WHY should Minnesota elementary and middle level principals join MESPA?
To download a brochure describing the benefits and services available when you join MESPA, scroll to the PDF at the bottom of the page.
- A Voice in St. Paul: MESPA keeps principals informed of state
developments, advocates on behalf of children and public education, and
shapes education policy by the collective influence of more than 950
MESPA members.
- Minnesota School of Excellence Program: Key to our vision that MESPA
will be the premiere resource for preparing today's pricipals for
tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education is the MESPA Minnesota School of Excellence program. Grounded in
national standards, this comprehensive school improvement process
validates schools dedicated to continual growth.
- Special Services for Principals: MESPA membership provides members access
to accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Click on the link below
for a list of benefits and services associated with each MESPA
membership category.
- Strength in Numbers: MESPA membership enhances the professional
status of principals through programs which focus on employment rights,
advocates for equity in financing public education, pursues
collaborations which address mutual interests, and strengthens the
leadership role of principals.
- National Connections: As an association, MESPA communicates
nationwide with other state elementary and middle school principal
associations, and works jointly to share information and advocate as a
united voice with the national principals association (NAESP).
- Professional Development and Networking: MESPA professional development programs
afford opportunities for principals to improve their leadership skills
and earn necessary administrative continuing education credits.MESPA
membership features an annual Institute (statewide convention)
with national speakers at general sessions, feature and focus sessions, and statewide networking opportunities.
- Colleague to Colleague: MESPA's Web-based professional forum
where Minnesota principals statewide talk, share, and resolve day to
day concerns of the principalship.
- Recognition: MESPA focuses attention on outstanding
leaders and schools, including the National Distinguished Principal,
Minnesota Schools of Excellence validation, Science and Mathematics
Principal of the Year, and Division Leadership Achievement awards.
- Principal Publications: MESPA Advocate newsletter, E-News electronic newsletter, Web site and the annual Salary and Benefits Survey provide news on Minnesota's top education issues.
- Legal Assistance: MESPA assures members of support for due process for eligible job-related legal actions.
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