Conference Schedule

Day 1

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

10:00-4:00 EST

Registration 9:00-10:00

10:00- 10:10

Kickoff for 2024 UP Admin Academy

UPCED Board Members

10:10-11:40

Rachel's Challenge

Kristi Krings, Executive Director of Rachel's Challenge

11:40- 12:40

Lunch

12:40--1:45

Thrun Special Education Update

Robert A. Dietzel, J.D., Attorney, Thrun Law Firm

2:00-4:00

Break Out Sessions

2:00-2:55

"AI" in Education : Scott Smith, Ed.S., MS, Instructional Technologist, Co-Chair NMU AI WorkGroup

Developing Inclusive Leaders: Ben Hicks, Associate Executive Director MAASE & Cheryl-Marie Manson, MAASE

180 Connections: Rachel's Challenge

3:05-4:00

Today's Teacher Prep Programs: NMU & Talent Together, Dr, Laura Kennedy, Dr. Bethany Bergh, Amy Peterson

Talent Together- Registered Apprenticeship Program

NMU Teacher Prep Program Presentation

FBAs and BIPs, a Principal's/Building Leaders Role: Robert A. Dietzel, J.D., Attorney, Thrun Law Firm

180 Connections: Rachel's Challenge

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MAASE Update for Special Education Directors and MAASE Members: Ben Hicks, Associate Executive Director MAASE & Cheryl-Marie Manson, MAASE

4:00-6:00

Set Seg: Networking/ Social Hour

~ UPDATE 6/12/2024 ~

9:00-10:00pm Nightcap with Thrun Law Firm at Club 41

Day 2

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

8:30-2:30 EST

8:00- 8:20

Breakfast

8:20

Welcome Back/ Reminders

8:30-9:10

Legislative Update

Matt Schueller, MASA

9:10-9:35

Talent Together

Amy Peterson, Regional Program Director for the UP

9:35-9:50

MASSP

Tom Lietz, MASSP

9:50-10:00

10 Minute Break

10:00-11:30

Legal Update

Lisa L. Swem, J.D., Attorney, Thrun Law Firm

11:30-11:45

MAASE

Ben Hicks, Associate Executive Director MAASE & Cheryl-Marie Manson, MAASE

11:45-12:45

Lunch

12:45-12:55

MEMSPA

Kimberly Gillow, Associate Executive Director of MEMSPA

12:55-2:25

Native American Best Practices: “What is good for Native American students is good for all students.”

Ricky White, CEO, First Nations Consultants

2:25-2:30

Closing Ceremonies

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