Dear MANS Member Schools, Staff, Colleagues, and Friends,
Happy New Year! The MANS staff hopes that you had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas break.
As we begin the New Year, there is important information to share with you in this month's MANS Notes. Please pay close attention to the following items:
- Registration for MANS Public Policy Day on March 12th is now open. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet with your legislators in Lansing and receive important updates on policy impacting schools. Click here to register.
- The Michigan Department of Education has asked schools to participate in a statewide survey. It is important that the non-public school voice is heard in this survey. Click here to access the survey.
- The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative has launched its year-long partnership with Learning Forward. Information regarding the Standards Assessment Inventory and the Learning Forward Cohort is below.
- There have been changes to the Michigan Department of Education's District Provided Professional Development Program (DPPD). These changes could affect how you provide continuing education opportunities for you and your staff.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. The MANS staff is here to assist you.
Blessings,
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Brian Broderick
Executive Director
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The U.S. Census Bureau is Looking for Teachers
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The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for Pre-K - 12th grade teachers ambassadors to join the Statistics in Schools Ambassador Program.
Click here to send an email for more information and how to apply to represent your school and community on a national scale.
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Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award
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The Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award is bestowed by the United States Secretary of Education (Secretary) on educators in the field of cybersecurity to honor their contribution to the education of our nation’s students. Anyone may nominate an educator for this honor; self-nominations are permitted as well. Nominations are due January 31, 2020.
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Michigan Department of Education Top 10 in 10 Survey
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State Superintendent, Dr. Michael Rice, has asked schools to participate in a statewide survey to receive feedback on potential goals.
It is important that the non-public school voice is heard in this survey. MANS encourages members to participate in this survey!
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Michigan Awarded Federal Grant to Help Families Navigate Early Childhood Programs
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The State of Michigan was one of 20 states to receive the federal grant which will further guide systemic efforts and coordinate the variety of the state’s childhood programs and services for children from birth to age five. The goals are to use existing resources to improve the overall participation of children in federal, state, and local early childcare and education programs; improve program quality, while maintaining access and availability of services; and maximize family and parental choice, as well as knowledge of and engagement with existing programs in the state’s childcare system, to ease access to all services.
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Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Accepting Applications
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Last November, Michigan voters supported the “Voters Not Politicians” constitutional amendment that makes a commission of 13 randomly-selected citizens responsible for drawing fair and representative district lines for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress. All eligible Michigan citizens are encouraged to apply to serve on the commission, which does not require any special skills or expertise.
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School Counselor Professional Development and Renewal Requirements
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Districts, school counselors, and stakeholders are being reminded of the upcoming legislative changes to school counselor professional development requirements for license/certificate renewals per MCL 380.1233 (6-8).
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Michigan Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Presidential Awards in Math and Science
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Michigan is looking for outstanding elementary science educators for the 2019-20 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
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Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey
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The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) School Year 2019-2020 survey cycle is now open and will continue through June 5, 2020. The MiPHY is an online student survey available every other year to all Michigan schools with grades 7, 9, or 11. The MiPHY provides student health behavior, risk and protective factor data for school-based, data-driven decision-making.
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The American Prospect High School Essay Contest
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The American Prospect magazine, in partnership with Omidyar Network, announces the first annual American Prospect Essay Contest. This competition will give high school students the opportunity to read and reflect on one of four renowned books exploring how the economy works in terms of poverty, race, markets, and democracy. The students’ essays will explore where the economy falls short and what we might do about it. Prizes total $30,000. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2020.
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2020 School Wellness Award
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces the launch of the 2020 School Wellness Award. The award encourages Michigan schools to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco/nicotine-free lifestyles for students and staff. Applications are due by April 16, 2020
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Registration is now open for MANS Public Policy Day
March 12, 2020 - Lansing, Michigan
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Registration for the 2020 MANS Public Policy Day is now open. Be sure to join your colleagues from across the state as we grapple with educational policy issues that impact faith-based schools.Don't miss this important day!
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Planning Your 2020-21 Calendar?
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As you are preparing your 2020-21 academic calendars, don't forget to mark October 15-16, 2020 for the One Michigan One Mission Conference in Lansing, Michigan. Visit the MANS website for more information regarding lodging, Keynote Presenters and the Call for Presenters.
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These events are offered at a significant discount exclusively to non-public schools. Contact the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools for more information.
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Learning Forward Standards Assessment Inventory (SAI)
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The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC) is excited to partner with Learning Forward to offer Michigan's non-public schools the opportunity to participate in both the
Learning Forward Standards Assessment Inventory (SAI) and the
Learning Forward Professional Learning Cohort, a year-long cohort that will shape the way learning occurs in your building.
The
Learning Forward Standards Assessment Inventory (SAI)
provides school administrators, system leaders and MANS a 365 degree assessment of
how
we provide professional learning in the state. School administrators will learn where their professional development is meeting the needs of educators and how it can be strengthened using the
Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning
. System leaders will be provided anonymous data that will help them improve their efforts to provide effective and comprehensive professional learning services. The MESC invites
all
non-public schools to participate in the SAI to determine the level of professional learning occurring in your building.
SAI Webinar Opportunity:
Want to know more about the SAI process and the information you can receive from it?Learning Forward will host a short webinar about the SAI on Friday, February 7, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern to further describe the tool and its uses.
Click here
to register for the webinar.
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Learning Forward 2020 Cohort
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The
Learning Forward Professional Learning Cohort will engage non-public school administrators from across the state to focus on
building capacity for effective, comprehensive professional learning. This cohort will meet in Lansing, Michigan twice and will include virtual follow up. The registration fee is $150.00 and includes lunch at all face-to-face meetings, virtual follow-up and materials. Up to 30 State Continuing Education Clock Hours will be available at an additional cost.
Dates to remember:
- January 2020 - Standards Assessment Inventory and Cohort Registration Launches
- April 28-29, 2020 - Session One: The Principal's Role as a Learning Leader
- May 20, 2020 - Virtual Follow-Up
- June 17-18, 2020 - Session Two: Establishing and Maintaining a Culture of Continuous Learning through Teacher-Led Learning Teams (PLCs)
- September 23, 2020 - Virtual Follow-Up
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Project-Based Learning
February 28, 2020 - Lansing, Michigan
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Join
Trevor Muir as you learn through hands-on activities how to brainstorm, plan, and manage projects. Using project planning tools, participants will start designing their first projects, and will be equipped to finish the designs on their own and with their collaboration teams. This session is ideal for administrators and classroom teachers in grades K-12.
The cost for this training is $25.00 per person and includes lunch. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be available.
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VAEI: Blue Apple Project-Based Learning - Lansing, Michigan
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The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative is excited to partner with Van Andel Education Institute to offer teachers Professional Development with Personality! This one day workshop will offer teachers an engaging training that will bring your school's Project-based Learning efforts to the next level. The MESC is offering two dates based on the grade you teach:
- April 22, 2020 (Grades K-6)
- April 23, 2020 (Grades 7-12)
The cost for this training is $25.00 per person and includes lunch. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be available.
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MESC Newsletter and Website
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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 and read our latest newsletter.
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The Van Lunen Fellows Program: 2020-21 Application is Now Open!
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The Van Lunen Fellows Program is a year-long professional development program designed for leaders of Christian schools. Each year, up to twenty-four current heads of Christian schools participate in the program that includes three in-session weeks. Fellows come from a variety of Christian faith traditions, including Catholic, Lutheran, Christian Reformed, interdenominational, and more. Sessions are presented in a dynamic and rigorous format that includes interactive workshops and expert training in areas such as financial management, marketing, strategic planning, sustainability, student recruitment and retention, and other topics relevant to executive management.
Applications are being accepted until February 28, 2020.
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Bullying Prevention and Intervention Workshop - February 8, 2020 - Canton, Michigan
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Crescent Academy International is hosting A Family & Youth Institute Workshop: Bullying Prevention & Intervention. This workshop will cover bullying basics and what it looks like in a school setting. The cost is $35.00 and includes a light lunch, workbook and State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
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FREE Digital Lessons for Teachers - February 6, 2020 - Detroit, Michigan
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Google Certified trainer John Sowash is offering a free half-day workshop to learn about the Google Applied Digital Skills curriculum. This free digital literacy curriculum, which is part of the Grow with Google initiative, helps learners obtain new digital skills using G Suite so that they can prepare for job and life situations.
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Data Day Hosted by EdOps and Macro Connect - February, 20, 2020 - Detroit, Michigan
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Although we all understand the importance of data in advancing academic performance, there’s often a wide gap between the data schools put into their system and taking that data out to perform efficient and effective analyses. That's why Macro Connect and EdOps are teaming up to help you close that gap and make data-driven decisions in your district. This is a FREE workshop.
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The MNSAA Leadership Council invites you to support school improvement efforts over the coming calendar year. We are seeking volunteers to assist in a number of exciting initiatives:
- NSBECS Evidence Committee - Work with your peers from across the state to examine and make recommendations for quality evidence sources using the Dashboard for Rubric Scoring.
- School of Distinction - This committee will inform the new model for recognizing distinctive schools and serve as a peer review for applicants.
- Endorsements - This group will examine the adoption of endorsements that can be added to MNSAA accreditation.
- Cross-diocesan visits - MNSAA is seeking up to 20 individuals to serve on accreditation visits outside of their diocese to help identify best practices from across the state.
Each of these committees is ideal for administrators and teacher leaders wishing to better understand the
National Standards and Benchmarks. The committees will be convened for a face-to-face meeting in 2020 and then have the option to work virtually. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are available for each committee.
Please contact Angelia Salas at asalas@m-a-n-s.org for more information or to volunteer.
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District Provided Professional Development (DPPD)
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) recently announced revisions to District Provided Professional Development (DPPD).
Beginning July 1, 2020, all DPPD used for recertification must be entered as State Continuing Education Credit Hours (SCECHs) into the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). Educators will still be able to utilize the DPPD they attended prior to July 1, 2020 using the current documentation process. All DPPD used for certificate renewal must be earned as SCECHs starting July 1, 2020.
MANS remains your SCECH Sponsor. We will continue to process SCECHs as we always have for our constituencies and schools. In addition to workshops, in-services, conferences, school committees, mentoring, and accreditation site visits, we can also assist you in the transferring of DPPDs to SCECHs. In order to do so, we will need some information from you prior to attending out-of-state conferences, or any event that you typically recorded as DPPDs.
Click here for complete information on the DPPD to SCECH transition.
Please call Shelley Long at 517-372-0012 or email her at
slong@m-a-n-s.org to discuss your options.
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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
VARIDESCK Stand2Learn Desk for Two
for your classroom.
Enter by December 31, 2019!
Congratulations to the December MANS Member Winners!
- Fremont Christian School - Fremont, Michigan
- Lutheran High School Westland - Westland, Michigan
- Nouvel Catholic Central High School - Saginaw, Michigan
- St. Matthew Lutheran School, Walled Lake, Michigan
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The Meemic Foundation: 5th Annual Masterpieces Student Art Contest & Grant Opportunity
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Join The Meemic Foundation in showcasing the artistic ability of students while rewarding your classroom in the process. Sponsor a student's origional art masterpiece to be entered in the Meemic Student Art Contest. Sponsoring Foundation Club Members of winning entries will earn a $300 art supplies grant for their school. Plus, each winning student artist will receive:
- Sphero Bolt App-enabled Robot
- Amazon Fire 7 Tablet
- An invitation to our Art Gallery Open House at our corporate office.
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STOP School Violence Grant Program
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) currently has new funding opportunities listed and open for application on their website. The STOP School Violence Grant Program is aimed to improve school security by providing students and teachers with the tools they need to recognize, respond quickly to, and help prevent acts of violence. Applications are due March 3, 2020.
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MANS is grateful for the following business who help us bring you effective and affordable services. Please click the links to visit the websites to learn more about how they can assist you.
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