• This is our tentative time schedule for the 2024 Summer Conference. The agenda for the conference is being developed and will be completed by early May. During development, periodic updates will be made to the agenda below and published for your perusal. 
    Updated 4-15-2024

     

    MASSP / MAESA / MSASPA
    SUMMER CONFERENCE 2024
    Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino 
    Biloxi, MS

    Harmonizing Leadership:
    Cultivating Strong Relationships for School Success


    Tuesday, June 11, 2024

    1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.     Attendee and Exhibitor Check-in and Exhibitor Setup

    3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.     Opening Session in Grand Ballroom
                           
                                             Welcome –
                                             Ronnie McGehee, Executive Director MASSP
                                             Cody Killen, MASSP Board President, Principal West Lauderdale Middle School
     
    Legal Updates #1

    Presenters:  Jim Keith and John Hooks, Adams and Reese LLP
    Jim and John will share their reflections, observations, and suggest some important actions to be taken within your schools or districts.

    Like Group Organization 

    Introduction of Like Group members and introduction of group leaders
    1A -- 2A – 3A – 4A – 5A – 6A – 7A -- MSASPA

    7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.   Family Poolside Reception
    Bring your family and enjoy the camaraderie, food, and pool!
    Name badges are required for admittance.

     

    Wednesday, June 12, 2024


    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.      Breakfast Buffet in Grand Ballroom

    8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.      General Session in Grand Ballroom

    Legal Updates #2

    Presenters:  Jim Keith and John Hooks, Adams and Reese LLP
    Observations, reflections, and suggestions on how to lead your communities in an ever-changing school environment. 
     
    9:30 a.m.-- 9:45 a.m.            Visit with our Educational Partners


    9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.         Breakout Sessions # 1

    Ship Island A                       School Improvement: Now What??? 
                                                  Best Practices for Escaping the Acronyms  

    Presenters:  Scott Cantrell, President of PBEC, Dr. Lundy Brantley, Leadership Coach, PBEC and
                          Dr.Cody Killen, Principal West Lauderdale Middle School
    Escaping school improvement status can be quite a chore. Join PBEC practitioners Scott Cantrell and Lundy Brantley as they team with West Lauderdale Principal Cody Killen to discuss the specifics around school improvement and the best practices of schools who have been successful in moving toward or exiting from School Improvement.  (Performance Based Education Company)

    Ship Island B                       The Power of Knowing ALL Your Students”!    Engaging in the Work of School Improvement
                                                   with Diverse Learners     

    Presenters: Dr. Jessica Broome, Curriculum Director, Brookhaven Public School District
                         Dr. Brandy Myers, SPED Director, Brookhaven Public School District
                         Kelly Earls, MS State Director of Bailey Education
    How can your school district enhance student outcomes, both academically and behaviorally, at every level from the district office to the classroom by learning about ALL of your students? In this session, we will explore the transformative impact of partnering with instructional coaches in leadership, data, and instruction to cultivate an inclusive and supportive educational culture. We will explore the impact of working side by side with all stakeholders to grow ALL students.   (Bailey Educational Group)                                           

    Ship Island C                      Ensuring Student Success on the Algebra I EOC MAAP Assessment 

    Presenters:  Rod Martin, Vice President of Curriculum / Regional Director, Jumpstart Test Prep

    After being piloted by multiple schools in the spring, Jumpstart’s new Algebra I EOC Assessment Review can help your teachers be certain that your students are ready for test-day success. Designed to mimic the MAAP Algebra I assessment, the Jumpstart’s Algebra 1 EOC Prep is an online tool that not only reveals your students’ strengths and weaknesses but also provides video rationale for each question along with additional timed practice on the reviewed skills! Whether used individually for personalized remediation or as a whole group lesson series, the Jumpstart EOC Prep tool is a game-changing tool for your algebra teachers! (Jumpstart Test Prep)


    Deer Island                         The MAGIC of COACHING in the Middle

    Presenters: Dr. LaQuanta Nelson, Instructional Coach Team Leader/HeadCoach, Kids First Education
                         Angela Jaynes, Instructional Strategist/Assistant Principal, Bay Waveland Middle School
    GROWTH FOR ALL is the name of the game! Yes, we are talking about building teaching capacity through a growth mindset! In  this highly engaging session, we will explore research-based strategies that are easy to implement through effective coaching to support higher levels of student engagement, rigor, and academic discourse, specifically in the math classroom,. We will explore the various compononets of an effective coaching cycle and share things that you can immediately add to your instructional leadership toolbox! Let’s GROW educators and make the MAGIC of learning come alive for all! (Kids First Education)

     

    Petit Bois                              Shay Williamson  
                       
    Cat Island                              

               
    10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.        Break with Educational Partners 
                                               

    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.        Breakout sessions # 2

    Ship Island A                      “Achieving Success in All Subgroups with Tools like AI”

    Presenters:  Dr. Mina Ross Bryan Lightsey, Consultant, The Excellence Group and
                          Laurie Brewer, Consultant, The Excellence Group
    Academic success for all students is the goal of all educators. Achieving success in all subgroups requires using all the tools available. Tools include a systematic approach for teachers to use while planning to endure they are addressing all components of effective lessons. Participants will be guided through the importance of appropriate planning and effective delivery to meet the needs of All Students. Using AI…Friend or Foe? AI can assist teachers in developing a range of educational resources to assist in meeting the needs of all students. Participants will leave the session with knowledge of what direct instruction looks like, and ideas on how to reach all students. (The Excellence Group )        

    Ship Island B                        Mississippi Center for Cyber Education            

    Ship Island C                        Principal Leadership

    Presenters:  Mr. Chris Harlow, Principal Senatobia High School and Dr. Susan Rucker, Director of NCEE
    Chris Harlow will discuss his journey of being a first-year high school principal in a new district. This includes where he started, and the journey he is making. He will discuss the change in the climate and the culture within the school. He will also talk about some of the strategies he is putting in place while being a part of guiding coalition to engage his community. (National Center for Education and the Economy)
     
    Deer Island                           Andrew Marotta Surviving and Thriving

    Petit Bois                              Shay Williamson
                                   
    Cat Island                            “Cultivating Critical Thinkers in High School.”

    Presenters:  Janet Swandol, Schools Development and Recognition Manager, Cambridge International Education 
    Cambridge Global Perspectives is a unique, transformational program that helps students at every grade to develop outstanding transferable skills, including critical thinking, research, reflection, communication and collaboration. Students engage in learning through group work seminars, projects and working with other students around the world. Learn what this course is all about and how you can bring it to your school.
    (Cambridge International Education)  

       

      
    Noon - 1:45 p.m.     Awards Luncheon and General Session
                                                                               Grand Ballroom
      

    "Striving and Thriving in Educational Settings"  

    Keynote Speaker:  Andrew Marotta
     
    Recognition of 2024 MASSP and MAESA Principals of the Year
    MAESA Principal of the Year:    
    MAESA Assistant Principal of the Year: 
    MASSP High School Principals of the Year: 
    MASSP Middle School Principal of the Year: 
    MASSP Assistant Principal of the Year: 

     
    1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.               Break with Education Partners
                                                  

    2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.               Breakout Sessions #3

    Ship Island A                        “Phonics for Reading”

    Presenters: Kiana N. Pendleton, Ph.D.
    I    n this session, participants will learn how to reach struggling readers in grades 3rd and above with Phonics for Reading. (Curriculum Associates)

    Ship Island B                        

    Ship Island C                        Teacher Recruitment and Retention

    Presenter:  Dr. Eddie Peasant, Assistant Dean of Academic Planning, Accreditation, & Assessment, William Carey University
    We will be sharing information on best practices for recruiting, retaining, and supporting teachers from the perspectives of teachers. The 2024 Teacher Recruitment and Retention Conference brought together first- and third-year teachers along with teacher mentors, to glean insights directly from them on how school administrators can best support educators in Mississippi schools. (William Carey University)

    Deer Island                          

    Presenter:  Dr. Melissa Windham, Asst. Clinical Professor of Counseling Education, Mississippi State University, Meridian Campus
          

    Petit Bois                              Shay Williamson
          

    Cat Island                              ASVAB Career Exploration Program

    Presenter:  Tajuan Johnson, Education Services Specialist / ASVAB Program Manager
    The ASVAB Career Exploration program (CEP) is a comprehensive, no cost    , no commitment career planning resource designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan that works. Students in grades 10-12 and first/second year post-secondary are encouraged to participate.
     

             
    3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.      Break with our Education Partners
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    3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.       Breakout Sessions #4  

    Ship Island A                         “The Accountability Puzzle: Solving your puzzle requires a unique solution.” 

    Presenter: Mongomery Hinton, Preparing for Success
    Take a look into your school’s or district’s accountability data like you may not have seen it before.  Track points that are in the accountability model lingering just beneath the surface of your score.  Attendees will learn to examine existing portals of data that, with minor modifications, can result in monumental shifts in points in the model.  ACT, ACT Workkeys, PSAT, ASVAB, and SAT will be discussed, with multi-fold increases in Rankin County School District's now daily DNA. (Preparing for Success, LLC)


    Ship Island B                        Reducing Classroom Management Calls to the Office

    Presenter:  Dr. Furlinda Travis, Assistant Superintendent, Simpson County School District
    Are you tired of going to the same classrooms to address minor disruptions? Have you collaborated with teachers to help them address minor student behaviors with little success? This presentation will give you tools to help teachers address those low-level disruptions and reduce office referrals for minor classroom infractions.

        
    Ship Island C                        Principal Coaching/Evaluation: Principals’ 1-on-1s, Building capacity through conversations
                                                   and data analysis.     

    Presenter:  Victor Gilstrap, Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement and Student Services, Lauderdale County Schools.
    Often, principals are pulled in various directions throughout the day. What support exists in your district for your principals in keeping focused on what really matters? With Principal 1-on-1’s, principals receive the help in keeping focused on “school.” The conversations help principals make the best decisions for creating a successful environment for students and staff.     

                         
    Deer Island                            I Surivived ... The First Year as the School Principal with a New Assistant Principal

    Presenters:  Nicole Cockrell, Principal, Mannsdale Upper Elementary, NAESA Asst. Principal of the Year 2023
                          Holly Jones, Assistant Principal, Mannsdale Upper Elementary School

    Petit Bois                              Shay Willamson

    Cat Island                              Shane Rodgers, MASSP 2023 Principal of the Year

                         
    Thursday, June 13, 2024
     


    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.             Breakfast Buffet 
                                                   Grand Ballroom 

    8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.             General Session   “IF You Really Knew Me”

                                                   Keynote Speaker:  Mark Ostach

                                                   

    9:30 am – 9:45 am                Visit with our Educational Partners
                                                   

    9:45 am – 10:45 am              Breakout Sessions #5

    Ship Island A                        Enhancing Student Resilience in Mississippi Schools

    Presenters:  Dr. Fred Hickmon, Kemper County Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Kemper County School District
    Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is foundational to student success, particularly in the context of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). These experiences profoundly impact students’ academic progress and emotional well-being. This proposal aims to equip Mississippi principals with a comprehensive framework for addressing trauma and ACEs, ultimately enhancing student resilience and promoting a positive school environment. 

    Ship Island B                        Literacy for All

    Presenters:  Christyl Erickson, Curriculum and NTSS Director, Madison County Schools
                                                   

    Ship Island C                       

    Presenter:  Dr. Melissa Windham, Asst. Clinical Professor of Counseling Education, Mississippi State University, Meridian Campus
                  
    Deer Island                           Upslope

    Petit Bois                              Shay Willamson   
        
    Cat Island                             "So you Want to be a Superintendent?"

     

              

     

    10:45 am – 11:00 am     Break with Educational Partners 
                                            

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm     Breakout Sessions #6

     
    Ship Island A        

    Ship Island B       

    Ship Island C            

    Deer Island            

    Petit Bois          

    Cat Island                

     

    Lunch and Dinner on your own 


     

    Afternoon  Activities:

    Golf – Sponsored by MASSP  (Pre-registration required.  Limited to 30)

    Fishing – Sponsored by MASSP  (Pre-registration required.  Limited to 30)  LIMIT REACHED!  Can still sign up for the waitlist.

    Ocean Springs Experience -- Sponsored by Kids First Education (Pre-registration required.  Limited to 25)

    Pools, Beach, Paradise Pier at Margaritaville, MS Aquarium in Gulfport, and Ocean Springs' quaint downtown district
    …. On your own. Enjoy!!
      

     


    Friday, June 14, 2024


     
    7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.              Breakfast Buffet
                                                     Grand Ballroom

    8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.            General Session
                                                     MDE Updates for 2024-2025

    MSIS: 2.O…..The Future is Here
    Presenter: John Kramen, MDE

    MS Accountability
    Presenter:  Paula Vanderford, PhD, MDE

    CTE Updates
    Presenter:  Brett Robinson, MDE

    10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.          Please sit with your Like Groups

    11:30 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.         Drawings for final door prizes