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Minnesota Staff Development Council

The Minnesota Staff Development Council was re-established in 1994 as an affiliate of the National Staff Development Council to provide networking opportunities and to promote positive staff development experiences in the state of Minnesota. MSDC has been founded based on the following beliefs:

  • We believe change is a driving force
  • We believe that ongoing improvement is essential
  • We believe that change provides opportunities for growth
  • We believe the most meaningful changes in people occur when hearts, minds, spirits and feet are touched
  • We believe example is a powerful teacher
  • We believe expectations influence accomplishments
  • We believe that shared power benefits all
  • We believe diversity strengthens
  • We believe cultural norms have a powerful influence





Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.

Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.

Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association
1667 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
651.999.7310     MN toll free 800.642.6807    
Fax: 651.999.7311     E-mail: mespa@mespa.net