Write the History of Educating, Not Educating, Minnesota's Children with Disabilities 1840-1960

1. An experienced and qualified professional was hired and the project was begun within the grant timelines and as planned. The draft analysis is available to any interested person through MnSELF's board and/or website.

2. The questions in the project description, who are the children? Where were they served? etc. were each answered with snapshots by each decade Pre-1840-1960. The policies (laws, etc.), professional articles, journals, proceedings, state board and local school board minutes were reviewed by decade. The writing respected the Minnesota Data Practices Act and procedures of the MNHS. By Dec '18 articles will be shared through the MnSELF/MASE newsletters and disseminated statewide.

3. Much interest has been expressed by the field and by professionals (e.g. University of Minnesota) about what we have learned about the history of educating/not educating children with disabilities. It is still expected that there will be multiple formal public presentations (PowerPoints, papers, articles) and workshops/inservice training will be provided as a part of the MnSELF/MASE training of new special education leaders. it is also expected the CEUs (continuing education units) will be made available for licensure renewal or continued employment.