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mdeapple MDE 2013 Back-to-School Conference Registration


The Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Association of School Administrators present a professional learning opportunity for school leaders …

Tuesday-Wednesday, August 6-7, 2013
 (The two days following the MSBA Summer Seminar)
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, I-694 and Boone Avenue in Brooklyn Park

Coffee & Registration 8 am each day
 Program 8:30 - 4 Tuesday and 
8:30-12:30 Wednesday (followed by lunch)

Register today to attend the annual school leadership summit. Our agenda will inform and inspire you as you anticipate the new school year. Join us as we explore how to help ourselves, our teams, and our students to be creative, entrepreneurial innovators. We will hear from MDE leaders on a variety of topics affecting your district, and our keynote speaker will challenge us to build systems that prepare our students for success in our ever-changing world.

Your team members are welcome! The conference will be a great opportunity to learn together and have the conversations that will support collaboration and creativity as we prepare for the new school year. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited so early registration is recommended.

To read more information and to register, simply Click Here

• 47 Superintendents on the Move in 2013!... as of May 14, 2013- Click Here

• Legislative Update for week of 4/29/13- Click Here

Did you know…

*In 2012, there were 65 superintendent openings.

*In 2011, there were 59 superintendent openings.

*In 2010, there were 55 superintendent openings

*In 2009, there were 59 superintendent openings.


Support for Student Assessment Provisions in Omnibus Education Bill Letter... Click Here

Delay in the implementation of the teacher evaluation statute:
Attached is a letter from a number of education organizations regarding the delay in the implementation of the teacher evaluation statute until the 2015-2016 school year. Thank you for taking the time to review this letter. Please feel free to contact any of us if you have questions or comments.
Click Here to read letter

•  Lynne Kovash Elected MASA President-Elect

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(St. Paul, MN) – Lynne Kovash, Superintendent for Moorhead Area Public Schools, has been elected the 2013 - 2014 Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) President-Elect in the general election by the MASA members. Dr. Kovash will represent MASA on the Board of Directors for a three-year term, as President-Elect, President and Past President. Click Here for Press Release

• MASA Announces Newly Elected Board Members 

(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) is pleased to announce the newly elected Board of Directors Representatives. Board representatives are elected in a general election by the MASA members and will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2013. Click Here for Press Release

Region 1 Superintendent Component Group Representative:

David Krenz, Superintendent, Austin Public Schools


Region 8 Superintendent Component Group Representative:

David Pace, Superintendent, East Grand Forks Public Schools


Region 9 Superintendent Component Group Representative:

Deirdre Wells, Superintendent, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Region 9 Curriculum Component Group Representatives:

Jane Holmberg, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, Intermediate School District 287


Greater MN Central Office Component Group Representative:

Wayne Kazmierczak, Assistant Superintendent, Moorhead Area Public Schools


AASA Minnesota Governing Board Representative:

Luther Heller, Superintendent, Montevideo Public Schools


The MASA Knowledge Network!
 

The MASA Knowledge Network is a resource that facilitates collegial support through a web-based directory of MASA members who offer to provide the information,wisdom, and perspective of their experience to colleagues seeking support in any number of topical areas. This network of colleagues provides a conduit for information, a source of assistance and point of view, and a reliable foundation of personal and professional support.

Simply click on the "The Knowledge Network" link within the eEducation Corner's box (to the right). The Knowledge Network page is a member only section and you will be asked for your username and password.  Please contact us if you need this information at 651-645-6272 or members@mnasa.org


As you well know, the challenges facing public education are significant and it is only by working together that we can achieve success. Your membership in MASA can provide the opportunity to join with other educational leaders in making the needed impact for our future!
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MASA's Mission

AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, MASA shapes and influences the State and Federal education agenda, serves as the preeminent voice for public education, and empowers all members through high quality services, support and professional development.
 
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Gary Amoroso, Ph.D
Executive Director
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MASA's Strategic Plan:
Objectives, Strategies and Action Plans

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The Knowledge Network
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The MASA Knowledge Network is a resource that facilitates collegial support through a web-based directory of MASA members who offer to provide the information, wisdom, and perspective of their experience to colleagues seeking support in any number of topical areas.

What we are Reading  Click Here
What We Are Reading is a member service of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, MASA shapes and influences the State and Federal education agenda, serves as the preeminent voice for public education, and empowers all members through high quality services, support and professional development. We hope this blog supports our mission of leadership and service by inspiring reflective practice and collegial conversation among all leaders.

ExpertEase  Click Here
ExpertEase provides MASA members access to select video presentations addressing administrative leadership topics by known educators, administrators, and leadership experts.  Watch these videos for your personal professional development and engage your staff in discussions surrounding critical topics.

Whitewater Learning®  Click Here
Whitewater Learning® presents online modules that are developed by education leaders, are aligned with state and national competencies, and offer pre-approved administrator and teacher CEU's.

MnASAForum  Click Here
   

Featured MASA Business Partner


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