MESPA will return to an in-person conference for Institute 2022! Click here to read about our new venue and stay up to date as we make announcements. Institute will take place February 2-4, 2022. Mark your calendars, and register here!

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.

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

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 2021-22 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!

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!

The training that will help change the discipline paradigm in your school.

Part 2: March 7 | $125 | Twin Cities | 5.5 CEUs

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. Attend Part 1 to get the basics; pair it with Part 2 to go deeper!

Share with your staff! Teachers, paras, and specialists can attend at the same rate: $125 for Part 2.

MESPA members:
Click here to access the recordings!

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.

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! 

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. 

All recordings, slides, and handouts are at mespa.net/bias!

NAESP is offering free webinars and recordings focusing on the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit NAESP's page directly to register and watch past recordings. Thanks to NAESP for this great resource!