Shoutout to one of our amazing Occupational Therapists, Kathryn, for attending the OT/PT Institute! 👏 We love seeing our staff continue to learn, grow, and bring new strategies back to support students and families in our member districts.
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Love working with little learners? 🌈 ASEC is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher! Apply today:
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Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Kick-off SEAC meeting last week! We appreciated your time, ideas, and commitment to supporting students with disabilities across our member districts.
If you weren’t able to attend, we’d still love your input! Please take a few minutes to fill out our SEAC survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5xYLzbEtv4loDb1O4RAWtgz-3FF8-N3eV3czmGc6IaZ9SDw/viewform?usp=dialog
Your voice helps guide our work and strengthens our partnership with families.💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
If you weren’t able to attend, we’d still love your input! Please take a few minutes to fill out our SEAC survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5xYLzbEtv4loDb1O4RAWtgz-3FF8-N3eV3czmGc6IaZ9SDw/viewform?usp=dialog
Your voice helps guide our work and strengthens our partnership with families.💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

✨ Happy National School Psychology Week! ✨
We’re grateful for our incredible School Psychology team: Tammy, Maggie, Natasha, Jenna, Anna, and Hilary. You make our team stronger.
Your expertise and dedication make a lasting difference for students, families, and staff across our districts. Thank you for all the ways you support learning, growth, and well-being every day.💙
#SchoolPsychologyWeek #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
We’re grateful for our incredible School Psychology team: Tammy, Maggie, Natasha, Jenna, Anna, and Hilary. You make our team stronger.
Your expertise and dedication make a lasting difference for students, families, and staff across our districts. Thank you for all the ways you support learning, growth, and well-being every day.💙
#SchoolPsychologyWeek #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Yesterday, we hosted another successful Evaluation Bootcamp in East Grand Forks! Service providers from our member districts came together for a day of hands-on learning, collaboration, and great discussion around best practices in special education evaluation.
A special thank you to Erin Ellingson, Due Process Facilitator, and Natasha Olson, School Psychologist, for sharing their expertise and helping make the day a success.
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
A special thank you to Erin Ellingson, Due Process Facilitator, and Natasha Olson, School Psychologist, for sharing their expertise and helping make the day a success.
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether




We want to thank our incredible Occupational Therapy team: Julie, Lisa, Kathryn, and Hannah, for all they do to support students and staff across our member districts. You help students build independence, confidence, and the skills they need to succeed every day.
Your creativity, care, and teamwork make such a difference, and we are so grateful for you!
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Your creativity, care, and teamwork make such a difference, and we are so grateful for you!
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Join us for ASEC’s Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Kickoff Meeting!
SEAC is a group of parents, educators, and community members who work together to strengthen special education services and supports across our districts.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom (link available on flyer)
Together, we can make a difference for students with disabilities! 💜
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
SEAC is a group of parents, educators, and community members who work together to strengthen special education services and supports across our districts.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom (link available on flyer)
Together, we can make a difference for students with disabilities! 💜
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

What a crew! MASE Area A Leaders in Special Education gathered at the Fall MASE Conference last week - learning, laughing, and leading together! We’re lucky to have such an amazing group of dedicated leaders across our region. 💙
#MASEfall25 #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
#MASEfall25 #WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Tiffany, Tanya, Sandy, and Erin attended the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) Fall Conference this week in Brainerd, MN.
We had a great time connecting with colleagues, gaining new insights, and bringing back fresh ideas to support our staff, students, districts, and families. Professional growth and collaboration make a big difference. We even had time for some fun!💗
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
We had a great time connecting with colleagues, gaining new insights, and bringing back fresh ideas to support our staff, students, districts, and families. Professional growth and collaboration make a big difference. We even had time for some fun!💗
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether


This week, we hosted a Business Manager Collaboration for our member districts. These dedicated professionals play a crucial role in keeping our special education services running smoothly.
A special thank-you to our ASEC Business Manager, Shawn, for helping facilitate the conversation and supporting our districts in this important work.
We appreciate everyone’s partnership, expertise, and teamwork! 💜
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
A special thank-you to our ASEC Business Manager, Shawn, for helping facilitate the conversation and supporting our districts in this important work.
We appreciate everyone’s partnership, expertise, and teamwork! 💜
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether




Calling service providers in our 11-member districts!
Join us for Transition Bootcamp on November 20 🌟
📍 East Grand Forks Senior High School
🕘 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
For more information, visit our website: www.asec.net
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Join us for Transition Bootcamp on November 20 🌟
📍 East Grand Forks Senior High School
🕘 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
For more information, visit our website: www.asec.net
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Our Related Service team makes connections happen. 🌟
Yesterday, more than 90 staff and students spent the day at Valley Corn Maze in East Grand Forks. It was a day filled with smiles, new experiences, and new friendships. 🌽💛
Today we’re celebrating the awesome staff (pictured and not) who planned and executed a fantastic day! More photos coming soon! 📸
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Yesterday, more than 90 staff and students spent the day at Valley Corn Maze in East Grand Forks. It was a day filled with smiles, new experiences, and new friendships. 🌽💛
Today we’re celebrating the awesome staff (pictured and not) who planned and executed a fantastic day! More photos coming soon! 📸
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether



Yesterday’s IEP Boot Camp brought service providers from our 11 member districts together to collaborate, learn, and grow. Their energy showed in every conversation. Thank you to everyone who joined for putting students first!
Missed it? Check out our resources: https://www.asec.net/page/dueprocess-resources
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Missed it? Check out our resources: https://www.asec.net/page/dueprocess-resources
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether







🌟 Join Us for the SEAC Kickoff Meeting! 🌟
Your voice helps shape quality services, strong partnerships, and better outcomes for students with disabilities.
🗓 Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕓 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Scan the QR code to join us on Zoom
Together, we support every student.💙
Learn more at www.asec.net
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Your voice helps shape quality services, strong partnerships, and better outcomes for students with disabilities.
🗓 Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕓 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Scan the QR code to join us on Zoom
Together, we support every student.💙
Learn more at www.asec.net
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Today, we honor Cecily McGlynn’s 35 years of service as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at ASEC.
Cecily spreads joy to everyone she meets. She is a strong advocate for kids. She is patient, kind, and hard-working. She coaches paraprofessionals with care and skill. She faces tough moments with professionalism, grace, and teamwork. She lives our motto "Stronger Together" and brings out the best in everyone. Cecily’s impact reaches farther than we can see, and it will last for generations.
Cecily, thank you for 35 years of dedication, resilience, and heart. You inspire us!❤️
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Cecily spreads joy to everyone she meets. She is a strong advocate for kids. She is patient, kind, and hard-working. She coaches paraprofessionals with care and skill. She faces tough moments with professionalism, grace, and teamwork. She lives our motto "Stronger Together" and brings out the best in everyone. Cecily’s impact reaches farther than we can see, and it will last for generations.
Cecily, thank you for 35 years of dedication, resilience, and heart. You inspire us!❤️
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Becky Conati, Administrative Assistant, is the heart of ASEC. Today we celebrate 30 years of service!
For three decades, Becky has moved our team forward. She catches every detail. She gives without asking. She makes sure every teammate has what they need. She never seeks the spotlight but deserves it.
Becky is a steady leader. Her work happens behind the scenes, but her impact is everywhere. ASEC is stronger because of her.
Becky, thank you for 30 faithful years! We are beyond grateful for you.🩷
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
For three decades, Becky has moved our team forward. She catches every detail. She gives without asking. She makes sure every teammate has what they need. She never seeks the spotlight but deserves it.
Becky is a steady leader. Her work happens behind the scenes, but her impact is everywhere. ASEC is stronger because of her.
Becky, thank you for 30 faithful years! We are beyond grateful for you.🩷
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Please join us in honoring Orlayne Held, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, for 25 incredible years with ASEC!
Orlayne is often the first to extend a warm welcome to new team members, setting the tone for the supportive culture we value so much. Her knowledge runs deep, and she shares it generously, always lifting up those around her. Her dedication to students shines in all she does. Her care is evident, her wisdom invaluable, and her heart for this work makes her an anchor for our cooperative.
💙Congratulations, Orlayne! We are so grateful for you.
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Orlayne is often the first to extend a warm welcome to new team members, setting the tone for the supportive culture we value so much. Her knowledge runs deep, and she shares it generously, always lifting up those around her. Her dedication to students shines in all she does. Her care is evident, her wisdom invaluable, and her heart for this work makes her an anchor for our cooperative.
💙Congratulations, Orlayne! We are so grateful for you.
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

Jennifer, Gabby, and Emily from our ASEC Behavior Support Specialist Team attended the Minnesota School Social Workers Association (MSSWA) Conference this week.
They brought back fresh ideas to support students, staff, and families in our member districts. We are proud of their commitment to learning and their impact in our schools every day. 💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
They brought back fresh ideas to support students, staff, and families in our member districts. We are proud of their commitment to learning and their impact in our schools every day. 💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether



ASEC Executive Director Tiffany Litman presented to the House Capital Investment Committee at Bemidji State University this week.
Tiffany shared ASEC’s vision for an Educational Learning Center in Northwest Minnesota, a space designed to better serve students and families across our region. While House and Senate files have been introduced in the past, bonding support has not yet come through.
Tiffany continues to be a strong voice at the Capitol, advocating for the resources needed to bring this project to life. We are thankful for Tiffany’s dedication to creating greater access and opportunities for all students.💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
Tiffany shared ASEC’s vision for an Educational Learning Center in Northwest Minnesota, a space designed to better serve students and families across our region. While House and Senate files have been introduced in the past, bonding support has not yet come through.
Tiffany continues to be a strong voice at the Capitol, advocating for the resources needed to bring this project to life. We are thankful for Tiffany’s dedication to creating greater access and opportunities for all students.💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether



Join us in celebrating Dana Donahue, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, for 20 years of dedicated service!🌟
For two decades, Dana has been a steady, compassionate teammate. She advocates fiercely for her students and colleagues, making sure every voice is heard and every need is met. Dana’s empathy extends beyond her students, she also guides new staff with patience and encouragement, helping them grow with confidence. Her presence strengthens our team, and her impact has left a lasting mark on ASEC. 💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether
For two decades, Dana has been a steady, compassionate teammate. She advocates fiercely for her students and colleagues, making sure every voice is heard and every need is met. Dana’s empathy extends beyond her students, she also guides new staff with patience and encouragement, helping them grow with confidence. Her presence strengthens our team, and her impact has left a lasting mark on ASEC. 💙
#WeAreASEC #StrongerTogether

