Tuesday, June 2, 2020
2:00 p.m.
MASSP Leadership And Advocacy and the Commissioner
Mark Mischke, Jason Mix and Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker
- Click here to visit our main COVID-19 page. We’re updating and adding guidance regularly to the section at the bottom.
- Click here to view a subsection of that page with guidance around student instruction.
- Click here to see where educators can watch webinars around distance learning topics. We’re adding more regularly.
- Click here to watch the Opening Session.
3:00 p.m.
Legislative Updates
Roger Aronson
MASSP Attorney and Lobbyist
This session includes emerging guidelines from the Legislature along with insights into future program and policy development from key Minnesota institutions and leaders.
Or...
Returning to School in the Fall
Kim Marshall
National Researcher and Presenter
Creator of the Marshall Memo
Several topics will be covered as we move toward looking at fall instruction including tutors for greatest need students, staff checks for skill updates, preparing staff for new paradigms in teaching, Professional Development on effective spring strategies, student social-emotional status and whole faculty discussions.
Can a Leader Admit Confusion and Still Lead?
Mastering the Social-Emotional Side of School Leadership
Daniel Goleman Deconstructs Emotional Intelligence
4:00 p.m.
Five Ways Leaders Can Alleviate COVID-19 Student Anxiety
Dr. Bill Ziegler
School Leader, Author, Consultant & Founder
Student anxiety is at an all time high as students live in isolation and are afraid of the pandemic. We have a responsibility to work to support the Whole Child and identify ways to alleviate their anxiety.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Seven Ways to Prepare for the 2020-2021 School Year
Dr. Doug Reeves
National Presenter and Educational Researcher
Seven Ways to Prepare for the 2020-2021 School Year will include Creating a Fearless School, Pre-Assessing Learning Needs, Schedule Adjustments, Engaging Students in Arts and Physical Education, Creating Collaborative Teams, Constructive Data Analysis and Instructional Leadership in the Shadow of Crisis.
Equity and Excellence: Keys to Prepare for 20-21
Equity and Excellence: Keys to Prepare for 20-21 – Presentation Slides
3:00 p.m.
Legislative Updates
Roger Aronson
MASSP Attorney and Lobbyist
This session includes emerging guidelines from the Legislature along with insights into future program and policy development from key Minnesota institutions and leaders.
Or...
Mindfulness in Education
Dr. Doug Kennedy
University of Minnesota
The Center for Spirituality and Healing continues to grow in its work with teachers and students. Online curriculum instruction on foundational mindfulness includes classroom teaching demonstrations and discussions of topics such as classroom climate and teacher presence.
4:00 p.m.
Strategies for Leading a Culture of Unity – An Authentic Panel Discussion About Race, Unity and Leadership
Dr. Bill Ziegler
School Leader, Author, Consultant & Founder
Silent No More – Strategies for Leading A Culture of Unity. Its time educational leaders stand up and speak out against the social and moral injustices in our country and communities around race. Our schools need us to lead in a way that builds unity, demonstrates courage, and celebrates our differences.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Four Essential Roles of Leadership
Gary McGuey
Sr. Lead Consultant, Franklin Covey Education
During these unprecedented times, leadership has never been more critical. We, as leaders, need to be intentional and deliberate as we navigate through this challenging time of COVID-19. The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership provides the framework, skills and tools to be a great leader.
Or...
Mindfulness in Education
Dr. Doug Kennedy
University of Minnesota
The Center for Spirituality and Healing continues to grow in its work with teachers and students. Online curriculum instruction on foundational mindfulness includes classroom teaching demonstrations and discussions of topics such as classroom climate and teacher presence.
3:00 p.m.
Self-Care, Leadership and Distance Learning: It Starts with You
Jason Paurus, Jill Engquist, Ryan Johnson, Mike Zeman
Rogers High School
Emphasizing self-care while leading a virtual high school in an effort to promote the social/emotional well being of self, students and staff. This important work, if emphasized, will enhance the virtual academic and student life experience.
Or...
What We Have Learned About Teaching and Learning During the Crisis
Dr. Julie Swaggert and Dr. Chris Mills
Minnesota State University Moorhead
In April and May of 2020, MSUM Educational Leadership faculty surveyed over 1000 educators throughout Minnesota about their feelings and concerns related to distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The data reveals key points to support teachers and leaders in Minnesota schools as we move forward.
4:00 p.m.
Minnesota State High School League
Erich Martens
MSHSL Executive Director
This session will be an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current tasks of defining classification and tournament formats for member schools, program updates, recent board actions, the many impacts on the financing of the League and some of the newest issues facing the MSHSL and member schools.
Or...
Your Benefit of the Future
Rich McLeod
Minnesota Teacher’s Retirement Association
The Minnesota TRA helps educators consider retirement options. This session is aimed at the planning needs of mid-career educators. Individuals with more than 10 years left before retirement will benefit from the experienced perspective on the nuances and ramifications of different planning decisions.
Or...
Whose Race, Whose Pace: A Call for Courageous Racial Equity Leadership
Michael Lehan
Osseo Senior High School
In this session, we will explore system thinking tools that will help frame our work ahead as site leaders. We will examine our social soul to understand that our schools are a microcosm of our larger society. This session will equip participants with the critical thinking and framing skills necessary to engage and sustain social justice conversations at the site level. How might we foster activism, healing, and liberation for our scholars while holding space for their truths? You will leave this session with strategies to enact so that your scholars can feel seen, valued, and heard.
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Schedule
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
2:00 p.m.
MASSP Leadership And Advocacy and the Commissioner
Mark Mischke, Jason Mix and Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker
3:00 p.m.
Legislative Updates
Roger Aronson
MASSP Attorney and Lobbyist
This session includes emerging guidelines from the Legislature along with insights into future program and policy development from key Minnesota institutions and leaders.
Or...
Returning to School in the Fall
Kim Marshall
National Researcher and Presenter
Creator of the Marshall Memo
Several topics will be covered as we move toward looking at fall instruction including tutors for greatest need students, staff checks for skill updates, preparing staff for new paradigms in teaching, Professional Development on effective spring strategies, student social-emotional status and whole faculty discussions.
4:00 p.m.
Five Ways Leaders Can Alleviate COVID-19 Student Anxiety
Dr. Bill Ziegler
School Leader, Author, Consultant & Founder
Student anxiety is at an all time high as students live in isolation and are afraid of the pandemic. We have a responsibility to work to support the Whole Child and identify ways to alleviate their anxiety.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Four Essential Roles of Leadership
Gary McGuey
Sr. Lead Consultant, Franklin Covey Education
During these unprecedented times, leadership has never been more critical. We, as leaders, need to be intentional and deliberate as we navigate through this challenging time of COVID-19. The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership provides the framework, skills and tools to be a great leader.
Or...
Minnesota State High School League
Erich Martens
MSHSL Executive Director
This session will be an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current tasks of defining classification and tournament formats for member schools, program updates, recent board actions, the many impacts on the financing of the League and some of the newest issues facing the MSHSL and member schools.
3:00 p.m.
Self-Care, Leadership and Distance
Learning: It Starts with You
Jason Paurus
Principal, Rogers High School
Emphasizing self-care while leading a virtual high school in an effort to promote the social/emotional well being of self, students and staff. This important work, if emphasized, will enhance the virtual academic and student life experience.
Or...
What We Have Learned About Teaching and Learning During the Crisis
Dr. Julie Swaggert and Dr. Chris Mills
Minnesota State University Moorhead
ID: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/94456343964
In April and May of 2020, MSUM Educational Leadership faculty surveyed over 1000 educators throughout Minnesota about their feelings and concerns related to distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The data reveals key points to support teachers and leaders in Minnesota schools as we move forward.
4:00 p.m.
30 Ways to Manage Conflict in Your School
Dr. Bill Sommers
Spectrum Education
Or..
Planning for Retirement
Rich McLeod
Minnesota Teacher’s Retirement Association
The Minnesota TRA helps educators consider retirement options. This session is geared for principals who have less than 10 years until retirement. It will cover several choices a principal has when retiring including appropriate High 5 options, how pensions are calculated, survivorship coverage options, accelerated annuity options, Rule of 90, post-fund balance concerns, how taxes affect your benefits and VEBA.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Leading with Social Emotional Learning
Tom Cody
National Presenter and
Founder of Top 20 Training
Leading our Learning Communities with Social-Emotional Learning is a powerful presentation based on emerging research and emerging practical research.
Or...
Enhancing Student Leadership
Doug Erickson
MASSP Coordinator of Student Activities
Developing a Solid Honor Society and Student Council constitution. This highly interactive session will focus on strengthening the student honor society and student government associations in your schools. Information will be shared on enhancing student leadership along with frequently asked questions involving organizational guidance.
3:00 p.m.
Building Student Resiliency Everyday
Katie Dorn
Co-Founder of EmpowerU
A research driven approach to improving student mental health. 1 in 3 students currently struggle with anxiety or depression and most will not be diagnosed before age 24. This session will review research that shows how a daily support strategy will improve students’ mental health and build resilience.
Or..
Change Leadership: Give Me a Process
Dr. Todd Van Erp/DOE Staff
Western Lakes Regional Center of Excellence
Many school administrators are not aware of free resources available to them through the Regional Centers of Excellence. In this session participants will learn how administrators can receive training in any/all of the 7 Leadership Practices that are the basis of our statewide Principal Leadership Team.
4:00 p.m.
The School Leader: Striving and Thriving
Andrew Marotta
Educator, Author and Speaker
The School Leader: Surviving and Thriving will touch on many aspects of being a school leader including the powerful concept of successful vs. significant.
Or..
Supporting Students Through COVID-19: Research to Practice
REL Midwest
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Seven Ways to Prepare for the 2020-2021 School Year
Dr. Doug Reeves
National Presenter and Educational Researcher
Seven Ways to Prepare for the 2020-2021 School Year will include Creating a Fearless School, Pre-Assessing Learning Needs, Schedule Adjustments, Engaging Students in Arts and Physical Education, Creating Collaborative Teams, Constructive Data Analysis and Instructional Leadership in the Shadow of Crisis.
3:00 p.m.
Legislative Updates
Roger Aronson
MASSP Attorney and Lobbyist
This session includes emerging guidelines from the Legislature along with insights into future program and policy development from key Minnesota institutions and leaders.
Or...
Mindfulness in Education
Dr. Doug Kennedy
University of Minnesota
The Center for Spirituality and Healing continues to grow in its work with teachers and students. Online curriculum instruction on foundational mindfulness includes classroom teaching demonstrations and discussions of topics such as classroom climate and teacher presence.
4:00 p.m.
Five Ways Leaders Can Alleviate COVID-19 Student Anxiety
Dr. Bill Ziegler
School Leader, Author, Consultant & Founder
Student anxiety is at an all time high as students live in isolation and are afraid of the pandemic. We have a responsibility to work to support the Whole Child and identify ways to alleviate their anxiety.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Four Essential Roles of Leadership
Gary McGuey
Franklin Covey
During these unprecedented times, leadership has never been more critical. We, as leaders, need to be intentional and deliberate as we navigate through this challenging time of COVID-19. The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership provides the framework, skills and tools to be a great leader.
Or...
Mindfulness in Education
Dr. Doug Kennedy
University of Minnesota
The Center for Spirituality and Healing continues to grow in its work with teachers and students. Online curriculum instruction on foundational mindfulness includes classroom teaching demonstrations and discussions of topics such as classroom climate and teacher presence.
3:00 p.m.
Self-Care, Leadership and Distance
Learning: It Starts with You
Jason Paurus
Principal, Rogers High School
Emphasizing self-care while leading a virtual high school in an effort to promote the social/emotional well being of self, students and staff. This important work, if emphasized, will enhance the virtual academic and student life experience.
Or...
Teaching and Learning During the Crisis
Dr. Julie Swaggert
Dr. Chris Mills
Minnesota State Moorhead
In April and May of 2020, MSUM Educational Leadership faculty surveyed over 1000 educators throughout Minnesota about their feelings and concerns related to distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The data reveals key points to support teachers and leaders in Minnesota schools as we move forward.
4:00 p.m.
Minnesota State High School League
Erich Martens
MSHSL Executive Director
This session will be an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current tasks of defining classification and tournament formats for member schools, program updates, recent board actions, the many impacts on the financing of the League and some of the newest issues facing the MSHSL and member schools.
Or...
Your Benefit of the Future
Rich McLeod
Minnesota Teacher’s Retirement Association
The Minnesota TRA helps educators consider retirement options. This session is aimed at the planning needs of mid-career educators. Individuals with more than 10 years left before retirement will benefit from the experienced perspective on the nuances and ramifications of different planning decisions.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Leading with Social Emotional Learning
Tom Cody
National Presenter and
Founder of Top 20 Training
Leading our Learning Communities with Social-Emotional Learning is a powerful presentation based on emerging research and emerging practical research.
Or...
Enhancing Student Leadership
Doug Erickson
MASSP Coordinator of Student Activities
Developing a Solid Honor Society and Student Council constitution. This highly interactive session will focus on strengthening the student honor society and student government associations in your schools. Information will be shared on enhancing student leadership along with frequently asked questions involving organizational guidance.
3:00 p.m.
Building Student Resiliency Everyday
Katie Dorn
Co-Founder of EmpowerU
A research driven approach to improving student mental health. 1 in 3 students currently struggle with anxiety or depression and most will not be diagnosed before age 24. This session will review research that shows how a daily support strategy will improve students’ mental health and build resilience.
Or...
Principal Leadership Support:
A New Way Forward
Dr. Todd Van Erp/DOE Staff
Western Lakes Regional Center of Excellence
This session will offer a change framework that will support/help guide both your personal and professional life.
4:00 p.m.
The School Leader: Striving and Thriving
Andrew Marotta
Educator, Author and Speaker
The School Leader: Surviving and Thriving will touch on many aspects of being a school leader including the powerful concept of successful vs. significant.
Or...
Supporting Students Through COVID-19: Research to Practice
REL Midwest
Schedule
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
2:00 p.m.
MASSP Leadership And Advocacy and the Commissioner
Mark Mischke, Jason Mix and Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker
3:00 p.m.
Legislative Updates
Roger Aronson
MASSP Attorney and Lobbyist
This session includes emerging guidelines from the Legislature along with insights into future program and policy development from key Minnesota institutions and leaders.
Or...
Returning to School in the Fall
Kim Marshall
National Researcher and Presenter
Creator of the Marshall Memo
Several topics will be covered as we move toward looking at fall instruction including tutors for greatest need students, staff checks for skill updates, preparing staff for new paradigms in teaching, Professional Development on effective spring strategies, student social-emotional status and whole faculty discussions.
4:00 p.m.
Five Ways Leaders Can Alleviate COVID-19 Student Anxiety
Dr. Bill Ziegler
School Leader, Author, Consultant & Founder
Student anxiety is at an all time high as students live in isolation and are afraid of the pandemic. We have a responsibility to work to support the Whole Child and identify ways to alleviate their anxiety.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Four Essential Roles of Leadership
Gary McGuey
Sr. Lead Consultant, Franklin Covey Education
During these unprecedented times, leadership has never been more critical. We, as leaders, need to be intentional and deliberate as we navigate through this challenging time of COVID-19. The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership provides the framework, skills and tools to be a great leader.
Or...
Minnesota State High School League
Erich Martens
MSHSL Executive Director
This session will be an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current tasks of defining classification and tournament formats for member schools, program updates, recent board actions, the many impacts on the financing of the League and some of the newest issues facing the MSHSL and member schools.
3:00 p.m.
Self-Care, Leadership and Distance
Learning: It Starts with You
Jason Paurus
Principal, Rogers High School
Emphasizing self-care while leading a virtual high school in an effort to promote the social/emotional well being of self, students and staff. This important work, if emphasized, will enhance the virtual academic and student life experience.
Or...
What We Have Learned About Teaching and Learning During the Crisis
Dr. Julie Swaggert and Dr. Chris Mills
Minnesota State University Moorhead
ID: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/94456343964
In April and May of 2020, MSUM Educational Leadership faculty surveyed over 1000 educators throughout Minnesota about their feelings and concerns related to distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The data reveals key points to support teachers and leaders in Minnesota schools as we move forward.
4:00 p.m.
30 Ways to Manage Conflict in Your School
Dr. Bill Sommers
Spectrum Education
Or..
Planning for Retirement
Rich McLeod
Minnesota Teacher’s Retirement Association
The Minnesota TRA helps educators consider retirement options. This session is geared for principals who have less than 10 years until retirement. It will cover several choices a principal has when retiring including appropriate High 5 options, how pensions are calculated, survivorship coverage options, accelerated annuity options, Rule of 90, post-fund balance concerns, how taxes affect your benefits and VEBA.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Leading with Social Emotional Learning
Tom Cody
National Presenter and
Founder of Top 20 Training
Leading our Learning Communities with Social-Emotional Learning is a powerful presentation based on emerging research and emerging practical research.
Or...
Enhancing Student Leadership
Doug Erickson
MASSP Coordinator of Student Activities
Developing a Solid Honor Society and Student Council constitution. This highly interactive session will focus on strengthening the student honor society and student government associations in your schools. Information will be shared on enhancing student leadership along with frequently asked questions involving organizational guidance.
3:00 p.m.
Building Student Resiliency Everyday
Katie Dorn
Co-Founder of EmpowerU
A research driven approach to improving student mental health. 1 in 3 students currently struggle with anxiety or depression and most will not be diagnosed before age 24. This session will review research that shows how a daily support strategy will improve students’ mental health and build resilience.
Or..
Change Leadership: Give Me a Process
Dr. Todd Van Erp/DOE Staff
Western Lakes Regional Center of Excellence
Many school administrators are not aware of free resources available to them through the Regional Centers of Excellence. In this session participants will learn how administrators can receive training in any/all of the 7 Leadership Practices that are the basis of our statewide Principal Leadership Team.
4:00 p.m.
The School Leader: Striving and Thriving
Andrew Marotta
Educator, Author and Speaker
The School Leader: Surviving and Thriving will touch on many aspects of being a school leader including the powerful concept of successful vs. significant.
Or..
Supporting Students Through COVID-19: Research to Practice
REL Midwest
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Seven Ways to Prepare for the 2020-2021 School Year
Dr. Doug Reeves
National Presenter and Educational Researcher
Seven Ways to Prepare for the 2020-2021 School Year will include Creating a Fearless School, Pre-Assessing Learning Needs, Schedule Adjustments, Engaging Students in Arts and Physical Education, Creating Collaborative Teams, Constructive Data Analysis and Instructional Leadership in the Shadow of Crisis.
3:00 p.m.
Legislative Updates
Roger Aronson
MASSP Attorney and Lobbyist
This session includes emerging guidelines from the Legislature along with insights into future program and policy development from key Minnesota institutions and leaders.
Or...
Mindfulness in Education
Dr. Doug Kennedy
University of Minnesota
The Center for Spirituality and Healing continues to grow in its work with teachers and students. Online curriculum instruction on foundational mindfulness includes classroom teaching demonstrations and discussions of topics such as classroom climate and teacher presence.
4:00 p.m.
Five Ways Leaders Can Alleviate COVID-19 Student Anxiety
Dr. Bill Ziegler
School Leader, Author, Consultant & Founder
Student anxiety is at an all time high as students live in isolation and are afraid of the pandemic. We have a responsibility to work to support the Whole Child and identify ways to alleviate their anxiety.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Four Essential Roles of Leadership
Gary McGuey
Franklin Covey
During these unprecedented times, leadership has never been more critical. We, as leaders, need to be intentional and deliberate as we navigate through this challenging time of COVID-19. The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership provides the framework, skills and tools to be a great leader.
Or...
Mindfulness in Education
Dr. Doug Kennedy
University of Minnesota
The Center for Spirituality and Healing continues to grow in its work with teachers and students. Online curriculum instruction on foundational mindfulness includes classroom teaching demonstrations and discussions of topics such as classroom climate and teacher presence.
3:00 p.m.
Self-Care, Leadership and Distance
Learning: It Starts with You
Jason Paurus
Principal, Rogers High School
Emphasizing self-care while leading a virtual high school in an effort to promote the social/emotional well being of self, students and staff. This important work, if emphasized, will enhance the virtual academic and student life experience.
Or...
Teaching and Learning During the Crisis
Dr. Julie Swaggert
Dr. Chris Mills
Minnesota State Moorhead
In April and May of 2020, MSUM Educational Leadership faculty surveyed over 1000 educators throughout Minnesota about their feelings and concerns related to distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The data reveals key points to support teachers and leaders in Minnesota schools as we move forward.
4:00 p.m.
Minnesota State High School League
Erich Martens
MSHSL Executive Director
This session will be an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current tasks of defining classification and tournament formats for member schools, program updates, recent board actions, the many impacts on the financing of the League and some of the newest issues facing the MSHSL and member schools.
Or...
Your Benefit of the Future
Rich McLeod
Minnesota Teacher’s Retirement Association
The Minnesota TRA helps educators consider retirement options. This session is aimed at the planning needs of mid-career educators. Individuals with more than 10 years left before retirement will benefit from the experienced perspective on the nuances and ramifications of different planning decisions.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Leading with Social Emotional Learning
Tom Cody
National Presenter and
Founder of Top 20 Training
Leading our Learning Communities with Social-Emotional Learning is a powerful presentation based on emerging research and emerging practical research.
Or...
Enhancing Student Leadership
Doug Erickson
MASSP Coordinator of Student Activities
Developing a Solid Honor Society and Student Council constitution. This highly interactive session will focus on strengthening the student honor society and student government associations in your schools. Information will be shared on enhancing student leadership along with frequently asked questions involving organizational guidance.
3:00 p.m.
Building Student Resiliency Everyday
Katie Dorn
Co-Founder of EmpowerU
A research driven approach to improving student mental health. 1 in 3 students currently struggle with anxiety or depression and most will not be diagnosed before age 24. This session will review research that shows how a daily support strategy will improve students’ mental health and build resilience.
Or...
Principal Leadership Support:
A New Way Forward
Dr. Todd Van Erp/DOE Staff
Western Lakes Regional Center of Excellence
This session will offer a change framework that will support/help guide both your personal and professional life.
4:00 p.m.
The School Leader: Striving and Thriving
Andrew Marotta
Educator, Author and Speaker
The School Leader: Surviving and Thriving will touch on many aspects of being a school leader including the powerful concept of successful vs. significant.
Or...
Supporting Students Through COVID-19: Research to Practice
REL Midwest