MANS Board member and Superintendent of Schools for the Michigan District, LCMS, Travis Grulke, recently recorded a chapel message for students. His message is a good reminder that in times of uncertainty, the Lord is always near.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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MANS is compiling questions and answers on COVID-19 inquiries. The FAQ page will be continually updated as guidance is received. Also, the MANS
website
includes updated information regarding COVID-19.
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Impact of COVID-19 School Closure on Educator Evaluation
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The Michigan Department of Education has issued guidance regarding the governor's Executive Order 2020-65 which waives the requirement for performance evaluations for a vast majority of teachers and administrators.
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U.S. Department of Education released Providing Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools under the CARES Act Programs
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) providing funding to schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are two funding sources relevant to non-public schools: the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. Both require equitable services to non-public schools. The Office of Non-public Education released a Frequently Asked Questions document, answering questions on how funding will be provided to non-public schools. Funding will be allocated to nonpublic schools on a proportionate basis meaning that nonpublic schools will be able to access funding based on the percentage of nonpublic school students in a particular school district.
There are twelve allowable uses for the ESSER funding. Your request must fall within one of the twelve eligible uses.
Click here to review the allowable expenses and
click here to view your LEA's allocation. Consultations with your LEA regarding your needs should begin now.
Michelle Doyle recently held a
webinar titled
Equitable Services and the CARES Act.
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Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund – Formula Grant Application and Information
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Last week, MDE announced the local school district allocations for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. Eligible districts will be able to apply for these funds starting today. School district authorized officials will initiate and submit the application in the Michigan Electronic Grants System Plus (MEGS+).
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Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT)
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The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) is available to those currently receiving Food Assistance Program (FAP) benefits, as well as those not currently enrolled in the program. The program is available to both non-public and public school families.
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Michigan Department of Education Updates
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District Guide to School-Level Expenditure Reporting Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains a new requirement that all local public school districts (local education agencies and public school academies) publish actual per-pupil expenditures by individual school building.
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Distance Learning Support and Professional Learning
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MANS Virtual Law Seminar - June 25, 2020 - 9:00 a.m.
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Save-the-date for the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) first ever Virtual School Law Seminar. This live, online seminar will provide a legal overview on important COVID-19 topics impacting non-public schools including:
- COVID 19 Employment Issues
- Remote Learning Issues
- School policies in response to COVID 19
The $40 registration fee includes three SCECHs for those interested. Registration will be available June 1st.
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Distance Learning State Continuing Education Clock Hours
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State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are still available for administrators and educators to earn up to 25 SCECHs in recognition of the time educators needed to prepare for distance learning. This is a one-time opportunity and is limited to activities conducted as the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated physical school closings.
Please send
Shelley Long
the needed paperwork no later than June 30, 2020.
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National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Virtual Budget and Finance Workshop
May 20-22, 2020
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Join NCEA for three sessions tailor-made to help you fully assess your school’s current financial reality, envision targets for vision/mission/strategy over the next 12 months, and prepare a budget to address your school’s operational vitality. Each session will provide opportunities for problem-solving, expert guidance on critical financial planning issues, and solid support to school leaders to increase confidence during this uncertain time.
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Michigan Virtual Mental Health and SEL Resources
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Michigan Virtual is providing students, teachers and families with FREE access to their Michigan Cares Portal. This online platform houses hundreds of lessons designed to help children develop the skills required for social, emotional, and mental well-being.
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NWEA COVID-19 Closures and Learning Loss Webinar
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NWEA recently hosted a webinar to discuss the COVID-19 school closure and what summer learning loss research may be able to give insight on what missing months of school may mean for student achievement.
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Google Certification Academy - FREE Virtual Opportunity
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John Sowash is hosting a virtual
Google Certification Academy this June and the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC) is offering it FREE to Michigan's non-public schools. This LIVE virtual event will be
each Tuesday and Thursday in June from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Use your quarantine time to become a Google Certified Educator!
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Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) Blue Apple Project-based Learning - FREE Webinar Series
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The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC) is excited to partner with Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) to offer Michigan's non-public school teachers the opportunity to participate in their Blue Apple Project-based Learning series for FREE. This three part series will explore several project-based learning units, discover practical strategies for integrating their content, and gain insights into creating a classroom culture that supports curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Register by June 1, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to receive the pre-planned Blue Apple Projects materials for FREE!
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Learning Forward Cohort and Standards Assessment Inventory
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MANS and the
Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC) are excited to partner with Learning Forward to offer two services that assist non-public schools in assessing and growing, their professional learning practice.
- Standards Assessments Inventory (SAI) – Now is the perfect time to reflect on your organizational professional learning practices. Get input from your team and find ways to make improvements that benefit students. Click here to participate in the SAI.
- Learning Leaders Cohort – Don’t miss this chance to work collaboratively with colleagues from across Michigan to examine the challenges of building effective professional learning and developing strategies that work.
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One Michigan One Mission Conference - October 15-16, 2020
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Mark your calendars for October 15-16, 2020 for the
One Michigan One Mission Conference in Lansing, Michigan. Visit the MANS website for more information regarding lodging and Keynote Presenters.
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Non-public School Partner Update
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Christian School Management: Philanthropy Retreat
August 11-14, 2020 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Grand Rapids Christian invites Development Director/Principal/Fund-raising Professional/Board Volunteer for a Christian Schools Management philanthropy retreat in Grand Rapids.
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The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) has launched the Teacher+ program which is available to all CTE Michigan teachers through Michigan Virtual. The modules build upon the educators’ core knowledge in key areas, including classroom environment and culture, student engagement, lesson design, assessment, culturally responsive teaching and professional collaboration and evidence-based decision making.
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