'25 MSAA Summer Institute

This session will explore strategies to leverage AI as a productive tool for staff and students, enhancing teaching and learning outcomes while prioritizing safety and ethical use. Participants will learn how to implement AI-powered tools to personalize instruction, streamline tasks, and foster critical thinking in students. The discussion will address data privacy, equitable access, and responsible integration practices to ensure AI use aligns with district values. Superintendents will leave with actionable insights to guide their teams in adopting AI solutions that support innovation and improve educational experiences for all stakeholders.

When we assess the potential of AI for transforming education, we should remember the iconic imagery of an infant monkey choosing between two surrogate 'mothers' - one a metal cylinder with a milk bottle and the other a soft fabric roll. AI-the steel mother-promises many practical benefits for an area like school counseling from mapping a student's potential to recommending a set of pathways for them to explore, but is no substitute for the mentorship of human counselors, which neuroscience shows is critical to student engagement and development. A cognitive scientist from MIT and Yale-backed by the US Department of Education-and the principal of Uxbridge High School-nationally recognized for his responsible approach to AI-will explore how we can leverage this remarkable opportunity to merge human compassion with computational efficiency in the service of student success.

Have you wondered how to create your own Podcast. Learn how to create, develop and implement your own podcast as another means to communicate with families, community and staff members.
Learn how to create a Podcast with easy steps, create topic list ideas, and implementation in your school and community. Learn how to incorporate podcasts for district/community engagement and effective and fun communication. Formulate a communication plan using social media platforms with your Podcast.

An overview of literacy strategies that can be used in any classroom to help close gaps and better prepare students for success in all classes.

Far too often we see academic growth in 11th grade, but because students are starting so many years below grade level graduates have permanent math and reading deficits.

Learn how some very special programs has harnessed the power of middle school with immediate impact. Model, personalize and adopt the three tenets (Academic Prep, College Aspiration and College Entry) of academic success, plug skill gaps, scaffold supplemental instruction and increase engagement so your program has measurable impact for six consecutive years.

Students who are above grade level before they start 11th grade can save the world.

Grief significantly shapes the emotional and developmental journey of young people, often creating barriers to their learning and overall well-being. The way adults, particularly educators, respond to a student's experience of loss can either foster resilience or deepen their challenges. "From Loss to Learning" equips school leaders with essential insights to better understand the importance of being grief-informed in supporting student success. Participants will explore the prevalence of loss among youth, the varied ways grief manifests in school settings, and the profound impact it has on students' academic performance, behavior, and emotional health. This session empowers educators to create compassionate, supportive environments where students who are grieving can thrive.