Don't miss this unique opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills at the Upper Peninsula Advocacy Summit in Marquette!
Full Agenda Coming Soon
Sunday, Sept. 13
3 – 6 p.m. EST | CBA 361: Grassroots Advocacy (3 credits) This course will equip participants to become strong public education advocates by collaborating with their communities. Participants will not only learn the tools to engage in the legislative process, but how to develop their grassroots advocacy skills. |
Monday, Sept. 14
8:30 a.m. EST | Registration |
9 a.m. EST | Welcome and Introductions |
9:10 a.m. EST | 2026 Election Forecast |
10:15 a.m. EST | Legislative Update and Look Ahead to Lame Duck |
11 a.m. EST | Break |
11:10 a.m. EST | Legislative Panel All legislators representing the UP will be invited. |
12:15 p.m. EST | Lunch, Advocating and Networking All legislators representing the UP will be invited to stay and talk with board members. |
1 p.m. EST | Hot Topic |
| 1:45 p.m. EST | |
2:15 p.m. EST | Adjourn |
3 – 6 p.m. EST | NEW! CBA 304: Empowering Education (3 credits) This course explores how school boards drive student achievement through effective governance. Participants will learn proven strategies, leadership practices and policy approaches that lead to better educational outcomes. This course serves both individual board members and whole school boards who want to create lasting positive change in student success. |
Hotel Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
808 S Lakeshore Blvd
Marquette, MI 49855
Room Rate: $159
Booking Deadline: Aug. 13, 2026, or until sold out.
Book online or call 906.273.2900 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.
