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Professional Learning • Leadership • Inclusive Practices

Leadership Development & Professional Learning Programs

As the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE), we are dedicated to empowering education leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to create inclusive, equitable learning environments for all students.

Our programs provide innovative, hands-on training opportunities that strengthen leadership capacity, improve instructional systems, and support educators at every stage of their professional journey.

6
Leadership Programs
Statewide
Professional Impact
Hybrid
Flexible Learning Models
Inclusive
Student-Centered Focus

Paraeducator Learning Series

The Paraeducator Train the Trainer Program addresses Michigan's critical shortage of skilled paraeducators by equipping trainers with the confidence and tools to lead the Paraeducator Bootcamp. Participants engage in asynchronous modules and collaborative learning experiences aligned with the CEC Paraeducator Core Competencies.

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Developing Inclusive Leaders

This hybrid professional learning program equips school principals and administrators with the tools to create equitable, culturally responsive, and inclusive learning environments for all students through workshops, virtual coaching, and online modules.

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Horizon +SE Leadership Academy

This innovative leadership pathway helps aspiring administrators develop expertise in equitable and effective special education leadership while earning administrator certification through MASA's Horizon program.

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MAASE Administrator Coaching

This year-long coaching initiative provides individualized leadership support through relationship-based coaching conversations that strengthen professional practice, reduce isolation, and improve administrator retention.

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High Leverage Practice Training Initiative

Michigan’s statewide High-Leverage Practice Training provides team-based, evidence-driven professional learning opportunities for special and general education teachers focused on improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

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Professional Learning • Leadership • Inclusive Practices

Leadership Development & Professional Learning Programs

As the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE), we are dedicated to empowering education leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to create inclusive, equitable learning environments. Our programs provide innovative, hands-on training opportunities that strengthen capacity at every stage of the professional journey.

6
Leadership Programs
Statewide
Professional Impact
Hybrid
Flexible Learning Models
Inclusive
Student-Centered Focus
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Support Staff Capacity

Paraeducator Learning Series

Addressing shortages by equipping trainers to lead the Paraeducator Bootcamp through modules aligned with CEC Core Competencies.

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Administrator Development

Developing Inclusive Leaders

Equipping building principals and administrators with hybrid resources, coaching, and tools to run culturally responsive classrooms.

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External MASA Partnership

Horizon +SE Academy

An innovative leadership pathway helping emerging supervisors earn executive administrator credentials via MASA's programming.

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Mentorship Retention

Administrator Coaching

Year-long support delivering individualized, reflective dialogue to strengthen leadership frameworks and lower field isolation metrics.

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Statewide System Impact

High Leverage Practice

Michigan's evidence-driven professional learning structures built to provide team-focused instructional design tactics for general and special education cohorts.

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Want further information regarding cohort schedules, funding parameters, or enrollment credentials? Please browse our official MAASE Portals.

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.