MASA’s Midwinter Conference is an annual members-only event that includes carefully curated learning opportunities specifically for Michigan’s district leaders. Participants will engage with educational thought leaders, explore opportunities to improve the education landscape, and walk away with innovative strategies to advance both their district and their own professional development.
When: January 15-17, 2025
Where: Grand Rapids
Registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available at the conference by visiting the registration desk on the second floor, concourse level, of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.
Conference Website and App
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Hotel Information
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Northwest, Grand Rapids
For overnight room reservations at the Amway, please reach out to Adrian Daniels, Group Reservations Coordinator, at (616) 776-3312 or adaniels@ahchospitality.com.
Grand Rapids Guide
Learn more about Grand Rapids with this handy guide from Experience Grand Rapids!
MASB Executive Search Career Fair
Join MASB for an Executive Search Career Fair – an opportunity for superintendents and aspiring superintendents to meet with a member of the MASB team and talk about career opportunities, as well as answer questions about the superintendent search process.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Pearl Room | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Cost: Free
Questions or in need of assistance with scheduling your appointment? Contact Jay Bennett at jbennett@masb.org or (517) 327-5928
Communications Academy – Sessions 5
Over the years, the Donovan Group’s Communications Academy – hosted through Marquette-Alger RESA – has collaborated with hundreds of districts nationwide to address gaps in communications professional development for
superintendents, administrators, and school communicators.
The fifth Communications Academy session will be presented prior to MASA’s Midwinter Conference. This session will focus on strategies for assessing the need to communicate during a crisis, effectively conveying key information quickly, and managing sensitive situations.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Thornapple Room | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Important Note: Only individuals currently enrolled in the Donovan Group’s Communications Academy through Marquette-Alger RESA who have attended prior sessions are eligible to participate in this session.