Monday, June 26, 2023
10:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Registration
1:00 P.M. – 1:40 P.M.
Conference Opening
- Welcome, Introductions & Year in Review
Wendy Zdeb, MASSP
- President’s Annual Report
Todd Simmons, Cedar Springs HS
1:40 P.M. – 2:15 P.M.
EdTalks
2:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Break
2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Concurrent Keynotes
- High School Principals – Recalibrate the Culture
Jimmy Casas
- Middle Level Principals – Culturize – Every Student. Every Day. Whatever it Takes
Matt Degner
- Assistant Principals/Deans – Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in School with Dignity and Respect
Joy Kelly
4:00P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
Break
4:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round 1
- Recalibrate the Culture, Part II
Jimmy Casas, J Casas & Associates
- Handle with Care, Part II
Joy Kelly, J Casas & Associates
- Culturize, Part II – Creating a Culture of “Wow” Moments
Matt Denger, J Casas & Associates - Michigan’s Educational Ecosystem: Better Together
Walt Sutterlin, Michigan Virtual
- MCAN (Michigan College Access Network) 101
Jeneen Hatoum, MCAN
- Consideration for Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports in Secondary Schools
Dr. Travis Thomsen, Portage North MS
- Breaking the Generational Curse: Moving Students From Unbelievable to Unstoppable
Dr. Marie Feagins, Detroit Public Schools; Kimberly Rogers, Northwestern High School; & Megan Waterbury, Detroit Public Schools Community School District
6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Family Picnic
8:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Hospitality Reception
- Hosted by Michigan Virtual
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
5K Fun Run & Walk
- Sponsored by SET SEG
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast
9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
General Session Keynote – MDE Update
- Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent, MDE
9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.
Awards
9:45 A.M – 10:00 A.M.
Break
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
General Session Keynote – Legal Update
- Catherine Tracey, Miller Johnson
11:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
Break
11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round 2
- Creating an Advisory/ESA Period
Kim Villarosa, Salem HS
- INsight & OUTreach: Achieving the Highest Levels of Access, Opportunity, and Success for All Students
Cory McElmeel, Skyline HS & Paul DeAngelis, Equal Opportunity Schools
- The Education Landscape Has Changed, Why Haven’t Schools? – Innovating for Student Growth
Phil Jankowski, Anchor Bay School District
- Middle School Across Michigan
Shawna Birchmeier, Kuehn-Haven MS, Jeff Dykhouse, East Grand Rapids MS & Amy Hendry, Carter MS
- The Fun Factor: Leveraging Positive Communication Strategy to Build Partnership, Loyalty and Understanding through Fun!
Tom Lietz, MASSP & Tim McAvoy, Utica Community Schools
- The 4 C’s of Board Policy
Patrick Kreger, Neola
- Embracing Student Mobility While Maintaining Accountability
Ryan Sines, Fraser High School
- Building & Implementing a Secondary MTSS Model: Unifying Academic & Behavior Systems to Leverage Student Success
From Grandville High School: Adam Lancto, Ashlee Buchholz, Mike Kennedy & Matt Cook
12:15 P.M. – 1:15 P.M.
Lunch
1:15 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Vendor Bingo
2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round 3
- Loving the “Unlovable” Connecting with ALL Students
Roger Gurganus, Patrick Henry MS
- MASSP Anti-Vaping Toolkit: Fighting the Flood – Leveraging a Community of Experience to Combat Vaping: The MASSP Vaping Tool-kit
Tom Lietz, MASSP, Vernon Burden, Lake Orion HS, Justin Hasuer, L’Anse Creuse MS East, & Michael Ostrander, Belding HS
- Using MI Merit Curriculum (MMC) Flexibility to Promote Possibilities
Rashell Bowerman, MDE
- Navigating Legal Issues Surrounding Transgender Student Rights
Cristina T. Patzelt, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Effective School Leadership
Principal Baruti Kafele
- Accreditation in Michigan: Collaboration for Continuous Improvement
Michael Nauss, Cognia
- Innovative Fundraising Ideas with PoP!
Sarah Rusch & Jeff Eldridge – Power of Purpose (PoP!), and Principal Jason Messenger, Portage West Middle School
- MASSP Contract Guide: Safeguards for Principals
Jeff Theuer, Loomis Law Firm, Attorney
3:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Break
3:15 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
General Session Keynote – Legislative Update
- Bob Kefgen, MASSP
8:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Hospitality Reception
- Hosted by Jostens & Imagine Learning
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
8:00. A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round 4
- The Great Resignation: How the Lack of Benefit Education Has Helped Fuel this Ongoing Economic Trend
Joshua Williams, Williams & Company Financial Services
- Grow MainStreet from the Middle Up
Colin Ripmaster, MASSP; Novella Daniels, Westwood Community Schools; Allison Dykouse, Northview Public Schools; & Josh Delameteer, Grant Public Schools
- Legal Pitfalls in the Student Discipline Process
Jennifer Starlin, Attorney, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
- Culture Overhaul – How to Reignite Passion and Positivity Post Pandemic
Meredith Beard, L’anse Creuse High School North and Melissa Chase, L’anse Creuse High School North
- The AI Invasion: Skynet or Sky is the Limit!
Tom Lietz & Ryan Cayce, MASSP; Jason Feig, Khan Academy; William Jones, Hillside MS; & Aaron Romoslawski, Forest Hills Northern HS
- Increasing Equity and Decreasing Systemic Barriers for All Students with a Focus on Students of Color
Sharida Lewis, Royal Oak High School & Lezah Phillips, Generational Wellness
- Education with a Purpose and Career Academies: An Overview
Colleen Schumm, Fordson High School
- MASSP Contract Guide: Safeguards for Principals
Jeff Theuer, Loomis Law Firm, Attorney
- The College Board Update – The Digital SAT (What You Should Know to Be Ready) and CLEP (Providing More Opportunities for Your Students)
Ted Gardella & Kari Anama, College Board
10:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Break
10:15 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Closing Keynote
- Principal Baruti Kafele
11:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Closing Comments
- Wendy Zdeb, MASSP