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Virtual and In-Person Options Designed to Empower You

MASC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to help school committee members and administrators stay informed, improve their leadership skills, and better serve their communities. Whether you prefer the flexibility of virtual learning or the hands-on engagement of in-person workshops, we provide tailored programs designed to meet your needs.

Explore our Virtual Learning Lunches, which offer convenient online training sessions on relevant topics, or dive deeper with Customized In-Person Workshops, where MASC Field Directors lead targeted sessions on key areas of school governance.

No matter which option you choose, these opportunities are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to lead effectively in today’s educational landscape.

Virtual Learning Lunches

MASC offers Virtual Learning Lunches held on Fridays at noon, providing convenient opportunities for professional development from the comfort of your office or home. These online sessions feature expert speakers and cover a wide range of relevant topics, designed to help school committee members and administrators stay informed and effective in their roles. Join us for these interactive, lunchtime sessions where you can gain valuable insights, ask questions, and engage with peers. Check the schedule below to register for upcoming Virtual Learning Lunches and make the most of these valuable learning opportunities.

Customized In-Person Workshops

MASC Field Directors are available to facilitate or provide training for your School Committee retreat or workshop, offering a variety of tailored sessions in key areas of school governance. These workshops are designed to meet the specific needs of your committee, helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead your district. Workshop offerings include:

  • Roles and Responsibilities – Understanding your leadership, governance, and management roles.
  • Open Meeting Law – Applying the Open Meeting Law to school district governance.
  • Ethics / Conflict of Interest Law – Understanding the impact of state ethics laws on school districts.
  • Collective Bargaining – Addressing the School Committee’s role in the collective bargaining process.
  • School Finance – Learning the school budget process, the foundation budget, and the Chapter 70 distribution formula.
  • Special Education – Gaining insight into the Special Education environment and the School Committee’s role.
  • Reference Materials You Need – Knowing the essential documents, materials, and information for School Committee members.
  • School Councils – Understanding the role of the School Council and supporting their work.
  • Effective Meetings – Tips for running more efficient and productive School Committee meetings.
  • Dealing with Difficult People – Strategies for managing board dynamics and understanding different personal styles.
  • Teamwork – Exploring the basics of teamwork, based on Patrick Lencioni’s book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
  • Parliamentary Procedure – Learning Roberts’ Rules of Order for smoother meetings.
  • Self Evaluation – Reflecting on the Committee’s governance and evaluating its effectiveness.
  • Superintendent Evaluation – Understanding the process for evaluating the Superintendent.
  • Basics of Policy – Learning about the School Committee’s role in policy development.

To schedule a customized in-person workshop for your School Committee, please contact your MASC Field Director to start the conversation. They can help you select the right training options and find a session that fits your needs and schedule.

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