2026 MSCI Spring Conference Professional Development Sessions May 16, 2026 Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Professional Development Sessions will offer important benefits to our membership and organization as a whole. Specific sessions for this year's upcoming conference are currently being built and will be shared soon.
Any questions concerning the professional development on Mackinac Island can be directed to Past-President Heather McKaig (heather.l.mckaig@gmail.com)
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
