The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) is proud to launch the second cohort of the Innovative Leaders Network (ILN) for the 2025–26 school year. This redesigned, two-tiered program offers scaffolded, hands-on learning designed to equip forward-thinking leaders with the tools, strategies, and mindsets required to lead schools in an AI-integrated, student-centered, and future-ready landscape.
Participants in Year 1 will engage in a foundational journey built around the “why” and “what’s possible” of educational innovation—through a progression of webinars, site visits, and intersession reflections aligned to three key innovation domains.
- The year begins with From ReOpen to ReInvent by Michael Horn, which grounds participants in a compelling rationale for transformative change. Each chapter is paired with reflection prompts, collaborative discussion, and leadership application.
- Explore & Discover: Through school visits and guided discussions, participants will observe, unpack, and reflect on:
- Innovative Structures and Approaches for Personalizing Learning (e.g., School-Within-a-School, academies, microschools)
- Instructional Models and Supports for Student Success (e.g., Modern Classrooms, mastery-based models, interdisciplinary design)
- Tools and Technologies to Improve Outcomes (e.g., AI, adaptive platforms, flexible learning systems)
Tools like SchoolAI will be embedded throughout to demonstrate best practices in AI integration, allowing participants to see leading-edge applications firsthand.
Agenda At A Glance
- Launch the ILN journey
- Explore big questions
- Reflect on leadership identity
- Set shared norms
Key Year 1 Components:
- Program Launch & Visioning (In-Person or Zoom, September 24, 2025 | 8:30-11:30 AM)
- Book Study & Thought Leadership (Zoom, October-December 2025 | 8:30–9:45 AM)
- Webinars (Zoom, January – May 2026 | 8:30-9:45 AM)
- Site Visits (In-Person, January–March 2026)
- Intersession Learning(Ongoing between sessions, October 2025–May 2026)
Additional Info:
To see program details and the Year 1 timeline, please click here.
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.