MCEA Staff & Services

Consultant Services & Audits

The purpose of MCEA’s Consultant Services is to provide your school district’s administration with an objective assessment of part or all of your district’s Community Education program.

The benchmarks and standards used in the review are based on MN State Statute 124D.19 and MN Rule 3530-5600.

MCEA Consultant Services offers four tiers of support to districts interested in investigating or pursuing an assessment of their local Community Education program. The Consultant plays a different role depending on the tier of service.

Hourly rate: $75 per hour (Mileage & other costs are extra)

Hotline

General inquiry through phone or email contact. (No fee)

Technical Assistance

This service includes on-site program observation, face-to-face debriefing meetings, follow-up reports, phone calls and emails as needed or requested. If further services are required, the Consultant will inform program of additional services. (Minimum: three hours of consultation)

Consultation

This service includes a consultant spending up to 75 percent of time onsite doing observations and face-to-face meetings with the Advisory Council or Board of Education. The other 25 percent of time includes follow-up phone consultations, written reports and email communication. (Minimum: ten hours of consultation)

Mentoring

This service includes a mentor spending up to 75 percent of time onsite doing observations and face-to-face meetings. The other 25 percent of time includes follow-up phone consultations, written reports and email communication. (Minimum: ten hours of consultation)

Local Community Education Review (LCER - Audit)

This package contains an in-depth assessment of any or all parts of a Community Education department. A team of experts will be formed to meet with staff, Advisory Council, and Board of Education members. Interviews and surveys will be conducted to compile a complete list of data points to assist in the assessment. A final written report will be presented to either the local Community Education Advisory Council or Board of Education. (This is a contracted service based on District Population)

Who Leads the LCER Process?

LCER - Audit Rates

Rates Based on School District Population Size
Up to 4,999 Population – $2,100.00
5,000-14,999 Population – $3,900.00
15,000-29,999 Population – $5,200.00
30,000-49,999 Population – $8,300.00
50,000-99,999 Population – $10,600.00
100,000+ Population – $12,900.00

(Mileage & other costs such as food & lodging are extra if applicable)

LCER Promotional Video (Full)

Next Steps....

Click HERE for our MCEA LCER – Preliminary Survey Form.

What is the Process?

Who is involved?

What is the role of the District?

What is the cost?

LCER - Testimonial

If you are considering a Local Community Education Review for your district, I encourage you to take the leap. It is an investment into your community that may have incalculable benefits. The preparation and work put into the process were impressive, well organized, and produced practical and useable outcomes. The team comprised about 200 years of shared Community Education experience, lending tremendous insight. On top of all the practical assessment and information gained, the most impressive win was the community of leaders we gained induction into. Duluth’s Community Education programming now has the support of Community Education leaders from across the state and is the benefactor of the corporate 200 years of wisdom and practice, supporting our path as we move forward. That’s Community Ed.

Jeremy Rupp – Duluth Area Community Education

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