ASE Virtual 2024 Professional Development Conference
The March 15, 2024 ASE Professional Development Conference promises to be informative, relevant, and instructive! Educational experts will provide targeted presentations in the areas of: · Diversity, Equity and Inclusion · Leadership · Multilingual Learners · Department of Education - Special Education · Legal We are honored to present Keynote Speaker Dr. Patricia Garcia, PhD , Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at…
Transformational DEI Certificate Series for Supervisors and Managers (Virtual)
Presented by MAAPS and Diversity @ Workplace Dates: March 25, 27; April 1,3; April 8 Registration is for the entire 5 session series, which runs on Mondays (1-3) and Wednesdays (9-11) ASL users, please contact akane@maaps.org as soon as possible to request interpreter support for this virtual series. Important Registration Information: If you are registering…
MAAPS Spring Board and Awards Night!
Who: MAAPS Board Members, CEO’s, Senior Leaders/Committee Chairs, or Designees MAAPS Board members and guests are invited to join us for an afternoon celebration to include our April board meeting and recognition of retiring Board members, and the MAAPS Excellence in Teaching and Trieschman Direct Service Award recipients, reception to follow. This event will be…
ASE Statewide Special Education Conference: The State of the State
Hogan Center at Holy Cross (1 College St. Worcester) Hogan Center Parking Lot: Park in any available spot. 1 College St., Worcester, MassachusettsHogan Center at Holy Cross (1 College St. Worcester) If you require ASL interpreting services, please contact akane@maaps.org as soon as possible. Hogan Center Parking Lot: Park in any available spot. 7:45 Coffee, Registration Program 8:45-2:30 includes a light lunch This event is hosted by the Administrators for Special Education (ASE) Keynote: Jessica Minihan, Ph.D.,…
MAAPS UFR Workshop with Brown Smith Attorneys at Law and Leonard, Mulherin and Greene
Virtual. Members Only. Join MAAPS, together with consultants from Brown-Smith Attorneys at Law and Leonard, Mulherin & Greene, Certified Public Accountants, for this essential annual training on preparation and filing of the Uniform Financial Report (UFR). CFO's together with executive and program leadership are highly encouraged to attend as a team to better understand pricing…
Cybersecurity and You
Members Only. If you discovered a rash of home burglaries in your neighborhood, you'd find out how they're getting in, what is being stolen, and work to secure your home. In cybersecurity, criminals are always trying to steal your personal information, passwords, and money. Phishing and social engineering attacks cost organizations billions of dollars each…
Mitigating Bias in the Admissions Process
This 90-minute virtual session will explore best practices and practical tools for reducing implicit bias in the specialized admissions process for MAAPS schools If you require ASL interpretation for this session, please contact akane@maaps.org at your earliest convenience. Learn, share, and discuss biases and barriers that impact the admissions and enrollment processes.Identify common concerns and…
Supervision Series: Level Up! Progressive Discipline, and Feedback
This is the supervision series you've been waiting for! Perfect for new supervisors, and for those who have completed our original supervision certificate series with Beth Skidmore. If you are looking for direction on how to effectively take your supervision and coaching skills to the next level, join us again or for the first time…
UFR 101: A Primer on the Uniform Financial Report (virtual)
Join MAAPS and Leonard, Mulherin & Greene, PC (LMG) for a primer on the Uniform Financial Report (UFR). This session is intended for CFOs, Business Managers, and financial staff who need an introduction to and/or a better understanding of the mechanics of preparing and filing the UFR including a review of the Operational Services Division’s…
Annual Meeting of the Association
Join MAAPS for the Annual Meeting of the Association on Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00pm. The agenda includes Board business, annual reports, and special recognitions. This event will be held at Carlson Orchards in Harvard, MA, in the semi-outdoor Cider Barn Taproom and adjoining tented and porch space. The annual meeting will begin at 3:00pm,…