January 20-21, 2021 | Virtual Event
Join your colleagues online for MASA’s 2021 Virtual Midwinter Conference!
At the 2020 Fall Conference, we leaned into challenge and change. Join us in January as we lean in further at the MASA Virtual Midwinter Conference – Jan. 20-21, 2021.
Hear from education leaders, including Dr. Tina Kerr, Dr. Sarena Shivers, State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice, the 2020 and 2021 Michigan Superintendents of the Year, and more at this event.
Working Agenda
Wednesday, January 20
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Registration (check into platform, etc.) |
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. | General Session: “Anchoring Yourself – Leadership on the Line” Dr. Tina Kerr, Executive Director and Dr. Sarena Shivers, Deputy Executive Director Anchoring Yourself! Strength and Clarity Through the Collective Power of PACE David Hulings |
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Break |
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Learning Sessions
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11:15 a.m. to Noon | General Session: Michigan Department of Education Update Dr. Michael F. Rice, State Superintendent of Public Instruction |
Noon to 1 p.m. | Lunch Break (with optional facilitated networking and Inauguration Watch Party) |
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Superintendent of the Year – Remarks and Award Presentation Dr. Robert Shaner, 2020 Michigan Superintendent of the Year Craig Carmoney, 2021 Michigan Superintendent of the Year |
In Memoriam
1:30 to 2:30p.m.
Concurrent Learning Sessions
- Navigating Social and Emotional Transformation with Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- MICIP – Ready When You Are
- Moving Your District from Good to Great with 3P Learning
- Post-Pandemic Schooling: Forging a Better Normal Together
- SEL in Michigan: Findings from a Statewide Survey
- VIRLI = Using Immersive Technology to Enhance Learning
- The Educational Equity Equation: Practical Strategies to Make Racial Justice Real in School Systems
- Helping your Board Communicate Effectively
Thought Exchange
Thursday, January 21
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Registration (check into platform, etc.) |
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | General Session: Ed Talks “Equity in Action-Voices from the Field” Moderated by Dr. Sarena Shivers, Deputy Executive Director |
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Snack and Learn Sessions |
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | Distinguished Administrators Presentation |
10:45 a.m. to Noon | General Session: Legislative Update Peter Spadafore, Deputy Executive Director and Athena Antonis, Government Relations and Policy Associate |