2025 MSCI Spring Conference
Professional Development Sessions
May 17, 2025
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

  "Business, Marketing, and How to Best Use it as a Coach"

&

"National Speech and Debate Association, and What it Can Offer You"

Any questions concerning the professional development on Mackinac Island can be directed to Past-President Tyler Baas-Peterson (tbaas@portageps.org)
        

Past Offerings Include:
Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned in a Virtual Year
Constructive Critiques: Providing Ballots That Make a Difference
Cultural Responsiveness and Equitable Judging Practices
Tournament Safety and Crisis Management Plans
Understanding Copyright Compliance in Speech and Debate
Fundraising Ideas
How to Prepare for the Season Before the Season Starts
Speech Activities, The Common Core, and The Future of Michigan Forensics
How Yoga and Breathing Exercises Help Competitors Enhance Their Performance
Collecting Meaningful Assessment Data in Speech Courses
The State of Speech Activities Across the Country
Creating Creative Visual Aids
Finding and Developing Great Oratory Topics
Public Forum Debate Workshop
Addressing ELA Common Core Requirements & Preparing for the SAT through Public Speaking Instruction
Creative Instruction & Total Participation Techniques for Public Speaking Instruction in Language Arts Classes
How to prepare students for Poetry Slam competition in Public Venues and at Invitational Tournaments
Professional Responsibility:  Marketing Public Speaking Programs for Public Education