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MESPA Institute 2021: Virtual Edition |
Welcome to MESPA Institute 2021! |
Please take a moment to read our Institute 2021 Code of Conduct before the event. All Institute 2021 participants are asked to read and abide by the Code of Conduct throughout the event.
Feeling lost? Use the information below to get on track!
**If you've already logged in to the event app, click here to access the Web App, and click here to download the Mobile App (please note the mobile app doesn't have all the features of the web app).
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If you haven't logged into the event app yet, search your inbox for an email from event-noreply@whova.io with the subject line "Institute 2021: Log in to the app before Mar 1" sent within the last 2 weeks. That message contains all the instructions you'll need to log in, so be sure to check your spam/junk, Promotions or Social tabs, and trash folders if you're having trouble finding it. Contact MESPA ASAP if you are unable to locate the instructions; during the conference our small-but-mighty team will be very limited in our availability to help.
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Want to learn more about how to use the app? Click here to watch an attendee tutorial video!
MESPA Institute 2021 includes:
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Institute 2021 Thought Leaders
Monday Morning Keynote Keynote: Relentless
Mr. Brewer was recognized in 2017 as the NAESP National Distinguished Principal from Virginia, among his many notable accolades. Hamish is the best-selling author of Relentless - Disrupting The Educational Norm, published in 2019. | Monday Afternoon Keynote Keynote: Culturally Responsive School Leadership: From dialogue to system change  Dr. Muhammad Khalifa is a professor of educational administration and Executive Director for Urban Education Initiatives at the Ohio State University. Previously, Dr. Khalifa held the Robert Beck Endowed Professorship in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the UMN. Having worked as a public school teacher and administrator in Detroit, Dr. Khalifa's research examines how urban school leaders enact culturally responsive leadership practices. His latest book, Culturally Responsive School Leadership (2018) was published by Harvard Education Press. |
Hamish Brewer—known as the relentless, tattooed, skateboarding principal from Northern Virginia—isn't your normal principal. Hamish is high octane, constantly calling on his students to Be Relentless. Mr. Brewer has become known as an educational disrupter who transcends the status quo and typical educational norms.Tuesday Morning Keynote Keynote: Leading with Equity Literacy: Avoiding Common Detours, Embracing Critical Principles
| Tuesday Afternoon Keynote Keynote: Dream Big, Live Colorfully, Lead Boldly: Developing Your Best Self at School and Home  Jessica Cabeen currently serves as the principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin, MN. Prior to this role she was the Principal of the "Happiest Place in Southeastern Minnesota", Woodson Kindergarten Center. She has been an assistant middle school principal, a special education supervisor, and special education teacher. Jessica was awarded the NAESP/VINCI Digital Leader of Early Learning Award in 2016 and in 2017 was named the MN National Distinguished Principal. She is a Fellow for the National Elementary Association of School Principals and a Future Ready Principal™She has written four books: Hacking Early Learning, Balance Like a Pirate, Lead with Grace and Unconventional Leadership. |
Paul GorskiMore about Institute 2021
An All-Access pass to all sessions! Your registration will include access to all live sessions the day-of the event. In addition, you will receive access to ALL session recordings and material for 30 days following the event. That means you can earn up to 10 CEUs per day for the sessions you watch live and the sessions you return to later! Save the Date: MESPYs 2021 The MESPYs is the premier awards celebration honoring Elementary and Middle-Level principals in Minnesota for their incredible work. This year we are holding the MESPYs separate from Institute as a virtual, live-streamed event on Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 7pm! Save the date so you can join in the celebration! P.S. RSVP to MESPA's Virtual Annual Meeting on Feb 19! All MESPA members are welcome to attend our Annual Meeting of the Membership on Friday, February 19, 2021, from 9:00-10:00 a.m via Zoom. The meeting will include a financial report, adoption of the 2021 Legislative Priorities, and will be followed by a Legal and Legislative Lowdown featuring Roger Aronson and a panel of MN legislators from 10:15-11:15am!
Recommend a Keynote Speaker! Have you seen a keynote speaker recently that you really loved? Is there someone out there you've been dying to hear? Know of someone who would a perfect fit for Institute? Recommend them here! Any time of year, your recommendation is welcome and much appreciated.
| Breakout Session Snapshot Click here to view all breakout sessions! Below is a sample of some of our great sessions:
Our General schedule: Monday, March 1: Tuesday, March 2: 10:45am - Breakout Session Block C 11:45am - Lunch Break 12:15pm - Breakout Session Block D 1:30pm - Keynote #4 by Jessica Cabeen 2:30pm - End of Conference What about exhibiting? MESPA will be taking a break from exhibits in 2021, with the hope to return with an in-person conference with exhibits in 2022. We thank our exhibitors for their support and understanding. If you are interested in other advertising or business partnership opportunities with MESPA, please email us at mespa@mespa.net or call 952.297.8670! |
Institute 2020 was a hit!
Our 2020 app is still up and you can still access conference materials and resources at mespainstitute2020.sched.com. | Thanks to our 2020 exhibitors! Our exhibitors made our conference a huge success! You can still check out our list of exhibitors and get in touch for great resources, products, and FUN for your school! View a list of our 2020 exhibitors here. |
Want more High Quality PD?
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13 Apr 2021 • Virtual Via WebEx
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07 May 2021 8:00 AM • Virtual Via Zoom!
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03 Oct 2021 • Breezy Point Resort - 9252 Breezy Point Dr, Breezy Point, MN 56472
Thank you to our 2020 Exhibitors for making Institute possible! Also, a special thank you to our Business Partners for supporting MESPA year-round.