From data breaches to ransomware attacks, schools are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber threats. This session equips school board members with essential knowledge about cybersecurity risks, best practices to protect sensitive information and actionable steps to safeguard their district's digital infrastructure.
Unlock the power of MI School Data to transform decision-making with insights into enrollment trends, student outcomes and school accountability—tailored especially for board members! Join us to explore the vast resources available within MI School Data that support school leaders and local boards of education in decision-making using your district's compliance data.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB staff for a Member Matters webinar—an opportunity to share what is going on in your district and hear from others about any topic that is top of mind for you, your board and district. Sharing with and learning from each other are some of the greatest benefits of our education community.
This session will include an introduction to the landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences study and the impact it has had on understanding how critical early childhood experiences are to life-long wellness. Attendees will learn how experiences impact childhood neurological development, learn about generational trauma through the lens of epigenetics and close with information on building resilience to mitigate negative outcomes.
, Fremont
Learn the basics of building strong community support for schools and education. You will identify internal and external audiences, learn how to establish a key communicator network and develop strategies for communicating effectively.
One of the major responsibilities of a board of education is setting strategic direction and developing goals for their district. This interactive course describes a process that includes an analysis of the district environment, community and staff input, and essential district data that’s at the core of a successful, functional strategic plan. Learn the board's role in goal-setting, the best approach for planning, how to identify key issues, trends and forces impacting school districts, how to develop goals and key indicators to assess progress, and why they are essential for accountability.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith and Assistant Director of Government Relations Brenda Pilgrim to learn about the fundamentals of advocacy.
, Saint Johns
Whether you just won your election or have been serving your community for some time now, Fundamentals of School Board Service will provide you with both a broad overview of your role in school district governance and explore key aspects of school board work. Topics include school board responsibilities, school district structure, effective school board meetings, legal considerations and much more. This course is full of the “just-in-time” information and skills you will need to serve with confidence.
, Lansing
MASB and MASA recognize the important role administrative and executive professionals play in the job of educating Michigan’s children in a safe and supportive environment. We hope you'll join us for this joint event packed with professional learning, networking and more.
, Jackson
Whether you just won your election or have been serving your community for some time now, Fundamentals of School Board Service will provide you with both a broad overview of your role in school district governance and explore key aspects of school board work. Topics include school board responsibilities, school district structure, effective school board meetings, legal considerations and much more. This course is full of the “just-in-time” information and skills you will need to serve with confidence.
, Mackinac Island
Discover the magic of Mackinac Island at the 2025 Spring Institute, hosted at the stunning Mission Point Resort! This three-day event offers a perfect blend of professional development and island charm.
, Lansing
Registration Coming Soon! This event provides board members with the unique opportunity to meet with their state representatives and senators and learn from policy experts on issues affecting their districts. Lunch is provided. Agenda TBD
, Virtual live event
Join Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search Services Greg Sieszputowski, M.Ed. and Assistant Director of Executive Search Services Jay Bennett, M.Ed. to learn how to best support your superintendent.
This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB staff for a Member Matters webinar—an opportunity to share what is going on in your district and hear from others about any topic that is top of mind for you, your board and district. Sharing with and learning from each other are some of the greatest benefits of our education community.
, Virtual live event
Join Education Programming Manager MacKenzie Feldpausch, M.A. and Certification Manager and Instructional Designer Amy Rucker, M.S. to learn about individual and whole board development.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB Deputy Director Kent Cartwright, CPA, Ed.D. and Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith for a high-level overview of school finance.
, Virtual live event
Sign up for this month's New Board Member Series webinar to hear from experts on a topic pertinent to your first year of service. There will be an opportunity for Q & A as well!
, Virtual live event
Join MASB staff for a Member Matters webinar—an opportunity to share what is going on in your district and hear from others about any topic that is top of mind for you, your board and district. Sharing with and learning from each other are some of the greatest benefits of our education community.
, Virtual live event
Sign up for this month's New Board Member Series webinar to hear from experts on a topic pertinent to your first year of service. There will be an opportunity for Q & A as well!