, Virtual live event
Join MASB Deputy Director Kent Cartwright, CPA, Ed.D. and Assistant Director of Government Relations Brenda Pilgrim 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 Deputy Director Kent Cartwright, CPA, Ed.D. and Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE for this month's Member Matters webinar. We'll discuss the important topic of declining enrollment. You'll also have the opportunity to share what is going on in your district and hear from others about issues that matter most to you, your board and district.
, Lansing, MI 48917
MASB and MASA recognize the important role administrative 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.
, 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!
, Acme
ALC is a must-attend event for both new and experienced board members, educators, and administrators from across Michigan. It brings together the brightest minds in education leadership to collectively shape the future of Michigan's schools.
School board members will acquire an understanding of their role in the various phases of building and renovating school facilities. You will gain a greater understanding of the election process including conducting community surveys and encouraging community engagement and learning more about facility review, the election cycle, investment needs and the construction phase.
Hone your skills as an advocate for public education in a nuts-and-bolts session on three critical skills: writing letters to the editor; crafting key messages and sound bites; and participating in editorial boards and public forums.
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 Assistant Director of Leadership Development Debbie Stair, M.N.M.L. to learn about the comprehensive process that districts use to identify things like mission, vision and beliefs that drive their decisionmaking at all levels—from board to bus driver.
, Lansing
Your board's organizational meeting sets the tone for the year ahead. From establishing calendar dates, electing officers and other governance decisions, this meeting takes preparation and foresight. This workshop will ensure you're ready for an effective year!
, Live Virtual Event
Join your Government Relations team as they review the final weeks of session and what's expected to be considered in Lansing. We'll also answer any questions you have.
, 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 is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool.
This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool. During this engaging session, participants will delve into how to use the instrument effectively. Areas of focus include describing indicators of superintendent job performance and identifying possible artifacts and evidence, as well as having an opportunity to practice using the MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool. In addition, participants will be led through the process of the compilation and presentation of the evaluation. This Tool-Specific Training session fulfills state training requirements. Held virtually on a monthly basis.
With the crucial conversations about students graduating high school being college and career ready, this course takes board members on a data journey to help achieve their goals of preparing all students for the real world. This course covers the “must-know” topics of preparing high school graduates for the 21st century and the data that can be used to determine readiness for postsecondary education and good jobs. There’s a vast array of data to navigate through and this course will highlight what data is needed to serve as early indicators that students are on track for graduation or in danger of dropping out. Postsecondary data will also be highlighted that can shed light on PreK-12 quality, policies and practices that boards can develop to assure all students graduate qualified for success.
This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool. During this engaging session, participants will delve into how to use the instrument effectively. Areas of focus include describing indicators of superintendent job performance and identifying possible artifacts and evidence, as well as having an opportunity to practice using the MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool. In addition, participants will be led through the process of the compilation and presentation of the evaluation. This Tool-Specific Training session fulfills state training requirements. Held virtually on a monthly basis.
Registration coming soon!
, Farwell
Hone your skills as an advocate for public education in a nuts-and-bolts session on three critical skills: writing letters to the editor; crafting key messages and sound bites; and participating in editorial boards and public forums.
Broaden your understanding of how education policy is created and implemented at the state level, and learn how you, as a board member, can participate in and influence that process. By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the role of the state legislature and be introduced to topics such as the school aid budget, the legislative committee process, the role of lobbyists, the role of political caucuses and legislative leadership, and the importance of the lame duck period.