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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 17, 2024 | 8:30 am - 4 pm (Quora Education Center, Little Canada)
    • Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 12 - 3 pm (Maddens on Gull Lake, Brainerd)
    • Wednesday, November 13, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4 pm (Quora)
    • Wednesday, December 4, 2025 | 1 - 2:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Quora)
    • Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1 - 2:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 1 - 2:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4 pm (Quora)
    • Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 12 - 4 pm (Maddens)

    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 10, with a $75 cancellation fee. After this date, there will be no refunds.
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    Thank you to our cohort facilitators:

    • Melanie Kray, Executive Director of Special Services, SW Metro Intermediate District 288-06
    • Holle Spessard, Director - Region 9, SC Service Cooperative
    • Malai Turnbull, Ph.D., Specialized Education Services Supervisor, Eastern Carver County Schools

    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.
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    If you have any questions, please contact Emily Thompson at emily.thompson@mnase.org

    Click here for session materials!