Connect, Collaborate, and Lead Across Michigan
MAASE Standing Communities bring members together around key areas of practice, advocacy, leadership, and professional learning. These groups help shape statewide initiatives, strengthen professional networks, and advance the mission of special education leadership.
Committees & Communities
Advocacy Committee
Supports statewide advocacy efforts to influence policy and strengthen special education systems in Michigan.
Association Partnerships
Builds and maintains relationships with partner organizations that support MAASE’s mission and professional learning.
Membership Services
Focuses on enhancing member experience, engagement, retention, and access to association benefits.
MAASE Mini-Grants
Supports innovative member-led initiatives through small grants that advance practice and student outcomes.
Professional Learning Steering Committee
Guides statewide professional learning priorities, programming, and strategic direction for MAASE offerings.
Developing Leaders
A leadership development pathway supporting emerging and aspiring special education administrators.
Tuesday Professional Learning
Ongoing statewide learning sessions focused on timely topics, systems improvement, and leadership practice.
Summer Institute
MAASE’s premier annual conference bringing together leaders from across Michigan for intensive learning and networking.
Get Involved in a Standing Community
Standing Communities are open to MAASE members who want to collaborate, contribute expertise, and help shape the direction of statewide initiatives.
Explore Member OpportunitiesThe Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide professional organization advancing leadership, collaboration, and advocacy across Michigan’s special education system.