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MESPA Institute is still on despite the weather! Travel safely and we will see you there! Join us for the professional development event of the year! On February 6-8, 2019, you will be joined by 450+ of your colleagues for an incredible experience. With presentations from EIGHT incredible thought leaders, more than 25 sessions rooted in mental health, innovation, education equity, and leadership development, MESPA Speaks performances by your own colleagues, a Makerspace and Therapy Dog Showcase, an Unconference in which you guide your own learning, and 80+ education-based exhibits, how could you go wrong?

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Wednesday, February 6 • 10:00am - 11:30am
Preconference Session: Hacking Early Learning

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Note: All are welcome to attend this session, but space is limited and registering in advance is needed. You can add this session to your Institute registration for just $20.
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WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE THE FOUNDATION FOR PREK-3RD GRADE LEARNING BY LEADING.

Wondering how to better align the learning in the early years with other grades? Wanting to make meaningful connections with families before they even enroll in your school? Ready to take the next steps to ensuring alignment of play is embedded in authentic learning experiences? Jessica Cabeen, 2017 MN NAESP National Distinguished Principal, will offer ideas and take aways school leaders can use tomorrow that will amplify the early learning experience and give leaders grounding steps to take their own knowledge of these critical years to the next level.
Add the Hacking Early Learning Session to your registration for just $20 and receive a copy of Hacking Early Learning at the session! 1 CEU will be granted!

"Hacking Early Learning gets to both the heart and mind of our youngest learners. The practical strategies allow the reader to set up an environment that works for everyone in the learning community. If you work with kids, or adults who work with kids, Hacking Early Learning is an essential component to your leadership toolbox."
– Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent, Fall Creek Schools, Co-author of Hacking Leadership

Speakers
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Jessica Cabeen

Jessica is the Principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin Minnesota. Prior to that, she was the principal of the “Happiest Place in Southeastern Minnesota”, the Woodson Kindergarten Center. She has been an assistant middle school principal, a special education supervisor, and... Read More →


Wednesday February 6, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Atrium 7