'25 MSAA Summer Institute

Conference Fee: $150 / Non-Member $205
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Most principals dive straight into operations, drowning in logistics while trying to make a good first impression. But what if there was a better way to start? In this intensive workshop, Danny Bauer reveals his unconventional "upside down" framework that turns traditional entry planning on its head. Instead of getting lost in the weeds of schedules and procedures, you'll learn how to build sustainable momentum by focusing on what matters most.

640+ principals used this approach last year, which covers the five essential areas of a successful entry plan in a specific sequence:

• Self-Leadership: Establish sustainable practices that keep you energized
• Communication Systems: Create clear information flows between all stakeholders
• Academic Focus: Identify the key areas that will create the biggest impact
• Culture Building: Design the experience you want students and staff to have

Operations: Handle logistics efficiently with your foundation in place.  Perfect for new principals or experienced leaders transitioning to new roles, you'll leave with a practical 90-day plan that sets you up for long-term success. While others are still pushing papers and putting out fires, you'll be building momentum toward your vision of excellence.

Warning: This isn't your typical "binder full of policies" workshop. Come ready to reimagine what leadership looks like in those crucial first 90 days.

This workshop is for administrators who have a co-teaching program or are looking to develop a co-teaching program in their school. It is designed to help
administrative teams contribute to successful and sustainable co-teaching at their sites and empower teachers to support all students. A co-teaching toolkit and audit tool will be shared as resources for administrative teams. Although the focus is on co-teaching at the secondary level (Middle & High School), concepts can be applied to an Elementary School setting.

Participants will:
● Gain a better understanding of the administrative aspect of supporting successful co-teaching
● Review aspects of co-teaching programming from an administrative perspective and specific supportive strategies
● Build capacity for supporting a co-teaching program
● Discus factors for sustaining a co-teaching program
● Access an administrative Co-Teaching Toolkit
● Review resources and strategies from the Co-Teaching Toolkit
● Review Audit tool kit

As a Crew, my entire staff have been meeting weekly to connect and create a caring and inclusive work environment by sharing values and consistent routines. I will

share my ideas and experiences that you will be able to bring to your students, classroom, and/or schools


Learning Targets

Learning Target #1: I can use team building, group problem-solving, or other collaborative activities to foster a strong sense of community

Learning Target #2: I can use Crew routines that build a culture and community in my classroom

Learning Target #3: I can create Crew activities reinforcing the Habits of Character and/or academic mindset

Learning Target #4: I can give students an opportunity to practice empathy, integrity, respect, and compassion as part of Crew activities

Principaling is hard. Have you lost your passion and why of becoming a school administrator?
Are you looking for strategies to make the job easier? Ways to bring more Joy to the job?
Ideas to build a positive school culture? Do you want to THRIVE as a school principal?

This is the session for you!
In this session we will explore:
Focusing on priorities and learning more about yourself as a leader
Managing the mundane (emails, paperwork, observations) of the day to day
Creating a culture that brings Joy and empowers your staff to do the work
Developing Learning and Performance Zones for improvement

You will leave this session with ideas you can implement immediately and hopefully find your WHY and spark the JOY of being an educational leader!

Northbridge High School is currently in its second year of implementing the Yondr Pouch program, designed to create a phone-free learning environment. Throughout this process, we have encountered and navigated a range of challenges unique to our school community.

In this session, we will provide an in-depth review of our implementation journey, including the obstacles we faced, the solutions we developed, and key takeaways for other schools considering a similar initiative. We will share improvement data and insights from regular staff surveys to illustrate the impact on classroom dynamics, student engagement, and overall school culture.

Attendees will gain practical strategies for addressing common concerns, streamlining implementation, and maximizing the benefits of a phone-free environment. The session will conclude with an open Q&A to address specific questions from participants.

Are you considering the leap into district leadership? Wondering what it really takes to thrive as an Assistant Superintendent? Join us for an interactive and candid workshop designed for aspiring Assistant Superintendents, facilitated by experienced members of the M.A.S.S. Assistant Superintendent Working Group (A.S.W.G.).

This dynamic session will provide:

✅ Insider insights into the expectations, challenges, and rewards of the Assistant Superintendent role
✅ Essential resources to help you successfully navigate your first year
✅ A sneak peek at the upcoming Aspiring Assistant Superintendent Seminar launching in the 2025-2026 school year
✅ A guided panel discussion where seasoned leaders will share their experiences and answer your burning questions

Whether you're actively preparing for the next step in your career or just exploring the possibilities, this session will equip you with practical knowledge, valuable connections, and the confidence to move forward.

This presentation caters to the new and veteran building leader, and has a particular focus on a humanistic approach to building and maintaining a positive school culture. From meeting new staff members to planning staff events to modeling professional reflective practices - and everything in between - this presentation offers a variety of strategies and practices to ensure a positive, sustainable school culture. While the content of the presentation is most applicable for middle and high school leadership, the majority of the conversation is relatable to educational leaders at all levels. The crux of the strategies discussed are based off of my ten years of administrative experience as a high school assistant principal, high school principal, and middle school principal (which followed my 12 years as a history teacher at the middle and high school levels). I take a very practical, rational approach to building leadership and continue to prioritize a positive culture in my building