Conferences & Seminars
MASSP Monthly AI Lab for School Leaders
MASSP is partnering with Gruvy Education to offer a FREE Monthly AI Lab for School Leaders.
Sessions are hands-on and concrete. Participants see exactly what to type, how to give good context, and how to quickly edit AI output so it sounds like them. Every session includes ready-to-use prompt templates and simple guardrails for safe, responsible AI use in schools.
Members will receive an email from MASSP to sign up for these labs. See below for more details on each lab.
August Lab
September Lab
October Lab
Principal Pathways
Aspiring Leaders
New Offering!
This program is designed for teacher leaders, deans, and TOSAs that are considering moving and/or are on the path to school administration. They will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights on preparing for a career in school leadership.
Participants in this series will also be able to attend the Aspiring Leader’s Workshop either at the MASSP Winter or Summer Conference at a discounted price.
When: Oct. 20th, 2026 and March 18th, 2027
Where: Anderson Center, Bethel University
Cost: $250
Possible CEUs: 12
New Administrator Launching
This program is designed to guide new administrators through the critical early years of school leadership. This program will address the essential knowledge and skills every new administrator needs.
Participants will join a cohort of fellow new principals and be paired with experienced mentors. Together they will build a strong network of connection, collaboration and ongoing support throughout their leadership journey.
As part of this series, principals will get to choose to go to either the School Discipline Workshop at Bethel’s Anderson Center or one of the School Law Seminars near them
When: July 30th, 2026, September 16th, 2026, Discipline/School Law Seminar, March16th, 2027
Where: Anderson Center, Bethel University and various locations for School Law Seminar
Cost: $650
Possible CEUs: 45
Elevating Leadership
New Offering!
This program is designed for second and third-year principals who are ready to deepen their impact, refine their leadership practices, and sustain positive change in their schools. The focus will be on strengthening school culture, improving systems, and growing as a lead learner and instructional leader.
When: Sept. 15, 2026, Feb. 23rd, 2027, 2-Virtual Sessions (dates TDB)
Where: Anderson Center, Bethel University
Cost: $425
Possible CEUs: 16
Empowering Excellence
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. This 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.
When: Sept. 23rd, 2026, Nov. 12, 2026, Jan. 12, 2027, March 4, 2027
Where: Anderson Center, Bethel University
Registration: $499
Possible CEUs: 24
The Pre-Year Leadership Alignment Retreat is a facilitated experience designed for administrative teams to collaboratively plan, clarify, and prepare for a successful school year. This is not a sit-and-get workshop: this is dedicated, structured time to work on your school, not just in it.
Participants will walk away with a physical playbook to start the year.
Too often, leadership teams begin the school year reacting to demands rather than executing a clear plan. This retreat creates the space to align your team, strengthen your leadership approach, and build the systems necessary to support both staff and students.
Don’t open the school year without opening alignment first.
See flyer for more details.
Registration:
- 1 person – $230
- 2 person team: $210 each
- 3 person team: $195 each
- 4 person team: $175 each
- Teams of 5 or more people: Contact Kim Sievert at kim@massp.org, for pricing.
MASSP Student Discipline Workshop
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.
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Where: Bethel University’s Anderson Center
Time: 8am-3pm
Cost: Member: $195, Nonmember: $250
Possible CEUs: 5
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 school law experts in the State of Minnesota. Have your legal questions answered and gain some valuable insights to share with your building. Seminars begin at 8:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM.
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- Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Cloquet – Forestry Center
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- Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 – Mankato – Marriott Hotel and Event Center
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- Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 – Rochester – Wood Lake Meeting Center
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- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – St. Cloud – Holiday Inn
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- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Mahnomen – Shooting Star Casino
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- Thursday, November, 19, 2026 -St. Paul – Bethel Anderson Center
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- January 2027 – Winter Conference – Mpls Marriott Hotel
Cost: Member: $195, Nonmember: $250
Possible CEUs: 5
MASSP Winter Conference
2027
Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel
MASSP Student Handbook Workshop
2027
Presenters: Roger Aronson, MASSP Attorney/Lobbyist; Erich Martens from MSHSL; and Terry Morrow from MSBA.
MASSP Summer Conference
June 14 – 17, 2027
Breezy Point Resort, Brainerd, MN
If you would like to join any of these events, please see our calendar.
