About the Conference

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MASC and MASS host MA's largest annual gathering of education leaders, featuring a program of nationally known panel sessions offering professional development opportunities and in-depth discussion of the critical education issues of today, plus a host of vendors and exhibitors, demonstrations on instruction and management best practices and a chance to network with other school leaders! Last year's conference included a wide variety of popular workshops and panel sessions on cost-savings issues, PARCC, Common Core, labor relations, educator evaluations, leadership development and legal/legislative updates, plus innovative ideas as described by MASC event partners. Don't miss the premier annual education event in Massachusetts!

MASC/MASS Conference App Now Available!

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New for 2015: Now you can see the conference agenda, save items you want to attend, star your favorite sessions, check out the exhibitors, get handouts and more - all right from your iPhone/iPad, Android or Blackberry device! Download the mobile app today!

MASC Partners and 2015 Conference Sponsors

As MASC Partners and premier event sponsors, these companies help make MASC programs like this event possible - be sure to stop by their tables at the conference to thank them for supporting school leadership in Massachusetts!

Other Featured 2015 Conference Sponsors:

CrisisGo Edgenuity ePlus TECedge

Featured Guest Speakers

Margaret McKenna
Margaret McKenna
President, Suffolk University; Past President, Lesley University; Past President, Walmart Foundation; Civil Rights Attorney; Current member and former Chair, MA Board of Elementary & Secondary Education
Jack Gallagher
Jack Gallagher
Emmy-award winning actor, comedian, writer, parent.
Yong Zhao
Yong Zhao
Educator and author, World Class Learners: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students , Why China has the Best (and Worst) Education System in the World ; Focus: Implications of Globalization and Technology on Education
John D'Auria
John D'Auria
President, Teachers21; Former Superintendent, Canton Public Schools; Author, School Systems That Learn, Ten Lessons in Leadership and Learning and others.

Event Sponsors & Exhibitors

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A popular feature of the Joint Conference is the exhibit floor, which hosts companies and organizations from a wide variety of industries and disciplines. Attendance and interest in the event grows consistently each year and spaces for exhibitors sell out quickly - be sure to reserve your space quickly once exhibitor sign-up opens to guarantee a spot!

MASC also offers a number of other opportunities for businesses and organizations interested in partnering with Massachusetts schools to engage school leaders; a variety of opportunities are available for conference sponsors to promote their services and brand at the conference, as well as many other options available throughout the year. For more information, contact Sam Cheesman.