The Innovative Leader’s Network

Your registration fee of $299 covers a full year of events and opportunities. MASSP, in partnership with Michigan Virtual, is excited to introduce The Innovative Leaders Network — a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower educational leaders with the tools and insights needed to reimagine our schools. This network is committed to transforming education, ensuring every learner has a limitless future in which each can pursue their passions, fulfill their potential and live a life of purpose.

The Network will explore innovative leadership and instructional practices, including personalized learning, flexible learning environments, responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) that ensure students graduate college and are career ready. Our comprehensive approach includes monthly webinars, in-person events and optional school visits. As artificial intelligence begins to reshape education, join us in this vital endeavor to enhance the rigor, relevance and engagement of learning experiences for all. This no doubt is a time commitment, but as leaders it is imperative to prioritize learning and get back to instructional leadership this school year.

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What’s Included:

Joining the network will get you access to monthly events (September 2024 – May 2025), which includes an in-person Kick Off:

September | Focus: The Urgency for Instructional Model Change
September 26, 9 AM – 2 PM in-person event at Michigan Virtual in Lansing

Michigan Virtual
920 Municipal Way
Lansing, MI 48917

SCECHs

Participants may earn up to four (4) SCECHs upon approval from MDE

Agenda At A Glance

Additional Events Include:

October | Focus: Understanding New Instructional Models
October 22, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM 
Optional School Visit: Jenison Innovation Academy, October 8

November | Focus: Technology Integration in Modern Classrooms
November 21, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Optional School Visit TBD

December | Focus: What Are We Learning?
December 5, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
No School visit this month, Optional Michigan Virtual AI Summit

January | Focus: Instructional Framework for 21st Century Skills
January 23, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Optional School Visit TBD

February | Focus: Beyond Traditional Testing – Innovative Assessment Practices
February 18, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Optional School Visit TBD

March | Focus: Change Management for Educational Leaders
March 18, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Optional School Visit TBD

April | Focus: Research-Based Innovation in Teaching Systems
April 17, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Optional School Visit TBD

May | Focus: Empowering Students in Their Learning Journey
May 29, Zoom Meeting, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Optional School Visit TBD

The Network is intended to be highly interactive and collaborative. Zoom sessions will be recorded but participants will more directly benefit from live participation to build collegial relationships.

Additional Non-Network Innovation Conferences and Events:

In addition to the Innovative Leaders Network, MASSP will provide multiple learning opportunities and conferences centered around innovation in education throughout the year.

MASSP free AI Watercooler meetings each month from 3:00 – 3:30 PM, we encourage members of The Network to add these dates to their calendars as well: 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13

Co-Intelligence Book Study free Cohort 2 | October 1, 15, 29 & November 12 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM via Zoom

Co-Intelligence Book Study free Cohort 3 | January 15, 29 & February 12, 26 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom

Michigan Virtual AI Summit | December 16-17, additional fee to attend

MACUL Conference | March 19-21, 2025 in Detroit, Registration opens 11/1, additional fee to attend

EdCon25 | June 23-25 in Traverse City, This year’s EdCon will have an innovation focus, additional fee to attend 

*Note: Registration for non- network events is encouraged but optional. You do not need to be in the Innovative Leaders Network to attend these events however the innovation focus will add to your depth of knowledge and overall experience. Any registration costs/associated fees for these events are NOT included in the $299 Network fee and will need to be paid for separately.