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New Directors Cohort

New Directors & Assistant Directors Cohort

Don't start your special education director career alone!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM (CDT) to Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM (CDT)

Location varies, with some sessions in person and some virtual. Details are available at https://www.mnase.org/new-directors

Event Details

Registration for this workshop series is open for Directors of Record or Assistant Directors only!

Don’t start your special education director career alone! Participants will meet other new directors, experienced MASE colleagues, state department staff, and connect with resources within the special education community.

MASE New Directors Cohort is a series of professional development sessions that provide opportunities for:

  • newly employed Special Education Directors or Assistant Directors to explore the knowledge and skills needed for a successful first year
  • “newer” Directors or Assistant Directors who wish to refresh their training 

Topics include federal and state special education law, finance and budgeting, state reporting, program topics, and leadership. Continuing education credits are awarded. 

For More Information:

Emily Thompson

The price will not be prorated for missed sessions. If you must cancel, you may do so by September 16, with a $75 cancellation fee. After this date, there will be no refunds.

Lodging: Please make your own arrangements. MASE recommends New Directors participants do not make lodging arrangements until the adjoining conference registration information becomes available so you can take advantage of conference discounts. See the New Directors Cohort page on our site for additional details.