The state's most recent job vacancy survey shows 1,083 openings in various special education teacher positions, from preschool to secondary levels, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
WORTHINGTON As our school systems continue to navigate the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for providing extensive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) opportunities is becoming a more prevalent need in schools across the nation.
While social and emotional impacts on students have been a concern throughout the pandemic, staff have worked on mental health and trauma-informed school trainings for about four years. The elementary school added Mary Ellenson as student success coordinator at the start of this school year, along with morning meetings and additional curriculum to create common vocabulary, unity and encourage discussion about emotions.