MASE New Directors
New Directors and Assistant Directors Cohort
Information about the 2025-26 cohort will be available soon!
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.
Session Dates:
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4 pm (MASE Office, 1601 Utica Ave. S., St. Louis Park)
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12 - 3 pm (Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd)
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4 pm (MASE Office)
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 1 - 2:30 pm (Virtual)
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (MASE Office)
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 pm (Virtual)
- Wednesday, March 12, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 pm (Virtual)
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 8:30 am - 4 pm (MASE Office)
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 12 - 4 pm (Madden's)
Cohort Fee: MASE Members $500 | Non-MASE Members $700
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Thompson at emily.thompson@mnase.org
If you don't meet the requirements for this program but feel that you should attend, please reach out to us!
West10/MASE Headquarters Information
The following hotels are available near the MASE Headquarters:
