Events
MAASE offers a variety of professional learning and networking events throughout the year, designed to support special education administrators, educators, and stakeholders. From annual conferences and seminars to hands-on workshops and webinars, these events provide valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, collaborate with peers, and stay informed on the latest trends and developments in special education. Our events aim to foster growth, empowerment, and positive change in the field, aligning with our mission to enhance the expertise of education professionals dedicated to serving students with special needs.
SLIP Winter Conference
Join us for the annual SLIP Winter Conference. This conference is designed to support the needs of supervisors overseeing low incidence programs and center-based programming. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights on key topics such as Essential Elements/Curriculum, Alternatives to Seclusion/Restraint, and Building Capacity in Staff. Throughout the two-day event, participants will learn from expert presenters, engage in discussions with peers, and have designated time to work on action items to apply in their programs. Supervisors are encouraged to bring their teams to maximize the learning experience.
2026 Registration Opens in August!
Special Education Leadership & Accountability Summit: L.E.A.D.ing for Results (Leadership, Equity, Accountability, & Data)
Join us for the Special Education Leadership & Accountability Summit (formerly the Monitoring and Technical Assistance Conference), where we’ll explore how to lead for meaningful results through the lens of Leadership, Equity, Accountability, and Data (L.E.A.D.). This summit is specially designed for professionals who provide technical assistance and support effective systems in schools. Whether you're working at the district, ISD, or state level, you'll gain targeted strategies and insights that strengthen your ability to drive sustainable, system-wide improvement in special education.
Participants will engage in a variety of breakout sessions, each focused on relevant, timely topics that reflect the evolving needs of the field. Sessions will offer opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, learn from experienced practitioners, and explore practical tools to enhance implementation and impact. This summit promises to be both inspirational and actionable, equipping you to return to your role with renewed focus, aligned practices, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
2025 Registration Opens in August!
Summer Institute Aug 9-12, 2026
In keeping with MAASE's mission of providing "...opportunities for leadership development, collaboration, and advocacy...", each year over 800 special educators convene in August to engage in leadership development and shared learning on topics critical to the field of special education.
This premier event for special education administrators in Michigan will feature the following:
- Keynote Speaker Jimmy Casas
- Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education Updates
- Attorney Presentations
- Numerous Breakout Sessions
- Special Appearances from National Association Guests
- Awards & Networking Opportunities
Participants will engage in full days of learning on Monday and Tuesday through whole group sessions, breakouts, and networking with hospitality receptions at the close of each day. The conference finale happens mid-morning on Wednesday. Participants will leave Summer Institute with new professional connections, feeling energized & engaged, and equipped with new tools for success for the upcoming school year!
Registration Opens in February 2026!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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!
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.
To cancel a registration, email Lindsey Zeller, MAASE Manager of Membership and Marketing, at lindseyzeller@maase.org.
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.
Lodging Information
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