MAASE Membership
Welcome
MAASE is a statewide professional educational organization affiliated with the National Council of Administrators of Special Education and the Council for Exceptional Children.
Our Four Focus Areas
High Quality Student Evaluations
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Skilled Staff
Program Evaluation
Latest News
Read about our latest news and events within the MAASE community.
Request for Proposal: Proposal Letter for CPA Services
MAASE is accepting proposals from CPA firms to provide audit (and tax) services for the Association in the future. Proposals are due November 1, 2021.
Request for Proposal: MAASE Special Education Virtual Instructional Library Design Services
MAASE is seeking the services of a communication/design firm or individual to develop visual/verbal branding for the virtual lending library project, as well as a comprehensive series of templates for print, email and social media communications.
Proposals are due to Derek Cooley – cooley@godwinschools.org – by 5 pm, October 26, 2021
Questions about the RFP may be directed to Abby Cypher, MAASE Executive Director – MAASE.AbbyCypher@gmail.com
2021-22 Mini Grants
MAASE is happy to announce the 2021-22 Mini Grant program! Ten chosen applicants will receive $500 each. We are looking for creative and innovative programs/activities that enhance learning for students in special education. The deadline for applying for a mini grant is October 29, 2021. Review the Mini Grant Instructions and complete the application online.
SLIP CONFERENCE 2022: Call for Proposals
The SLIP Winter Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West on January 13-14, 2022. Proposals for session can be submitted to Tina Lawson ( tina.lawson@berrienresa.org) by October 15, 2021.
General Information Postcard
2021-22 Professional Learning Brochure
The Tuesday PL Brochure is hot off the press! Full descriptions of each offering can be found within the registration process.
Crowne Plaza 2021-22 Accommodation Information
We are excited to be back in person at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West for 2021-22! Below is a list of lodging dates, group access codes for each month, and the reservation cut-off dates. Contracts are in place, so you can make reservations any time.
New Mailing Address
Effective May 3, 2021, MAASE will be using this mailing address:
MAASE
2425 E. Grand River Ave, Ste 1
Lansing, MI 48912
MAASE Board of Directors Meetings
The MAASE Board of Directors will be meet at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West for the 2021-22 school year.
• September 1, 2021 – 3:30-4:30 pm (via Zoom)
• October 11, 2021 – 4:00-7:00 pm
• December 6, 2021 – 4:00-7:00 pm
• February 14, 2022 – 4:00-7:00 pm
• April 11, 2022 – 4:00-7:00 pm
• June 13, 2022 – 4:00-7:00 pm
If you have any questions regarding Board meetings, email the MAASE President.
MAASE Four Focus Areas White Paper
The MAASE Four Focus Areas White Paper was approved by the Board in February 2018.
Your comments to the Four Focus Areas Project Team are welcomed: Becky Smith, Co-chair, Brenda Tarsa, Tammy Hazley, & Bob Fall
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