Welcome to AdvancED Minnesota. We provide ongoing support to schools and districts as they engage in the accreditation and continuous improvement processes. We believe in the power of education, and we believe it is our mission to help schools and districts achieve operational and student excellence. We offer high quality professional development, online resources, and technical assistance for your school improvement needs. If you would like to learn how we can put your school or district on a path to operational effectiveness and increased student achievement, please contact our Midwest Regional Office where we’re proud to serve schools and districts in Minnesota.
David Bakke
Director
AdvancED provides high quality, personalized and customized service to accredited schools and districts through the use of a trained team of qualified professionals known as AdvancED Field Consultants. Our field consultants support schools and districts by delivering a variety of services related to accreditation, continuous improvement, and quality assurance at the state and local levels.
Contact your state office or any of your local AdvancED Field Consultants if you need:
Training on school improvement, accreditation, and related topics
Guidance on school and district Quality Assurance Review visits
Technical assistance and/or consulting services
Information on the AdvancED School Improvement and Accreditation process and programs presented to your staff
Contact our Field Consultants:
David Ertl
Principal, Chisago Lakes High School
29400 Olinda Trail
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Phone: 612.213.2501
Dr. Susan Paul
Principal, Hill-Murray School
2625 East Larpenteur Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
Phone: 651.777.1376
John Sedey
580 Lakeshore Circle
Annandale, MN 55302
Phone: 320.274.7427
Dr. Julia Williams
University of Minnesota Duluth
120 Montague Hall
1211 Ordean Ct.
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218.726.863
The AdvancED Council provides guidance and leadership to the AdvancED Minnesota Office in the delivery of accreditation, research, and professional services. The council also reviews and makes recommendations regarding the accreditation status for schools and school districts. Contact our council representatives:
Ms. Kathy Brynaert
Public Representative, Minnesota NCA CASI
1416 Carney Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507.388.2264
Danith Clausen
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Willmar Public School
611 SW 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: 320.231.8541
Ms. Milo Cutter
Director, City Academy
958 Jessie Street
St. Paul MN 55130
Phone: 651.298.4624
Mr. David Ertl
Principal, Chisago Lake High School
29400 Olinda Trail
Lindstrom, MN 55045-9361
Phone: 651.213.2501
Angie Judd
Department of Education, Center for Post Secondary Success
1500 Highway 36 W
Roseville MN 55113
Phone: 612.582.8478
Dr. Jeffrey Olson
Superintendent, St. Peter School District
100 Lincoln Drive
St. Peter MN 56082
Phone: 507.934.5703
Dr. Susan Paul
Principal, Hill-Murray School
2625 East Larpenteur Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
Phone: 651.777.1376
Tim Reilly
Teacher, Holy Family Catholic High School
8101 Kochia Lance
Victoria, MN 55386
Phone: 952.443.4659
Patrick Romey
Asst. Director of School Improvement, St. Paul Public Schools
360 Colborne Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651.767.8130
Aaron Ruhland
Director of Learning & Accountability, Orono Public Schools
685 Old Crystal Bay Road
Long Lake, MN 55356
Phone: 952.449.8329
Dr. Julia Williams
University of Minnesota Duluth
120 Montague Hall
1211 Ordean Ct.
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218.726.8630
AdvancED Minnesota offers a variety of workshops and conferences year-round that focus on helping schools and districts advance their continuous improvement and accreditation efforts. In addition, we provide training to educators interested in serving as Quality Assurance Review chairs.
To find professional development opportunities nationwide, visit AdvancED's complete Professional Development Calendar [1].
Contact AdvancED Minnesota through the AdvancED Midwest Regional Office by mail, phone, or e-mail. Here is a complete staff listing with our contact information:
David Bakke, Director
AdvancED Minnesota
Phone: 888.413.3669, ext. 5621
Cell: 612.240.5500
dbakke@advanc-ed.org [3]
Mailing Address:
AdvancED Midwest Region
121 East Rosser Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Rebecca Maloney, Administrative Assistant
AdvancED Midwest Region
121 East Rosser Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 888-413-3669 ext. 5754
rmaloney@advanc-ed.org [4]
Links:
[1] http://guest.cvent.com/d/7dq1m6/6T
[2] http://guest.cvent.com/d/9dqn9l/6T
[3] mailto:dbakke@advanc-ed.org
[4] mailto:rmaloney@advanc-ed.org