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Regional COMPASS Network

COMPASS is the statewide system through which all districts, charter organizations, and Tribal schools may receive evidence-based support. COMPASS offers professional development opportunities with various levels of support and which include a variety of resources, evidence-based practices and facilitated guidance in formats that work best for schools.

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Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success

The COMPASS Statewide System of Support, inclusive of the READ Act-funded Regional Literacy Network, establishes a team of specialists who will work in close collaboration with MDE.  This expands continuous improvement opportunities to all districts, charter schools and Tribal schools and builds upon the assistance previously offered through the Regional Centers of Excellence. Support for ESSA targeted and comprehensive schools will now be offered through all nine service cooperatives’ regional COMPASS teams.

Areas of Support

COMPASS offers support for districts using the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) framework to support continuous improvement in the following areas:

  • American Indian Education

  • Culturally Responsive School Leadership

  • Data and Assessment Literacy

  • Highly Effective Tier 1 Instruction

  • Literacy

  • Math

  • Multilingual Learners and English Language Development

  • School Culture, Climate and Wellbeing

  • Special Education

Professional Development

COMPASS offers professional development opportunities with various levels of support and which include a variety of resources, evidence-based practices and facilitated guidance in formats that work best for schools. Types of professional learning vary by topic, but may include:

  • On-Demand Learning

  • Cohort Learning Groups

  • Hybrid of On-Demand Resources and Cohort Learning Groups

Meet the COMPASS Staff

AIE Focus

218-689-1035

MnMTSS Lead

218-416-2447

Climate / Culture Specific

218-689-0201

School Advocate

218-684-4432

218-684-4098

Culturally Responsive School Leadership

218-684-4432

Regional Supervisor

218-686-9719

Literacy 

Adrienne Eickman,

Literacy Lead

218-689-1091

TBD

Literacy Coach

Math

218-689-0453

Contact us

Becca Neal

Regional Compass Supervisor

218-686-9719

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