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…
MASSP Webinar: Screenagers
MASSP and Lisa Tabb, co-creator of The Screenagers Project, led an engaging session focused on helping school leaders support healthier technology use among students. The webinar featured curated film clips alongside practical tools and curriculum designed to spark conversations about digital balance, screen-free sleep, and social media use. Participants were introduced to initiatives such as Away for the Day, Screen-Free Sleep, and Boosting Bravery, and left with actionable strategies and insights they…
MHSEL: See What You’ve Been Missing Out On!
The fall season was a powerful reminder of what happens when students are given meaningful opportunities to compete, connect, and represent their school. The championship highlights capture packed venues, focused faces, and moments of pure excitement with teams huddled together, last-second plays, celebrations, and sportsmanship on full display. If you’ve ever wondered why this activity continues to grow so quickly across Michigan, our Fall '25 Championship video says it all. The energy…
Try an Online Course in 2026!
A new year means it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. One consideration to make is to focus on your own professional learning and MASSP is here to help! MASSP’s Digital Learning Network (DLN) is here to support you with flexible, online, and on-demand courses designed specifically for busy administrators. If you’ve never taken an online course yourself, this is a great opportunity to experience asynchronous learning while diving into topics that…
High School Esports Fall Season Recap: State Championships, Awards Ceremony & More at Michigan State University
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan High School Esports League wrapped up its fall 2025 season with an in-person event at Michigan State University, bringing together more than 400 students, coaches and spectators for Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Championships and an All-State Awards Ceremony, Dec. 6. The event highlighted the rapid growth of high school esports in Michigan and showcased standout talent from across the state. The MSU STEM building buzzed with activity as…
College Board Webinar: PSAT Score Data
The Fall 2025 PSAT Data Webinar, held on November 20, 2025, helped principals and counselors learn how to access, interpret, and apply PSAT score data within the College Board’s K-12 Score Reporting Portal. Presenters Erin Carlson, Maureen LaRaviere, and Dennis Beste demonstrated how to analyze student performance across content domains, use AP Potential to identify students ready for advanced coursework, and leverage Skills Insight and the Educator Question Bank to support instruction.…
MDHHS Webinar: Traditional Tobacco & Sacred Breath
This webinar featured Laura Fisher of the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, who provided educators with an essential overview of the vital distinction between sacred or traditional tobacco and commercial tobacco. The discussion emphasized that for the tribal communities, traditional tobacco is integral to their spiritual identity and used as medicine, contrasting sharply with commercial products which hold no cultural significance but have been aggressively marketed to Native Americans. To combat the resulting…
Hit Me With Your Best Shot! – with Kevin Sutton
This session gave school leaders a chance to bring their most complex, real-time building challenges directly to attorney Kevin Sutton, who offered clear, practical guidance rooted in current Michigan school law. Participants raised questions around student conduct, parent access to information, student identity and naming requests, safety concerns, and how to respond when behaviors or situations fall into legal gray areas. Kevin helped administrators sort through what is allowed, what requires caution,…
The DLN Download: 8 Courses Educators Are Loving Right Now
The Digital Learning Network (DLN) continues to be Michigan educators’ go-to space for flexible, relevant, and practical online learning. Whether you’re brushing up on instructional practice, exploring new technology, or growing as a leader, the DLN offers courses that fit your schedule and connect directly to your daily work. Here are eight of the most talked-about DLN courses, selected for their popularity, high ratings, recent additions, and outstanding feedback from educators like…
A Principal’s Guide to Understanding and Explaining the Raid on School Aid
We get a lot of questions about school funding — and we know you get them in your community too. “What about the lottery money?” “How come we keep hearing about record funding, but nothing changes?” MASSP’s Associate Director of Government Relations Bob Kefgen will host MASB’s Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith to walk through how increasing demands on the School Aid Fund coupled with structural shifts and tax cuts are…