Are you a school leader looking for a fresh, future-ready perspective on teaching and learning? There’s still time to join MASSP’s Innovative Leaders Network (ILN), and we’re kicking things off this month with a dynamic in-person experience in Lansing.
ILN Year 1 Launch: In-Person Kickoff
- Date: September 24, 2025
- Location: Lansing (MASSP Office)
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM (includes lunch)
- Who Should Attend: Principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders, and central office staff
This powerful opening session will bring together leaders from across the state to explore the “why” of school redesign through the lens of Most Likely to Succeed and the “12 Big Questions” that challenge our assumptions about success, equity, agency, and purpose in schools.
Day 1 Highlights:
- Rethink outdated definitions of student success
- Explore leadership identity and the stories we tell
- Discuss the systemic gaps between school and life
- Build connections with like-minded leaders across Michigan
- Preview our shared book study: From ReOpen to ReInvent by Michael Horn
What’s Ahead in Year 1?
This is just the beginning of a rich, year-long learning journey. As a Cohort 2 member, you’ll:
- Engage in monthly virtual sessions focused on innovation, AI, and personalized learning
- Participate in a guided book study that builds your leadership mindset
- Join optional school visits to see cutting-edge models in action
- Get tools, templates, and protocols to bring back to your team
- Learn how to use AI tools like SchoolAI to enhance your leadership
Each session aligns to one of three key innovation domains:
- Innovative Structures for Personalized Learning
- Instructional Models & Student Support
- Tools & Technologies to Improve Outcomes
Whether you’re leading a rural middle school or a large urban high school, ILN is designed for you. It’s not too late to join—sign up today and join us in Lansing as we launch a new year of bold leadership, deep learning, and collaborative redesign.