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Connecting with MAASE Members, Committees and Communities

As a valued MAASE member, you have access to an endless supply of resources, ideas and answers through your fellow membership body. Explore the sections below to learn ways for you to get connected! 

Learn who is leading the work of MAASE! These positions are all volunteer roles and served with pride and passion to move the vision and mission of MAASE forward. Click below to view the entire MAASE leadership directory complete with the title of the role and the member that is filling that role.
MAASE Leadership Directory
Meet your membership community! These are YOUR people and your support. The MAASE membership is made up two membership types, Voting Members and Non-Voting Members. Voting members of MAASE are those who serve in an administrator role with supervisory responsibilities. Non-Voting members of MAASE are those that serve in a professional capacity that impacts students with disabilities that is different from an administrator role. Click below to view the entire membership community which includes contact information too!
Membership Directory
These are groups of people who share a common interest, profession, or expertise and actively engage in sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices within that domain. CoPs form communities to facilitate communication, collaboration, and learning among members. Click the button below to find your CoP today!
Communities of Practice (CoP)
Take your professional learning experience to the next level! Developing Leaders occurs 5 times per year (day two of MAASE PL events) and uses an adaptation of EdCamp in which an open format is utilized for group members to share thoughts to help one another in the implementation of "real life" practice. Notes are taken to capture the information and resources shared by fellow MAASE members on the hot topic of the day.  Participants will have the opportunity to select two topics that are the most relevant to their current work, one from 8:30-9:15 a.m. and one from 9:30-10:15 a.m. The notes generated from the time together reflect the thinking of someone in the group but do not represent MAASE. Anyone using this as a resource is encouraged to use their best judgment in interpreting the suggestions. Click the button below to access past Developing Leaders topics and related notes.
Developing Leaders
Committees are led by a committee chair or chairs who are appointed by the Board President to perform specific tasks, make decisions, or carry out certain functions within MAASE. Committees can focus on various areas such as governance, policy development, event planning, etc. Any current member of MAASE is eligible to serve as a committee member. Click the button below to see what committees you might like to learn more about!
Standing Committees
MAASE leaders understand the capacity challenges of our members, which is why we offer a variety of ways to be involved with MAASE. Opportunities include: professional learning, networking, a variety of volunteer opportunities and more. Click below to learn more!
How to Get Involved

Communications and Updates

MAASE provides regular updates from our MAASE leaders, our lobbyist, and our Michigan Department of Education through the publications of News & Notes, Legislative Updates, and OSE Updates.

Stay up to date with the current happenings of your association through News & Notes. These publications are sent via e-mail, every other week, and include messages from the MAASE President, important information about upcoming professional learning offerings, highlights of past events and so much more! Be sure to watch your inbox for the next issue. Click below to view past issues of News & Notes.
News and Notes
Learn what's happening in the legislative world of special education by reading the Legislative Updates. Karoub, MAASE's lobbying firm partner, provides updates and important information for you to know. MAASE advocacy leaders also contribute to these publications to keep you informed of how your association is working for you and your students. Be sure to watch your inbox for the next issue and click below to view past issues of Legislative Updates.
Karoub / Lobbyist Legislative Updates
Stay in the know with the latest updates prepared by MDE just for MAASE members. These updates are presented live at our General Membership Meetings (GMM) and are included in the issue of News & Notes that follows the conclusion of the event. The best way to soak up this information is live in-person at the GMM. Keep a look out in your inbox for News & Notes after an event and click below to view past updates for MDE.
MDE Updates
MAASE leaders understand the capacity challenges of our members, which is why we offer a variety of ways to be involved with MAASE. Opportunities include: professional learning, networking, a variety of volunteer opportunities and more. Click below to learn more!
How to Get Involved

Board of Directors

The MAASE Board of Directors (BoD) members are nominated, voted on, and elected by MAASE members and are comprised of President, Vice President, Vice President Elect, Past President, ISD Admin Rep., LEA Admin Rep., Region 1a Rep., Region 1b Rep., Region 2 Rep., Region 3 Rep., Region 4 Rep. and Region 5 Rep.

Meet your current Board of Directors Members! 
Board of Directors Directory
The Board of Directors shall be elected by the Members entitled to vote. Only International Members and State Members in good standing shall be entitled to vote for the Board of Directors. All elections shall be conducted online during the month of May. A ballot provision shall be made for “Write-In” candidates for each position. The candidate receiving the most votes for each director position shall be deemed the winner. Election results shall be announced at the June regular meeting of Members. Click below for more information!
Board of Directors Election Information
Official minutes are recorded of each Board of Directors meeting and are shared online for review and reference. Click below to view approved minutes.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Bylaws act as the operating manual for MAASE. They define members' rights and responsibilities and establish the rules for governing our association. To review MAASE bylaws, click below.
MAASE Bylaws
Stay in the know with the latest updates prepared by MDE just for MAASE members. These updates are presented live at our General Membership Meetings (GMM) and are included in the issue of News & Notes that follows the conclusion of the event. The best way to soak up this information is live in-person at the GMM. Keep a look out in your inbox for News & Notes after an event and click below to view past updates for MDE.
MDE UpdatesMAASE leaders understand the capacity challenges of our members that is why we offer a variety of ways to be involved with MAASE. Opportunities include: professional learning, networking, a variety of volunteer opportunities and more. Click below to learn more!
How to Get Involved

Organizational Structure