Speaking of leading
"We're certainly grateful to have [federal stimulus funding]. We'll be able to go deeper with some of the reform strategies, like developing an instructional coaching program, to go deeper with the writing initiative that we have and the comprehensive K-12 literacy initiatives we have. What's important is we use this money wisely so whatever impact it has will be sustainable without the funding."
–Carol Schmidt, superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools, in the Herald-Paladium, 7.5.09

SAPAC Annual Golf Outing, July 23, 2009
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MASA supports Dropout Challenge
Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan recently issued a Dropout Challenge to every Michigan elementary, middle, and high school in the state. The challenge draws on research that shows most students send distress signals years before they drop out of school... More>

Got tough negotiations on the horizon?
Don't miss MASA's upcoming drive-in workshop addressing issues related to school finance and labor relations... More>

Superintendent Endorsement
New cohorts are forming for the Courageous Journey, MASA's three-year endorsement program now serving over 100 Michigan supts in progress toward earning their specialty and/or enhanced endorsements... More>

MASA partners expand leadership programs
New school board members will now be invited to participate in four specialized training sessions, starting with the 2009-10 school year, where they will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills by attending sessions revolving around current issues, sharing ideas... More>

Mi-life cohort 3 begins Fall 2009
The program will consist of six (6) face-to-face sessions and one (1) online course with intersession assignments between the face-to-face sessions and will be conducted at seven different locations around the state... More>

Noted author, Dr. Ruby Payne, to speak in East Lansing
September 2, East Lansing
The Necessity to Understand All of Our Children & Families
With a challenging U.S. and Michigan economy that is resulting in record high unemployment rates and concurrent requirements to assure student achievement through a stringent accountability system, administrators, teachers and service providers must understand the populations of children and their families they are attempting to serve... More>

School Bond Issues - The Real Economic Stimulus
October 15 and 16, 2009
This conference is for School Administrators, Business Officials, Board Members, Facility Directors and other interested professionals that wish to learn more about the latest trends in planning, financing, renovating and constructing educational facilities... More>

MISEC Interlocal Agreement Requires Board Action
During the week of June 15, 2009, all Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative (MISEC) members received the First Amendment to the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative Interlocal Agreement... More>

Michigan LearnPort® Announces Stipend Opportunities for Online Professional Development
To encourage teachers, administrators and other instructional personnel to experience the value and effective nature of online learning first-hand, Michigan Virtual University is offering $150 stipends for enrolling in and completing selected curriculum content courses and requirements through Michigan LearnPort... More>

• MASA posts Legislative Liaison position
• MASA Fall Conference preparations coming together
• Fall Exhibit Show kicks off with evening gathering
• New Superintendents -
  Get the right start at MASA's New Supt conference just for you
• Annual Rose Memorial Service to be included in General Session
• RETIREES - Mark your calendars!
  MASEL Luncheon: September 15, 2009
• Superintendent of the Year nominations due
• Highlighted Benefit:
  - Board-Superintendent Relationships
• Members in the News:
  - Bernard Taylor home from China trip
  - Patricia Cole tackles new role
• Winners' Circle best practices:
  - Engineering Projects in Community Service, Dan Tighe

• Principal Fellowship and Coaches Institute
• MAISA invites member input

• ARRA STABILIZATION ALERT: Apply now to avoid cash-flow gaps

• 2009 Seattle Summit: Leadership For the Future
  July 16-19
  Seattle, WA
• GreenTown: The Future of Community
  July 23
  Grand Rapids
  
• 21st Century Learning Symposium (2nd Annual)
  August 6
  Port Huron High School
• Differentiated Instruction Conference
  August 12 & 13, 2009 at
  Clarkston High School
• Districts In Distress: Preparing For The Worst
  August 14
• Michigan Teaching for Learning Institute: Igniting the Sparks of Genius
  August 18-20
  Lansing Convention Center
• Get the Edge:
  Maximize the Net Interest Income from Your School's Investment Dollars
  August 21
  Oakland Schools
• The Necessity to Understand All of Our Children and Families
  September 2
  Breslin Center, East Lansing
• Curriculum Leaders Bootcamp series
• Beyond Compliance: Renewing Our Commitment to ALL Children–The Annual Homeless Education Conference
  September 13-15
  Kellogg Center, East Lansing
• Building a System of Care: Putting Principles into Practice
• Curriculum Leaders Experienced series
• MSU Assessment Certification Program

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