Get Involved

Join an MCA/Alternate MCA Review Committee

Educators and community members from across the state are invited to serve on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and Alternate MCA Review Committees to help shape Minnesota’s statewide assessments. These committees ensure assessments reflect the diversity, experiences, and strengths of Minnesota students. By participating, you’ll provide feedback that makes test content more inclusive, accurate and relevant for all learners. Visit the Join an MCA/Alternate MCA Review Committee page on the MDE website to learn how to register and participate.

Professional Learning Opportunities

Explore cohort-based and self-paced learning experiences designed to deepen your understanding of assessment, data use, and student agency. Opportunities include the Student Agency in Learning (SAIL) and other MnDAL supported offerings.

On-Demand Learning

Access a growing library of professional learning modules through the MnDAL Canvas course. Designed for educators and leaders, these resources support formative assessment, data literacy, and instructional improvement – anytime, at your own pace.

Educator Edition Newsletter 

The Educator Edition is a monthly newsletter that provides timely information to educators regarding standards-based instruction resources, including professional development opportunities. Subscribing to the newsletter is a great way for educators to stay informed about the latest information from MDE's division of Academic Standards, Instruction and Assessment. Subscribe to the Educator Edition newsletter. Archived newsletters are posted on the Minnesota Assessment Hub (Minnesota Assessment Hub > MDE Updates > Educator Edition).