April 2018 MANS Notes
Executive Corner
Dear MANS Member Schools, Staff, Colleagues, and Friends:

MANS staff is excited to announce the creation of the MANS Faith-Based Office Professional Award, MANS Faith-Based Educator Award, and the MANS Faith-Based Administrator Award as part of the five MANS honors that recognize excellence in education.  These “new” awards build upon other MANS awards including the Fr. Zwers Pastor Award and the Ivan E. Zylstra Award that recognize champions in faith-based schools.
 
We are confident that these recognitions will add extra energy and excitement to the upcoming MANS Administrative Professional Day on August 2, 2018 as well as the MANS General Conference on October 18-19, 2018 and next year’s Administrators’ Conference in Traverse City on October 16-18, 2019.
 
Please take time to register today for the 2018 MANS Education Conference and Expo, Educating with Passion and Purpose . This promises to be an outstanding professional development opportunity as well as a time for renewal and growth.
 
As you can see from the MANS Notes, staff has been busy putting together a robust schedule of professional development opportunities ranging from Law Day to Creating Pathways to offerings from the Michigan Equitable Services Collaborative which allows all private school educators in Michigan the chance to learn cutting edge information to strengthen their classrooms and improve every student’s educational experience.


Sincerely, 
MANS Executive Director
Advocacy
State News
Michigan Department of Education Non-public School Work Group
The Michigan Department of Education announced the creation of the Non-public School Work Group. Comprised of representatives from both public and non-public schools, the group will meet to discuss issues facing non-public schools.

Proposed Michigan School Counselor Professional Development Standards
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Educator Excellence is requesting public comment on the proposed Michigan School Counselor Professional Development Standards to be used to enhance the skills and knowledge of school counselors.

Professional Development
MANS Upcoming Events
Creating Pathways
August 2, 2018 - Bath, Michigan
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 at the Bengel Wildlife Center.

MANS Education Conference and Expo
October 18-19, 2018 - Grand Rapids
Registration is now open! Make registration planning simpler for you and your staff with this helpful  worksheet. Don't miss the expo while out searching for lunch. Our boxed lunch options are an easy way to sustain yourself and experience the many events scheduled at the conference.

Professional Learning Opportunities
The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools has compiled a list of upcoming professional learning opportunities for non-public schools. This list includes MANS events along with new events provided through the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC). Keep an eye out for the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative Newsletter being sent in the next week and be sure to share it with your staff.
State Continuing Education Clock Hours
Don't forget, school committee meetings qualify for State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs). Participants can earn 25 SCECHs for being on these committees. Paperwork is due within 30 days of the last meeting date. Visit the MANS website for complete information. This is also the time to send in mentor forms and school accreditation forms. Contact Shelley Long with any questions.

Additional Professional Development
4T Virtual Conference - May 19 - 21, 2018 
Connect with other educators from across the globe for this FREE virtual conference on education technology. Learn from other educators about the latest trends in technology in the classroom. This unique opportunity is offered by the University of Michigan School of Education and School of Information.

Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) GoogleFEST - June 19, 2018 - Farmington, Michigan 
Join the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) in Farmington for a day of Google instruction. Learn the latest Google trends and techniques for your classroom.

2018 Maker Summit
June 20, 2018 - Battle Creek, Michigan
Join other teachers from the state of Michigan to learn hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent while they engage in science, engineering, tinkering and creative thinking. Registration is FREE!

MNSAA Accreditation
Volunteers are needed to review the 2017-2018 MNSAA Annual Reports. Reviewers will join us in Lansing on July 10-11, 2018 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 the brief survey linked below to indicate your availability. We look forward to hosting you in July. 

Innovative Solutions
Michigan Association of Non-public Schools Faith-based Education Awards
The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools is pleased to announce the creation of the MANS Faith-Based Office Professional Award, MANS Faith-Based Educator Award and the MANS Faith-Based Administrator Award as part of the five awards that recognize excellence in education. Other MANS awards include the Fr. Zwers Pastor Award and the Ivan E. Zylstra Award that recognize champions in faith-based schools.

Nominations are now being accepted for the MANS Faith-based Office Professional Award, presented on August 2, 2018 at the Creating Pathways retreat, and the MANS Faith-Based Educator Award, presented at the MANS Education Conference and Expo. Learn more about the criteria of the award and nominate a deserving person.


Fund Development Opportunities
The Meemic Foundation Back-to-School Supplies Grant
The Meemic Foundation is accepting applications for their back to school supplies grant. Apply for the chance to receive $100 to Quill.com. 

Business Partner Corner
Michigan Virtual
Make the most out of summertime - enrollment for online summer courses is now open! These courses provide a great opportunity for students to engage in either credit recovery or credit forward. If you have students who have previously failed a required course - or are seeking to get ahead on graduation requirements - consider offering them our online summer courses as a means to accomplish their goals. 

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