M.A.S.T.A.R.S. - Who We Are

M.A.S.T.A.R.S. has been affiliated with the Manitoba Teachers Society as a Special Area Group (‘SAG’) since 1999. This association evolved out of the former "Teachers of 04 Classes and Work Experience Programs" (‘TOCWEP’). M.A.S.T.A.R.S. defines students at-risk as “Young people who have little hope for capturing their personal power, either due to lack of natural supports, failure in school, ridicule by peers, social deprivation, or lack of connection to society.” (Else, 1997)

M.A.S.T.A.R.S. provides relevant professional development that focuses on current achievement and safety issues in Manitoba schools. We focus on topics that include: Justice and safety issues, vulnerable/fragile natural supports, significant and persistent performance difficulties in school and lack of access opportunities that lead to a meaningful livelihood. Joining MASTARS puts you in contact with other dedicated professionals working with this very demanding population.

Presently, there are almost 200 members in MASTARS. We have representation from all over the province of Manitoba. At last year's conference, we had more than 300 participants attend from all over Manitoba, Northwest Ontario and Australia.