caution
The MSAA Office will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, September 3 at 8 a.m.
Professional Development
The Massachusetts School Administrators' Association is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved provider of Professional Development Plans (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.
Professional Development Programs
Soul of Leadership
Courage, Presence, and Integrity: A yearlong personal & leadership renewal program for PreK-12 school leaders.
MSAA Summer Institute
This year's event, featuring workshops and keynote speakers, was held July 24-26 at the 1620 Hotel, Plymouth Harbor.
Leadership Licensure Program/Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
This even prepares aspiring administrators for Initial Licensure in Massachusetts as Principals/Assistant Principals (PreK-8; 5-12), and Supervisors/Directors.
MSAA Professional Development Workshop Registration Policies
- Confirmation: When you submit your online registration, you will get an automated email confirming your submission. When your registration is processed, you will receive an email confirming registration, usually within three days. This registration confirmation email is your proof of registration. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email, please call or email the workshop contact listed on the flyer.
- Umbrella: Teachers and other non-administrators may register at the member rate if the Principal from their building is an MSAA Member.
- Inclement Weather: If the weather is uncertain, please check www.msaa.net after 6:15 a.m. on the morning of the workshop or call the MSAA front desk at (508) 541-7997 for updates.
- Cancellation: Cancellations received in writing (via email) at least 72 hours before the workshop will be honored. If you do not cancel within this timeframe, and do not attend, you are responsible for full payment. Please follow us on Twitter @MSAA_33 for important announcements.
- MSAA Payment/Purchase Order Policy: We require payment to be secured via purchase order, check or credit card prior to the day of the workshop. If payment is not secured 72 hours prior to the event, your registration will be withdrawn.
Bullying Resources
To assist your efforts in addressing the issue of Bullying, we wish to make you aware of several organizations, programs and resources available to your school.