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Get Involved in MAASE Advocacy

Your leadership and voice drive meaningful change across Michigan. Discover how you can participate in legislative outreach, access our policy platforms, engage with committee leadership, and join key events.

Grassroots Advocacy Hub

MAASE Action Center

Connecting directly with elected officials is essential to elevating special education priorities in Michigan. Visit our dedicated Action Center to find your local lawmakers, access communication resources, and advocate for student outcomes.

Find Your Legislators

Directly access official state directory portals to locate and contact your local representatives:

📄 2026 Platform & Priorities Document

Review MAASE's official legislative priorities, policy goals, and funding mandates.

Download PDF Platform →

About the Advocacy Committee

The Advocacy Committee strives to connect MAASE members directly to legislative and policy issues that impact administrators, educators, and the families they serve.

Connect Members

Linking special education leaders directly to active legislative and policy issues.

Systemic Voice

Bridging field realities to MDE decision-makers and state leadership.

Legislative Action

Developing structured opportunities to engage lawmakers directly.

Access Member-Only Advocacy Resources Portal →
Featured Event

MI SELS 2027

Michigan Special Education Legislative Advocacy Summit. Join fellow special education leaders to build meaningful relationships with state legislators.

Dates: March 16–17, 2027
Location: Karoub Associates, Lansing, MI
Format: Team learning & legislative visits
Learn More & Register →

Committee Overview Video

Hear Erin Senkowski share committee goals and advocacy initiatives.

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.