2019 MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Available Handouts
Keynote Shane Safir
• Chapter 1: The Transformative Power of Listening
• Handout: Persistence of Inequity
• Handout: Disconnected Data
• PPT: Listening and Leading for Equity
Regional Presentations:
• PPT: Region 3 Staff Development [Fenske, Heller, Schmidt]
• PPT: Region 8 Staff Development [Mills]
• PPT: Region 7 Staff Development [Allen, Grover]
Concurrent Sessions - Round I
A Deep Dive into Data: Taking a closer look at the intersection of special education & data privacy
Elizabeth Meske, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
• Handout: A Deep Dive into Data
In Pursuit of Excellence: Strategically Supporting Teacher Growth
Jessica Cabak, Dean of Students, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools
Kevin Sheridan, Instructional Coach, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools
• Handout: Writing Example A
• Handout: Writing Example B
The Big Trust Buster: Implicit bias and its impact on decision making
Jean Lubke, Executive Director, Equity Alliance MN
Paula O'Loughlin, Program Manager, Equity Alliance MN
Regina Seabrook, Program Manager, Equity Alliance MN
• PPT: Implicit Bias
Taking Autism to School: A student’s perspective
Nemeh Al-Sarraj
• PPT: Taking Autism to School
Concurrent Sessions - Round II
Reimagine MN: What is it? What is happening this year? Who can participate?
David Law, Superintendent, Anoka-Hennepin School District
Christine Osorio, Superintendent, N. St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
• PPT: Reimagine Minnesota
From the Stall: The new frontier regarding personal privacy
Kyle Fisher, Facilities and Safety Coordinator, Eden Prairie Public Schools
Troy Miller, Architectural Focus Leader, LHB
Amy Satterfield, Business Development, IEA, Inc.
• PPT: From the Stall
Engaging Your Community in the Referendum Process
John Huenink, Vice President | Director of K-12 Construction, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Sue Peterson, Project Manager, School Perceptions
• Handout: Ten Tips to Help Plan Your Next Community Engagement Project
• Handout: Community Survey Sheet
Transformation to Student-Centered Learning in a Small Rural District
Nichole Abernathy, Innovation Facilitator, Warroad Public Schools
Peter Haapala, Superintendent, Warroad Public Schools
• LINK: Education Evolving
• LINK: Knowledge Works
• LINK: Education Reimagined
• LINK: iNACOL
Concurrent Sessions - Round III
Keeping Yourself Positive During Challenging Times
Denny Smith
Handout: Keeping Yourself Positive During Challenging Times
Intro Video 1:2 minutes
Intro Video 2:15 minutes
Once Upon a Time, There was an Idea for a Building: The story of the life of a building project
Stephen Broden, Arbitrage Managing Consultant, Ehlers
Shelby McQuay, Municipal Advisor, Ehlers
Ryan Miles, Senior Investment Advisor, Ehlers Investment Partners
• PPT: The Story of the Life of a Building Project
Strategies to Increase Hope and Engagement with Students and Staff
Mark Larson, Director, Hope Survey
Steven Rippe, Director of the Hope Survey and Organization Development, EdVisions
• Handout: Team Cycle
• PPT: Strategies to Increase Hope and Engagement
Addressing the Growing Epidemic of Behavioral Disruptions in Our Schools
Ben Court, Associate Director, EAB
Allie Patberg, Associate Director, EAB
• PPT: Managing Behavioral Disruptions
Starting Out Right: The first six weeks (Culturally focused social-emotional learning curriculum)
Melinda Crowley, Superintendent, Red Lake School District
Sharon Kingbird, Red Lake School District
Susan Olson, Curriculum Director, Red Lake School District
• Handout: Starting Out Right: The first six weeks
Available Handouts:
Keynote Shane Safir
• Chapter 1: The Transformative Power of Listening
• Handout: Persistence of Inequity
• Handout: Disconnected Data
• PPT: Listening and Leading for Equity
Regional Presentations:
• PPT: Region 3 Staff Development [Fenske, Heller, Schmidt]
• PPT: Region 8 Staff Development [Mills]
• PPT: Region 7 Staff Development [Allen, Grover]
Concurrent Sessions - Round I
A Deep Dive into Data: Taking a closer look at the intersection of special education & data privacy
Elizabeth Meske, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
• Handout: A Deep Dive into Data
In Pursuit of Excellence: Strategically Supporting Teacher Growth
Jessica Cabak, Dean of Students, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools
Kevin Sheridan, Instructional Coach, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools
• Handout: Writing Example A
• Handout: Writing Example B
The Big Trust Buster: Implicit bias and its impact on decision making
Jean Lubke, Executive Director, Equity Alliance MN
Paula O'Loughlin, Program Manager, Equity Alliance MN
Regina Seabrook, Program Manager, Equity Alliance MN
• PPT: Implicit Bias
Taking Autism to School: A student’s perspective
Nemeh Al-Sarraj
• PPT: Taking Autism to School
Concurrent Sessions - Round II
Reimagine MN: What is it? What is happening this year? Who can participate?
David Law, Superintendent, Anoka-Hennepin School District
Christine Osorio, Superintendent, N. St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
• PPT: Reimagine Minnesota
From the Stall: The new frontier regarding personal privacy
Kyle Fisher, Facilities and Safety Coordinator, Eden Prairie Public Schools
Troy Miller, Architectural Focus Leader, LHB
Amy Satterfield, Business Development, IEA, Inc.
• PPT: From the Stall
Engaging Your Community in the Referendum Process
John Huenink, Vice President | Director of K-12 Construction, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Sue Peterson, Project Manager, School Perceptions
• Handout: Ten Tips to Help Plan Your Next Community Engagement Project
• Handout: Community Survey Sheet
Transformation to Student-Centered Learning in a Small Rural District
Nichole Abernathy, Innovation Facilitator, Warroad Public Schools
Peter Haapala, Superintendent, Warroad Public Schools
• LINK: Education Evolving
• LINK: Knowledge Works
• LINK: Education Reimagined
• LINK: iNACOL
Concurrent Sessions - Round III
Keeping Yourself Positive During Challenging Times
Denny Smith
Handout: Keeping Yourself Positive During Challenging Times
Intro Video 1:2 minutes
Intro Video 2:15 minutes
Once Upon a Time, There was an Idea for a Building: The story of the life of a building project
Stephen Broden, Arbitrage Managing Consultant, Ehlers
Shelby McQuay, Municipal Advisor, Ehlers
Ryan Miles, Senior Investment Advisor, Ehlers Investment Partners
• PPT: The Story of the Life of a Building Project
Strategies to Increase Hope and Engagement with Students and Staff
Mark Larson, Director, Hope Survey
Steven Rippe, Director of the Hope Survey and Organization Development, EdVisions
• Handout: Team Cycle
• PPT: Strategies to Increase Hope and Engagement
Addressing the Growing Epidemic of Behavioral Disruptions in Our Schools
Ben Court, Associate Director, EAB
Allie Patberg, Associate Director, EAB
• PPT: Managing Behavioral Disruptions
Starting Out Right: The first six weeks (Culturally focused social-emotional learning curriculum)
Melinda Crowley, Superintendent, Red Lake School District
Sharon Kingbird, Red Lake School District
Susan Olson, Curriculum Director, Red Lake School District
• Handout: Starting Out Right: The first six weeks
Available Handouts:
