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 122A — Teachers And Other Educators
Section 122A.01 — Definitions.
Section 122A.05 — Professional Practices; Intent.
Section 122A.06 — Definitions.
Section 122A.07 — Professional Educator Licensing And Standards Board Membership.
Section 122A.092 — Teacher Preparation Programs.
Section 122A.093 — Fraud; Gross Misdemeanor.
Section 122A.11 — Definitions.
Section 122A.12 — Board Of School Administrators.
Section 122A.14 — Duties Of Board Of School Administrators.
Section 122A.15 — Teachers, Supervisory And Support Personnel, Definitions, Licensure.
Section 122A.16 — Qualified Teacher Defined.
Section 122A.17 — Validity Of Certificates Or Licenses.
Section 122A.18 — Board To Issue Licenses.
Section 122A.181 — Tier 1 License.
Section 122A.182 — Tier 2 License.
Section 122A.183 — Tier 3 License.
Section 122A.184 — Tier 4 License.
Section 122A.185 — Teacher Licensure Assessment.
Section 122A.187 — Expiration And Renewal.
Section 122A.188 — Licensure Denial; Appeal.
Section 122A.19 — Bilingual And English As A Second Language Teachers; Licenses.
Section 122A.20 — Suspension Or Revocation Of Licenses.
Section 122A.21 — Teachers' And Administrators' Licenses; Fees.
Section 122A.22 — District Verification Of Teacher Licenses.
Section 122A.23 — Applicants Trained In Other States.
Section 122A.2451 — Alternative Teacher Preparation Providers And Programs.
Section 122A.26 — Community Education Teachers; Licensure Requirements.
Section 122A.27 — Alternative Preparation Licensing For Administrators.
Section 122A.28 — Teachers Of Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Students; Licensure Requirements.
Section 122A.29 — Teachers Of Blind And Visually Impaired Students; Licensure Requirements.
Section 122A.31 — American Sign Language/english Interpreters.
Section 122A.33 — License And Degree Exemption For Head Coach.
Section 122A.40 — Employment; Contracts; Termination.
Section 122A.41 — Teacher Tenure Act; Cities Of The First Class; Definitions.
Section 122A.414 — Alternative Teacher Pay.
Section 122A.4144 — Supplemental Agreements; Alternative Teacher Pay.
Section 122A.415 — Alternative Compensation Revenue.
Section 122A.4155 — Alternative Compensation Rural District Application Assistance.
Section 122A.417 — Alternative Teacher Compensation Revenue For St. Croix River Education District.
Section 122A.42 — General Control Of Schools.
Section 122A.43 — Short-term, Limited Contracts.
Section 122A.44 — Contracting With Teachers; Substitute Teachers.
Section 122A.45 — Teacher Contracts For Summer School.
Section 122A.46 — Extended Leaves Of Absence.
Section 122A.47 — Return To Full-time Work.
Section 122A.48 — Teacher Early Retirement Incentive Program.
Section 122A.49 — Sabbatical Leave For Teachers.
Section 122A.50 — Preparation Time.
Section 122A.51 — Teacher Lunch Period.
Section 122A.54 — Exchange Teachers.
Section 122A.55 — Staff Exchange Program.
Section 122A.56 — Faculty Exchange And Temporary Assignment Program.
Section 122A.57 — Exchanges Between Education Faculty.
Section 122A.58 — Coaches, Termination Of Duties.
Section 122A.59 — Come Teach In Minnesota Hiring Bonuses.
Section 122A.60 — Staff Development Program.
Section 122A.61 — Reserved Revenue For Staff Development.
Section 122A.624 — Educational Effectiveness Program.
Section 122A.625 — Educational Effectiveness Plan.
Section 122A.627 — Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports.
Section 122A.63 — Grants To Prepare Indian Teachers.
Section 122A.635 — Collaborative Urban And Greater Minnesota Educators Of Color Grant Program.
Section 122A.66 — Teacher Training; Effects Of Drugs And Alcohol.
Section 122A.68 — Teaching Residency Program.
Section 122A.69 — Practice Or Student Teachers.
Section 122A.695 — Best Practices.
Section 122A.70 — Teacher Mentorship And Retention Of Effective Teachers.
Section 122A.71 — Research On Program Effectiveness.
Section 122A.72 — Teacher Centers.
Section 122A.73 — Grants For Grow Your Own Programs.
Section 122A.74 — Principals' Leadership Institute.
Section 122A.76 — Statewide Concurrent Enrollment Teacher Training Program.
Section 122A.90 — Interstate Agreement On Qualifications Of Educational Personnel.