Dear Non-public School Administrator,
Where has the year gone? One day it was the first day of school and the next, exam time. As you wrap up the calendar year know that the MESC committee and I have enjoyed serving you and have enjoyed watching the burgeoning partnerships between Michigan’s non-public schools. We’ve learned that we have so much in common, most notably the commitment to quality educational outcomes for all of our students.
This week, the MESC committee will be meeting to discuss the process and timeline for assessing professional learning needs among our non-public educators. The results of the needs assessment will inform our 2020-2021 plan. Please look for the survey and share it with your school staff and colleagues. Their input is critical to a fully developed plan. As always, don’t hesitate to reach me at
asalas@m-a-n-s.org
if you have questions or suggestions. Your feedback is always welcome.
In partnership,
Angelia D. Salas
Director of Services
Michigan Association of Non-public Schools
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MESC Professional Learning Grant Opportunity
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The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC) is pleased to offer a limited number of professional learning grants to Michigan's non-public schools. Grants of up to $5000 are available based on the guidelines contained in the 2019 Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative Professional Learning Grant. The purpose of these grants is to increase student achievement by improving the quality of instruction and to encourage the growth of professional learning systems in non‐public schools.
Criteria for Selection:
- Data driven: applicant must demonstrate that the proposed plan reflects documented instructional needs in the school(s).
- Plan of action: applicant must outline the activities, timeline for implementation and method for evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed professional learning plan.
- Budget: applicant must provide a budget justification outlining all expenses and how they relate to the proposed plan.
Examples of allowable expenses include contracting with instructional coaches, in‐service
events for staff, peer exchanges, conference attendance, and the purchase of instructional
tools aligned with professional learning goals. This list is not exhaustive but is meant to provide a sample of allowable expenses that can be requested through this grant.
Applications must be submitted using the online application form by 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2020.
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Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) Inquiry-based Science Cohort
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What is the Van Andel Education Institute Sustained Training Program?
Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) supports implementation of inquiry-based learning from start to finish. Their professional development and instructional tools support a transformation of science instruction. This one year sustained training program is a series of four workshops during which teachers will learn how to implement inquiry-based learning in their classroom and connect with other non-public school science teachers from across Michigan.
What did past participants say about the program?
- Great information, networking, activities, and learning environment
- Useful, well planned, handouts that support classroom implementation
- The approach to science using the NGSS is very timely and useful
- Good information especially for seasoned/ experienced teachers looking for alternate ways to implement lessons
What is included with the year long VAEI Sustained Training Program?
This year long training is offered to Michigan non-public schools at a 90% discount and is only $100. All workshops will be held in Lansing, Michigan and will include lunch. Cohorts will be divided by grade band with all Kindergarten through 5th grade teacher and 6th through 12th grade teachers working together.
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be available for each training.
What are the dates of the cohort meetings?
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Teachers:
- January 15, 2020
- February 12, 2020
- April 14, 2020
- *June 11, 2020
6th - 12th Grade Teachers:
- January 16, 2020
- February 13, 2020
- April 15, 2020
- *June 12, 2020
*June dates are tentative depending on school schedules.
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What is Project-based Learning? 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.
February 28, 2020 - Lansing, Michigan
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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Learning Forward 2020 Cohort
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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 a year-long cohort that will shape the way learning occurs in your building.
Professional learning is the primary vehicle available to schools and school systems to strengthen the performance of educators and students. For all students to attend great schools, we need schools and districts that are authentic learning systems. In learning systems, educators at all levels have the mindset for, and share responsibility for, student and adult learning in a culture that fosters learning for all. They develop and sustain cultures of continuous improvement, use data to drive decisions, and monitor and adjust their practices based on feedback. In learning systems, all educators commit to continuous learning, and apply that learning to their own and others’ performance.
Dates to Remember:
- January 2020 - Readiness Assessment and Registration Launch
- April 28 - 29, 2020 - Session One: The Principal’s’ Role as 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
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.
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State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs)
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State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are State Board approved in-service, workshops, trainings, or conference credits that are used for the renewal of selected certificates issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Educators earn SCECHs for renewal purposes which are tracked and awarded through MOECS, the MDE online system.
Would you like to offer SCECHs for your trainings, conferences, workshops, school committees and more?
MANS can manage all your SCECH needs, including uploading the applications to MOECS, attaining MDE approval, creating and sharing required paperwork, and awarding the earned hours for each educator.
Contact Shelley Long at
slong@m-a-n-s.org
or 517-372-0012 for additional information.
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Stay up-to-date with the most current Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative's professional development offerings by visiting our website:
miequitableservice.com.
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Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative
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