Workshops and Events


NOV 19: Kick-off

Empowering Excellence

  • 4-part series throughout the year
  • Designed for experienced principals (years 6-35)
  • Leadership development: creating hope, fostering growth and reflecting on purpose
  • Practical tools and collaborative learning

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Nov 06: Kick-off

Aspiring Principals

  • 3-part series throughout the year

  • Two in-person, one virtual
  • Designed for teacher leaders, deans, assistant principals
  • Help to launch your career into the principalship
  • Hear from successful veteran leaders in the field
  • Gain valuable insights on preparing for employment in a leadership role.


Oct and Nov

Legal Seminars

  • 4-part series throughout the year
  • Designed for experienced principals (years 6-35)
  • Leadership development: creating hope, fostering growth and reflecting on purpose
  • Practical tools and collaborative learning

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Signature Professional Development

June

Coming in June: Managing to Lead

Interested in bringing it to your area? Can you gather 20 or more principals and their admin assistant(s)? Let us know!

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On-Going and Underway


July 29-30: Kick-off

Leadership Launch

  • Small cohorts of 3-4 peers and two mentors who meet regularly
  • Nine workshops throughout the year on essential, need-to-know and practical topics 
  • Support for the entire school year
  • Develop a plan for your first 90 days
  • Build the foundation of your professional support network

July 31: Kick-off

Elevating Leadership

  • Specifically designed for second- and third-year principals
  • Four in-person workshops throughout the school year about relevant, actionable strategies
  • Learn how to foster a thriving school culture
  • Refine and improve systems in your school
  • Sustain momentum and avoid leadership burnout


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
MESPA is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization

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