2024-2025 Minnesota Future Problem Solving Calendar and Costs
Welcome to an exciting new year of Learning How to Think Not What to Think!
Workshops – Summer/Fall 2024 Registrations open July 1, 2024
| Event | Date/s of Training | Times/Location | Registration Deadline | Fees |
| New Coach Training 6-Step Process | October 3rd & 4th Via Zoom | 9:00 – 3:30 each day | September 27 | $200.00 |
| Community Projects Coach Training | September 21 Via Zoom | 9:00 – 3:00 | September 13 | $125.00 per coach |
| Community Projects Student Training | September 21 Via Zoom | 9:00 – 3:00 | September 13 | $25.00 per Participant |
| Community Projects Parent Training | September 21 Via Zoom | 9:00 – 3:00 | September 13 | $15.00 per Parent |
| ALL COACHES Website Changes Program Changes | September 28 Via Zoom | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | September 23 | No Charge |
| Creative Writing Coach Training | September 28 Via Zoom | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | September 23 | $95.00 |
Evaluator Training/Retreat | November 2 Via Zoom | 9:00 a.m. to Noon | October 28 No Charge for Evaluators | $75.00 for coaches |
To register for Workshops, go to: Workshop Registration Form: All Workshops
District/Community Registration – Annual Fee – Registration Period: September 1- October 11, 2024
| Description | Registration Deadline | Fee |
| Returning Public Schools | October 11, 2024 | $135.00 |
| New Public Schools | October 11, 2024 | $90.00 |
| Parochial/Private Schools | October 11, 2024 | $75.00 |
| Home School Groups, Clubs, Other Programs | October 11, 2024 | $50.00 |
To submit your District/Community Registration, go to: District/Community Registration Form 2024-25
MN FPSP State Board Meetings – Check the MN FPSP website calendar for more info
| October 26, 2024 | Board Meeting | 9:00 a.m. to Noon Via Zoom |
| February 17-22, 2025, Google Docs | Feb. 22, 2024, Zoom | 9 – Noon |
| June 21, 2025 | Annual Reorganization Meeting | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Competition Calendars – Next Pages
Register HERE for any of the Programs/Components on the following pages.
GLOBAL ISSUES – (Teams and Individuals)
Watch for Registration Information in the Fall Newsletter.
| Event | Important Dates | Other Info |
Team & Individual Registrations – Cost covers Problems 1 & 2, and Qualifying Problem | Due: October 24, 2024 (Oct. 18 if submitting Problem #1) | $160.00 per Team $50.00 per Individual $50.00 Per AbPS Team |
| Problem #1 Topic: Food Security (Optional, but highly recommended) | Due: October 24, 2024 Due by 5:00 p.m. | Submit Steps 1-3 Via Google Docs (No Extra Charge) |
| Problem #1 Evaluations Released | October 25, 2024 | Access Results – Via Shared Google Folder |
| Problem #2 Topic: Rising Sea Levels (Mandatory to be eligible for Qualifying Problem) | Due: December 4, 2024 | Submit All Steps Via Google Docs (No Extra Charge) |
| Problem #2 Evaluation | Dec. 6 – Dec. 8, 2024 | Virtually via Google Docs |
Problem #2 Results Released | December 9, 2024 | Access Results – Via Shared Google Folder |
| Qualifying Problem (QP) Reg of Student Names | Due: December 18, 2024 | Regional Info sent via email |
2025 QP Topic: Agricultural Industry | Written Competition Dates: Jan 30-31, Feb 1 PAP Recordings Due: Feb. 5 Awards: February 9 | Written work done via Google Docs from “home.” Via Google Forms Virtual via YouTube Live |
| Qualifying Problem Written Evaluation PAP Judging | Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 February 7-8 | Fully Virtual |
| Qualifying Problem Results Released Access Results via shared Google Folder | February 9* *After the Awards | Affiliate Final Invitations sent via email. |
State/Affiliate Final Registrations Due | February 21 | $20.00 Late Fee per Reg. received after Due Date |
State/Affiliate Final Registrations Fees Due | Due: March 21 | $175.00 per Team $50.00 per Individual $30.00 per MAGIC Competitor |
| 2025 State/Affiliate Final Topic: Global Issues Nanotechnology Onsite Celebration & PAP Finals???? | March 27 – 29 April 2 April 12 | Written Work via Google Docs PAP Recordings Due Location to Be Determined |
| International Conference Topic: To be announced in March | June 4-8, 2025 $700 to $800 per person plus travel. | Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana |
| Freelance/Non-competitive Evaluations Talk to Cheryl@mnfpsp.org for more info. | Dates determined as needed. | $25.00 per evaluation. Ask about quantity rates. |
Creative Writing
| Creative Writing Registrations | Due: October 24, 2024 | $85.00 per student |
| Creative Writing Draft Review – Optional | Submissions Due: December 13, 2024 | NC |
| State Competition Submission | Due: March 19, 2025 | NC |
Storytelling
| Storytelling Registrations | Due: October 24, 2024 | $85.00 per student |
| Qualifying Recorded Submission | Jan. 24, 2025 | NC |
| Affiliate Final Recording Due | March 26, 2025 | $25.00 |
Visual Arts
| Visual Arts Registrations | Due: October 24, 2024 | $85.00 per student |
| Qualifying Submission | Jan. 24, 2025 | NC |
| Affiliate Final | March 26, 2025 | $25.00 |
Community Projects
| Team Registrations | Due: October 24, 2024 | $190.00 per Team |
| Individual Registrations | Due: October 24, 2024 | $85.00 per Individual |
| Project Proposal | Due: December 11, 2024 | NC |
| Affiliate Submissions | Due: March 10, 2025 | NC |
| Interviews – Virtually | March 18 – 20, 2025 | NC |
| Affiliate Display Judging | April 12, 2025 (Onsite) | NC |
| IC Submissions Due | May 1, 2025 | Fees – TBD |
Please note: There will be a $20.00 per team or individual fee assessed for each late registration and/or late payment. The due date reflects the date that the check must be in the FPS Office. Teams that have not paid registration and outstanding late fees by the date of competition will not be evaluated and will, therefore, not be eligible to advance to the next level of competition.
Minnesota FPS offers Adult Global Issues and Community Project Team Competitions.
Adult teams may consist of Alumni, Coaches, retired Coaches, Parents, and/or Evaluators.
A Qualifying Problem Global Issues Booklet Submission is required to qualify for Global Issues State Competition. The cost is $75.00.
Community Project Teams must follow the Community Projects Calendar for Students. The cost is $75.00 per team.
The top GIPS and CmPS teams will be invited to the International Competition.
Contact Cheryl at: Cheryl@mnfpsp.org for more information and to register.
*** All teams, including the adult teams, are required to compete in the Presentation of Action Plan at the Qualifying Problem and Affiliate Competitions in order for their written work to qualify to advance. This is in alignment with the International Rules. Accommodations cannot be made for other activities.
Download 2024-2025 Calendar