About Us

Leadership • Advocacy • Collaboration

Advancing Special Education Leadership Across Michigan

The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide professional network committed to equitable, high-quality education for students with disabilities through leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

800+
Connected Leaders
Statewide
Professional Network
Birth–26
Student Impact Focus

MAASE brings together special education administrators and educational leaders committed to strengthening systems, improving instructional outcomes, and ensuring equitable services for students with disabilities across Michigan.

Through collaboration, professional learning, and advocacy, we help leaders build capacity, reduce isolation, and implement best practices that directly improve student success.

Who We Serve

Special Education Administrators • Directors of Special Education • ISD/RESA Leaders • Building Administrators • Emerging Leaders

Our Purpose

MAASE strengthens leadership capacity in special education through collaboration, advocacy, and statewide professional connection.

Vision

A Michigan education system where every student with a disability receives equitable, high-quality services and support.

Mission

We provide leadership development, advocacy, and professional learning that improve systems and student outcomes statewide.

Guiding Principles

Equity, collaboration, continuous improvement, advocacy, and student-centered leadership guide our work across Michigan.

MAASE Members

Building Leadership That Impacts Students

MAASE members collaborating during the Summer Institute in Michigan, sharing strategies and strengthening statewide practice.

The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide network of educational leaders advancing equitable outcomes for students with disabilities through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.