Open World Program - September 29 - October 7
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 White Bear Lake
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OPEN WORLD PROGRAM
Sponsored by the
Open World Leadership Center
Education/Inclusive Education
September 29 – October 7, 2017
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Friday September 29th
5:04pm Open World Delegates arrive – United #2063 Newark
Greg and John will pick up delegation and bring to Bartz’s
7:00pm Meet at White Bear Lake Rotarian’s home
Lite meal will be provided
Host families meet their guests at the Bartz’s
Saturday September 30th
Morning with Host Family
Noon Meet at Greg and Sandy Bartz’s
Pontoon boat ride and beach games on White Bear Lake – Weather permitting
or Site seeing around the Twin Cities
5:00pm Welcome Dinner – Hosted by Jim and Marilyn Muellner
This will be a social event with discussions and preview of the program for the upcoming week.
Sunday October 1st
10:00am Meet at Bartz’s
Drive to St. Paul to watch the Twin Cities Marathon en-route to the Mall of America
The Twin Cities Marathon (TCM) is an annual marathon in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. The race is often dubbed "The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America". The TCM was first run in 1982, and typically takes place during the first weekend in October. It is one of the top 10 largest marathons in the US.
White Bear Lake Rotarian volunteers will escort group to the Mall of America for a day of shopping – Pam Bowers and Sharon Anthony
11:00-5:00pm Mall of America
www.mallofamerica.com/
World Famous shopping - More than 400 stores, employing close to 12000 people. Between 35 to 40 million visits yearly
6:30pm Dinner and Evening with Host Families – we will have 3-4 families host dinner for delegates with interpreters
Monday October 2nd
7:45am Meet at Bartz’s house
Driver 1 TBD
Driver 2 TBD
Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916
Northeast Metro 916 is one of three intermediate school districts in Minnesota, serving approximately 4,000 students through shared programming that includes career and technical education, special education services, area learning centers and elementary education. Through the sharing of resources, talent and ideas, Northeast Metro 916 provides cost-effective, expert and reliable services to 14 member school districts and the students and families we collectively support.
Special Education
- Students are referred by member districts
- Curriculum addresses academic, social, emotional, behavior and communication needs in a structured and safe learning environment
- Learning and support services are delivered based on documented individualized education plans (IEP)
- Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916
A group of Russian educators/delegates are visiting Northeast Metro 916 programs on October 2, 2017 to learn about intermediate programs. Fred Treiber, member of the Board of Directors of the 916 Education Foundation and White Bear Lake Rotary, is the group’s host. The day begins at 8:00 and concludes at 2:30 p.m.
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Activity |
Outcomes |
Contact |
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8:00-8:30 |
Bellaire Education Center – District Office |
Welcome, introductions and review of tour schedule
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Introduction to 916 Special Education programs |
Dan Naidicz |
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8:30-9:00
9:00 – 10:00 |
Bellaire Education Center |
General program tour
Questions & Answers
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Tour of the building and meeting with staff |
Erin Metoxin
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10:00-10:15 |
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Travel to South Campus at White Bear Lake South High School |
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10:15-11:30 |
South Campus 3551 North McKnight Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 |
Tour program and questions and answers |
Overview of South Campus program and meeting with the principal |
Sandy Strand |
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11:30-1:00 |
Panera Bread – Vadnais Hts.
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Lunch and travel to Karner Blue Education Center |
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Fred Treiber
Greg Bartz |
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1:00 – 2:30 |
Karner Blue Education Center (KBEC) 3764 95th Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55014
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General program tour
Questions & Answers
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Overview of the setting
Observe instruction and speak with classroom staff
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Val Rae Boe
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4:00-5:00pm Rudy’s Redeye Grill
5:00pm Host’s pick-up delegates - Rudy’s Redeye Grill
7:00pm Monday Night Football Party
Professional American Football
Washington Redskins v Kansas City Chiefs
Hosted by John and Lisa Channon
10:00pm Return to Host Families
Tuesday October 3rd
9:30am Meet at WB Country Inn
Driver 1 TBD
Driver 2 TBD
10-11:30am Jackson Elementary School – Pending
Nyob zoo! The Hmong Dual Language Program is offered at all grade levels, Pre-K through 5. Dual language students learn core subjects in two languages. Each year, as students progress to the next grade level, they become increasingly skilled in both Hmong and English. Research shows that children in a dual language program demonstrate higher achievement in school.
Noon Lunch - Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 291-1236
1:15-1:30pm Congresswomen Betty McCollum
4th District, Minnesota
165 Western Ave. Ste. 17
St. Paul, MN 55102
Meet with Representative McCollum staff member
Chao R. Lee
Senior District Office Representative
651-224-9191
2:30pm-3:30pm Meeting with Lizabeth Finestack – Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies for the Speech and Language Program at the University of Minnesota
5:30pm Dinner - Minneapolis
7:30pm Disney’s Aladdin
The Hit Broadway Musical
The Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave
Mpls., MN
Rotarians are invited to attend
10:00pm Delegates will be returned home
Wednesday October 4th
7:00-8:30am White Bear Lake Rotary meeting
White Bear Country Inn
4940 Hwy 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Delegates will be asked to speak to the WBL Rotary Club about themselves (5 minutes each, family, career, interests, etc…)
Driver 1 TBD
Driver 2 TBD
8:45-9:15am Visit White Bear Central Middle School – Principal Tim Schochenmaier
Central Middle school has had a couple of collaborative projects with their students and students from the Pioneer Palace in Krasnoyarsk. We will see the friendship blanket made by the Russian students hanging in the front entrance of the school.
9:30-10:30am H2O For Life Patty Hall – President and Founder
1310 Highway 96 E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
H2O for Life educates, engages and inspires youth to learn, take action and become global citizens. We provide students with a unique and valuable learning experience through service-learning opportunities focused on the global water crisis.
H2O for Life provides a service-learning opportunity for schools, youth groups, and faith based organizations to raise awareness about the water crisis while taking action to provide funds for water, sanitation and hygiene education for a partner school in a developing country.
11:00-1:00pm Lunch
University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration - Pattee Hall 150 Pillsbury Dr SE Room 214 Minneapolis., MN 55455
Drs. Brian Abery and Renata Ticha – U of M
Applied Behavioral analyst to meet with the group. Presentation on Multitiered Systems of Support (MTSS) which includes both Academic Supports and Behavioral Supports (Positive Behavioral Interventions and supports).
Drs. Abery and Ticha’s connection with the Russian Federation all started with their being introduced to special education faculty from Krasnoyarsk through Greg's involvement in an Open World exchange. Conversations during the exchange led them to travel to Krasnoyarsk where they presented at a conference hosted by the Krasnoyarsk Ministry of Education and Teacher Training and learned more about their special education system. Based on that visit, they discovered that both of our countries are, in a similar manner, struggling to meet the educational needs of child with significant disabilities especially as they relate to assessing whether our efforts to provide instruction with respect to the acquisition of basic academic skills. This led to the subsequent crafting of a memorandum of agreement between the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University (KSPU) to engage in collaborative work focused on developing technology-aided, curriculum-based measures of academic progress for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
They also attended and presented at an educational conference at the end of October 2015 in Krasnoyarsk
1:00-2:30pm PACER
8161 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55437
When PACER was established in 1977, it began with one project: Parents Helping Parents. Then as now, PACER was staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities dedicated to educating other parents and improving the lives of children with disabilities throughout Minnesota. Today PACER offers more than 30 programs for parents, students, professionals and other parent organizations, the original philosophy of "parents helping parents" remains the foundation upon which PACER has grown. Whether addressing the issues of early childhood or assisting youth in making the transition from high school to work, parents on PACER's staff share their experiences and their knowledge with others so that all Minnesota's children with disabilities may have a better future.
3:00-4:30pm Fraser School
2400 W. 64th Street
Richfield, MN
Fraser is Minnesota's largest and most experienced provider of autism services. Fraser also provides services for mental health and other developmental disabilities for children and adults with special needs through healthcare, education and housing. Our programs are nationally recognized for their high quality, innovation, and individualized, family-centered approach.
At Fraser School, children of all abilities learn, play and grow, side by side. Our competent and caring staff, our classrooms, and our wonderful indoor and outdoor play facilities help create a fun, challenging, and safe environment. Fraser School is known for its inclusive environment, where children with typical needs (without disabilities) and children with special needs contribute to each other’s development in unique and life-changing ways.
5:45-8:15pm Stillwater River Boats 525 South Main Street Stillwater, MN
Dinner cruise – Fall color tour
Thursday October 5th
White Bear Lake Public Schools
The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, with four Early Childhood program locations (birth-K), nine elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), a two-campus high school (9-12), an Area Learning Center and a Transition Education Center. The school district, with a total population of approximately 50,000 residents, serves approximately 8,900 students PreK-12. The district also offers adult basic education, community education classes, recreation offerings and a senior program.
White Bear Lake Area Schools provides a comprehensive program for students with disabilities. Services are provided to students who range in age from birth through high school, with some students receiving services until age 21. Most students receive services in their neighborhood school and when possible in their regular class setting.
All services are developed to facilitate each student in reaching his or her potential. Inclusive education between regular and special education allows for the opportunity to learn and develop in an age-appropriate setting. From early intervention to community-based vocational training, students are provided a quality, individualized education program (IEP) in the least restrictive environment.
Each school in the system has a special education team who provides services to students with a variety of handicapping conditions. A lead teacher is available at each school to assist students and families in the Special Education Program.
Driver 1 TBD
Driver 2 TBD
7:45am Meet at White Bear Country Inn
8:00-9:00a North Campus High School (grades 9-10)
Division Street
9:15-10:00a Birch Lake Elementary School
Birch Lake Blvd
10:15-11:15a Otter Lake Elementary School
Cty Rd H2 & Otter Lake Road
WBL, MN
11:30-12:30 Noodles – Centerville Rd
White Bear Township
12:45-1:30p South Campus High School (grades 11-12)
3551 McKnight Rd White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Meeting Secondary Principal – Don Bosch
1:45-2:30p Sunrise Park Middle School (Middle School grades 6-8)
2399 Cedar Ave, WBL
2:45-3:30p Normandy Park Early Childhood (preschool)
Corner of Bellaire Ave & Co. Rd
3:45-4:30 District Center Q and A
4855 Bloom Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Host: Kathleen Daniels – Director of Special Services Kathleen.daniels@isd624.org 651-407-7552 C) 651-983-1828
Sara Marie Moore – Editor – White Bear Press Education will be sitting in with the group.
4:30pm Host’s pick-up delegates at the District Center
6:00pm Evening with Dinner Hosts
Dinner Host Mike and Sylvia Lovett – 3 delegates and interpreter
Dinner Host 2 – 2 delegates and facilitator
Friday October 6th
9:00am Meet at White Bear Country Inn
4940 Hwy 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Driver 1 Mike Greenbaum – will be driving a Newtrax van for the entire group
9:30-11:30am Merrick Inc.
3210 LaBore Rd
Vadnais Hts., MN 55110
Our mission is to empower adults with disabilities through vocational and social opportunities, and to guide them toward realizing their goals and dreams.
Merrick is a private nonprofit charitable corporation that hires developmentally disabled adults and offers transportation to and from the employee’s home and work.
John Barker – Director
651-789-6209
Mike Greenbaum- Newtrax, Inc.
Executive Director
W) 651-846-9301
C) 651-983-6630
Newtrax is a nonprofit organization that provides daily transportation for over 500 adults with disabilities in the Northeast Metro area. We own and operate a fleet of more than 40 vehicles, most of which are accessible, and run our own dispatch center and maintenance garage.
Noon – 1:30p Lunch – Washington Square Grill
1:30-2:30p White Bear Center for the Arts
4971 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-407-0597
Sieng Lee “Becoming American” exhibit & Tour
Suzi Hudson – Director
Lori Swanson - Events & Membership Coordinator
2:30 – 5:00p Relaxing time
6:00-9:00pm Farewell Party @ Home of White Bear Lake Rotarian
Location TBD
Dinner catered by Donatelli’s
10:00pm Return home with Host Families
Saturday October 7th
8:00am Meet at Bartz’s home for ride to the airport – debrief of the week’s events prior to departure
9:00am Arrive at the airport
11:28am Depart for home!