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MASA and MOSPRA members may now register for the 2025 Spring Conference to be held March 26-28 at Margaritaville Resort and Conference Center. Please see the registration information below.
Keynote Speakers
Ruben Gonzalez
Leadership Gold – Becoming a Great Leader
Olympic leadership speaker Ruben Gonzalez will inspire and equip you to win more.
When Ruben got started in the luge, he thought he could do it all himself. Along the way Ruben realized that he would need help. He needed coaches, sled mechanics, doctors, chiropractors, financial assistance, etc.
He needed to learn some leadership skills and create a team of people. Ruben was able to create a Dream Team and by working through his team he was able to realize his dream.
Ruben believes top leaders are trustworthy and passionate about their mission, and they have a high level of Emotional Intelligence which allows them to truly connect with their people. Those attributes make people want to follow them and fight for the leader’s goals.
About Ruben: Ruben’s an outstanding storyteller with an incredible story. He delivers an idea-packed, energizing and humorous program that not only informs, but inspires people to take action.
Your audience will laugh and be entertained as they learn proven success principles anyone can use to obtain maximum results. Your people will learn insights that will help them gain a competitive advantage both in their career and in life. Insights that will help transform their workplace performance.
Learn more about Ruben here.
Josh Varner
Be Their Hero
Every challenging student has different needs to help them succeed in school. Examine common challenging situations and practice making plans to help students thrive by identifying their strengths and the cause of the behavior. Create individualized student support plans designed to address problematic behaviors.
About Josh: Josh is a nationally known trauma informed speaker and author with a PASSION for helping individuals and schools to support students who have been impacted by childhood trauma. Josh’s expertise also includes how individuals can better understand and cope with the stresses of their lives. Josh has presented over 250 high energy, informative, interactive presentations to audiences all over the country. Along with speaking, Josh has been a mental health professional, school counselor and coordinated an at-risk student program. Josh has experience in the classroom working with traumatized students and knows what will work for school leaders, teachers, administrators, and school communications professionals.
Learn more about Josh here.
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Harnessing the Power of AI for School Leaders
William Grube
This three-hour training deepens superintendents and other school leaders’ understanding of AI in education. The first hour will help shift perspectives from fearing AI to recognizing its value and importance. We will discuss how to position your district to benefit from AI while mitigating risks. Next, participants will learn how AI can enhance their roles. Hours two and three are hands-on, focusing on using AI for human capital, communication, data analysis, business services, teaching, and learning. Participants will leave with practical skills and resources to effectively implement AI in their districts. Please bring a device to participate in hours two and three and walk away with valuable resources.
About William: William Grube is the founder of Gruvy Education. Through Gruvy Education, he partners with hundreds of schools nationwide to provide AI training for educators and staff. He equips educators with the skills and knowledge needed to use AI effectively in their practices, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.
Breakout Sessions!
MASA and MOSPRA are excited to bring members another great conference experience this coming March! Conference breakout sessions are set and it's a great line up:
Leadership
- Building Staff Connections Using AI
- First Steps, Lasting Impact: Community Engagement for New Superintendents
- Let's Build Real World Learning Together
- Superintendent Evaluation that Works
- Navigating Cycle 2 of MSIP6: One School's Pilot Experience
- Elevating Your Principal Through the School Leader Paradigm
Legal
- Communication and Legal
- FMLA, ADA, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- In My Social Media Era: Managing Student Behaviors, Community Expectations and Keepings Schools Safe
- PR & the Law: How to Work Together
- The New Age of Artificial Intelligence
- Title IX Compliance
- The Board-Superintendent Relationship- Observations from the Other Side of the Table
- Mastering the Art of Difficult Documentation: Turning Conversations into Defensible Records
Curriculum & Instruction
- Beyond Traditional CTE: A Modern Approach to Boosting Student Employability
- Fast Tracking Systems for Personalized Competency-Based Learning
- Leading Literacy Change: How to Ensure Effective Reading Instruction for all Students
Communication & Public Relations
- Celebrating Successes: A Three Year Thank You to Our Community
- Collaborate, Celebrate and Succeed: Schools and PTOs in Action
- Communications Interns: Building your District's Communications Capacity
- Extra! Extra! Share All About It! Or don't... - What New Teachers Need to Know
- How To Capture Professional Quality Videos & Photographs
- How to Start Thinking Strategically About Communications
- Maximizing Impact: Engaging Students, Alumni, and Community for an Exceptional Campaign
- Maximizing School Communications Without a PR Pro
- Strengthen Relationships by Celebrating Staff
- Communications Gold Mine (Multiple Mini Sessions)
Strategic Planning
- Develop & Execute a Facilities Master Plan
- How to WIN Your Next Bond Issue
- Leadership to Live out your CSIP
- Maximizing School Funding: Strategic Bond & Levy Campaigns
- Future -Focused: Smart and Economic Solutions for Effective Facility Planning
Other Topics & Roundtables
- Finance: What You Need to Know Regarding School Finance, Governance, and Transportation (DESE)
- Safety & Security: One District’s Approach to Emergency Planning
- Safety & Security: Starting your own Police Force
- Mental Wellness: Dealing with Increased Stress in the workplace.
- Mental Wellness: Introduction to Missouri Framework for School-Based Mental Health
- Mental Wellness: MTSS and the Mental Wellbeing of Students
- New Superintendent Roundtable
- Leadership & Ethics Roundtable
- Women in Leadership Roundtable
REGISTER FOR THE SPRING CONFERENCE HERE!
Important: If you are not an active or group member of MASA and you have never logged into our management platform before, please register as a non-member guest by clicking on the "Register Now" link, and then selecting the "Member / Event Guest" icon, and completing the non-member application. Then you will be able to register for this event.
MOSPRA members -- If you registered for last year's Spring Conference, you are very likely in the system already. If you need assistance with registering, contact Melissa Shannon: (573) 638-4825.
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Margaritaville Resort & Conference Center
REGISTER HERE
Or follow this link: https://irm.margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com/irmng/index.html?g=MSPC
Room Block Code: MSPC
Should you have difficulty securing your room online, please call the Reservations Department directly at 1-800-826-8272.
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
David Luther: david.luther@mcsa.org / O: (573) 638-4825 M: (573) 353-0590
Conference planning, break-out sessions, keynotes, in-conference events
Melissa Shannon: melissa.shannon@mcsa.org / (573) 638-4825
Assistance with registration, information for exhibit hall vendors, general inquiries
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