Dear MANS Member Schools, Staff, Colleagues, and Friends
We hope you are enjoying your summer. The heat is on here in Lansing. It is a far cry from the rainy and cold beginning of summer that we experienced.
Last month, we spent time reviewing the feedback from the MANS membership survey with the MANS Board as a part of our strategic planning process. Know that we appreciate your feedback as we continuously learn how to best serve member schools.
MANS welcomed fifty school administrators to its annual Law Day on June 27th, and those in attendance heard several excellent presentations on important issues facing private schools with respect to Title IX, employment issues, social media, and student mental health issues. Be sure to save some time on your calendar for June 25, 2020, the next MANS Law Day.
On August 1st, more than twenty-five administrative assistants from MANS member schools will join us for the 2nd annual
Creating Pathways
. This promises to be another excellent opportunity for growth and development for critical school staff. Know that there is still time to register!
Do not delay in registering for MANS premier professional development event of 2019, the
Administrators' Conference: Building Leadership for Learning
, being held at Grand Traverse Resort on October 16-18, 2019. With guidance from
Learning Forward
, we will be taking a high level view of how to best support professional learning that increases educator effectiveness. You don't want to miss this one.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer.
Blessings,
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School Nutrition Programs (SNP) 2020 Application Now Available
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The MEGS+ website for completing the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) 2020 application is now open and accessible at
MEGS+
. For those participating, the 2020 renewal application must be completed online by September 1, 2019.
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Mandated Reporter Requirements Reminder
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Teachers, school counselors, and school administrators are
required
to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as mandated reporters. The Mandated Reporters’ Resource Guide states: The Child Protection Law requires mandated reporters who have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect to make an immediate oral report to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
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New Online Reporting System for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently launched the Michigan Online Reporting System for use by mandated reporters such as physicians, teachers, and clergy who have established relationships with children based on their professions.
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OK2SAY Contact Information
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Both public and nonpublic schools must provide the Michigan State Police with at least one school official's emergency contact information twice a year, ideally by June 1st and September 1st. If you have not done so already, please provide the emergency contact information for your school on the
OK2SAY website
under
Register School Contacts
.
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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 Google Drive, 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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Project-Based Learning with Trevoir Muir
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 with
Trevor Muir
.
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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Stay up-to-date on the current professional development offerings available to Michigan non-public schools by visiting the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative website. Look for new NWEA and Catapult PLC dates in September.
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Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative Summits
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Check out Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative's (MIBLSI) series of summer events! There are a variety of upcoming events taking place all throughout Michigan.
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2019 REMC Apple Professional Learning Series
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The REMC Apple Professional Learning Series 2019 offers educators a variety of learning opportunities that leverage the use of iPads, Apple resources, and using SWIFT for app development. There are a variety of focused sessions in August throughout Michigan 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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DNR's Academy of Natural Resources Programs
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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Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Education Workshop
August 5, 2019 - Novi, Michigan
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Join the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the one day Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Education Workshop. It will feature sessions on Agricultural and Environmental Education.
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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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Enroll in one of REMC's free summer online courses. Register soon because August classes begin on August 5th!
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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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Leadership for All Learners Institute
October 7-8, 2019 - East Lansing, Michigan
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Participate in sessions that will explore Collaborative Leadership, Collective Efficacy, teacher leadership for equity and help maximize the effectiveness of all school leaders and stakeholders. Receive $50 off general pricing by registering with the code "MSU".
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Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME)
"What's Your Superpower?" Conference
October 10-11, 2019 - Bay City, Michigan
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Join the Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) in Bay City for a librarian leadership conference. In their work to support school librarians and media specialists, they provide librarian resources to support their students with high-quality media services.
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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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“GoOpen Michigan” Online Toolkit
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The Regional Educational Media Centers Association of Michigan (REMC) has established a #GoOpen Michigan toolkit on its website to provide educators with information about using Open Educational Resources (OER) in education.
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State Continuing Education Clock Hours
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REMC SAVE’s Annual Device Purchasing Program
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Take advantage of REMC SAVE’s annual device purchasing program through September 30, 2019. REMC SAVE provides large volume contracts for a variety of educational resources, including furniture, school and office supplies, software and digital services, and technology.
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Meemic Foundation Teacher Swap
August 17, 2019 - Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Attend the Meemic Foundation’s first ever Teacher Swap if you would like to swap, sell, or add gently used educational items to your classroom. The first-ever event is free, but you must register to attend.
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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 rug for your classroom!
Enter by July 31, 2019!
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Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
Due August 31, 2019
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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.
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Meemic: Teachers Pay Teachers Grant
Due September 30, 2019
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Apply for a $50 grant to use exclusively with
Teachers Pay Teachers
on their online market of educator resources.
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Karma for Cara Foundation Microgrant
Due October 1, 2019
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Encourage students to apply for funds up to $1,000 from K4C for service projects in their communities. Assist young leaders in executing their initiatives to help repair the world.
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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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