August 2026
Read up on the PFML Roundtable and meet our New School Social Work Team! Great information on upcoming deadlines and our Literacy Corner with updates.
April 2026
SPED Spring Conference, spotlight on Richard Schwartz, and LOTS of Reminders and Upcoming Events!
March 2026
MCCC, Profiles on Renee and Sam from our SPED Team, and great upcoming trainings
February 2026
Title I - Targeted vs Schoolwide and Spotlights on Angela Reali-Crossland and Alison Ford.
January 2026
Guide to talking to children about immigration, AI – the Good, the Bad, and the Interesting and Spotlights Zeinab Abdalla and Julie Sell
DL Mini-Conferences on AI - the good, the bad, and the interesting
AI Mini-Conference 1.27.26
DL attends MAAP, meet Kelley and Lynette, and Pamela celebrates 20 years
March’s edition of the Designs Digest shares how DL team attended the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) Conference in Duluth. The theme was "Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change," and it was an inspiring and enriching experience.
Also celebrate staff with a spotlight on Kellie Barton, Lynette Felegy, and Pamela Meade. We are also highlighting upcoming SPED, HR, and Program Support training sessions.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training, SPED Trainings, and Staff Highlights
February’s edition of the Designs Digest highlights how schools prioritize creating safe learning environments for both staff and students. To support this goal, staff are required to complete proactive and positive behavioral intervention training through Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program.
Also celebrate staff with a spotlight on Liza Hill, HR Consultant, and Katy Snider, Special Education Coordinator. We are also highlighting upcoming SPED Training sessions.