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MN Department of Education (MDE)

Special Education

Agency: MDE – Special Education

Liaison: Tom Delaney - Supervisor, Interagency Partnerships

Shared Email: mde.special-ed@state.mn.us

Scope / Notes *See Appendices for a table that summarizes MDE Special Education Division activities in student behavioral services and supports, including state and federal statutes, and the assigned supervisor in the division.

Restorative Practices; Safe and Supportive Schools Team; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center

Agency: MDE – Special Education

Liaisons:
Grace Yang – Restorative Practices Consultant
Nuhu Sims – Restorative Practices Consultant

Shared Email: RP.MDE@state.mn.us

Public URL/Referral Link: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/edi/prac/

Scope / Notes: Supports adults and schools in implementing restorative practices within their culture by providing coaching, professional development, workshops, cohorts, and training designed to develop a restorative mindset, build community, and respond constructively to harm. Restorative practices are rooted in Indigenous traditions and values, emphasizing worthiness, relationality, and interconnectedness of all people. The program also facilitates access to community-based restorative practices trainers and organizes repair of harm circles.

Questions This Group Can Answer

• How to integrate restorative practices into school culture and adult professional environments.
• Access to training, coaching, and workshop opportunities related to restorative practices.
• Strategies and resources for fostering a restorative mindset and repairing harm in communities and schools.
• Connecting with community-based restorative practices trainers and organizations.

Questions This Group CANNOT Answer

• Direct case management or student-specific disciplinary guidance.
• Funding or grants not related to restorative practice training or program implementation.
• Non-restorative discipline program inquiries or services outside the scope of restorative practices.