MASSP Podcast

Theresa Stager (AP at Saline HS) and other Saline admin team members Kirk Evenson (AP) and Steve Laatsch (Asst. Superintendent of Instruction) share intiaitvies and programs they are using to help support the social and emotional needs of their students. They also share ideas that are having positive impacts from near by schools.

Steve Seward (MASSP) joins Theresa Stager (AP, Saline HS) and Ryan Cayce (MASSP) to discuss available supports for new administrators, including coaching and mentoring options.

In this episode, Kathy Surd (Code.org) joins Ryan Cayce (MASSP) to discuss the growing Computer Science movement in Michigan. Topics include the Marshall Plan, Hour of Code, AP Computer Science options, and CS Standards that the state will be considering to adopt.

Ryan Cayce (MASSP) is joined by Judy Williams, President of the Michigan School Counselor's Association (MSCA), to discuss the role of school counselors in our current environment. Judy shares great resources and advice for principals to better understand the role of counselors, including how to support student mental health and training opportunities that are available in Michigan.

Theresa Stager (Saline HS) and Ryan Cayce (MASSP) dicuss the fun they had doing a "live podcast" from Traverse City during the MASSP EdCon 2018 conference. Over a dozen guests and attendees joined us to share their thoughts, takeaways, and favorite moments. Find out which conference sessions were home runs and all the other great learning opportunities by listening right now!

Theresa Stager (Saline HS) and Wendy Zdeb (MASSP) discuss the future of testing and upcoming changes including PSAT 8/9, WorkKeys, M-STEP and more. Be sure to listen and make sure your building is ready for the different assessments that are coming next school year.

In this episode, Theresa Stager (Saline HS) chats with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo (Falls Creek, WI) about how to make better connections with staff and students. Strategies, tips, and success stories are shared to help you foster better relationships in your building. Check it out!

In this episode, Theresa Stager (Saline HS) and Tammy Jackson (MASSP) are back to review and discuss the May Principal's Checklist. Be sure to catch the important reminders you need to be thinking about before the end of the year is here!

In this podcast episode, Theresa Stager (AP, Saline HS) and Colin Ripmaster (MASSP), discuss everything educators need to know about Student Growth & Assessment requirements and changes coming for the 2018-19 school year. Learn what admin and teachers need to do and about some helpful resources that are available.

In this podcast episode, Theresa Stager (AP, Saline HS) and Carol Baaki-Diglio (Ret.-Central Office, Novi Schools), review discuss important Human Resources-related tasks that must be completed before the end of the school year. Scheduling, staffing, evaluations, and mentoring are just a few of the items discussed so don't miss it!