Professional Development

MARCH 4, 8am-3pm

Aspiring School Leader Workshop

• Understand how to be an effective leader
• Find the job and the right fit
• Panel discussion with Q&As

MARCH 14, 9-10am

BIPOC Affinity Group

• Via Zoom
• Free for members

MARCH 19, 12-1PM

Immersion School Affinity Group

• All MESPA immersion school leaders welcome
• This session's topic: Immersion School Challenges
• Free for members
• Via Zoom
• Future dates: April 16, June 18

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MARCH 19, 3:30-4:30PM

Middle Level Affinity Group

• For members supporting middle-level students
• Via Zoom
• Future Dates: April 23

APRIL 7, 2-3pm PM

Leading with Pride

• All LGBTQIA+ MESPA or MASSP members welcome
• Via Google Meets
• Future Dates: June 2

APRIL 8, 8am-3pm

Day at the Capitol with Roger Aronson

• Only 20 spots available
• Meet with legislators
• Attend committee meetings to learn what's going on in education policy
• Go on a tour of the capitol lead by Roger

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APRIL 16, 12-1PM

Immersion School Affinity Group

• All MESPA immersion school leaders welcome
• This session's topic: Immersion School Challenges
• Free for members
• Via Zoom
• Future date: June 18

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APRIL 23, 3:30-4:30PM

Middle Level Affinity Group

• For members supporting middle-level students
• Via Zoom

MAY 15, 10-11am

Women in Leadership Networking Group

• For MESPA women at all stages of their careers who aspire to or currently hold leadership positions.
• Via Zoom
• Future Date: Jun 24

JUNE 2, 2-3pm PM

Leading with Pride

• All LGBTQIA+ MESPA or MASSP members welcome
• Via Google Meets

JUNE 16-17, 8AM-3PM

Managing to Lead

11 CEUs

• Grand Rapids: ISD 318 Educational Services Center
• $500 for Principal and one admin assistant
• $150 for each additional administrative assistant
• A workshop for principals and administrative assistants in effective organization and collaboration

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June 18

BIPOC Affinity Group

• In-person 
• Free for members

Registration Coming Soon

June 18, 12-1PM

Immersion School Affinity Group

• All MESPA immersion school leaders welcome
• This session's topic: Immersion School Challenges
• Free for members

Registration Coming Soon

June 24

Women in Leadership Networking Group

• For MESPA women at all stages of their careers who aspire to or currently hold leadership positions.

JUNE 23-24, 8AM-3PM

Managing to Lead

11 CEUs

• Exact Location TBD; will take place in the Twin Cities Metro Area
• $500 for Principal and one admin assistant
• $150 for each additional administrative assistant
• A workshop for principals and administrative assistants in effective organization and collaboration

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Create Your Own PLC

6 CEUs

1. Form a group
2. Identify a Topic
3. Coordinate dates and times (must add up to at least 6 hours total)
4. Send application to MESPA to earn CEUs
5. Learn and grow sense of belonging

See sample application

On Demand Professional Development

15-45 CEUs Each

7 Curated Classes
Earn up to 260 CEUs
Courses include:

• Culturally responsive teaching
• Practical Strategies for High-Impact Leadership
• Creating a Vision for Equity in Education

2024-25 Principal Mentorship Program

Mentees earn up to 45 CEUs

• Frequent connections with mentors
• 8 workshops with other early career principals, 4 via Zoom, 4 in-person
• $500 for the 24-25 school year