Missouri principals have an important opportunity this spring to engage directly with state legislators and advocate for our schools, educators, and students. MAESP will join our colleagues from the MoASSP for a School Leader Advocacy Day in Jefferson City on April 13–14, 2026. This 1.5-day event will bring together PreK–12 school leaders from across the state to learn about current legislation, prepare key messages, and meet with lawmakers at the Capitol.

The event begins with a working dinner on Monday evening, April 13, at the MCSA Administrative Building in Jefferson City, followed by Advocacy Day at the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday, April 14, where members will meet with legislators and share the perspective of Missouri school leaders.

Whether you are experienced in advocacy or attending for the first time, this is a meaningful way to strengthen relationships with policymakers and elevate the voice of principals across Missouri.

Agenda

Monday, April 13, 2026

Hotel Check-In*
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
*Hotel reservations are on your own, however, we recommend the Capital Plaza Hotel for convenience. Rooms range around $110 per night.

Advocacy Pre-Session
Location: MCSA Building (3550 Amazonas Drive)Attire: Business Casual
Drive: approximately 15-minute drive from the Capitol Plaza Hotel

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm          Welcome, MAESP Executive Director Dr. J Anderson & MoASSP Executive Director Chris Hoehne Working Dinner (provided)
Review State Legislators for your school/region                 

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm          TBD

7:15 pm – 8:00 pm          Chris Hoehne
Senator, Representative, and Bill Information
Legislative Debrief & Resolutions

8:00 pm                 Voluntary Social Time (location TBD)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Advocacy Day at the Capitol

Attire: Business
Walk: 9-minute walk (.4 mile from Capitol Plaza) to the Capital

9:45 am                    Meet at the Capitol (Outside Hearing Room 1 – Lower Level by the Cafeteria – West End)
10:00 am – 10:45 am      Legislative Debrief with Mike Lodewegen
10:45 am – 2:15 pm        Office visits with Legislators (lunch on your own)
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm          Group Photo Out Front of the Capitol (weather permitting)
Closing Remarks, MAESP Executive Director Dr. J Anderson & MoASSP Executive Director Chris Hoehne

2:30 pm                            Depart Jefferson City