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This toolkit provides model guidelines for districts on student cell phone use, offering two options: no cell phones during the academic day or limited access during passing time and lunch. Included are consequences, handbook language, and a parent/guardian letter, with districts having the flexibility to adjust these guidelines. This toolkit was produced by MESPA and MASSP.

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Professional Learning Communities are an invaluable experience to grow professionally and build a sense of community with colleagues. You form a group, identify a topic, coordinate dates and times. If you’d like MESPA to apply for CEUs for you, the group has to meet for a total of 6 hours throughout the course of the year (for example, 4 times for 1.5 hours each). Then, send Christine a brief outline of what you plan to learn and talk about. When your 6 hours are done, send Christine an attendance sheet. This is a great way to earn 6 CEUs while learning about what you care about and building a community of support.

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Upcoming events

  • Bemidji Tier 1 & 2 MTSS Workshops

    • 09 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Lincoln Elementary, 1617 5th Street NE, Bemidji, MN 56601
    Register


    Principal & Teacher Teams are Welcome!

    Take Tier 1 or Tier 2 or BOTH!

    BEMIDJI

    Lincoln Elementary

    1617 5th Street NE

    Bemidji, MN 56601


    *Monday, June 9, 2025

    8:00-11:30 AM Tier 1

    12:30-4:00 PM Tier 2

    Here's what you can expect from each workshop...

    MORNING SESSION 8:00-11:30 AM:

    MTSS 101 Building a Strong TIER 1 to Support Staff and Students

    We all know that staff, students, and families thrive in a safe, nurturing, positive, predictable, reinforcing, and stimulating environment. By integrating MTSS with the principles of implementation science, schools can systematically meet students' and staff' diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This approach fosters an inclusive culture guided by collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement—ensuring every learner has access to the support they need to succeed.

    Session Objectives:

    Participants will:
    ✅ Identify MTSS as a framework that can support the whole child (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 1
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around the whole child  (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 

    Outcomes:

    ✔ Foster a positive and supportive environment for both students and staff using an MTSS model

    ✔ Implement best practices for adult self-care in school settings around Tier 1
    ✔ Enhance social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes to drive academic and life success
    ✔ Equip teachers with tools to support students' social-emotional development and behavior
    ✔ Improve overall academic engagement and achievement

    AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30-4:00 PM:

    MTSS Tier 2: What Do We Do When Staff and Students Don’t Respond to Tier 1?

    Many of our schools have strong Tier 1 best practices that foster a positive, nurturing, and predictable learning environment for all students and staff. But what happens when some students and staff don’t respond to Tier 1 supports? Join us for a half-day professional development session designed to help you and your team take the next steps in identifying gaps, strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and ensuring all learners receive the support they need to thrive!

    Session Objectives:

    By the end of this session, participants will:
     ✅ Understand the purpose and key components of Tier 2 in MTSS
     ✅ Identify students who need Tier 2 interventions using data-based decision-making
     ✅ Explore evidence-based academic, behavioral, and SEL interventions
     ✅ Learn how to track progress and adjust supports effectively
     ✅ Strengthen staff collaboration and family engagement in Tier 2

    Outcomes:
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 2
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around Tier 2 Whole Child Interventions (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 2

    *Please note participants are on their own for breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

    Some lunch places:

    Big Apple Bagels

    Erbert's & Gerbert's

    Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse

    Paul Bunyan Sub Shop

    Hotels:

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, 927 Lake Shore Drive NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601

    AmericInn by Wyndham Bemidji, 1200 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601


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  • Rochester Tier 1 & 2 MTSS Workshops

    • 11 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Wood Lake Meeting Center, 210 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
    Register

    Principal & Teacher Teams are Welcome!

    Take Tier 1 or Tier 2 or BOTH!

    ROCHESTER

    Wood Lake Meeting Center

    210 Wood Lake Drive SE

    Rochester, MN 55904

    *Wednesday, June 11, 2025

    8:00-11:30 AM Tier 1

    12:30-4:00 PM Tier 2

    Here's what you can expect from each workshop...

    MORNING SESSION 8:00-11:30 AM:

    MTSS 101 Building a Strong TIER 1 to Support Staff and Students

    We all know that staff, students, and families thrive in a safe, nurturing, positive, predictable, reinforcing, and stimulating environment. By integrating MTSS with the principles of implementation science, schools can systematically meet students' and staff' diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This approach fosters an inclusive culture guided by collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement—ensuring every learner has access to the support they need to succeed.

    Session Objectives:

    Participants will:
    ✅ Identify MTSS as a framework that can support the whole child (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 1
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around the whole child  (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 

    Outcomes:

    ✔ Foster a positive and supportive environment for both students and staff using an MTSS model

    ✔ Implement best practices for adult self-care in school settings around Tier 1
    ✔ Enhance social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes to drive academic and life success
    ✔ Equip teachers with tools to support students' social-emotional development and behavior
    ✔ Improve overall academic engagement and achievement

    AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30-4:00 PM:

    MTSS Tier 2: What Do We Do When Staff and Students Don’t Respond to Tier 1?

    Many of our schools have strong Tier 1 best practices that foster a positive, nurturing, and predictable learning environment for all students and staff. But what happens when some students and staff don’t respond to Tier 1 supports? Join us for a half-day professional development session designed to help you and your team take the next steps in identifying gaps, strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and ensuring all learners receive the support they need to thrive!

    Session Objectives:

    By the end of this session, participants will:
     ✅ Understand the purpose and key components of Tier 2 in MTSS
     ✅ Identify students who need Tier 2 interventions using data-based decision-making
     ✅ Explore evidence-based academic, behavioral, and SEL interventions
     ✅ Learn how to track progress and adjust supports effectively
     ✅ Strengthen staff collaboration and family engagement in Tier 2

    Outcomes:
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 2
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around Tier 2 Whole Child Interventions (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 2

    *Please note participants are on their own for breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

    Some lunch places:

    Snappy Stop: 4.6 miles

    Whistle Binkies on the Lake: .2 miles

    Culvers: 2.6 miles

    Jersey Mike's Subs: 4.4 miles

    Hotels:

    Country Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic, 77 Woodlake Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904 .11 miles from Wood Lake Meeting Center

    Holiday Inn Express Rochester South - Mayo Area by IHG, 4141 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 .8 miles from Wood Lake Meeting Center

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  • Willmar Managing to Lead: Finding Time for What Matters Most - at Work & Home

    • 11 Jun 2025
    • 12 Jun 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Willmar: Kennedy Elementary, Room #137, 724 8th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201
    • 7
    Register


    WILLMAR

    Managing to Lead

    Finding time for what matters most 
    at work and home

    A Two-day workshop for principals and their administrative staff in effective organization and collaboration

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    Where:

    Kennedy Elementary, Room #137

    724 8th St SW

    Willmar, MN 56201

    When:

    June 11 and 12, 2025

    8:15am-3pm

    Who:

    Principal (must attend) and office staff member(s)

    Cost:

    • $500 for one Principal and for one office staff member (both must attend both days)

    • $150 for each additional office staff member

    • Breakfast and lunch are included

    CEUs:

    Principals will receive 11 CEUs

    Workshop description:

    Join us for a dynamic 2-day "Managing to Lead” Workshop.  This session is tailored for principals and their office staff, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for effective organization and collaboration. Together, we'll explore over 20 different strategies and techniques to streamline workflow, prioritize tasks, and create a culture of collaboration.

    The session will include: 

    • Leadership strategies focused on culture, systems, and communication
    • Identifying team member's strengths and leading with your genius
    • Opportunities to build positive, collaborative, and productive relationships
    • More than 20 Different organizational tools and strategies
    • Strategies to use Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Office Efficiencies and Processes
    • Time to explore and build a system that is unique to the skills and strategies that work best for your team
    • Explore Distributive Leadership Principles for Collaborative and Empowered Teams  
    • Set specific goals for professional and personal growth
    • Time to Collaborate and Plan for the Upcoming School Year
    • A materials list for items you should bring will be sent to you prior to the start of the workshop.

    Hotels:

    *Best Western Plus Willmar 2.5 miles to venue

    *Country Inn & Suites 1.9 miles to venue

    *AmericInn Willmar 2.6 miles to venue

    *You may get a cheaper rate booking through Expedia or another type of travel platform than the link will provide.

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  • Mankato Tier 1 & 2 MTSS Workshops

    • 12 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • East High School, RM #104 2600 Hoffman Rd, Mankato, MN 56001-5805
    Register

    Principal & Teacher Teams are Welcome!

    Take Tier 1 or Tier 2 or BOTH!

    MANKATO

    East High School

    Room #104

    2600 Hoffman Rd.

    Mankato, MN 56001

    *Thursday, June 12, 2025

    8:00-11:30 AM Tier 1

    12:30-4:00 PM Tier 2

    Here's what you can expect from each workshop...

    MORNING SESSION 8:00-11:30 PM:

    MTSS 101 Building a Strong TIER 1 to Support Staff and Students

    We all know that staff, students, and families thrive in a safe, nurturing, positive, predictable, reinforcing, and stimulating environment. By integrating MTSS with the principles of implementation science, schools can systematically meet students' and staff' diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This approach fosters an inclusive culture guided by collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement—ensuring every learner has access to the support they need to succeed.

    Session Objectives:

    Participants will:
    ✅ Identify MTSS as a framework that can support the whole child (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 1
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around the whole child  (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 

    Outcomes:

    ✔ Foster a positive and supportive environment for both students and staff using an MTSS model

    ✔ Implement best practices for adult self-care in school settings around Tier 1
    ✔ Enhance social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes to drive academic and life success
    ✔ Equip teachers with tools to support students' social-emotional development and behavior
    ✔ Improve overall academic engagement and achievement

    AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30-4:00 PM:

    MTSS Tier 2: What Do We Do When Staff and Students Don’t Respond to Tier 1?

    Many of our schools have strong Tier 1 best practices that foster a positive, nurturing, and predictable learning environment for all students and staff. But what happens when some students and staff don’t respond to Tier 1 supports? Join us for a half-day professional development session designed to help you and your team take the next steps in identifying gaps, strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and ensuring all learners receive the support they need to thrive!

    Session Objectives:

    By the end of this session, participants will:
     ✅ Understand the purpose and key components of Tier 2 in MTSS
     ✅ Identify students who need Tier 2 interventions using data-based decision-making
     ✅ Explore evidence-based academic, behavioral, and SEL interventions
     ✅ Learn how to track progress and adjust supports effectively
     ✅ Strengthen staff collaboration and family engagement in Tier 2

    Outcomes:
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 2
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around Tier 2 Whole Child Interventions (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 2

    *Please note participants are on their own for breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

    Some lunch places:

    Potbelly Sandwich Shop: .8 miles

    McAlisters Deli: 1.0 miles

    Olive Garden: 1.1 miles

    Hotels:

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato, 141 Apache Pl, Mankato, MN 56001, 2.1 miles from East High School

    AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato, 240 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001, 2.9 miles from East High School


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  • Twin Cities Tier 1 & 2 MTSS Workshops

    • 16 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room 213, 2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills. MN 55112
    Register

    Principal & Teacher Teams are Welcome!

    Take Tier 1 or Tier 2 or BOTH!

    TWIN CITIES

    Anderson Center

     Room # 213

    2 Pine Tree Drive

    Arden Hills, MN 55112

    *Monday, June 16, 2025

    8:00-11:30 AM Tier 1

    12:30-4:00 PM Tier 2

    Here's what you can expect from each workshop...

    MORNING SESSION 8:00-11:30 AM:

    MTSS 101 Building a Strong TIER 1 to Support Staff and Students

    We all know that staff, students, and families thrive in a safe, nurturing, positive, predictable, reinforcing, and stimulating environment. By integrating MTSS with the principles of implementation science, schools can systematically meet students' and staff' diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This approach fosters an inclusive culture guided by collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement—ensuring every learner has access to the support they need to succeed.

    Session Objectives:

    Participants will:
    ✅ Identify MTSS as a framework that can support the whole child (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 1
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around the whole child  (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 

    Outcomes:

    ✔ Foster a positive and supportive environment for both students and staff using an MTSS model

    ✔ Implement best practices for adult self-care in school settings around Tier 1
    ✔ Enhance social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes to drive academic and life success
    ✔ Equip teachers with tools to support students' social-emotional development and behavior
    ✔ Improve overall academic engagement and achievement

    AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30-4:00 PM:

    MTSS Tier 2: What Do We Do When Staff and Students Don’t Respond to Tier 1?

    Many of our schools have strong Tier 1 best practices that foster a positive, nurturing, and predictable learning environment for all students and staff. But what happens when some students and staff don’t respond to Tier 1 supports? Join us for a half-day professional development session designed to help you and your team take the next steps in identifying gaps, strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and ensuring all learners receive the support they need to thrive!

    Session Objectives:

    By the end of this session, participants will:
     ✅ Understand the purpose and key components of Tier 2 in MTSS
     ✅ Identify students who need Tier 2 interventions using data-based decision-making
     ✅ Explore evidence-based academic, behavioral, and SEL interventions
     ✅ Learn how to track progress and adjust supports effectively
     ✅ Strengthen staff collaboration and family engagement in Tier 2

    Outcomes:
    ✅ Learn tools and strategies to assist students and staff around Tier 2
    ✅ Explore classroom best practices around Tier 2 Whole Child Interventions (Academic, SEL, Behavior Health and Mental Health)
    ✅ Develop a school-wide process to assist all families around MTSS Tier 2

    *Please note participants are on their own for breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

    Some lunch places:

    McDonalds: .3 miles

    The Tavern Grill: .4 miles

    Exchange Food & Drink: 2.7 miles

    The Winkin' Rooster: .5 miles

    Hotels:

    We have a special rate of $117 per night plus taxes with this DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville hotel (9 minutes to Anderson Center).  Use this link to make your reservation. There is a restaurant and bar in the hotel. 

    Holiday Inn Express in Roseville, only 10 minutes away from the Anderson Center. Contact Christine@mespa.net for information. There's no restaurant or bar in the hotel.


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  • White Bear Lake Managing to Lead: Finding Time for What Matters Most - at Work & Home

    • 17 Jun 2025
    • 18 Jun 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • TBD
    • 20
    Register


    White Bear Lake

    Managing to Lead

    Finding time for what matters most 
    at work and home

    A Two-day workshop for principals and their administrative staff in effective organization and collaboration

    See Preview

    Where

    TBD


    When

    June 17 and 18, 2025

    8:15am-3pm

    Who

    Principal and office staff come both days

    Cost

    $500 for one Principal and for one office staff member (both must attend both days)

    $150 for EACH additional office staff member

    Breakfast and lunch are included

    CEUs

    Principals will receive 11 CEUs

    Workshop description:

    Join us for a dynamic 2-day "Managing to Lead” Workshop.  This session is tailored for principals and their office staff, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for effective organization and collaboration. Together, we'll explore over 20 different strategies and techniques to streamline workflow, prioritize tasks, and create a culture of collaboration.

    The session will include: 

    • Leadership strategies focused on culture, systems, and communication

    • Identifying team member's strengths and leading with your genius

    • Opportunities to build positive, collaborative, and productive relationships

    • More than 20 Different organizational tools and strategies

    • Strategies to use Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Office Efficiencies and Processes

    • Time to explore and build a system that is unique to the skills and strategies that work best for your team

    • Explore Distributive Leadership Principles for Collaborative and Empowered Teams  

    • Set specific goals for professional and personal growth

    • Time to Collaborate and Plan for the Upcoming School Year

    • A materials list for items you should bring will be sent to you prior to the start of the workshop.

    Hotels in White Bear Lake:


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  • Apple Valley Managing to Lead: Finding Time for What Matters Most - at Work & Home

    • 23 Jun 2025
    • 24 Jun 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • District 196 Service Center & Early Childhood Screening Center, 14301 Diamond Path W., Apple Valley, MN 55124
    • 6
    Register


    APPLE VALLEY

    Managing to Lead

    Finding time for what matters most 
    at work and home

    A Two-day workshop for principals and their administrative staff in effective organization and collaboration

    See Preview


    Where:

    District 196 Service Center & Early Childhood Screening Center

    14301 Diamond Path W.

    Apple Valley, MN 55124


    When:

    June 23 and 24, 2025

    8:15am-3pm

    Who:

    Principal (must attend) and office staff member(s)

    Cost:

    • $500 for one Principal and for one office staff member (both must attend both days)
    • $150 for each additional office staff member
    • Breakfast and lunch are included

    CEUs:

    Principals will receive 11 CEUs


    Workshop description:

    Join us for a dynamic 2-day "Managing to Lead” Workshop.  This session is tailored for principals and their office staff, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for effective organization and collaboration. Together, we'll explore over 20 different strategies and techniques to streamline workflow, prioritize tasks, and create a culture of collaboration.


    The session will include: 

    • Leadership strategies focused on culture, systems, and communication
    • Identifying team member's strengths and leading with your genius
    • Opportunities to build positive, collaborative, and productive relationships
    • More than 20 Different organizational tools and strategies
    • Strategies to use Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Office Efficiencies and Processes
    • Time to explore and build a system that is unique to the skills and strategies that work best for your team
    • Explore Distributive Leadership Principles for Collaborative and Empowered Teams  
    • Set specific goals for professional and personal growth
    • Time to Collaborate and Plan for the Upcoming School Year
    • A materials list for items you should bring will be sent to you prior to the start of the workshop.


      Hotel:

      AmericInn by Wyndham Apple Valley 4.0 miles to venue

      Grandstay Apple Valley  3.9 miles to venue

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    • Principal Pathways: Leadership Launch (Year 1)

      • 29 Jul 2025
      • 30 Jul 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • In person and on Zoom
      Register

      Kick-off

      July 29 & 30


      Location 

      Metro Area (TBD)


      Cost: $599 for the entire year of support


      Topics Covered:

      • Your First 90 Days: Success Strategies for New Leaders
      • Develop your entry plan
      • School needs assessment
      • Important of relationship building
      • Opening staff meeting
      • Month to month checklist
      • First week of school
      • Rounds
      • Meet your mentors

      Ignite Your Leadership Journey: Join Our Principal Mentorship Program

      Elevate your leadership skills, gain invaluable insights, and chart a successful path as a school principal with our dedicated mentorship program.

      • Regular connections and supports from Mentors
      • Monthly workshops and learning
      • First 90 Day Plan
      • Cohort mentoring: 5 new principals with 2 experienced principal mentors
      • Leadership development
      • $599 for a school year of support
      • First sessions July 29th and 30th

      Mentees can earn an estimated 40 CEUs (pending approval)

        Other workshop dates:

        Exact dates TBD

        September: virtual

        October: in-person

        November: virtual

        January: virtual

        February: in-person

        March: virtual

        April: In-person


        Other Topics Covered Throughout the Year:

        • Building culture
        • Self care
        • Leadership tools to increase your impact
        • Providing feedback that matters
        • Levels of decision making/decision making processes
        • Responding to challenging parents, students and staff
        • And more!

        Hotel:

        TBD


        Don't forget to join MESPA to participate in this great learning opportunity!

        JOIN HERE


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      • Principal Pathways: Elevating Your Leadership (Years 2-3)

        • 31 Jul 2025
        • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
        • Bethel University's Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112
        Register


        Kick-off date:

        July 31, 2025

        Other in-person workshops: 

        Exact Dates TBD 

        Location

        Bethel University's Anderson Center

        2 Pine Tree Dr., Rm # 301

        Arden Hills, MN 55112

        Cost for the entire year:

        $499

        Description:

        As a principal, your leadership journey is a continuous evolution. Elevate Your Leadership 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.

        This year-long experience focuses on empowering excellence by strengthening school culture, improving systems, and growing as a lead learner and instructional leader. Through collaborative learning, expert facilitation, and peer networking, participants will gain strategies to:

        • Foster a thriving school culture that promotes trust, engagement, and student success.

        • Refine and improve school systems to create efficiency and lasting impact.

        • Lead with confidence in instruction and learning, supporting teacher growth and student achievement.

        • Sustain momentum and avoid leadership burnout by building a strong professional network.

        This program is rooted in the philosophy of "Becoming while Doing," recognizing that leadership development is an ongoing journey. As early career principals, Elevate Your Leadership provides the space, support, and inspiration to empower you to excel at the next stage of your leadership journey.


        Hotels:

        DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville, only 10 minutes to the Anderson Center special rate. There's a good restaurant and bar in the hotel.

        Holiday Inn Express in Roseville, only 10 minutes away from the Anderson Center. Contact Christine@mespa.net for information. There's no restaurant or bar in the hotel.

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      Past events

      08 Apr 2025 MESPA & MASSP Day at the Capitol with Roger Aronson
      07 Apr 2025 MTSS Tier 1 & Tier 2 Workshop Sneak Peek
      04 Mar 2025 Aspiring School Leaders Workshop
      06 Feb 2025 MESPYs Awards Banquet Complimentary Guest Registration
      06 Feb 2025 MESPYs Awards Banquet Paid Guest Registration
      05 Feb 2025 MESPA Institute 2025
      05 Feb 2025 MESPA Institute 2025 Exhibits
      06 Dec 2024 RSVP MESPA BOD Meeting December 6, 2025
      20 Nov 2024 Legal Seminar: Twin Cities
      05 Nov 2024 Legal Seminar: St. Cloud
      29 Oct 2024 Legal Seminar: Mahnomen
      15 Oct 2024 Legal Seminar: Rochester
      08 Oct 2024 Legal Seminar: Mankato
      02 Oct 2024 Legal Seminar: Cloquet
      09 Aug 2024 RSVP MESPA & MASSP BIPOC Affinity Group Kick-off Meeting & Social
      05 Aug 2024 Managing to Lead: Finding Time for What Matters Most - at Work & Home
      24 Jun 2024 AI Training for Principals & School Leaders
      17 Jun 2024 Managing to Lead: Finding Time for What Matters Most - at Work & Home
      13 Jun 2024 "Creating Meaningful Change Using an MTSS Model" Rochester Workshop
      12 Jun 2024 "Creating Meaningful Change Using an MTSS Model" Cloquet Workshop
      10 Jun 2024 "Creating Meaningful Change Using an MTSS Model" Twin Cities Workshop
      08 Apr 2024 MESPA & MASSP Sneak Peek: Creating Meaningful Change Using an MTSS Model
      20 Mar 2024 Aspiring School Leaders Workshop
      19 Mar 2024 Human Resources - Performance Management & Hiring Processes
      08 Feb 2024 MESPYs Awards Banquet Paid Guest Registration
      08 Feb 2024 MESPYs Awards Banquet Complementary Guest Registration
      07 Feb 2024 MESPA Institute 2024
      01 Nov 2023 School Law Seminar: St. Cloud
      25 Oct 2023 School Law Seminar: Mahnomen
      12 Oct 2023 School Law Seminar: Rochester
      11 Oct 2023 School Law Seminar: Mankato
      24 Sep 2023 MESPA Leadership Conference 2023
      01 Aug 2023 Principal Mentorship Program
      22 Jun 2023 Principals of Color Affinity Group June 22, 2023
      22 Jun 2023 Energy, Passion, Positivity Plan for the Upcoming School Year
      04 May 2023 Principals of Color Affinity Group May 4, 2022
      11 Apr 2023 MESPA Literacy Academy Discussion
      21 Mar 2023 MESPA Day at the Capitol 2023
      16 Mar 2023 Principals of Color Affinity Group March 16, 2023
      01 Mar 2023 NDP Visit Day at Kasson-Mantorville Elementary
      01 Feb 2023 MESPA Institute 2023
      01 Feb 2023 MESPA Institute 2023 Exhibits
      15 Dec 2022 Principals of Color Affinity Group December 15, 2022
      06 Dec 2022 School Law Seminar: Twin Cities
      02 Nov 2022 School Law Seminar: St. Cloud
      26 Oct 2022 School Law Seminar: Mahnomen
      10 Oct 2022 School Law Seminar: Mankato
      04 Oct 2022 School Law Seminar: Cloquet
      30 Sep 2022 School Law Seminar: Rochester
      25 Sep 2022 MESPA Leadership Conference 2022
      22 Sep 2022 How Women Rise Book Study
      19 Aug 2022 Whole Child Classroom Management--Andover MN
      22 Jul 2022 Early Career Principals Check-In
      07 Jun 2022 Whole Child Classroom Management
      06 May 2022 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting #4 - May 2022
      26 Apr 2022 MESPA Day at the Capitol 2022
      20 Apr 2022 Q & A w/Larry Thompson! Is Responsibility-Centered Discipline for your school?
      03 Feb 2022 2022 MESPYs: MESPA's Awards Celebration
      02 Feb 2022 Institute 2022 Pre-Conference Session with Clay Cook
      02 Feb 2022 MESPA Institute 2022 Exhibits
      03 Dec 2021 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting #2 - Dec 2021
      09 Nov 2021 Early Career Principals Workshop
      04 Nov 2021 School Law Seminar: Twin Cities
      29 Oct 2021 School Law Seminar: Proctor
      28 Oct 2021 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - VIRTUAL EDITION!
      26 Oct 2021 School Law Seminar: Mahnomen
      19 Oct 2021 School Law Seminar: Rochester
      18 Oct 2021 School Law Seminar: St Cloud
      15 Oct 2021 School Law Seminar: St Peter
      03 Oct 2021 MESPA Leadership Conference 2021
      09 Aug 2021 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments - VIRTUAL EDITION! Led by Brian Dinkins
      07 May 2021 NAESP National Distinguished Principal Interviews
      07 May 2021 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting #4 - May 2021
      28 Apr 2021 An Introduction to Understanding and Articulating White Privilege with The Catalyst Approach
      15 Apr 2021 2021 MESPYs: MESPA's Awards Celebration
      13 Apr 2021 MN TRA Retirement Sessions: For Early, Mid, and Late Career Principals
      24 Mar 2021 MESPA Legislative Meeting
      01 Mar 2021 MESPA Institute 2021 - Virtual Edition
      19 Feb 2021 MESPA Annual Meeting of the Membership
      18 Feb 2021 NAESP Distinguished Principal Application Review
      03 Feb 2021 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting #3 - Feb 2021
      16 Jan 2021 Q+A with Commissioner Ricker and Deputy Mueller
      11 Dec 2020 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - VIRTUAL EDITION!
      04 Dec 2020 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting #2 - Dec 2020
      02 Dec 2020 NAESP National Oustanding Assistant Principal Application Review
      17 Nov 2020 Leading for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Challenging Times
      29 Oct 2020 School Law Seminar: All are welcome!
      27 Oct 2020 MESPA Cultural Competency Training
      23 Oct 2020 School Law Seminar: Northeast Division
      22 Oct 2020 School Law Seminar: Southeast Division
      19 Oct 2020 School Law Seminar: Central Division
      13 Oct 2020 School Law Seminar: Southwest Division
      09 Oct 2020 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting #1
      08 Oct 2020 Resilience for Educators: Stress Management Techniques for Reducing Physical Tension, Quieting the Mind, and Igniting the Higher Self
      06 Oct 2020 School Law Seminar: Northern + Western Divisions
      05 Oct 2020 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - VIRTUAL EDITION!
      28 Sep 2020 MESPA Leadership Conference 2020: Virtual Edition
      28 Sep 2020 An hour with Dr. Angelina Castagno: The Price of Nice: How (Minnesota) Niceness Reinforces Educational Inequity
      17 Jul 2020 Resilience for Educators: Stress Management Techniques for Reducing Physical Tension, Quieting the Mind, and Igniting the Higher Self
      01 Jul 2020 Weekly Fall Scenario Planning Collaboration - MESPA members!
      22 May 2020 FREE Live Webinar Series: Professional Leadership Series with FranklinCovey Education
      08 May 2020 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting - May 2020
      02 Apr 2020 NAESP COVID-19 Focused Webinars & Recordings (free)
      13 Mar 2020 Integrating a Continuum of Social, Emotional and Behavioral Supports as the Foundation for Promoting School and Life Success
      04 Mar 2020 Using an Equity Literacy Framework to Disrupt School-based Inequities
      24 Feb 2020 PreKindergarten to Kindergarten Transitions Symposium: for MDE PreK-3 Regional Collaboratives
      05 Feb 2020 MESPA Institute 2020
      05 Feb 2020 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting - Feb 2020
      05 Feb 2020 MESPA Institute 2020 Exhibits
      06 Dec 2019 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting - Dec 2019
      03 Dec 2019 Acknowledging the Role of Implicit Bias as a Barrier to Reaching ALL Children: A Two-Day Professional Learning Session with Dr. Rosemarie Allen
      02 Dec 2019 Acknowledging the Role of Implicit Bias as a Barrier to Reaching ALL Children: A Professional Learning Session with Dr. Rosemarie Allen
      26 Nov 2019 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - PART 2
      19 Nov 2019 FREE Webinar Series Featuring Dr. Rosemarie Allen
      14 Nov 2019 Symposium of Women Educational Leaders 2019
      12 Nov 2019 MESPA School Office Workshop
      01 Nov 2019 School Law Seminar: Twin Cities
      22 Oct 2019 School Law Seminar: Mahnomen
      14 Oct 2019 Early Career Principals Workshop
      07 Oct 2019 School Law Seminar: St. Cloud
      04 Oct 2019 School Law Seminar: St. Peter
      04 Oct 2019 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - PART 1
      27 Sep 2019 School Law Seminar: Rochester
      23 Sep 2019 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting - Sep 2019
      22 Sep 2019 MESPA Leadership Conference 2019
      20 Sep 2019 School Law Seminar: Proctor
      16 Aug 2019 Minnesota Principals Exchange – St. Paul
      09 Aug 2019 Minnesota Principals Exchange – Brainerd Area
      01 Aug 2019 MESPA Literacy Academy 2019
      18 Jun 2019 Minnesota Principals Exchange – Rochester
      10 Jun 2019 MESPA School Office Workshop - Duluth Area
      03 May 2019 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting
      10 Apr 2019 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - MORTON, MN
      09 Apr 2019 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students - BEMIDJI, MN
      21 Mar 2019 MESPA Day at the Capitol 3/21/19!
      14 Mar 2019 High Performing PreK-3 Systems: TWIN CITIES Cohort
      08 Mar 2019 How to Build, Influence, and Support a Positive School Culture
      21 Feb 2019 MESPA Day at the Capitol 2/21/19!
      06 Feb 2019 MESPA Institute 2019
      06 Feb 2019 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting
      06 Feb 2019 MESPA 2019 Institute Exhibits
      23 Jan 2019 High Performing PreK-3 Systems
      07 Dec 2018 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting
      06 Dec 2018 Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments with Students
      02 Nov 2018 School Law Seminar: Twin Cities
      24 Oct 2018 School Law Seminar: Mahnomen
      24 Oct 2018 21st Century School Office
      23 Oct 2018 Trauma: Foundations and Applications for Trauma Responsive Schools
      11 Oct 2018 School Law Seminar: Rochester
      09 Oct 2018 School Law Seminar: St. Cloud
      08 Oct 2018 Early Career Principals' Workshop
      05 Oct 2018 School Law Seminar: St. Peter
      28 Sep 2018 School Law Seminar: Duluth
      26 Sep 2018 Online Course: Building Rigorous & Robust PreK-3 Learning Environments
      24 Sep 2018 MESPA Board of Directors Meeting
      23 Sep 2018 MESPA Leadership Conference 2018
      15 Aug 2018 21st Century School Office
      15 Jul 2018 Ed Leaders Network (1 year online subscription)
      26 Jun 2018 ACEs Trauma 101 introductory Course
      10 May 2018 PBIS Administrative Support Session
      27 Apr 2018 Board of Directors Meeting
      24 Apr 2018 Symposium of Women Educational Leaders 2018
      15 Mar 2018 MESPA Day at the Capitol!
      07 Feb 2018 Board of Directors' Meeting
      07 Feb 2018 MESPA Institute 2018
      07 Feb 2018 MESPA 2018 Institute Exhibits
      07 Feb 2018 MESPA Institute 2018 for PTA/PTO Reps
      23 Jan 2018 Online Course: Building Rigorous & Robust PreK-3 Learning Environments
      01 Dec 2017 Board of Directors' Meeting
      15 Nov 2017 Legal Seminar: Rochester
      03 Nov 2017 Legal Seminar: Twin Cities
      01 Nov 2017 Legal Seminar: St. Cloud
      30 Oct 2017 PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series - Twin Cities Cohort
      27 Oct 2017 Legal Seminar: Proctor/Duluth
      27 Oct 2017 21st Century School Office
      16 Oct 2017 Legal Seminar: Mahnomen
      06 Oct 2017 Legal Seminar: St. Peter
      04 Oct 2017 Building PreK-3 Systems: From Alignment to Coherence
      02 Oct 2017 Early Career Principals' Workshop
      25 Sep 2017 Board of Directors' Meeting
      24 Sep 2017 MESPA Leadership Conference 2017
      16 Aug 2017 21st Century School Office
      14 Aug 2017 Unlocking the Potential of Proactive PBIS
      08 Aug 2017 21st Century School Office - Detroit Lakes!
      03 Aug 2017 MESPA Literacy Academy
      02 Aug 2017 The Realities of Mental Health: Building Successful Strategies for Schoolwide Response
      05 May 2017 Board of Directors' Meeting
      25 Apr 2017 Symposium of Women Educational Leaders
      28 Feb 2017 PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series - Twin Cities Cohort
      28 Feb 2017 PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series - Fergus Falls Cohort
      14 Feb 2017 Coherence: A Conversation with Michael Fullan (open to all MN leaders!)
      01 Feb 2017 Literacy Unleashed: Book & Breakfast Club
      01 Feb 2017 Board of Directors' Meeting
      01 Feb 2017 MESPA 2017 Institute Exhibits
      01 Feb 2017 MESPA Institute 2017
      09 Dec 2016 21st Century School Office: Bemidji
      02 Dec 2016 Board of Directors' Meeting
      16 Nov 2016 21st Century School Office
      15 Nov 2016 Legal Seminar: Rochester
      10 Nov 2016 Legal Seminar: Twin Cities Metro
      02 Nov 2016 Legal Seminar: St. Cloud
      01 Nov 2016 Building PreK-3 Systems: From Alignment to Coherence
      13 Oct 2016 Legal Seminar: Mahnomen
      10 Oct 2016 New Principals Seminar: Surviving & Thriving in the Principalship
      07 Oct 2016 Legal Seminar: St. Peter
      07 Oct 2016 Online Course: Building Rigorous & Robust PreK-3 Learning Environments
      30 Sep 2016 Legal Seminar: Proctor/Duluth
      18 Sep 2016 Board of Director's Meeting
      18 Sep 2016 MESPA Leadership Conference
      12 Aug 2016 21st Century School Office
      10 Aug 2016 PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series
      08 Aug 2016 Principal Literacy Academy
      29 Apr 2016 Creating Community: Unlocking the Potential of Proactive PBIS
      28 Apr 2016 MN PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series (Day 5)
      06 Apr 2016 The Art of Influence for School Leaders: Continued Growth & Development as an Education Leader
      11 Mar 2016 The Art of Influence for School Leaders: Working with Conflict & Resistant Employees in Schools
      02 Mar 2016 MN PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series (Day 4)
      17 Feb 2016 The Art of Influence for School Leaders: Increasing Employee Engagement, Performance & Accountabilty
      03 Feb 2016 MESPA Institute - Growing the MN Child: Proactive Principalship
      11 Jan 2016 MN PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series (Day 3)
      11 Dec 2015 The Art of Influence for School Leaders: Effective Leadership in Schools
      07 Dec 2015 MN PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series (Day 2)
      20 Nov 2015 Principal Literacy Academy (4 of 4)
      18 Nov 2015 21st Century School Office
      04 Nov 2015 Legal Seminar: St. Cloud
      02 Nov 2015 Legal Seminar: Stewartville
      29 Oct 2015 MN PreK-3 Principal Leadership Series (Day 1)
      27 Oct 2015 Legal Seminar: Twin Cities Metro
      23 Oct 2015 Principal Literacy Academy (3 of 4)
      20 Oct 2015 Legal Seminar: Mahnomen
      08 Oct 2015 Legal Seminar: St. Peter
      05 Oct 2015 New Principals' Seminar: Surviving and Thriving in the Principalship
      25 Sep 2015 Legal Seminar: Duluth
      20 Sep 2015 MESPA Leadership Conference
      14 Aug 2015 Creating Community: Unlocking the Potential of Proactive PBIS
      11 Aug 2015 21st Century School Office
      31 Jul 2015 Principal Literacy Academy (2 of 4)
      30 Jul 2015 Principal Literacy Academy (1 of 4)
      23 Jul 2015 Tee Off With Tech
      22 May 2015 A Day of Innovation with Scott McLeod

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