Dear MANS Member Schools, Staff, Colleagues, and Friends:
As we celebrate this Easter season and the sacrifice the Lord made so we can have new life with Him, we want to thank you all for the work you do to share the love of Christ with all your students. Your daily vocation of sharing the Lord’s Word is the root of all our faith-based schools. The entire MANS staff offers blessings on all of the important work that you do.
MANS has a number of professional learning opportunities this summer and fall. 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.
We have also launched registration for the Creating Pathways Retreat for school administrative assistants. The sessions on Google Drive, school safety, self-care and legal issues are specifically designed for your front office staff.
Finally, registration is now open for the 2019 MANS Administrators’ Conference,
Building Leadership for Learning.
This year's event will take place at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan October 16-18. Register soon to take advantage of the early bird pricing.
We look forward to seeing you at these wonderful MANS events.
Sincerely,
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Public Comment Open on Revised Social Studies Standards
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The Michigan Department of Education is now accepting public comment on the latest draft of the state social studies standards. The period for public comment is from April 10 - May 9, 2019. The standards can be reviewed by
clicking here
. The link to the survey is below.
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State-Wide Educator Workforce Job Fair
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is offering three State-Wide Educator Workforce Job Fairs:
- May 10 – Lansing (campus of Lansing Community College West)
- June 12 – Marquette (campus of Northern Michigan University)
- August 5 – Livonia (campus of Schoolcraft College)
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Michigan 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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Save the date for the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools MANS School Law Seminar in Lansing, Michigan. This half-day session will provide a legal overview on hot topics impacting non-public schools including:
- Employment Law Update and Court Cases
- Cyber-bullying and Social Media
- Private Schools and Title IX Compliance
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A conference designed to meet the professional development needs for school administrative assistants. 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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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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Gather with other non-public school educators for a day of building a shared understanding of differentiated instruction.
Choose from one of the three workshops and locations across Michigan where the MESC will be hosting this discounted professional development event.
- Focusing on Growth and Eliciting Evidence - May 13, 2019 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Student Growth and Goal Setting and Instructional Ladders - May 14, 2019 - Lansing, Michigan
- Applying Reports - May 15, 2019 - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Learn more about the sessions by clicking
here
.
Event registration is $25.00 and includes lunch. This is 75% off the regular NWEA training price.
5 State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be available for $10.00.
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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
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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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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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Detroit Children's Business Fair - May 4, 2019 - Detroit, Michigan
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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and Tech Town Detroit are partnering to offer children ages 6-15 the opportunity to present their business strategy for a chance to win a $100.00 cash prize.
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Michigan AfterSchool Spring Conference - May 6, 2019 - Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Join the Michigan AfterSchool Association for a chance to interact, learn and grow together with your peers, be motivated by inspirational speakers and learn best practices in out-of-school time programming at the annual conference.
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Green Revolving Fund Training
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Learn about how implementing a Green Revolving Fund allows schools to track and accumulate savings from energy efficiency projects and
makes sure investments are compounding over time to create more flexibility in your budget
. Choose from one of the following training locations:
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Army Careers and Education Symposium - School Counselor Military Options - May 17, 2019 - Lansing, 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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miGoogle Conference - Call for Presenters
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The miGoogle conference is currently accepting submissions to present your classroom technology ideas. Submit your proposal for a 50 minute session by May 24, 2019. Chosen speakers will be notified by June 20, 2019. The conference will be held on November 5, 2019 at Lake Fenton High School.
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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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As the school year wraps up, so do the school committees. Send in your paperwork, SCECH verification forms and payments within 30 days of the last committee meeting, or no later than June 30, 2019. Bundle it all together and mail to MANS, 510 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. For questions contact Shelley Long at
slong@m-a-n-s.org
or 517-372-0012.
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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 Big Joe Roma Bean Bag Chair for your classroom!
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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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