New Faces - New Ideas:
MASA, MASB Legislative Conference
March 16, 2011, 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Information and Registration
-House and Senate Education Committee leadership explain their education policy agenda and priorities.
-NSBA, MASB and MASA share the latest issues and information coming from Washington D.C.
-What to expect from School Aid budgets this year.
-Hot topics in labor, tenure and collective bargaining reform.
-Learn about sharing of services from ISD and local school district personnel.
Midwinter Conference 2011
January 26-28
In progress now! Visit the conference page at gomasa.org/masa11 for downloads and event information - and a preview of the coming gomasa.org redesign.
Read the latest news
Feature length articles and reports are available in the digital magazine version of our latest Leader. The latest issue focuses on Innovation. MASA members should have received a magazine style print edition in your mailbox earlier this month. The magazine is also available in its entirety online now: Read the Innovation issue today!
The latest hot topics are available in our eLeader archive.
Fall Conference Archive
Fall conference has come and gone but the professional development goes on. Visit our conference archive to download prersentations from this year's conference.
NEW - Active Mentoring Program
Starting this fall, we will pair new superintendents with MASA-trained mentors to help smooth your path as a new superintendent and raise your success. The program will focus on regular engagements; focused, individualized support; flexibility; and convenience. Researchs hows that career mentoring raises career satisfaction, spurs commitment, motivates advancement and promotes longevity. Learn more by downloading the Active Mentoring Program Information or start your application with the AMP Application Letter of Interest.
Interim Administrative Services
With the passage of new state retirement legislation many districts will have a need for experienced, interim service providers. Retirees have the opportunity to enroll in MASA's Interim Administrative Services directory to make themselves available to districts in need. For enrollment information, or to view directory listings, go to our Interim Administrative Services page.
Certification Endorsement Planning Tool
Public Act 335, enacted August 2006 allows for voluntary administrator certification and endorsement, but which option is right for you or members of your staff? Use our new easy-to-use ActPoint decision-tree tool to get started. Learn more...
Time and Money Savers
Check out great ideas to save your district time, effort, and money by leveraging the power of collaboration through this portfolio of great services: Purchasing Card, PaySchools, U.S. Communities, MILAF+, Energy Cooperative, and Safe Schools. Learn more>