2026 MASE Fall Leadership Conference
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2026 Fall Leadership Conference
October 21-23, 2026 | Madden’s on Gull Lake | Brainerd, MN
Join us October 21-23, 2026 at Madden’s on Gull Lake for the MASE Fall Leadership Conference.
This year’s theme, Leading Well Under Pressure, brings together special education leaders from across Minnesota to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our impact.
Spend three days surrounded by colleagues who understand the challenges and opportunities of today’s educational landscape. Engage in meaningful conversations, gain practical strategies you can implement immediately, and leave feeling renewed, supported, and inspired.
Registration Rates
Conference Registration includes access to all sessions, exhibits and daily lunches. If you stay at Madden's, your breakfasts and dinners are included in that reservation.
| Category | On or Before 8/31 | After 8/31 |
|---|---|---|
| Members | $339 | $399 |
| Non-members | $399 | $469 |
| Retirees | $95 | $115 |
| Students MASE member, college student, not employed |
$95 | $115 |
| Meal Tickets* | $70 per meal | |
*Meal Tickets: If you are NOT staying at Madden’s, your dinners and breakfasts are not included with your conference registration fee or exhibitor booth fee. Madden’s no longer sells meal tickets directly, so if you want to dine, please order them through MASE by Monday, October 5. If you are staying at Madden’s, you do NOT need additional meal tickets. Indicate during registration which meals you are purchasing: dinner on 10/21, breakfast on 10/22, dinner on 10/22, and/or breakfast on 10/23.
Hotel and Travel
Madden's on Gull Lake
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Brainerd, MN 56401
P: (218) 829-2811
RESERVE ONLINE | Reserve by Phone: 1-800-642-5363
Arrival: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 for Dinner
Departure: Friday, October 23, 2026 after Breakfast
Room block deadline: September 21, 2026 or when room block is filled, whichever comes first.
Lodging & Meal Package:
Single Run Of House Room: $244.00 | Single Suite Room: $258.00
Package includes: Single or Double guestroom accommodations; Dinner & Breakfast: Starting with dinner on day of arrival, ending with breakfast on departure day; Use of beaches, swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, fitness center, and business center; Complimentary wireless internet throughout property; Complimentary self parking. Lunch is included in your MASE registration fee.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: You are responsible for your entire stay; early departures or reservations reduced in length are not refundable. Package payments are refundable, less a $25.00 cancellation fee if you cancel by September 21, 2026. Any cancellations made after September 21, 2026 will not receive a refund (replacements are gladly accepted). Reservations made after the deadline are non-refundable.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Jason Hunt
About Jason
Jason A. Hunt is a speaker, author, and thought leader who helps leaders slow down, see clearly, and choose better under pressure so they create bigger impact and more influence when it matters most. He has worked with more than 40,000 leaders across organizations large and small, equipping them to move beyond authority into influence that actually sticks. Jason’s journey began at 19, leading a church group of 100 people in outer Siberia. Since then, he has served in a wide range of leadership roles, including as a school principal, where he failed miserably. Those experiences shaped his belief that titles and good intentions aren’t enough.
Jason holds a master’s degree in leadership, is the author of five books, is a past president of the National Speakers Association of Minnesota and holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation—earned by fewer than 17% of speakers worldwide. He is also the creator of The Discernment Path™, a leadership framework that helps leaders slow down, see clearly, and respond intentionally.
Qorsho Hassan
About Qorsho
Qorsho Hassan is an educator, a Fulbright Scholar, a two-time published author, and an advocate dedicated to championing equity and diversity in education. Named the 2020-2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, she centers her work on culturally responsive teaching and on advocating for marginalized students, particularly those from immigrant and refugee backgrounds. She is a strong voice for inclusive education and strives to empower students and fellow educators to create more equitable learning environments.
Qorsho currently serves as a program manager for Future Ready Five and consults for school districts. She is also a co-leader of Amanah Camp, a local nonprofit that fosters access and belonging for Black and Brown Muslim children.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Policies:
Cancellations made before or on September 28 will be charged a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations made after September 28, 2026. Participants are responsible, without exception, for abiding by Madden's cancellation policies. MASE is not responsible for any penalties associated with a cancellation or early departure. No-shows will be billed. Submit a cancellation request.
Madden's Food and Beverage Policy: No food and/or beverage of any kind will be permitted to be brought onto the property, or any suite used as a hospitality suite, by the Group or any of the Group's guests.