MASE at the Capitol

Legislative Advocacy Tools & Resources

Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate the website and to learn more about the Week at the Capitol schedule, contact information and how to set up meetings with your legislators, and resources to help you prepare for your meetings. 

MASE Week at the Capitol 2024

February  27th: Day at the Capital

February 28 - March 1st: Virtual Meetings

Join fellow MASE members in a powerful four-day legislative advocacy event to share the 2023-2024 MASE Legislative Goals:


Qualified Special Education Workforce
Special Education Paperwork Reduction
Fair and Sustainable Funding Systems

The goal of this event is to bring special education leaders together from across the state in legislative advocacy efforts and to help new members gain confidence in meeting with their legislators.


Final MASE 2023-24 Legislative Platform.pdf

What to look for in the upcoming weeks:

At the end of January: you will be emailed a link to request a meeting with your legislators using our new advocacy system. 

Right before February 27: you will be emailed a packet including the information needed for your meetings (MASE platform, bill tracker, and details to help you find your way to and around the state capital). The resources have also been uploaded on this website under the Preparation page! 

Day 1
Tuesday,
February 27

Gather in-person with other MASE members to kick off the week of  legislative advocacy on behalf of special education! Learn what to expect and get your questions answered! 

Days 1-4
Monday - Friday
Feb 27-March 1

Meet with your Legislators throughout the week in-person or virtually. You can join together with other special education leaders or meet with legislators individually.

 What to Expect during the MASE Week at the Capitol:

 If you have questions about the Week at the Capitol event, please
contact your 2023-24 MASE Legislative Committee Chairs:

Jamie Nord
Assistant Superintendent

Elk River Public Schools
763-241-3491
Click to Email Jamie

Nicole Woodward
Executive Director of Special Education

St Croix River Education  District
320-358-1244
Click to Email Nicole

Heidi Nistler
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

Saint Paul Public Schools
651-744-6508
Click to Email Heidi

 For questions about legislative-related issues, please contact your
MASE Executive Director or MASE Lobbyist:

Erin Toninato,
Executive Director

MN Administrators of Special Education 
507-822-0877
Click to Email Erin

Valerie Dosland,
Lobbyist

Ewald Consulting
651-290-6260
Click to Email Valerie

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