Exciting Updates Coming to the DLN
The Digital Learning Network (DLN) at MASSP is entering an exciting new phase focused on making professional learning more clear and connected for educators across Michigan. Over the past several months, we have been reviewing the entire DLN course catalog to make sure courses stay relevant, practical and aligned to the changing needs of educators. As part of that work, we are updating current courses, removing outdated content and building new learning…
A New Chatbot Experience is Launching Soon
MASSP has partnered with Skybound Innovations to bring a new feature to MASSP.com. During an upcoming visit, you will notice an AI chatbot located in the lower right corner of the homepage. If you are an MASSP member, make sure you are logged in first, as your experience with the chatbot will adjust based on your level of access to site content and resources. So, how does it work? The chatbot is…
MDHHS Webinar: Alternative to Suspension
This webinar focused on helping school leaders better understand current youth vaping trends while shifting their approach from punitive discipline to supportive, student-centered interventions. Participants explored national and Michigan-specific data highlighting the prevalence of e-cigarette use among students and the ongoing influence of emerging nicotine products and social media, while also recognizing encouraging declines in overall youth tobacco use. The session emphasized the negative impact of traditional disciplinary actions like suspension—which contribute…
Learning for Leading | Feedback to Grow Forward
As testing windows begin to close and the end of the school year comes into sight, now is the perfect time for building principals to gather feedback from students, staff and parents. As you begin thinking about updating handbooks, refining policies, evaluating programs and planning for next year, input from your most important stakeholders is essential. Feedback not only provides valuable data to analyze, it also helps create a culture where input…
Securing Your Future: A Guide to Michigan Public School Retirement Benefits
During this session, participants gained a comprehensive overview of retirement planning through the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS), including a clear breakdown of pension structures such as Basic, MIP, and Pension Plus, and how benefits are calculated using years of service, average salary, and multipliers. The webinar also explored important decision points like selecting pension payout options (e.g., Straight Life vs. survivorship), understanding contribution strategies through defined contribution plans and…
Serving Every Learner: Understanding the Legal Landscape of Special Education
Special education discipline requires a careful balance between enforcing expectations and protecting student rights. In this webinar, school law expert Eric Feldman from Miller Johnson walks participants through the legal frameworks governing discipline for students with IEPs and 504 plans. Learn what’s required by IDEA, how manifestation determinations work, and what you can—and can’t—do when behavior becomes disruptive. https://youtu.be/JogN4nnhqeQ View the Slide Deck
Certificate Renewal Season is Here!
Spring Break is approaching, which means the certificate renewal deadline is just around the corner. For Michigan educators and school leaders, June 30, 2026 marks the next renewal deadline for teaching and administrator certificates. Taking a few minutes now to check your status can help you avoid any last-minute surprises and ensure everything is in order before the end of the school year. The Michigan Department of Education recommends that educators regularly…
College Board Webinar: AP Precalculus
During this MASSP and College Board webinar, school leaders and educators learned about the rapidly growing AP Precalculus course and how it can expand opportunities for students while fitting seamlessly into existing math pathways. Presenters provided an overview of the course structure, exam format, and instructional resources available to support teachers. Participants explored how AP Precalculus aligns closely with traditional precalculus content, making it easy for schools to implement while giving students…
Leadership Coaching for Innovation
In this MASSP and Michigan Virtual webinar, Leadership Coaching for Innovation: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Works, educational leaders explore how intentional coaching conversations unlock the potential within people and systems. This session unpacks the difference between coaching and mentoring, highlights research-based conversation pathways that spark reflection and problem-solving, and demonstrates how one-on-one coaching builds trust, accountability, and sustainable change. Participants learn how leadership coaching makes thinking visible,…
From Policy to Practice: Leading Your School Through Michigan’s New Cell Phone Legislation
In this timely webinar, Nina Davis, Associate Director of Engagement & Member Services, and Bob Kefgen, Associate Director of Government Relations, guided school leaders through Michigan’s new wireless communication device legislation and the leadership considerations surrounding implementation. The session clarified statutory requirements, policy boundaries, and key exemptions while emphasizing an important distinction: the law sets expectations, but leadership shapes student experience. Nina and Bob were joined by a panel of MASSP member leaders…