An association for leadership dev., collaboration, & advocacy. Our members shape policies & practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Michigan
Joined June 2013
Help reshape Michigan Special Education resources to better serve you - participate in our survey: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS… Both Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) and the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) are conducting a feasibility study for a Michigan Special Education Resource Center (MiSERC). Your feedback will help identify needs, cost savings, return on investment, and priority features. Thank you for your time and dedication to advancing special education in Michigan.
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The 2025-26 MAASE Mini-Grant program is live! Mini-grants help special education administrators and their teams fund innovative projects that directly support students with disabilities. Deadline – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 bit.ly/3WeCGku #OPTIMISEedu #specialeducation #MAASE
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Participate in helping to reshape Michigan Special Education resource services, consolidating and streamlining them to serve Michigan Special Educators. To guide this effort, we need your input. Please complete an anonymous survey by September 22. Access Survey here: bit.ly/42gghXN The Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) and the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) are conducting a feasibility study for a Michigan Special Education Resource Center (MiSERC). The goal is to create a statewide system that consolidates resources, reduces duplication, and better supports your work. Your feedback will help identify needs, cost savings, return on investment, and priority features. You may also join a focus group to share more detailed input: Sept. 23 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. Register: bit.ly/4popHdx Sept. 25 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. Register: bit.ly/46qTxWh Sept. 26 | 11:00–12:00 p.m. Register: bit.ly/3KnN6eX Thank you for your time and your dedication to advancing special education in Michigan.
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Don't miss this series!
✨ Lead with focus. Live with balance. ✨ Join us for The Focused Leader: Beyond the Hustle—an 8-week virtual series to help you thrive at work and in life. 📅 Starts Sept 8 | 3 PM EDT 💻 Virtual + recorded 🤝 Hosted by MAASE & MASA 👉 Register: maase.org/events/the-focused…
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My goodness!!! @MAASE4ALL you were INCREDIBLE!!!!! Thank you for trusting me today…I had an absolute blast! Have a fantastic year!!! #LeadFromWhereYouAre
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Wow. I meeeeeaaan!!!! Honored. What a group!!
HAPPENING NOW: MAASE Summer Institute keynote @Joe_Sanfelippo is speaking to our FULL HOUSE 🔥
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This Assistant Principal discusses how the MAASE paraeducator training is invaluable to his role in supporting paraeducators in his district, particularly as he is new to his position. SIGN UP: bit.ly/42tcZ3S
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Michigan special education teachers will be even better prepared to help students. State Board of Education approves new standards. tinyurl.com/57v72b3a
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As a School Social Worker, it was essential to complete the MAASE paraeducator training because I aim to support the adults who work with our most vulnerable student population. SIGN UP: bit.ly/42tcZ3S #optimiseedu #paraeducators
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Over 200 trainers and more than 730 Paraeducators have completed MAASE's new Paraeducation program. It's a great hands-on experience. SIGN UP: bit.ly/42tcZ3S
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CEC champions inclusive, equitable education, and now new members can join FREE for a year! Gain access to expert tools, resources, and a global network of educators. Don’t miss out—sign up today! ⬇️ exceptionalchildren.org/memb…
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Abby Cypher, MAASE, offers perspective on advancing special education with Michigan's proposed special education teacher standards. Public comment is available until Feb. 27: click here: bit.ly/3EDZ1lZ
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Do you know an aspiring leader you would like to empower? Please share this opportunity with them. MEMSPA will be hosting Rising Leaders on Saturday, March 8! You can register at memspa.org/event/rising-lead…
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Up to 169 IES contracts have been canceled, threatening critical education research. This is a major setback for educators & children with disabilities who rely on evidence-based practices. Urge Congress to protect IES research! #4SpecialEducation exceptionalchildren.org/take…
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Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon suggested that IDEA might “rest better” under HHS instead of the Department of Education. Tell your representatives that IDEA belongs at the Department of Education: exceptionalchildren.org/take…
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Two years have passed, but the memories of those we lost at Michigan State University remain forever in our hearts. Your light continues to guide us💚#SpartanStrong
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Special thanks to Cheryl-Marie Manson and the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) for providing a great "train the trainer" session this week aimed at properly preparing para-educators! #SaginawISD
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The Michigan Virtual AI Lab has taken the stage and is sharing what the K-12 AI landscape across Michigan is looking like…how to write policy, carefully select tools, communicate with community, and know when to go slow! Lots of experiences to learn from here. #AISummit2024
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One of the highest compliments we could receive today: “This group has done the most in K12 with AI that I’ve seen around the country.” Thank you Ethan Mollick! #AISummit2024
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Matt Mervis of Skills21 at EdAdvance is kicking off the day at the 2nd Annual AI Summit! #AISummit2024 Thank you to the Statewide AI Workgroup for helping make this happen!
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