The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) is proud to once again off 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.
Year 2 offers returning members the opportunity to deepen their learning through direct application. Participants will:
- Conduct action research within their schools focused on one of the three innovation domains.
- Receive dedicated coaching to refine their leadership and guide implementation.
- Collaborate in a statewide learning network to share progress, reflect on challenges, and celebrate wins.
- Synthesize insights from Year 1, test innovative strategies in their context, and document lessons learned to share across the ILN network.
This experience empowers leaders to take thoughtful risks, build change momentum, and model future-ready practices within their own systems.
Agenda At A Glance
- Reconnect with peers
- Preview the Innovation Change Project (ICP)
- Refine ideas
- Set goals and expectations
Key Year 2 Components:
- Innovation Change Project (ICP)
- Coaching & Thought Partnership
- Learning Network & Design Studios
- Storytelling & Scaling Impact
Additional Info:
To see program details and the Year 2 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.