Born Learning is a national public engagement campaign, focused on creating early learning opportunities for young children. Website and material is based on early childhood development research and offers educational tools for parents, grandparents and caregivers - including: - Tips to encourage learning - Answers to help care for young children - Fact sheets on a child's ages and stages

- Personal counseling - Academic learning skills counseling - Career counseling - Group programs for stress reduction, self-esteem, and academic achievement - Support groups for chronic conditions/pain, grief support for those who have lost parents or siblings, relationship skills, and thesis/dissertation focusing

Supports children's development and assists in preparation for kindergarten entry, early childhood education programs, services that are offered throughout Minnesota school districts, and Head Start locations for children birth to five years and their families. These programs are administered by Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and included in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening, Early Head Start and Head Start, Infant and Toddler Intervention/Preschool Special Education and the School Readiness program. MDE serves as the lead agency for Part C Infant and Toddler Intervention Services. The special education division provides leadership to ensure a high-quality education for Minnesota's children and youth with disabilities. Specialists help students, parents, educators and administrators through guidance, training and sharing best practices in areas including educational programs in care and treatment facilities, secondary transition and statewide assessment for student in special education.

The program builds bridges, allowing those living with a disability access to activities and events they would not normally have. Program developers create a calendar of activities that provide social, physical, and mental benefits for all ages, levels of disability, and their families/caregivers. The Inclusive Community Program also advocates for - Inclusive community areas - Accessibility rights - Education assistance for students living with a disability This program also manages the fundraising events for UCP of Central MN. These events bring those with disabilities together with family and community members to raise funds for UCP programs. Inclusive Community Program activities can include: - Annual Halloween party - Art camps - Educational programs - Super Strikers bowling league

The program builds bridges, allowing those living with a disability access to activities and events they would not normally have. Program developers create a calendar of activities that provide social, physical, and mental benefits for all ages, levels of disability, and their families/caregivers. The Inclusive Community Program also advocates for - Inclusive community areas - Accessibility rights - Education assistance for students living with a disability This program also manages the fundraising events for UCP of Central MN. These events bring those with disabilities together with family and community members to raise funds for UCP programs. Inclusive Community Program activities can include: - Annual Halloween party - Art camps - Educational programs - Super Strikers bowling league

The program builds bridges, allowing those living with a disability access to activities and events they would not normally have. Program developers create a calendar of activities that provide social, physical, and mental benefits for all ages, levels of disability, and their families/caregivers. The Inclusive Community Program also advocates for - Inclusive community areas - Accessibility rights - Education assistance for students living with a disability This program also manages the fundraising events for UCP of Central MN. These events bring those with disabilities together with family and community members to raise funds for UCP programs. Inclusive Community Program activities can include: - Annual Halloween party - Art camps - Educational programs - Super Strikers bowling league

Aims to provide all youth in the greater Twin Cities area a clear pathway to lifelong, sustained, wealth-building careers with zero college debt. This will help youth support themselves, their families, and the future of the community. Academies offer different pathways and areas of interest for students such as: - Healthcare - STEM/IT - Automotive - Construction - Manufacturing/Engineering - Business/Marketing/Finance - Education/Public Service - Agriculture

Primary services provided are mediation and neutral facilitation of education planning meetings - the IEP, IFSP or multi-agency plans. Neither the mediator nor the facilitator are counselors, advisers, judges or decision makers. Their role is to assist the parties in communication and problem solving, to help parties mend relationships and to keep the team focused on the process and to agree on an education plan for students with special needs. - A facilitated team meeting is a process using an impartial facilitator to assist members in communicating effectively and resolving conflicts so the team can develop an acceptable IEP, IFSP or multi-agency plan. Information and referral services about other forms of dispute resolution will be provided if the situation is not appropriate for either process. - Mediation is a confidential, voluntary process for parents, school districts, and agencies working with school districts. Through the intervention of a neutral person, the parties are assisted in resolving their disputes.

- Personal counseling - Academic learning skills counseling - Career counseling - Group programs for stress reduction, self-esteem, and academic achievement - Support groups for chronic conditions/pain, grief support for those who have lost parents or siblings, relationship skills, and thesis/dissertation focusing