Dear MANS Member Schools, Staff, Colleagues, and Friends:
We are in full preparation for Public Policy Day on March 14, 2019. MANS staff is making appointments with your senators and representatives, ensuring you have the opportunity to speak with them on many important issues that face your school. If you have not already registered, we highly recommend you attend. The 2018 election brought many new faces to Lansing. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with your senator and representative and express to them the impact your school has on their district. After lunch at the Capitol we will head back to the Diocese of Lansing for some important presentations on policy issues.
We look forward to seeing you on March 14, 2019
in Lansing, Michigan. The link to register is below.
Registration opens next month for the 2019 Administrators' Conference scheduled for
October 16-18, 2019
at the Grand Traverse Resort. You will also receive information on nominating outstanding pastors for the Father John Zwers Award Dinner – a great tradition and wonderful kickoff to our time together in northern Michigan. We hope that you will be able to join us.
Blessings,
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U.S. Department of Education Seeks Comment on Proposed Guidance for Supplement, Not Supplant Requirements
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The U.S. Department of Education (USED) announced a 30-day public comment period for the department’s proposed non-regulatory guidance to support school districts’ compliance with the requirement that federal funds supplement, and do not supplant, state and local funds, under section 1118 of Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
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The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), has selected Michigan for its 2019 DON’T QUIT! fitness campaign. The NFGFC will deliver a state-of-the-art DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center to three schools for demonstrating leadership in getting and keeping their students fit. School nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 22, 2019.
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Michigan Department of Education Equitable Service Training
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Join the Michigan Department of Education for an equitable service training for Local Education Agencies and Non-public Schools. This three-hour training, in various locations across Michigan, will review the consultation process between Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and private schools and provide updated information on Title funds.
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State of Michigan E-Rate Special Construction Matching Fund
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced the allocation of $5 million for the purposes of leveraging additional dollars through the federal E-Rate program for special construction builds.
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Grant Opportunity for the 2019-20 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program
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The Michigan Department of Education announced the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program opportunity to create community learning centers for those times when school is not in session.
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“Do the Write Thing” invites 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to participate in the 2019 “Do the Write Thing Challenge”. The writing challenge gives middle school students an opportunity to examine the impact of violence on their lives and to communicate in written form what they think should be done to reduce youth violence.
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Read by Grade Three Guide
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has been working diligently to provide guidance to local education agencies around the requirements of MCL: 380.1280f (Read by Grade Three Law). The MDE is now releasing the second version of the Read by Grade Three Guide.
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Social Worker License Requirements
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The Michigan Department of Education has received several inquiries regarding school social worker license requirements. This memorandum is being issued to clarify the licensing requirement for school social workers.
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Registration for the 2019 MANS Public Policy Day is is still open. Be sure to join your colleagues from across the state as we grapple with educational policy issues that impact faith-based schools.
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Save the Date - MANS Law Seminar - June 27, 2019 - Lansing, Michigan
Save the date for the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools MANS School Law Seminar in Lansing, Michigan. This half-day session which will provide a legal overview on hot topics impacting non-public schools. Registration and additional details soon.
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Save the Date - MANS Administrators' Conference - October 16-18, 2019 - Grand Traverse Resort - Acme, Michigan
Gather with over 200 non-public school educational leaders and learn school improvement strategies as you examine the issues facing faith-based schools in Michigan. The Administrators’ Conference offers a demanding schedule of professional learning along with time for reflection and fellowship.
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iPads in Action is designed to meet teachers and users at their skill level, with a web-based resource full of videos, step-by-step instructions and directions on how to use virtually every iPad feature.
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REMC is offering free online professional development opportunities! These courses provide a convenient way for education professionals to connect and collaborate while reducing time and cost. Courses begin on March 4, 2019.
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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Compassion Fatigue, and Selfcare Strategies - March 20, 2019 - Lansing, Michigan
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This update will provide an introduction to trauma and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), as well as addressing compassion fatigue and selfcare strategies. Participants will receive an overview of NEAR Science (neuroscience, epigenetics, ACEs and resilience) and the impact of toxic stress to physical and mental health.
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John Sowash will be offering Teach with Chrome,
a practical one-day workshop that will help you unlock the hidden potential of Chromebooks and web-based tools in your classroom.
- April 2: Schaumburg, Illinois (Courtyard Hotel)
- April 16: Detroit, Michigan (Wayne County Community College)
- April 17: Grand Rapids, Michigan (Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum)
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MNSAA Report Readers
Volunteers are needed to review the 2018-2019 MNSAA Annual Reports. Reviewers will join us in Lansing on July 10-11, 2019 to read and discuss a selection of annual reports from MNSAA schools across the state. This is an excellent development opportunity for schools preparing for a visit and for those interested in serving on site visit teams. Please complete this
brief survey to indicate your availability. We look forward to hosting you in July. SCECHs will be available.
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State Continuing Education Clock Hours
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Have you supervised a student teacher? You can earn 25 SCECHs per semester for doing so!
Click here for the Participant Verification Form.
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The Meemic Foundation: Student Art Contest & Grant Opportunity
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The Meemic Foundations wants to showcase the artistic works of students. Club Members can sponsor a student's original art masterpiece to be entered in the Student Art Contest. The sponsor of the winning piece will receive a $300 grant for art supplies for their school and the winning student artists will receive a Chromebook. Contest dates are January 2, 2019 - March 29, 2019.
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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 a Chromebook!
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