I am so proud to be an educator.  We are the perfect example of what it means to be resilient and adaptable.  Last year in Michigan we were hit by a seemingly insurmountable task – evaluating all teachers in the building every year with a complex evaluation system.  Due to the hard work and collaboration of principals and teachers, we are making that challenge become a reality.  Examples like this can be found frequently in our profession, especially in recent years.  Now, with so many other major things that impact education, we are faced with yet another huge chal

On behalf of MASSP and Turning Technologies in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education and ACT, we would like to express our great appreciation for your participation in the EXPLORE “Clicker Pilot.” Your willingness to participate in the pilot allowed MDE, Turning Technologies, and ACT to gather valuable data and information to facilitate in the delivery of the EXPLORE and other similar tests using the clicker technology.

I spent the last three days at the annual conference for all of the NAESSP and NASSP Executive Directors…the two weeks prior to leaving all I could think about was how much I did not want to go. I kept thinking about all of the things on my plate and how much I just wanted to finish the projects I’m currently working on. I actually even considered canceling at the last minute, but I am so glad I went.

MASSP's annual membership renewal mailing should have hit your mailbox last week. Over the years we have found that the majority of our membership comes in immediately following this mailing. We wanted to make sure that:

A) You look for and return your membership form (or download it here) and
B) You understand the membership menu as it has a new look - not an increased price tag.

I urge all members to consider joint membership in both MASSP and NASSP upon retirement. For the just $100 ($50 for MASSP and $50 for NASSP) I believe it will provide the peace of mind that you are still protected in the case of professional liability or litigation even after you retire. In October, I received a subpoena to give testimony regarding the placement of a former student in a center-based program. The parent was litigating the placement and the case went to hearing. It was a comfort to know that I was still covered by both MASSP and NASSP.