MEMSPA State Conference 2015 | Kalamazoo Radisson

The conference is designed to offer elementary and middle level administrators a broad range of current topics necessary for continued professional and administrative growth. A national caliber event right here in the state of Michigan!

National Experts | Michigan Practitioners | Professional Connections

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Set Up for Success:
Pre-conference for New & Beginning Principals
12:00 - 8:00pm (Dinner included) 

If you are a new principal or have been on the job for three years or less, this is the place for you. Learning Facilitators Derek Wheaton and Debbie McFalone will lead this practical day of learning!   Our goal is to provide information to help new and beginning principals start strong and set the stage for a positive and productive year of leadership. Whether you attended the August session or not, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet other principals and form a supportive network of leaders from across Michigan.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

10:00 am * - Opening session with Dr. John Draper

Crucial Conversations About America's Schools
The Talk, The Truth and the Crucial Conversations educators must lead.

*(Lunch will be provided at 12:00 pm)

Breakout Sessions
Session A 1:15 - 2:30 pm
Session B 2:45 - 4:00 pm

4:00 pm  - Afternoon General Session

Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA Executive Director
 MEMSPA & Legislative Update

Thursday, December 3, 2015

As we move forward in education, we must ensure that we give students the opportunity to be creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers, while also being able to pursue their passions and interests. As leaders in education, it is essential that we collaborate with all stakeholders to create innovative learning environments that are flexible and give all students and staff opportunities to achieve excellence. As leaders, we must role model and help to build a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Believing that all stakeholders can possess these same qualities, we want to create an environment where we are all learners and leaders.

Breakout Sessions
Session C 9:15 - 10:30 am
Session D 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show
Lunch will be provided  ** Don't miss the games & prizes!!

Breakout Sessions
Session E 3:00 - 4:15 pm

7:00 pm - Leadership Awards Banquet
We will honor our remarkable colleagues and be introduced to the MEMSPA 2015 Outstanding Practicing Principal.

9:00 pm - Lifetouch After-Party

Breakout Sessions
 8:45 - 9:45 am #MEMSPAchat LIVE 
Join colleagues for breakfast and a focused discussion on the topic of your choice.                         
Session F 10:00 - 11:15 am