2026-2027 Special Education - New Teacher Academy

Beginning Aug. 13, 2026

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

This training is a comprehensive professional learning experience designed to strengthen the fundamental due process knowledge and skills of novice special education teachers.

Date: Beginning Aug. 13, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Agenda:

Academy dates:

Aug. 13, 2026

Oct. 8, 2026

Nov. 5, 2026

Feb. 11, 2027

April 1, 2027

May 6, 2027

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free for Sourcewell region 5 schools.

This training is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Relicensure requirement: General

Learning objectives:

Strengthen your fundamental due process knowledge.
Build confidence and competence in navigating special education requirements.
Engage in collaborative, interactive sessions.

Description:

The Special Education New Teacher Academy is designed to enhance the fundamental due process skills of novice special education teachers. Sessions will include collaborative, interactive content, opportunities to network, and include due process application time within each session. Support throughout the year includes six full day trainings at Sourcewell.

About the leader:

Sourcewell education consultants Amy Krueger and Kayla Awolope will lead this training.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: July 30, 2026

Check-in: 8 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov