Spring Conference Materials - MASA

2025 MASA/MASE Spring Conference Available Handouts:
Note: If a session is missing materials, they have not been provided to MASA.

Opening Keynote: What’s Your “And”?: A People-Centric Approach to Leadership
Closing Keynote: Burning Shield

Breakout Sessions

Thursday | 10:45 am
Learning Walks: Developing a Shared Vision for High-Quality Teaching and Student Learning Through Equity-Driven Instructional Leadership Practices | Slides
Cyber Incidents - Preparation and Response | Slides
The New Referendum Playbook: 12 Essential Strategies for Success | Slides
Streamline Your Onboarding and Offboarding: Stop Wrestling with Spreadsheets! | Slides
Lessons from the Field: The Strategic Use of AI in Shaping Future-Ready School Communities | Slides

Thursday | 1:20 pm
Just Look Up - 3 Life-Changing Phrases EVERY Leader Needs to Hear | Materials
The Paradox of Meaningful Assessment | Slides
Thanks for the Complaint! No, Really, Thank You: Finding Hidden Opportunities in Parent Complaints, Litigation, and Monitoring | Slides
Engaging Community in the Middle School Vibe | Slides
Investing In Excellence: Rethinking Teacher Salaries for a Brighter Future (Blowing Up Your Salary Schedule) | Spreadsheet | Handout 1 | Handout 2
How Districts Can Support Their Leaders | Slides

Thursday | 2:50 pm
Looking at Organizational Culture for Educational Equity & Excellence
Empowering Edleaders with AI: Practical Tools & Techniques | Slides
Knowing Better, Doing Better | Slides
Forgiveness: A Foundation for the Superintendent's Well-Being
Revolutionizing Summer Learning: Data-Driven Strategies for Impact
Present Like a Genius - A Masterclass on Speaking | Materials

Friday | 9:45 am
Encore: The Lasso Way for School Leaders | Slides
EduNomics: Where Schools and Economies Collide | Slides
From Rumors to Reality: Safety in the Spotlight the Rising Tide of School Threats and Our Response | Slides
Information Security Policies: Building Trust, Fostering Collaboration, and Cultivating a Culture of Security | Slides | Additional Resources
Transforming Data into Action: Insights from District Leaders
Building Trust through Transparent Budget Communications and Engagement​ | Slides

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How to make the most of data to propel district leadership work | No materials\ Partnering with PELSB to Serve Minnesota’s Students and Teachers | [Slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IyUJJmL1hiRaBcaFOAACtbw86buh0yqd/view)\ Skills for Bridging the Divide | No materials\ \ Breakout Session 2\ The Year in Review – Cases that are Important to Your Practice | [Slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gvvl1U4xHaM-QrnHrepkPWtdfWI69dbg/view?usp=drive_link) | [Outline-Handout](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ptBV-OoN6UWRhmGlRaXMVwb4Z2f7nGpp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104901943681601194518&rtpof=true&sd=true)\ White Bear Lake Area Schools: A Case Study in Elementary Literacy Transformation | [Slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TpMSXf094gPaS3fOya0HaTIYhmuNsDiI/view)\ Responding to Racial Battle Fatigue: The Use of Racial Affinity Groups | No materials\ 10 Takeaways from a Winning Referendum | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fCzrIjJ5loKHfMgTPdOTpispf4m-5vRk3HgJhw8yogs/edit#slide=id.p) | [Handout](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOePuPrODS3Dz98WwQTHDPNv_N7VFo8E/view)\ Change Moves at the Speed of Trust: Implementing District Wide High School Grading and Pedagogical Changes Post Pandemic | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cRJSyc07-aFPsW3U3MifEIb9IPuGeaWGxGYW0sRr0Ro/edit?usp=sharing)\ Critical Contemplations for Decision-Making | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oPEd8TtUYCPFIE_o6yZI9K9J82r4fKS97yCabcFYBUc/edit?usp=sharing)\ \ Breakout Session 3\ Women’s Leadership Network Affinity Group | No materials\ The State of the Principalship: What MN Principals Need, and How Districts are Working to Support Those Need | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fMSxknM0q7qMwQvApzi3US5xLUrNe3Tmu8hYrEIBM1A/edit?usp=sharing)\ Performing Under Pressure: Being Your Best When the Stakes are High | [Handout 1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gn0gO7LlCeHqEYdYxHsZj4lb_7NzJbxD/view) | [Handout 2](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19BRbUhCGlLzhhAwJ06OS64ggQ9cFRohI/view) | [Kampoff Website](https://cindrakamphoff.com/) | [Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901) | [Mentally Strong Institute](https://mentallystronginstitute.com/)\ Embedding Core Values District-Wide: A Team Approach | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zypn36NEjIQ99Z_Ta0oFQ5UP1EJgOrEDzbcnN_rj_ww/edit?usp=sharing) | [Handout](https://drive.google.com/file/d/10lgAh2gTm4ZRKk7ZGk1wIJls7pQGemlF/view)\ Beyond Grow Your Own: Hiring Student Interns in Your District Office | [Slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lCggM0w7hoqf7p5s-xYEgj2Sz6FbSjLB/view?usp=sharing)\ Building the School Board Team | No materials\ \ Breakout Session 4\ Mental Health on the Mind? A Systemic Approach with Excellent Corresponding Results | [Slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XUMTeSZfMdLcbPKfCnV3LEOKmsVXlvNF/view)\ The Lasso Way for School Leaders | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cFt-MWKR5x3cW0xfUwHwHbaoaVNscZot2Yv6N8OjBFE/edit?usp=sharing)\ Leading the AI in Education Movement in Your School | No materials\ How to Build and Create a Strong Principal/Superintendent Relationship | [Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fvaZyVPvgL9cqFU0l9ZrdQwVvb4DmXuVPyRZ3M2bpbQ/edit?usp=sharing)\ Guide to Action | No materials\ **Keynotes:**\ ​Opening Keynote: Engaging in Brave Conversations | No Slides\ Bill Doherty\ ​\ Closing Keynote: The Voice of Public Education in Minnesota | No Slides\ Jennifer Berkshire --- **Past Conference Materials** ----------------------------- 2020 **2020 MASA/MASE Spring Conference Available Handouts**:\ \ **BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Round I**\ \ **Ditch the Curriculum Guides: Move to an instructional handbook**\ *Renee Corneille, Superintendent, St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools\ Heidi Haagenson, Instructional Coach,* *St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools*\ [Handout: Ditch the Curriculum Guides](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/corneille_ditch_the_curriculum_guides.pdf)\ \ **Effective Cabinet Development through a Lens of Cultural Proficiency**\ *Stacie Stanley, Associate Superintendent, Eden Prairie School District\ Josh Swanson, Superintendent, Eden Prairie School District*\ [Handout: Cabinet Leadership Team Action Plan Template](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/stanley_cabinet_leadership_team_action_plan_template--cultural_proficiency.pdf)\ [Handout: Tools of CP Framework](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/stanley_tools_of_cp_framework.pdf)\ \ **BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Round 2**\ \ **Implementing a Framework for Social-Emotional Learning through Program and Standard Development Pre-K-Secondary**\ *Scott Hare, Director of Student Support Services, Mankato Area Public Schools\ Cara Samuelson,* *Assistant Director of Special Education,* *Mankato Area Public Schools\ Samantha Steinman, Assistant Director of Special Education,* *Mankato Area Public Schools*\ [Link: Systematic Implementation of District-wide SEL](https://sites.google.com/isd77.k12.mn.us/isd-77-selpresentation/home)\ \ **Inclusive Educational Practices: For deaf/hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and blind/visually impaired students**\ *Terry Wilding, Superintendent, Minnesota State Academies*\ [PPT: Inclusive Educational Practices for DHH, DB, BVI](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/wilding_inclusive_educational_practices_for_dhh_db_bvi.pdf)\ \ **A More Equitable School Calendar**\ *Kari Bodurtha, Instructional Coach, St. Anthony-New Brighton School District\ Renee Corneille, Superintendent, St. Anthony-New Brighton School District\ John Mitsch, Math Teacher, and Lead Union Negotiator, St. Anthony-New Brighton School District*\ [Handout: Our Vision](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/corneille_our_vision.pdf)\ \ **Tackling Your Facility Projects with School Board Approved Funding Sources**\ *Bill Adams, Superintendent, New London-Spicer School District\ Kelly Smith, Director, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors*\ [PPT: Facility Financing Options for Minnesota Schools 2020](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/smith_conference_facility_financing_options_031220.pdf)\ \ **LGBTQ Inclusivity and Gender Inclusion Policies**\ *Christine Tucci Osorio, Superintendent, N. St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District*\ [PPT: Developing a Gender Inclusion Policy](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/osorio_developing_a_gender_inclusion_policy.pdf)\ H[andout: Inclusive Curriculum Helps LGBTQ Youth](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/osorio_glsen_inclusive_curriculum_poster.pdf)\ [Handout: Schools Can Be the Difference](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/osorioposter_-_schools_can_make_the_difference.pdf)\ [Handout: Gender Inclusion Policy Handout for School Boards](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/osorio_outfront_mn_handout_for_school_boards.pdf)\ [Handout: MDE Toolkit for Ensuring Safe and Supportive Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/osorio_mde_trans_toolkit.pdf)\ \ **BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Round 3**\ \ **Leading through Lens of Equity**\ *Hedy Walls, Chief Social Responsibility Officer, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities \ Michael Lovett, Adjunct Faculty, University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas*\ [PPT: Leading with the Lens of Equity](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/lovett_leading_with_the_lens_of_equity__1_.pdf)\ \ **The Power of Inclusion and Partnership**\ *Chris Bellmont, Principal, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District\ Brooke Peterson, Assistant Director of Special Education, Intermediate School District 917*\ [Link: The Power of Inclusion and Partnership](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z8D-MI5C6kbI3nL9BomgLVv8PRokEwYbrbw-RxixWoo/edit?ts=5e5ebc3f#slide=id.g35f391192_00)\ \ **Property Tax Types and Classifications 201**\ *Barbie Roessler, Finance Specialist, Ehlers\ Jodie Zesbaugh, Senior Municipal Advisor, Ehlers*\ [PPT: Property Tax Types & Classifications 201](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/zesbaugh_property_tax_types_and_classifications_201.pdf)\ \ **​Creating Limitless Opportunities Through Districtwide AVID**\ *Gina Gamnis, Midwest Region Assistant States Director, AVID \ Pam Miller, Director of Teaching & Learning, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools*\ [Handout: AVID Framework Overview](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/miller_avid_framework_overview.pdf)\ [Handout: Components of Excellence](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/miller_components_of_excellence_2019_final.pdf)\ [Handout: BHM ccr 135 v2](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/miller_bhm_ccr_135_v2.pdf) 2021 **2021 MASA/MASE Spring Conference Available Handouts:**\ **​\ • The Changes We Need: Education post COVID****‑****19**\ presented byYong Zhao, Foundation Distinguished Professor, School of Education, University of Kansas\ Professor, Melbourne Graduate School of Education\ [Handout: Students as Change Partners​](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/yong_zhao_slides.pdf)\ \ **• The Presence of Armed School Officials During School Shootings in the United States**\ presented by Jillian Peterson, PhD, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Hamline University\ [Handout: The Violence Project](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/jpeterson_slides.pdf)\ \ **• Breaking the Laws of Leadership**\ presented by Karith Foster, Diversity Engagement Specialist\ [Handout: Laws of Leadership](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/karith_foster_breaking_laws_of_leadership.pdf)\ \ **• Addressing Learning Loss While Conserving Resources**\ presented by Sarah Brown, Senior Director of Learning & Development at FastBridge, part of Illuminate Education\ [Handout: Addressing Learning Loss While Conserving Resources​](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/sarahbrownsp21.pdf)\ ​\ **• Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance**\ presented by, Cindra Kamphoff, Director of The Center of Sport and Performance Psychology and Professor in\ Sport & Performance Psychology, Minnesota State University, Mankato.\ [Web Link:  Your Exclusive Beyond the Grit Bonus](http://www.beyondgrit.com/bonus/)\ [​Five Ways to Develop Your Grit](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/5_ways_to_develop_your_grit.png)\ \ 2022 **2022 MASA/MASE Spring Conference Available Handouts:*Note: If a session is missing materials, they have not been provided to MASA.*** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **General Session Keynote Speakers**\ Thursday 9:45 AM\ Do you Know Enough About Me to Teach Me?\ Dr. Stephen Peters\ \ Friday 11:00 AM\ The Bounce-Back Factor: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success\ Dr. Jermaine Davis ****Thursday Breakout Sessions******11:15 AM**\ Elevating Principal Voice: Results from the First Biennial Minnesota Principals Survey\ Katie Pekel (Speaker) • Zena Stenvik (Speaker)\ [​PDF: Summary](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/mnps_1pg_summary.pdf)\ [PDF: MN Principals Survey Presentation](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/the_minnesota_principals_survey.pdf)\ \ Leveraging Community Pushback to Create Community Change\ Heather Lyke (Speaker) • Michael Carolan (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation & Materials](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/leveraging_community_pushback_to_create_community_change_slides.pdf)\ \ MnMTSS: A Framework to Meet the Needs of Every Student & Family in Minnesota\ Dan Knewitz (Speaker)\ \ Normal has Shifted: Essential Changes to your Communications and Marketing Strategy to Survive in the Post-COVID Marketplace\ Bob Noyed (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/masa_-normal_has_shifted_3-10-22.pdf)\ \ One - A Process for Building Schools of Excellence for Every One and Everyone Together\ Stephen Peters (Speaker) ****Thursday Breakout Sessions**2:00 PM**\ \ A Systemic Approach for Trauma Responsive Schools\ Danielle Theis (Speaker) • Mary Hawkins (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/tth_a_systemic_approach_-_overview_handout.pdf)\ \ Finally Dana: A Story of Transition and Supporting the Transgender Community\ Dana Thompson (Speaker) • Alex Ivan (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation & Materials](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/finally_dana-_masa-1.pdf)\  \ How to Conduct a Review of Special Education Best Practices in Your Own School/District\ Ellina Xiong (Speaker) • Laura Potter (Speaker)\ [PDF: Handout](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/march_2022_masa.mase_handout_-_how_to_conduct_a_review_of_special_education_best_practices.pdf)\ \ Leading Thriving Communities with Trauma & Equity Responsive Practices\ Sebastian Witherspoon (Speaker) • Jessica Murphy (Speaker) • Melissa Erickson (Speaker)\ Minnesota Room\  \ Tackling Complex Problems Through Cohort Learning\ Teri Staloch (Speaker) • Laine Larson (Speaker) **Thursday Breakout Sessions 3:30 PM**\ \ Common Sense Strategic Planning\ David Law (Speaker) • Johnna Rohmer-Hirt (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/putting_the_prove_in_continuous_improvement_masa2022_3.22.pdf)\ \ Endemic - Transition to the Next Phase of COVID-19 Management\ Stacie Stanley (Speaker) • Josh Swanson (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/participant_masa_presentation_-_endemic_-_time_to_move_to_the_next_phase_of_covid.pdf)\ \ Forward: the Superintendent's Role in Healing Themselves and Their Communities\ Matt Hillmann (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/masa_spring_2022.pdf)\ \ Leading Thriving Communities with Trauma & Equity Responsive Practices\ Sebastian Witherspoon (Speaker) • Melissa Erickson (Speaker) • Jessica Murphy (Speaker)\ \ We are Better Together - Growing Future Educators, Sustaining Current Educators\ Teri Preisler (Speaker) • Jeff Elstad (Speaker) • Eric Hudspith (Speaker) • Matt Flugum (Speaker) • Lauren Sylvester (Speaker) • Maria-Renee Grigsby (Speaker)\ [PDF: Handout/Materials](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/masa_spring_conference_-_minnesota_educator_partnership_pdf_for_conference_app.pdf) **Friday Breakout Sessions 9:45 AM**\ \ Alternative Teacher Preparation\ Josh Nelson (Speaker) • Troy Haugen (Speaker)\ \ How to Diversify the Educator Workforce: Local Guidance for Minnesota Schools\ Alyssa Parr (Speaker) • Cory McIntyre (Speaker) • Coy Carter (Speaker) • Katie Pekel (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation\](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/for_pdf_2022_educator_diversification_conference_slides.pdf)\ Prioritizing the Well-Being of Adults to get the Outcomes for Students\ Clayton Cook (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation\](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/masa_mase_presentation.pdf)\ Self-evaluation of Educational Leadership Practices During COVID-19\ Michael Coquyt (Speaker)\ [PDF: Presentation\ ​](/uploads/4/7/7/9/47793163/masa-mase_-_copy.pdf)\ Your Story Matters\ Brett Carlson (Speaker) 2023 | Play Pause | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **2023 MASA/MASE Spring Conference Available Handouts:*Note: If a session is missing materials, they have not been provided to MASA.*** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **General Session Keynote Speakers**\ Thursday 9:00 am\ Keynote: Leading from the InSideOut | [Handout](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13iZc58O2AV_ssam9ZIqixWDGG-pdJK-x/view?usp=sharing)\ Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman\ \ Friday 11:00 am\ Closing Keynote: The Power of Purpose\ Cindra Kampoff **Thursday Breakout Sessions 1:20 pm**\ 2022 MN Student Survey: Collaborative Partnerships to Support Student Wellbeing\ Kara Beckman, University of Minnesota\ Maira Rosas-Lee, Minnesota Department of Education\ \ A Systemic Response to Support Mental Health\ Danielle Theis, Owatonna Public Schools | [Slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12TwvDmwLF74TkfAYzrUT_SqggKkdl4jz/view?usp=sharing)\ \ Recommit, Execute and Measure 2023 Priorities!\ Jamie Hawkinson, Edina Schools\ Lynn Kosinski, FranklinCovey Education\ [Handout](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8kTSMpDg24f6IQ4OP3DfdyJFadZiwxT/view) | [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g4aKVmUQTeWdesXLOGnJzXNAYkxawg_f/view?usp=sharing)\ \ State Equalization Aid & Property Tax Base Understanding their influence on School District Finances\ Aaron Bushberger, Ehlers\ Jodie Zesbaugh, Ehlers\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P81SgPIrrHRoGXpct9JDTS9ixJi___pw/view)\ \ Supporting Students Outside the Classroom: District Obligations to Students with Disabilities in Extracurricular Activities\ Elise Heifort, Pemberton Law\ Abbie Thurmes, Pemberton Law\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S4E6suXf0EKOVTTIWvKDT5UzIZMhpMXJ/view) **Thursday Breakout Sessions 2:25 pm**\ At the Intersection: Adaptive Leadership for Equity\ Stacey Gray Akyea, Saint Paul Public Schools\ \ Connecting Innovative Student Experiences to the Community\ Jennifer Maras, Morris Area High School\ Shane Monson, Morris Area Schools\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bVb5U4Vqi-vco56PdiY_j3q9fRp-V0xh/view)\ \ Recruitment and Retention of MN Superintendents\ Christopher Mills, Stephen-Argyle Central Schools\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHok8cwVy0fQLb33ws5bedeKs-B2tM8C/view)\ \ The Science of Reading within an MTSS Framework: What every leader needs to know\ Kim Gibbons, University of Minnesota - CAREI\ [Presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rpqM5CNq7tvY5CvunuczzKp_ijjp03EJ/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=108688382838845350720&rtpof=true&sd=true)\ \ What Might Help?!\ Nicole Kujath, Kasson Mantorville Schools\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lJo7HMU6zYhHAuyU14IplSpT30W_YJS5/view)  **Thursday Breakout Sessions 3:55 pm**\ Finding a Way Back to Your True Self: Leading With Your Core VALUES\ Pam Ryan Mejia, Better Together Cubed\ [Values List](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N9qITX_gy1dlhwoT9eVFsziGjWs0j2Uf/view)\ \ Minnesota Atlas for High Quality Tier One Instruction\ Chris Bretz, MN Department of Education (MDE)\ Chris Jones, Minnesota Department of Education\ Brendan O'Shea, Minnesota Department of Education\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pd9IW9Aik14IPNWf9biaY6otcKnjHSGL/view?usp=share_link)\ \ Professional Dialogue Mid-Year Check and Connect\ Brenda Cassellius, LeaderProof\ \ The Minnesota teacher workforce: A statewide data snapshot and dialogue to inform longitudinal analysis and future localized reports\ Chelsea Kaihoi, YouthNex, University of Virginia\ Alyssa Parr, MN Office of Higher Ed\ [Google Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoeUJsfV1wd27d5i2e-gJcbK1_BRvMdvFAINYHWRPhom6SKg/viewform)\ \ What is your District's "WHY"? Creating a Powerful Brand and Marketing Strategy\ Bob Noyed, CESO Communication\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/u/1/d/1ePzHAgd3nu0JCgXkALUoY2FyxxPLmamC/view?usp=share_link) **Friday Breakout Sessions 9:45 am**\ Conversations That Connect Rather Than Divide\ Daniel Ludvigson, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Schools\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOsjoNrQUxuyjKBL7VTW0htFBoji5E7K/view)\ [Handout](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDSgoIScL2hNAKWKaF1atkQDblyf9GZE/edit)\ \ Embedding Core Values in School District Governance\ Michael Favor, Intermediate School District 917\ Marci Levy-Maguire, Intermediate School District 917\ Cindy Nordstrom, Intermediate School District 917\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LRu7cxHj-fT3-wnUyduVGqrAOyvWbAjK/view)\ \ Getting Creative to Fill Teacher Openings - Leveraging Teacher Exchange Programs to Fill the Gaps\ Bill Adams, Willmar Public Schools\ Jeffrey Holm, Willmar Public Schools\ Elizabeth Windingstad, Willmar Public Schools\ [Presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fwf5nThF9Shi99pdBF92XOxlBffcpXmFDyegark_eSw/edit#slide=id.g2136bfb0d5e_1_0)\ \ Leading Leaders: Helping Principals Grow\ Amy LaDue, Minnetonka Public Schools\ Katie Pekel, University of Minnesota\ [Presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15rmn7jbswabKl_mNOigVGdnVutAWPfb7pR-7mZrZG3I/edit?usp=sharing)\ \ Supporting Educator Social Emotional Learning and Resilience to Promote Educator Well-being and Prevent Burnout\ Jill Krautkremer, Forest Lake Area Schools\ Kelly Wilson, Forest Lake Area Schools\ [Presentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SehzKQBeeD33fhYLy8jAismaTyIJieu9/view)\ MASAP.O. 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