MASSP Building a Restorative Mindset Workshop
September 27, 2023
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Anderson Center, Bethel University
In this introductory workshop, we will collaborate to build a restorative mindset. Our journey will begin by reflecting on our current mindsets and practices around school interactions, discipline, and community. Participants will learn what it means to be restorative by exploring restorative mindsets, principles, language, and practices. After our groundwork of examining restorative mindsets, we will begin to identify barriers to implementation and strategize ways to shift our schools to more restorative ecosystems.
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Please note: We will be adding more dates and locations throughout the state in the near future, and based on interest.
MASSP School Law Seminars
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. Seminars begin at 8:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM.
October 4, 2023 – St. Paul - Anderson Center (Bethel University)
October 9, 2023 – Mankato - Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center
October 10, 2023 – Rochester - Wood Lake Meeting Center
October 24, 2023 – Mahnomen - Shooting Star Casino
October 26, 2023 – Cloquet - Cloquet Forestry Center
November 2, 2023 – St. Cloud - Best Western Kelly Inn
January 24, 2024 – Minneapolis - Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel
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The Future of Work: Adapting to a Changing Landscape in Minnesota Schools
December 4, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Park Event Center, Waite Park
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MASSP Winter Conference
January 24-26, 2024
Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel
MASSP Student Handbook Workshop
April 2024
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.
MASSP Summer Conference
June 24-27, 2024
Breezy Point Resort
MASSP New Administrators Workshop
Designed for administrators with 3 years or less experience.
September 2024
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Anderson Center, Bethel University
This workshop is designed to meet the needs of building administrators who are in their first three years of leadership. This two-day workshop is designed to enhance practitioner and leadership skills (day one) and sensitize and inform on legal responsibilities, student discipline and legal issues faced by building leaders (day two).
MASSP Student Discipline Workshop
September 2024
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Anderson Center, Bethel University
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.
If you would like to join any of these events, please see our calendar.
MASSP Winter Conference
January 25-27, 2023
Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel
We are excited to offer a wide range of topics that will help continue to build your leadership capacity. The theme of this year’s conference is Partnerships. We know that you need a supporting staff around you to insure student and school success. The relationships that you build with your superintendent, district directors and support staff can make a strong impact on your leadership. We hope to offer a comprehensive learning environment so that you can continue to build upon your success. Conversely, your knowledge is also invaluable. By building your professional leadership network, you will have a chance to sit down with colleagues and discuss and share practices on a variety of topics.
Keynote Speakers
Jimmy Casas
Recalibrate the Culture
Dr. Stephen Peters
Leading Through Change, “Lessons Learned and their Impact on the Future”
Mary Pat Cumming
NASSP Update
Jimmy Casas
Recalibrate the Culture
Dr. Stephen Peters
Leading Through Change, “Lessons Learned and their Impact on the Future”
Pre-Conference Sessions
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
School Law Seminar
Roger Aronson, MASSP Attorney/Lobbyist
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.
Trauma-Informed Leadership
Justin Tiarks, Principal, St. Paul City School
In this session, Justin will share how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have a tremendous impact on your students' learning; and, he will provide you with tools and strategies to become a Trauma-Informed Leader.
Principals and Special Education Every Day the Two Shall Meet
Erin Toninato, Executive Director, Minnesota Administrators for Special Education
Special Education is a complex system that is best navigated in partnership. This pre-conference session will provide valuable information related to the role of the Principal in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and relevance to the process. Provision of special education is about strong relationships with your school team, the students, and families. Get ready to learn and engage with your colleagues, to gain a better understanding of the important role you have in special education!
MN School Violence Prevention Symposium
December 5, 2022
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Park Event Center, Waite Park, MN
We are pleased to announce the collaboration of MASA, MASSP, MESPA, and MSBA in offering a School Violence Prevention Symposium. We invite all members of our organizations, along with the members of your school district safety team. Violence prevention is a concern for all of us and our professional organizations. We have planned a uniquely informative and engaging conference that will provide helpful information as your team identifies the next steps in violence prevention.
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