Providing networking, support & advocacy for PreK, Elementary, Middle & K-8 School Leaders The Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals is the professional organization for elementary and middle level leaders in Missouri! MAESP FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPRESENTING AND SUPPORTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS EMPLOYED BY PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI. MAESP PROMOTES THE INTEREST OF CHILDREN AND MAESP MEMBERS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING, INFORMATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, AND CONFERENCES. MAESP IS THE LIAISON FOR MEMBERS WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, THE EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE, AND OTHER GROUPS. THE MEMBERSHIP OF MAESP IS COMPOSED OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, RETIRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, ASSISTANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, AND THOSE ASPIRING TO BECOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS.