Events
Professional Learning Opportunities
Welcome to the central gateway for all MAASE conferences, summits, collaborative networks, and ongoing learning series. Explore our complete portfolio below to secure registrations, plan district allocations, and foster collaborative development.
Annual Flagship
Summer Institute
Our premier annual assembly in Traverse City bringing together over 800 special education administrators to learn, connect, and grow.
Ongoing Series
Bi-monthly Professional Learning
MAASE's bi-monthly events are the cornerstone of our offerings, connecting members through networking, timely state updates, and new content.
Webinar Series
Special Education Spotlight Series
Targeted, on-demand and live virtual sessions highlighting a variety of special education topics and best practices in leadership.
Center-Based Systems
SLIP Winter Conference
Targeted two-day experience focused on low incidence programs, curriculum and instruction, leadership, and compliance.
Technical & Monitoring
Special Education Leadership & Accountability Summit
A collaborative summit exploring accountability requirements, effective practices, and data-driven strategies to improve outcomes for students receiving special education services.
Statewide System
MiSELS
MiSELS brings special education leaders together to learn advocacy strategies, meet legislators, and champion students with disabilities statewide.
Executive Development
Focused Leader Retreat
An immersive retreat designed for special education administrators to recharge, refine executive focus, and build sustainable leadership strategies.
Train-the-Trainer
Paraeducator Trainer Conference
Certifying regional leaders and district facilitators to deliver the MAASE Paraeducator Learning Series in their home ISDs and districts.
Cohort Innovation
Leadership Learning Lab
Interactive collaborative space for administrators to test, analyze, and implement innovative special education leadership practices.
Statewide Network
MAASE Instructional Network
Statewide community of instructional leaders collaborating to elevate curriculum accessibility, inclusive practices, and classroom impact.
Webinar Series
Empowering Leaders with AI
Interactive webinar series guiding administrators on leveraging emerging AI tools to streamline administrative workflows and enhance special education compliance.
Leadership Development
Leadership Coaching Preparation
Targeted prep framework designed to equip special education mentors and administrators with foundational coaching protocols and reflective feedback strategies.
Culture & Teams
Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar
Building highly functional, collaborative district group cultures built to navigate professional tension and system adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for MAASE events?
Event registration details can be found on each specific event's page on the MAASE website. Registration is typically available several weeks before an event and can be done online through our easy-to-use event platform.
Are MAASE events only for administrators?
While many events focus on leadership development for administrators, MAASE events are open to a range of professionals including teachers, coordinators, consultants, and anyone interested in improving special education practices.
I have a suggestion for an event, who do I contact?
If you have an event suggestion, please reach out to the MAASE Team. You can contact us via email at lindseyzeller@maase.org or use the contact form on our website. We welcome your ideas and strive to create relevant events that meet the needs of our community!
What is the cancellation policy?
Registration fees will be due (regardless of attendance) unless a cancellation request is received no less than seven (7) business days prior to the start of the event. Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
Example: If a professional learning event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, a cancellation must be received by Tuesday, March 10. The Saturday and Sunday in between do not count toward the seven business days.
- Administrative Fee: A non-refundable administrative fee of 25% of the registration cost or $25 (whichever is less) will be applied to all cancellations, regardless of when the cancellation request is made.
- Late Cancellations & No-Shows: Cancellations received fewer than seven (7) business days before the event, or failure to attend the event ("no-show"), are not eligible for a refund. The administrative fee does not apply in these cases, as no refunds will be issued.
- Multi-Day Events: For multi-day events, the cancellation request must be submitted at least seven (7) business days before the event’s start date to qualify for a refund.
To cancel a registration, email Lindsey Zeller, MAASE Manager of Membership and Marketing, at lindseyzeller@maase.org.
What is the accommodations policy?
MAASE will do our best to ensure all reasonable accommodations and accessibility needs are taken care of. Requests should be made at the time of registration for an event.
Requests must be made within 10 business days prior to the event. If a request is made less than 10 business days before an event, our staff will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee the accommodations will be available.
Looking for specific dates, venue guidelines, or live registration status? Please visit our master Events Calendar Portal.
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.