Massachusetts School Administrators' Association

MSAA 2025-26 Professional Development

2025-2026 Workshops

MSAA is a DESE approved provider of PDPs. Below is a listing of our current workshops. All in-person events are held at the MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA, unless otherwise noted.
 

DateTitle (Click for Flyer and Registration)PresenterPD Content AreaMSAA Contact
12/2/2025(MSAA/ MIAA) Quality Physical Education Program: How it Integrates with other subjectsMaria MelchiondaSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
12/3/2025Supporting the Whole Teacher through Inclusive and Equitable Practices for Coaching, Mentoring, and Evaluating Online Workshop (12-3pm)Craig Aarons-MartinLeadership/ AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
12/4/2025Harnessing AI for Effective LearningDr. Elvio Ferreira
Dr. Katie Warren
Science & Technology/
Engineering
Ethel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
12/5/2025The Organized Educator: Strategies to Maximize Your Time 
Full-day Workshop (8:30am -3pm)
Tom MillettLeadership/ AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
12/9/2025Making ADHD Work for Students—Proactive Classroom Strategies
Online Workshop (9-11am)
Melissa DavisSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
12/10/2025Supporting and Sustaining Co-Teaching at the Secondary Level for AdministratorsDaniel BauerLeadership/ AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
12/11/2025Did Someone Call 9-1-1? Crisis Management That Works From Everyday Disruptions to Real Emergencies—Planning, Partnering, Responding with ConfidenceNicole Bottomley
Michael Cassidy
 
Safe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
1/07/2026Coaching Teachers to Excellence: Exploring What Department Chair and Administration Partnerships Look, Sound, and Feel Like
Full-day Workshop (8:30am -3pm)
Tom Millett 
Kate Holmes
 
Leadership/ AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
1/8/2026The Three Vs of LeadershipDr. Joseph BaetaLeadership and AdministrationVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
1/9/2026Pie the Principal, Pitch a tent, Positive Peer Visit: How are you adding purposeful positivity to your school? Tyler Steffey Safe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
1/14/2026Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation Full-day Workshop (8:30am -3pm) Holly Cachimuet 
Ruth Henry
 
Safe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
1/15/2026Challenges and Celebrations of Practices (Workshop for special Education Professionals)
 
Kim WoodfordSpecial Education/ Leadership AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
1/20/2026Brave Leadership in Schools: Leading with Equity, Courage, and Vision Online Workshop (12-3pm)Craig Aarons-MartinLeadership and AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
1/21/2026Empowering Educators for Trauma-Sensitive SuccessKerri RussoLeadership and AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
1/22/2026Lights! Camera! Action! Setting the Stage for a Positive Climate and Culture in Our Schools Kimberly TaylorSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
2/2/2026Climate and Culture: Intentionally Establishing Positive and Effective Culture through Community Building, Shared Leadership, and ResponsibilityBruce MichitsonSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
2/3/2026Got Attendance Issues? Leveraging School Counselors to Improve Attendance RatesBob BardwellSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
2/4/2026How to Observe, Collect Data, Analyze, and Give Feedback and/or Written Evaluation!Thomas L. Brow, Jr.Data and AssessmentEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
2/05/2026Building Effective Relationships with Students with Challenging Behaviors 
Online Workshop (10am-12pm)
Vilenti TullochSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
2/6/2026Designing Standards—Based Grading Units: Aligning Power Standards and Dynamic Assessment PracticesSean GallagherData and AssessmentEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
2/25/2026How to Review/Audit Your Districts/Schools MTSS Effectiveness  Dr. Curtis A. BatesLeadership and AdministrationEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
2/26/2026Behavioral
Blindspots: Overlooked Strategies to Effectively Support Students with Social Emotional ChallengesDr. Jessica MinahanSpecial Education/Safe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsVictoria Ellison
vellison@msaa.net
3/5/2026Preparing Paraprofessionals for the ParaPro Assessment and State Certification 
Full-day Workshop (8:30am -3pm)
 
Thomas L. Brow, Jr.Safe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net
3/12/2026The Opposing Forces of Organizational Behavior and CulturePatric BarbieriSafe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsEthel Kawesa ekawesa@msaa.net