Dear MANS Member Schools, Staff, Colleagues, and Friends:
‘The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.’ –
Pablo Picasso
As the school year comes to a close our prayer at MANS for all of the teachers and administrators in our faith-based schools is that each and every student in your classrooms moved closer to finding their gifts and most importantly toward figuring out how to give them away!
Please review the email you received regarding filing a claim for reimbursement for state required health and safety mandates. The process requires you to go into the Michigan Electronic Grant System (MEGS) to submit a request. Even though the courts have not yet ruled on the constitutionality of the mandate reimbursements, it is critical that your school’s application is in the system so that when/if the court rules that it is constitutional your school will be able to receive reimbursement. More information is found below.
MANS has a number of professional learning opportunities this summer and fall that you do not want to miss!
First, join us in Lansing on
June 27
for the
MANS School Law Seminar
. This informative half-day session for MANS administrators will outline critical legal issues confronting schools. Registration is now open and additional information can be found in the professional development section of MANS Notes.
Registration is available for the 2
nd
annual
Creating Pathways Retreat
on
August 1
for school administrative assistants. Sessions are specifically designed for your front office staff.
We look forward to seeing you at these wonderful MANS events.
Sincerely,
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Title II-A - Funding for Professional Development
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Title II-A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides direct federal funding for professional learning for public and non-public school leaders. The President has proposed to eliminate it.
While Congress will likely restore the program, p
lease consider taking action by contacting your members of Congress and allowing your voice to be heard. Click
here
for Learning Forward's easy ways to communicate the need for funding for professional development for all school leaders.
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Changes to School Counselor PD Requirements
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Counselor professional development requirements now call for 50 of the 150 professional learning hours to be concentrated in two areas. In order to renew school counselor credential, 25 hours are to be focused on college preparation and selection and the other 25 are to be focused on career consultation, including 5 hours in the exploration of military career options. These new requirements take effect on February 6, 2020.
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Reporting and Employment Reminders
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It is the responsibility of the school or school district to report to the MDE any notification of an individual who is an employee and has a non-listed felony conviction. Within 60 days of receiving the notification, the school or district shall submit to the MDE a report detailing the information and any action taken as a result by the school or district. If an individual has been convicted of a listed offense, then the school or district shall not employ the individual in any capacity.
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State-Wide Educator Workforce Job Fair
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is offering two State-Wide Educator Workforce Job Fairs:
- June 12 – Marquette (campus of Northern Michigan University)
- August 5 – Livonia (campus of Schoolcraft College)
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Michigan Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Offering Free Testing
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The Michigan Military Entrance Processing Station is offering free career exploration testing through the ASVAB Program. Contact
Jonathan Allen
, Education Services Specialist, for more information about the program and to get access to the ASCAB Program website where students can explore hundreds of careers, college options and apply for jobs.
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Michigan Graduated Driver Licensing Parent Checklist
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The Michigan Department of State is requesting that Michigan schools assist in distributing the Michigan Graduated Driver Licensing Parent Checklist as a free resource intended to assist parents or legal guardians of teens with understanding and following the steps of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL).
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Join us for the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools School Law Seminar in Lansing, Michigan. This half-day session will provide a legal overview on hot topics impacting non-public schools including:
- Private Schools and Title IX Compliance
- Cyber-bullying and Social Media
- Employment Law Update and Court Cases
- Balancing School Safety and Student Mental Health Issues
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This retreat for school secretaries and administrative assistants is
designed
to meet their professional development needs. Join your colleagues from non-public schools across the state for a day of learning and networking
. Topics include health and safety, self-care, legal issues and much more.
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Nominations are being accepted for the MANS Faith-Based Office Professional Award. Take a moment to recognize the individuals that stand as representatives of excellent faith-based education in your schools!
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Gather with more than 200 non-public school educational leaders and spend two days with Learning Forward exploring strategies school leaders use for becoming advocates for their own learning, building communities of learners in a cycle of continuous improvement, giving precise feedback, and distributing leadership. The 2019 Administrators’ Conference once again offers a demanding schedule of professional learning along with time for reflection and fellowship.
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These events are offered at a significant discount exclusively to non-public schools. Contact Michigan Association of Non-public Schools for more information.
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Professional Learning Institute
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The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC) is excited to partner with Catapult Learning to offer a full-day Institute on Professional Learning Communities. Gather with your peers to build leadership and instructional capacity that impacts student achievement in non-public schools. Participants will build a shared vision for learning, examine best practices and develop plans for establishing effective PLCs under the direction of Catapult consultant Ann Cunningham-Morris. This session is discounted for non-public schools in Michigan and is ideal for administrators, instructional leaders and classroom teachers. Click
here
to learn more.
Choose from one of the three locations across Michigan where the MESC will be hosting this discounted professional development event.
- June 18, 2019 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
- June 19, 2019 - Lansing, Michigan
- June 20, 2019 - Canton, Michigan
Event registration is $25.00 and includes lunch.
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be available.
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VAEI Science on the Grand STEAM Conference for Inquiry Based Instruction
July 15-16, 2019 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Join Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) in creating a classroom culture that supports STEAM instruction. Develop lessons — by grade level — for inquiry-based STEAM content, and nurture your own curiosity for personal growth and enjoyment. Plus, you’ll see that you’re not alone with many networking opportunities for you to engage with other teachers by grade level and content area. Learn more about this two-day training by
clicking here
.
The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative is offering Michigan non-public schools the opportunity to attend this two-day training at 75% off the cost!
Use the coupon code "MESC19" to receive your discount.
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Project-Based Learning
September 9, 2019 - Bay City, Michigan
September 11, 2019 - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Learn to incorporate Project-based Learning into your curriculum through hands-on activities on how to brainstorm, plan, and manage projects. SCECHs will be available!
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Stay up-to-date on the current professional development offerings available to Michigan non-public schools by visiting the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative website.
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Army Careers and Education Symposium - School Counselor Military Options - July 12, 2019 - Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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The Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion is hosting an event designed for secondary and post-secondary educators, community partners, counselors and administrators. This training will showcase the military and the numerous work-based learning programs, benefits and career opportunities that today's military can provide to Michigan students.
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DNR's Academy of Natural Resources Programs
July 14-19, 2019 - Higgins Lake, Michigan
August 4-9, 2019 - Houghton, Michigan
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Attend one of the Academy of Natural Resources' week-long summer programs for an opportunity to learn about Michigan's diverse natural resources, current trends in their management, and experience activities that you can bring back to the classroom. Teacher scholarships and SCECH credits are available.
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Concordia University Summer Institute Workshops
July 28 - August 9, 2019 - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Concordia University's Summer Institute Workshops cover engaging topics in the field of education and provide educators an opportunity to receive SCECHs. Registration for these one to two day workshops will open soon!
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GoogleFEST
August 6, 2019 - Detroit, Michigan
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MACUL and Google EDU present a professional and personalized full day of learning for educators. The conference includes sessions for all educator levels from basic to advanced, led by trainers from Google EDU, CDW-G and your colleagues!
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LCMS Early Childhood Summer Conference
August 14, 2019 - Lansing, Michigan
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Partake in a series of breakout sessions pertaining to early childhood education and grow in sharing the Gospel with children and families. Dr. Rebecca Isbell will be featured as the keynote speaker and will focus on “Nurturing the 4 C’s in Young Children to be Creative Communicators, Collaborators, and Critical Thinkers.”
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Learn at your own pace through Michigan Virtual's courses. Choose from a selection of online courses based on your interests!
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miGoogle Conference
November 4-5, 2019 - Fenton, Michigan
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Want to discover more ways to incorporate technology into your classroom? Attend the miGoogle Conference to learn about new Google tools to engage your students and enhance their learning experiences.
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Place-Based Education Conference
November 7-9, 2019 - Flint, Michigan
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Come experience a three-day conference designed to inspire and support a community of educators around the power of place-based learning. Learn how to incorporate place-based learning into your curriculum to engage your students in meaningful learning and strengthen their ties to their community.
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MNSAA Report Readers
Payment for the 2018-2019 self-study or annual report must be made at the time of report submission. You have the option to request extra certificates and plaques at additional cost. Payment can be made by credit card or by printing an
invoice
from the Accreditrac system. Payments are due no later than June 15, 2019. Late payments will delay the processing of your accreditation.
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State Continuing Education Clock Hours
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Remember that participants in school committees may earn up to 25 SCECHs.
Submit your SCECH verification forms, attendance sheets, meeting agendas/notes, and payments within 30 days of the last committee meeting, or no later than June 30, 2019. Mail all materials to MANS, 510 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933.
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The Meemic Foundation: Pop In 2 Win
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The Meemic Foundation introduces the "NottaGrant", a monthly opportunity to simply "pop in" to be entered to win a valuable enhancement for an educator's school to enhance classroom learning! Just a few clicks and you're entered to win Varidesk
adjustable furniture for your classroom!
Enter by June 30, 2019!
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The Meemic Foundation: Back-to-School Supply Kit
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Enter to win one of 1,000 Back-to-School Supply Kits provided by the Meemic Foundation. There is no application to complete, just let them know which kit you need (elementary, middle or high school). Enter by June 30, 2019!
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Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
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Junior and senior students may enter to win Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship. A total of $5,000 in college scholarships will be awarded in October among 4 winning student submissions throughout the state. The deadline is August 31st.
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Study Abroad Scholarships for American High School Students
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The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering over a thousand merit based scholarships to high school students to study abroad for a summer or academic year. Take a moment to check out the programs that are offered by the ECA that will expand the horizons of your students by clicking
here.
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