BrightWorks will serve as a: • First-call partner serving all school districts, • Lab and think tank for innovating and launching ideas and initiatives, • Broadly known and valued organization with a clear and compelling identity, and • Sustainably funded and fiscally stable economic engine to support the mission.
Our strategic planning and the hard work of the BrightWorks and SparkPath staff compiled the list below of many programs and services that we offer. We have taken on a culture of asking member districts about their needs, researching programs to meet their needs, and evaluating them to ensure relevant, quality programming.
Our 2023-2024 Programs and Services include:
Professional Development Elevating Student Voice Equity & Cultural Competency Leadership Development – Principal Coaching and Development Literacy Instruction Support (in partnership with MDE) Optimizing Systems – MTSS Paraprofessional Support Trauma-Informed Practices
Administrative Services & Publications Annual Class Size Study Composite Calendar Cooperative Purchasing (satisfies Minnesota competing bidding requirements) Education Policy Development Mental Health Services for School Staff ParaPro and ParaEducator Testing Professional Development Catalog
Special Education - State-Initiated, Federally Funded Programs Early intervention strategies for children with disabilities Greater MN Launch PAD Minnesota School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Network development, conferences, and cutting-edge staff training Professional development and technical assistance for staff in the low-incidence areas of Special Education Special Education libraries (Judy Wolff Library, Zot Artz Library, DeafBlind Toy Lending Library)
Health & Safety COVID-19 response and recovery resources Health Equity Monthly safety meetings and professional development Management assistance services
State-Initiated, Federally Funded Mental Health and Nursing Programs:
SparkPath Student Programs - Field Trips & Competitions for Grades 3-12 CreativeCon Creativity Festival Future City Competition Knowledge Bowl Math Masters Spelling Bee STEMLink Young Authors Conference
We are very excited to work with you this school year! Sincerely, John Schultz, PhD Executive Director 612-638-1525 john.schultz@brightworksmn.org |