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How can education leaders intentionally build systems that support staff, families, and students? AIR's Abby Foley and colleagues discuss how principals can best approach serving the special education needs of their schools.

https://www.naesp.org/resource/lead-with-connection-in-special-education/
Lead with Connection in Special Education - NAESP
In today’s episode, “Lead with Connection on Special Education,” principal and host Equetta Jones talks to Nia Abdullah and Abby Foley from the Lead IDEA center about how principals can best approach ...
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October 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
MEMSPA is celebrating Dina Rocheleau, who is Michigan's NAESP National Distinguised Principal honoree.

Congratulations, Dina! We are so proud to celebrate you and your leadership.

Who will be the next honoree? Join us at the Annual Conference to be there for the announcement: memspa.org/ac
October 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Bullying prevention starts at home. Small, everyday actions can help children build confidence, empathy and healthy relationships. This NAESP resource has practical strategies families can use: naesp.org/resource/at-home-strategies-for-bullying-prevention-and-school-safety/
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October 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Chronic absenteeism due to health related concerns, whether they be mental or physical, can interrupt a child's education. But schools can make a difference when taking a collaborative approach.

www.naesp.org/resource/wha...
What Principals Can Do to Prevent Health-Related Absences - NAESP
A whole-child approach to health can help schools reverse chronic absenteeism trends.
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October 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
ICYMI: Why do some students seem disengaged one day and fully invested the next? 🤔

AMLE and NAESP member Jennifer Otte explores the science behind the adolescent brain and what educators can do to foster stronger engagement, focus, and success:

https://ow.ly/sw2q50ZRAXx
September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
#MEMSPAMugMonday celebrates the members and community that make MEMSPA stronger! This week: Doug Ammeraal, Board President, and Matt Severin, NAESP & Membership Chair. Want to be featured? Email your mugshot to jessa@memspa.org!
September 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Register for the NAESP webinar, Beyond Good Intentions: Building a System of High Expectations for Students with Disabilities on September 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) bit.ly/3UzNyfd
September 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Prepare them for anything: Innovation, disruption, and the small shifts that matter [NAESP]

https://bit.ly/4AdFpxE

#edchat #edtech #k12 #edleaders
September 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Supporting principals to make learning interesting [NAESP]

https://bit.ly/4cveItX

#edchat #edtech #k12 #edleaders
September 4, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Universal design for learning: Why one-size-fits-all doesn’t work – and what does [NAESP]

https://bit.ly/4qROlV8

#edchat #edtech #k12 #edleaders
September 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Renewal season is here! Keep your MEMSPA + NAESP benefits active by renewing by Sept. 30.

Update your role, contact info, and more in Member Compass—no new account needed when your role or district changes.

Renew: memspa.org/member-compass
Questions? becky@memspa.org
August 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
MEMSPA leaders joined the NAESP State Executives Conference to learn, collaborate, and share our strategic planning and branding work. Explore the mission- and values-driven plan guiding MEMSPA’s future: memspa.org/strategic-plan
August 29, 2026 at 12:21 AM
MEMSPA’s legacy partner, Williams & CO, reminds principals to invest in their own futures. Learn how understanding your pension, benefits, and savings options can help you plan with confidence for retirement.
Principals: Don’t Forget to Invest in Your Own Future - Michigan Elementary And Middle School Principals Association
Don't miss out on liability insurance and legal protection — essential benefits included with full MEMSPA/NAESP Professional Membership.
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August 26, 2026 at 11:37 AM
📣 Did you know AMLE members receive free NAESP membership & resources through our reciprocal partnership? Start with this webinar from AMLE member Jen Otte on understanding the adolescent brain.

🔗 Sign up for membership: amle.org/naesp

🎥 Watch the webinar: https://ow.ly/FSwp50ZFhAF
August 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
What a great week of firsts! ❤️💙

My first week in the NAESP office, my first round of 1:1 conversations with our board members, and so many great conversations with staff and NAESP partners.

I’m ending the week feeling pumped for everything ahead.
#NAESP
August 22, 2026 at 3:40 PM
🚨 Big news from @NAESP: President April Knight announced today that Executive Director L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE, has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2026. A national search for his successor begins this fall.

Read the full announcement: tinyurl.com/earls-retire...
L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE, to Retire as NAESP Executive Director,  Marking a Transformative Era in Association Leadership - NAESP
Search underway for new executive to build on legacy of advocacy, expanded services, and organizational stability.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📱 Maximize your #principalsUNITED experience with the UNITED Events app! From speaker info to session schedules, networking tools, and live updates, this app has it all. Ready to plan your conference like a pro?

Learn more here: www.naesp.org/blog/your-ul...
#EdLeadership #WeAreNAESP
Your Ultimate Guide to the UNITED Events App - NAESP
Here’s how to maximize your experience at UNITED: The National conference on School Leadership using the UNITED Events app.
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July 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🧠 May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month. NAESP is committed to providing resources to help #edleaders, educators, students, and families navigate & prioritize mental health.

Discover our curated guide for strategies & support: naesp.org/blog/mental-... #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth
Mental Health Awareness: A Resource Guide for Education Leaders, Families, and Students  - NAESP
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To recognize this important issue, NAESP has curated resources with strategies to support school leaders and educators, students, and students.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Navigate legal challenges while protecting student rights with our latest article in #Communicator 'ICE on Campus: Understanding Different Types of Warrants in School Settings' by Mark Paige and Sarah Flournoy.

Get informed now: www.naesp.org/blog/ice-on-...
#ICE #immigration #studentprivacy
ICE on Campus: Understanding Different Types of Warrants in School Settings - NAESP
Schools are increasingly at the crossroads of immigration enforcement and student privacy. Learn how to navigate legal challenges while protecting your students' rights.
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May 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM