MEMSPA is a community of principals dedicated to advocating, leading and learning. They recognize the evolving nature of the principal’s role and support those committed to this important work. MEMSPA is the vital knowledge network and voice for principals in Michigan, shaping effective solutions for everyday problems and emerging challenges.
We are a network that promotes the health and safety of students, families, and school staff using research-based approaches that improve students’ academic and health outcomes.
The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) provides “just-in-time” technical, personal and legal services to their members, in addition to government relations services, print and digital publications, and professional development opportunities targeted especially for Michigan’s top-level school leaders. MASA serves public school leaders in nearly 600 public school districts and intermediate school districts across the state, helping the leaders of Michigan’s most important public institutions get better results for our more than 1.5 million students.
Michigan Virtual™, formerly known as Michigan Virtual University® & Michigan Virtual School®, has been working hard to provide a path to the future for students and educators since 1998. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on education, they believe that brilliance resides in all of us, ready to change the world with next big idea. MV is dedicated to helping each student shine their brightest by enhancing their opportunities to learn and working to strengthen the teachers that will show them the way.
As one collective group, the two organizations will expand their influence to serve all educators throughout their careers and set a course to design the future of education by modernizing instructional practices that close access and equity gaps.
The Michigan Association of School Boards is a voluntary, nonprofit association of local and intermediate boards of education located throughout the state of Michigan. MASB is recognized as a major voice influencing education issues at the state level. Through its federation with the National School Boards Association, MASB and its members also have an impact at the national level.
The LinkIt! platform is an assessment management, data analytics, and intervention support solution created by a diverse team of K-12 educators, technologists, and data experts who are dedicated to improving student performance and streamlining implementation processes
The Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides FREE educator resources and FREE professional learning. Additionally, REMC SAVE is a free service which provides competitively bid, large volume contracts for a variety of educational resources to both public and non-public schools. REMC SAVE has saved schools over $1.47 billion since 1990. Our mission is to support quality teaching and learning, the effective use of educational technology and equity to Michigan’s preK-12 students.
Established in 1929, Kingscott is the second oldest architectural, engineering, and interior design firm in the state of Michigan and has office locations in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Chelsea, and Royal Oak. Kingscott specializes in the design and planning of K-12 schools, commercial buildings, and senior living communities and is continuing to expand its portfolio in other development areas.
The VEN is a virtual, interactive, and collaborative experience that supports and validates any educator professional who wants to improve best teaching practices and student outcomes. We provide online continuing education space for educator professionals from all roles, levels, and backgrounds. Our process utilizes facilitators to lead professionals through structured discussions. The end result is teachers receiving support on academic and behavioral challenges they face in their classrooms. The VEN is research proven to provide validation, support, and collaborative problem solving. As a result of The VEN, teachers report an improvement in their teaching practices which leads to improvement in student outcomes. Through our partnership with Michigan Virtual University, participating educators may earn six SCECHs for their participation in The VEN.
Contact: Dr. Kelly Anderson, info@virtualeducatornetwork.com
eSpark is a research-backed supplemental learning program that personalizes instruction in math, reading, phonics, and writing for PreK-8 students. Designed to support IRIP focus areas, eSpark combines evidence-based pedagogy with generative AI to differentiate learning and engage every student at their level. With adaptive pathways, interest-based activities, and real-time feedback, eSpark fosters student agency and deeper learning engagement. Proven to boost student outcomes and narrow achievement gaps, eSpark integrates with MDE-approved assessments like NWEA MAP Growth and Renaissance Star, ensuring seamless alignment with diagnostic results. Unlock the power of personalized learning with eSpark—whereevery student’s journey is engaging, effective, and uniquely their own.
Contact: Matt Robinson mattr@esparklearning.com (586) 596-4764
