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MASPA 2026 Winter Conference

  • 01/23/2026
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • DoubleTree - Bloomington, 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55439
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Registration

  • Existing Business Members are welcome to
    participate in any part of the conference agenda. Fee covers lunch and conference expenses.
  • Premium Business Members receive three complimentary registrations to participate in any part of the conference agenda.
  • Standard Business Members receive one complimentary registration and may include two additional guests to participate in any part of the conference agenda.
  • Drop-in attendance at the conference for school employees. The fee covers food/beverage, facility, and administration costs.
  • Attendance at the conference for Professional Dues-Paying MASPA members. The discounted fee pays for feed/beverage, facility, and administration costs.
  • Attendance for full MASPA members.

Register


View the full Conference Program for session times, bios and descriptions

Lodging Information

Contact the DoubleTree for lodging.


Photo of Matt Hillman and Jeff Elstad Leadership from Ted Lasso
Matt Hillmann and Jeff Estad

This informative and entertaining session will apply lessons from the immensely popular streaming series, Ted Lasso, to school leadership. Participants will leave with engaging examples of how a positive, vision-oriented approach to leadership will win the day!

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Workforce Trends in Minnesota
Dr. Jeff Howison, Senior Research Analyst, MN State Demographic Center

Exhibitor Walk & Visits

Fill your attendee passport for a chance a fabulous giveaways while visiting partners from: 

  • Kelly Education
  • Kennedy & Graven
  • ESS
  • Red Rover
  • Sourcewell
  • Aviben
  • CESO
  • KickUp
  • Frontline
  • PELSB, Educator Licensing Division - Get advice on your educator licensing questions, like applications, renewals, permissions, etc.
  • Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards Division - Find guidance on ESST; Work Breaks and Rest Time; Wage Theft; and other workplace regulations.
  • Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Find support for early childhood licensing, workforce shortages, and pipeline coordination.
  • MnCTE - Get expert advice on sourcing, licensing, and hiring CTE positions.

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Photo of John

Legal Update: Minnesota Paid Leave

Mick Waldspurger & John Edison, Shareholders, Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A.

Minnesota Paid Leave Interactive Discussion Lab



Presentations eligible for credit from BOSA and MCLE. 


This is an in-person event.  The DoubleTree has set aside a block of rooms for our group at a reduced rate.  Please reserve your room ASAP if you will be lodging over Thursday night.
(Note, the label may show "State Negotiators rate"... that's for us.)

Contact us

MASPA \ State Negotiators
PO BOX 4485
Saint Paul MN 55104

(651) 343-2608

MASPA is a nonprofit organization under IRC 501(c)(6) - FEIN: 26-2135974
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