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…
College Board Webinar: AP African American Studies
In this session, panelists provided an overview of AP African American Studies, highlighting its interdisciplinary design, global scope, and impact on students. Presenters addressed common misconceptions, emphasizing that the course is not a single narrative but a rich exploration of diverse perspectives across the African diaspora. Participants also learned how the course integrates history, literature, research, and presentation, culminating in a student-driven research project. Extensive teacher supports—including AP Classroom, Summer Institutes, and…
MDHHS Webinar: Youth Vaping
During this session, representatives from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shared updated data on youth nicotine and vaping trends across the state, clarified the health risks associated with adolescent nicotine use, and addressed common misconceptions about emerging products. Participants explored practical, school-based prevention strategies, including how to respond consistently to vaping incidents while prioritizing education and student support over purely punitive measures. The presenters also highlighted free resources available…
MDHHS Webinar: Prevention Education
During the session, MDHHS representatives shared current trends in youth tobacco and vaping use and highlighted free, evidence-based prevention and cessation resources available to schools. Participants learned how to access curriculum tools, connect students to quit-support programs, partner with local health departments, and respond to incidents in ways that prioritize education and support over punishment. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask practical questions about implementation and communication with families. https://youtu.be/rqJxOOSbtvg View…
New MASSP Episodes Just Dropped!
If you care about student engagement, relevance, and preparing students for a future that does not fit neatly into a bell schedule or pacing guide, our two most recent podcast episodes are worth your time. Together, Episodes 3: Academies at Romeo and Episode 4: Bringing Students to the AI Table explore what happens when schools stop treating students as passive recipients of learning and start inviting them into design, decision-making, and future-focused…
College Board Webinar: BigFuture
BigFuture is a free, comprehensive digital resource designed to help students plan for life after high school. Students use BigFuture to plan for careers, plan for college, and learn how to pay for college. Learn about the services BigFuture provides such as a career and college planning tool, college scholarships, and programs to connect students with HBCUs. By simply using BigFuture’s tools, students qualify for monthly scholarships. Help clear the path so…
College Board Webinar: Building a Master Schedule – Changing the Invitation to AP
Principals and school counselors participated in the Changing the Invitation to AP webinar led by the College Board, alongside an administrator panelist from the Troy High School, to explore how schools can expand equitable access to Advanced Placement coursework. The session highlighted newer AP offerings—including English 10: AP Seminar, AP Precalculus, and AP African American Studies—and examined how these courses can be intentionally embedded within multiple student pathways. Participants gained insight into…
Beyond the Red Flag: What to Do (and Not Do) When Threat Assessments Raise Concerns
In this legal webinar, school leaders joined Cathleen Dooley & Erin Walz of Thrun Law Firm, P.C. for a focused look at the legal considerations surrounding student threat assessments. The session explored how administrators can respond quickly to potential threats while remaining aligned with legal requirements, particularly when special education services or student discipline are involved. Presenters emphasized the importance of clear documentation, coordinated team-based decision-making, and understanding how threat assessments differ…