New Directors Cohort

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New Directors and Assistant Directors Cohort
Online registration is now closed for this cohort. If you are interested in still participating, please contact Sara Klecker!

Registration for this workshop series is open for Director's 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.

View and share the informational flyer here!

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.

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.
​If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Ethen at taylor.ethen@mnasa.org.

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