
Your Resource and Learning Partner
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.

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:
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American Indian Education
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Culturally Responsive School Leadership
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Data and Assessment Literacy
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Highly Effective Tier 1 Instruction
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Literacy
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Math
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Multilingual Learners and English Language Development
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School Culture, Climate and Wellbeing
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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:
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On-Demand Learning
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Cohort Learning Groups
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Hybrid of On-Demand Resources and Cohort Learning Groups
Resource Links
Meet the COMPASS Staff
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