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Professional Development
MESPA professional development is designed by members, for members, to meet the needs of today's school leaders. Working with members, MESPA identifies the most relevant and engaging professional development topics each year to ensure MN principals have the training and support they need.
"Institute and MESPA workshops help keep principals informed with high quality professional development... MESPA keeps us connected, provides us with assistance, and supports us with our needs.”
– Jeffrey Lund, Marshall County Central Schools |
Upcoming MESPA Professional Development
Whole Child Classroom Management: Creating a Classroom Environment to Support Teaching and Learning around Best Practices The training that will help change the discipline paradigm in your school. June 7 | $100 | Mahnomen | 5.5 CEUs Shooting Star Casino A training for principals and teachers. All teachers have a classroom management plan that works for some students; but what is happening day to day during the school year, do you see a pattern that the students are starting to struggle more with behavior and social skills? Participants will identify Tier 1 interventions that will support all students, understand how to use some tools and strategies to support students and staff with behaviors, identify some classroom best practices around supporting students with mental health issues, and develop a school-wide process to support families that might be struggling with social and emotional issues. Bring your teachers! Lunch is provided! Leading for Cultural & Linguistic Diversity during Challenging Times - Recordings This training was provided by Dr. Amy Young for MESPA members on November 17. MESPA members can access the recording here! Contact mespa@mespa.net to receive the access codes and Google folder. Dr. Amy Young is currently the EL Specialist for School Support at the Minnesota Department of Education and works with schools all over the state to develop effective programming for multilingual learners. Previously, she has been an Elementary Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, EL Coordinator, and has taught at the UMN and NYU. An hour with Angelina Castagno: The Price of Nice Recording  Dr. Angelina Castagno presented her keynote The Price of Nice: How (Minnesota) Niceness Reinforces Educational Inequity as a part of our 2020 Leadership Conference in September. Members can access the recorded video for FREE at mespa.net/priceofnice
MESPA Division Meetings Did you know that your MESPA division offers professional development and networking opportunities? Many even award CEUs! Find your MESPA division page linked here for upcoming division meetings! Note: The 2022-23 meeting schedule is coordinated in late September by your division and will be released in October. Contact your Division President for more information! P.S.: Check out the Retired Principals of MESPA page for additional meetings, most are free! MESPA Advocate Blog  Visit our blog to read incredible pieces written by MESPA members, crafted for MESPA members. New articles are published monthly!Interested in writing a blog post? Email mespa@mespa.net! | Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Becoming a Master of Challenging Moments The training that will help change the discipline paradigm in your school. Part 2: June 13 | $125 | Twin Cities | 5.5 CEUs Quora Education Center Room A The Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD) model was developed to help schools break free from the traditional "obedience model," to train educators and school leaders how to respond to disruptive and spiraling situations, and to empower students to take responsibility for their own actions. If you have not attended Part 1, you can still benefit from the in person hands on practicum of Part 2! Please join us! Share with your staff! Teachers, paras, and specialists can attend at the same rate: $125 for Part 2. Resilience for Educators recordings: MESPA members: Contact mespa@mespa.net to receive the access codes and handouts! Part 1: An Integrative Paradigm for Emotional Health Part 2: Emotional Management Techniques for Tough Situations Dr. Heidi Kopacek is a licensed psychologist who practices a holistic approach to emotional health. Her integrative mind-body-spirit therapy focuses on soothing and healing the body, challenging the fear of the mind, and helping her client’s live in a way that wakes up their deeper sense of joy and purpose in life. Dr. Kopacek is a registered yoga instructor who teaches both restorative and vinyasa yoga practices. She is author of the book Soothe: Your Mind Body Spirit Guide for Dealing with Crappy Emotions. Acknowledging the Role of Implicit Bias: recorded trainings The MN Departments of Education, Health, and Human Services, along with the Minnesota Children's Cabinet, Metropolitan State University, and MESPA, invite you watch the FREE live recordings of 3 full-day trainings and 1-hour webinars recorded December 2019!
All recordings, slides, and handouts are at mespa.net/bias! MESPA PrincipalCast
MESPA Members: Interested in leading a seminar? Do you have a great idea that other members need to hear? Contact Erin Cooper, Program Manager (erin@mespa.net) with your ideas! |
Dr. Rosemarie Allen has served as a leader in early childhood education for nearly 40 years. Her life's work is centered on ensuring children have access to high-quality early childhood programs that are developmentally and culturally appropriate. 