2024 MASA Fall Conference

Is your district's curriculum, culture, and pedagogy truly aligned with its overarching vision? Are you adhering to conventional norms, or are you pioneering new approaches to optimize education for your students and their future? This insightful session will explore the experiences of a school district that courageously assessed its educational programs during the pre-bond phase of its bond project. Learn how bond opportunities can be utilized not merely for infrastructural enhancements but also to reimagine and reform educational delivery within your district. Takeaways: 1. Learn about the significance of educational alignment with the district’s vision and the importance of curriculum, culture and pedagogy, This is not your typical educational planning. 2. Understand how to utilize bond processes beyond physical upgrades to drive educational innovation and transformation. 3. Gain insights into techniques for leading courageous changes in educational programming and facility design.

Northview Public Schools has been at the forefront of creating innovative programming to meet alternative education students where they are through the Northview Next Career Center, where students receive onsite career training, and the Northview Next Learning Center. The objective of the Northview Next Career Center and Learning Center is to help all students between the ages of 15-22 acquire an NVPS diploma, regardless of their circumstances. Learn more about how Northview is leveraging a model based on flexibility, accountability, and robust human support to help alternative education students succeed. Takeaways: 1. Participants will learn the why behind creating a learning center and a career center to serve students. 2. Participants will understand the components to equitable alternatives that aid in removing barriers for students. 3. Participants will gain knowledge on support services that are key in aiding a student’s academic success.