April 2025 InSIDe Update

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“Soup up your Videos; Hear from the State Supt.”

Ready to boost your videos, even if you’re short on time, staff or resources? Looking for ADA compliance tips? Want to hear from the State Superintendent? Join us on June 25 for the MSPRA Summer Drive-in Conference at the MELG Building in Lansing! This all-day, in-person event, “Soup up your Videos; Hear from the State Supt” kicks off with Lights, Camera, Connection: Using Film to Strengthen School Communications, followed by tips for Tackling new ADA Compliance Audio and Video requirements. Register now at 2026 MSPRA Summer Drive-In Conference.

The March issue of InSiDe Update is now available, highlighting innovative work, statewide initiatives and professional learning opportunities for ISD and district leaders. This edition features stories on early literacy efforts across Michigan, including Literacy Essentials training for educators, instructional rounds focused on advancing literacy and math, and a Bay-Arenac ISD event supporting language-rich early learning.

The February issue of InSiDe Update is now available, featuring timely updates, network highlights and resources for ISD and district leaders across the state. This edition includes information from February network meetings and “Three Things” updates from GELN, ECAN, SEILN, MiCH, METL and the ISD PR Network, along with the latest MiCloud, MiSecure and MiSEN updates.

There's still time to join MSPRA on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 12-1 pm for a no-fee Lunch and Learn Session: "Using Communications to Build Trust and Support for Newcomer Families."

We are pleased to report that interest in our annual conference is high. Due to strong registration, we previously exceeded the number of guest rooms available. An additional 20 King rooms have been added to the guest room block at the $130 conference rate. Make your reservation now. The room block remains open through midnight Sunday, Feb. 15.