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Nov 30, 2007
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Speaking of Leading
"""Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, thirty-fouth U.S. President

""2008 MASA Midwinter Conference, 23-25 January
The Art of Possibilities: Leading In A Culture of Change
This year's event promises to provide you with valuable information, resources for continued growth, and great professional networking... More>

Facilities Benchmarking Survey aids in data driven decision making
What data are we using when we look at our facilities operation? Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) is collecting data for their 7th School Benchmarking Survey... More>

""Michigan Merit success will require a shift of attitude
The findings of a recent study demonstrate the challenge of increasing math and science achievement lies in the education of parents and students as to why it is necessary... More>

Health care access increased in rural Michigan through $20 million broadband telehealth services
Michigan will receive up to $20,910,000 to build a new network infrastructure that will connect existing state health networks to each other and Internet2 at speeds ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 100 Mbps... More>

Happy Holidays from SET SEG!
With 30 years of experience managing risk-sharing pools for Michigan school districts, SET SEG is highly qualified to help you explore four alternative school insurance models... More>

Michigan LearnPort® Redesigned: professional development website portal for the K-12 school community
The Michigan Virtual University® has re-designed its professional development website portal to ease use and increase collaboration among Michigan’s educators and support staff who take the no-cost online courses... More>

REMC Association members showcase Michigan programs at AESA 2007
Three members of the Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan recently presented at the (AESA) annual conference... More>

Highlighted Services -
 New Superintendent support

MASA offers a range of mentoring activities for superintendents new to the field. In addition to pairing them up with experienced mentors, MASA offers a range of support experiences throughout the year.

EVENTS:

New Superintendent’s Pre-Conference, targeted workshops at MASA conferences, and MIEM events helpful for new supts in 7 leadership domains

 

SERVICES:

 

Contract review for superintendents new to the field (Available to active Firstline or Affiliate members only).

 

90 Days to Success Toolkit—includes two 90-minute CDs and a 90-day desktop calendar packed with advice and resources from some of Michigan’s most experienced superintendents.

 

New Supts listserv (contact James Scofield if you would like to be a part of this list or have any questions)

 

One-on-one mentor matching (contact Linda Wacyk to request a mentor from your region)

 

MASA Directors and Staff available to answer questions as needed.

 

Mentor Toolkit—online with links to useful articles, resources and learning opportunities.

Fanning Howey
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