REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR OUR MARCH 26 - 28 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Join your elementary and middle school colleagues on March 26th - 28th, 2020 for the Annual Leadership Conference. This year's theme is "Follow the MAESP Road to Success". Your registration includes Thursday sessions and Opening Keynote, the President's Reception, breakout sessions on Friday and Saturday, and all meals (Friday Breakfast, Lunch and Saturday Breakfast).  A 5K Run/Walk will be held on Friday morning.  Concurrent session information will be distributed as soon as all is confirmed.  Proposals are now being accepted!  Check back frequently for updated information!

As of now, we are excited to announce:

One of our planned Thursday sessions will include a two hour workshop with:

Jessica Sinarski, Brave Brain Founder and CEO - Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is a clinical supervisor, consultant, author and educator.  She is a thought-leader in neuroscience with practice to improve adult-child relationships and reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).  Jessica has trained thousands of parents and professionals across the country.  Her work with educators includes in-service days, professional development academies and state and national conferences.

Friday Keynote and Book Signing:

Dr. Brad Gustafson

Dr. Brad Gustafson is a school leader who understands the importance of collaboration, culture, and learner empowerment. He earned his doctorate from Bethel University where his research focused on professional development and innovative learning.

Brad is an award-winning principal, avid reader, speaker, and best-selling author. He's also serving as a National Advisor with Future Ready Schools and a School Improvement Advisor with Scholastic. Brad was recognized as a "20 to Watch" by the National School Boards Association and he was Minnesota's Principal of the Year in 2016. He received the Digital Innovation in Learning Award from EdSurge and Digital Promise and his school was recognized with a Local Government Innovation Award by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He co-hosts the "UnearthED" podcast on the Bam Radio Network.

Brad's is the author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age Learners and his newest book, Reclaiming Our Calling, is a genre-busting book that's helping educators hold on to the things that matter most in this profession.

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2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROPOSALS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

We are actively seeking speakers for our 2020 Annual Conference on March 26- 28, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, MD. We hope you will consider sharing your expertise in the areas of leadership, school culture, technology, social/emotional wellness, early childhood or other areas that will inspire and educate your colleagues. You may present alone or with a colleague(s). Further information and the proposal form are here. Please note that all proposals are due by November 30, 2019 to [email protected]! 

Thank You to our  MAESP Sponsors!