The Minnesota Middle School Association
(MMSA) was established in 1978 to serve as
an education resource for teachers,
administrators, parents, and community
members who are concerned about the
developmental need of young adolescents in
grades five through nine. The Association is
governed by up to 25 members on the board of
directors who represent different
regions around the state.
MMSA is a non-profit organization that
extends its membership to anyone interested
in middle level education.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
MMSA is committed to helping organize
workshops and training sessions on a variety
of middle level topics. MMSA can also
provide a list of successful middle level
schools in the state that you may visit or
call on for information to further
strengthen your own school programs.
NEWSLETTERS
Each member receives three MMSA newsletters
during the year that provide information on
current topics in middle level education.
Past newsletters have featured articles from
teachers, counselors, administrators, and
college professors shared their ideas,
experiences, and expertise. The newsletters
will also keep you up-to-date on events
around the state and country.
PUBLICATIONS
MMSA
State Conference: Publications are sold
at our the two days of our annual state
conference. Attendees are able to look at
books, purchase and take home with them that
day. A wide variety of Middle school and
curriculum orientated books are chosen each
year.
NMSA –
year round service: We recommend you look at
http://www.nmsa.org/and order publication
through them to support your middle school
needs.
RECOGNITION
MMSA recognizes individuals and educators
who have demonstrated outstanding service
and commitment to quality education for
young adolescents. The Coleen Yatckoske
Award is presented annually to an exemplary
middle level educator. Distinguished service
awards are also presented to deserving
members at the spring banquet.
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