Date:
October 6, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:
Crowne Plaza
925 S. Creyts Rd.
Lansing, MI 48917
Cost:
$1350 for a Team of 6 (Early Bird is $1150 until Sep. 11)
Register NowCatalyst 2026 is a statewide summit designed to strengthen administrator and leadership team capacity to build coherent, data-driven systems that support academic, behavioral, and attendance outcomes. Participants explore how MTSS systems can be designed to improve data use, strengthen team structures, high quality Tier 1 instruction, and leverage AI tools to support that work. Through keynote sessions, breakout learning, and collaborative dialogue, leaders apply strategies to strengthen system alignment and implement proactive supports for students.
Who Should Attend
Building principals, assistant principals, district leaders, and school leadership teams responsible for MTSS and student support systems
SCECHs
6 Upon Approval from MDE
Funding Options
Title II, Title VII (Eligible Districts) & Section 31a
Call for Presentations
Catalyst26 is a collaborative learning experience for principals and school leadership teams focused on strengthening classroom instruction, leveraging AI to enhance teaching and learning, and leading sustainable instructional improvement across the school.
Sessions should align to one of the following categories:
- Powerful Tier 1 Learning Through Disciplinary Literacy
- AI That Supports Teaching and Learning
- Leading Smarter Systems
MASSP Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made ten (10) business days or more in advance of the training date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made after this date, including no-shows, are nonrefundable. Registration fees may be transferred to another individual by contacting the MASSP office at (517) 327-5315.
In the event that MASSP must cancel a training due to unforeseen circumstances, including inclement weather, participants will be refunded the cost of registration or may credit the fee toward an upcoming training. MASSP does not assume responsibility for any additional costs, charges or expenses; to include, charges made for travel and lodging.
October 6, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Arrival, Registration, and Team Seating
October 6, 2026
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Learning Apprenticeship
- Consume → Construct → Communicate
October 6, 2026
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Interactive Keynote Conversation
- Student Voice
- Practitioner Panel
- AI as an Accelerator for Responsive Systems
October 6, 2026
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Team Workshop 1: Seeing Your System Clearly
- Analyze Current Tier 1 and MTSS Systems
- Identify System Breakdowns
- Develop Team Problem Statement
October 6, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch
October 6, 2026
12:15 PM – 1:05 PM
Breakout Sessions #1
- Targeted Problem-Solving and Innovation
October 6, 2026
1:05 PM – 1:15 PM
Transition
October 6, 2026
1:15 PM – 2:05 PM
Breakout Sessions #2
- Deepening Practice and Exploring Solutions
October 6, 2026
2:05 PM – 2:15 PM
Transition
October 6, 2026
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Leadership Design Studio
- Part 1: Connecting the Dots
- Part 2: Facilitated Design Conversation
October 6, 2026
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Leading Smarter Systems of Support
- Team commitments
- Next steps
- Improving the student experience