Conferences & Seminars

January 28 – 30, 2026
Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel

The Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals would like to invite you to our 2026 Winter Conference on January 28-30 in Minneapolis. We will be offering a wide range of topics that will help continue to build your leadership capacity. As school leaders, you face a significant workload throughout the academic year. Now that we have reached the midpoint, it’s essential to rejuvenate your leadership by dedicating a few days to your own professional development. Please save the dates of January 28-30 to engage in meaningful learning from experts in our field, and collaborate with your colleagues who have valuable experience in the topics you wish to explore.

April 2026

Registration 8:15 AM
Workshop 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

One of the most important administrative tools in guiding and reinforcing legal policies and school procedures and practices within a school is the student handbook. Each year, administrators update their handbook and present it to their school board for approval. The contents and the delivery of the student handbook often provides the reinforcement needed to make administrative decisions throughout the school year. Furthermore, by including pertinent information within the handbook, districts can avoid both time and money in litigation costs. Each year, administrators update their handbook and present it to their school board for approval prior to school fall opening. This interactive workshop will outline the importance of an effective handbook, including key information on what to include in your student handbook.

Presenters: Roger Aronson, MASSP Attorney/Lobbyist; Erich Martens from MSHSL; and Terry Morrow from MSBA.

June 15 – 18, 2026
Breezy Point Resort, Brainerd, MN

A program designed for first- and second-year school administrators.

2026 TBD

Join a cohort designed to guide new administrators through the critical early years of school leadership.  This program addresses the essential knowledge and skills every new administrator needs.  Participants will join the cohort of fellow new principals and be paired with experienced mentors-building a strong network of connection, collaboration and ongoing support throughout their leadership journey.

2026 TBD

Roger Aronson, MASSP Attorney/Lobbyist is one of the most highly regarded experts in school law in the State of Minnesota. This workshop will explore legal implications and the administrator’s role including provisions you may not know about. Find out what is new for school administrators in multiple areas of student discipline. Information is practical and may offer guidelines for policy development.

The Empowering Excellence Series, brought to you by MESPA and MASSP, is a four-part professional learning experience designed to support principals throughout the year. Each session builds intentionally—from understanding leadership identity and foundational learning organization principles to applying that knowledge in real- time through focused action and relationship-building. Leaders will explore how their strengths, personal attributes, and leadership styles influence school culture, systems, and learning outcomes while providing practical strategies and leadership moves to enhance their effectiveness. The Empowering Excellence Series culminates in a reflective look at leadership impact and a forward- thinking approach to sustaining growth, equipping leaders with the clarity, confidence, and connections needed to lead with purpose throughout the year and beyond.

As the series unfolds, participants will dig deeper into the heart of impactful leadership: creating hope, fostering growth, and reflecting on purpose. Through practical tools, reflective practices, and collaborative learning, the Empowering Excellence Series helps leaders stay grounded in their “why” while advancing their effectiveness and clarity. The journey concludes with a celebration of leadership impact and a forward-focused lens to carry momentum into the future.

MASSP Attorney/Lobbyist Roger Aronson is conducting one-day seminars throughout the state presenting the most up to date information on school law. Roger is one of the most highly regarded experts in school law in the State of Minnesota. Find out what is new in school law, have your legal questions answered and gain valuable insight.