Weekly Update
February 10, 2023
Important Updates
2023 MANS Public Policy Day - March 23, 2023
Join MANS and your nonpublic school colleagues from across the state for the 2023 MANS Public Policy Day. The annual Public Policy Day is your opportunity to connect with your legislators about the issues that impact nonpublic schools. You’ll become a part of the legislative process while demonstrating the collective impact of nonpublic schools.
JUST ADDED: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D. State Superintendent of Public Instruction joins Public Policy day to address critical issues shared by both public and nonpublic schools if Michigan is to be a top education state. Please submit your questions for him here
Early-Bird Rate Ending Today!
Register by 5:00 p.m. to receive the discounted rate!
MANS High School Webinar Series
During the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) will host webinars on essential topics for high school members. These sessions will focus on issues pertaining to high school administrators, teachers, and school counselors.

 
Equipping Students and Families for Post-secondary Success
March 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Jeneen Y. Hatoum, Director, High School Innovation at MCAN

We know that college affordability is one of the biggest concerns for families when it comes to postsecondary planning.

Our state has made a groundbreaking investment in supporting students. Learn more about how to ensure students and families get access to this funding that could provide tuition support to an estimated 80% of Michigan students in the class of 2023. In this session you will get "plug and play" resources to share with staff, students and families and also learn about grants available to support your work.
The Framework for Building a Student Talent Pipeline Work-Based Learning Program March 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Fred Lumpkin, CEO and Co-Founder at Work for Tomorrow.
 
Work for Tomorrow is inviting you to attend this engaging Webinar on how to build a student Work Based learning program focused on student talent pipeline development. The discussion will cater to those school leaders who are interested in building a framework for broadening their relationships with businesses that are interested in taking a formal, and active role preparing students for exciting and evolving careers of tomorrow. 
Our discussion will focus on addressing the four areas that we believe are key for building and maintaining an effective student talent pipeline program. 
  • Business Engagement – Identifying Talent Pipeline Businesses interested in hiring students.
  • Program Development – Careers to pursue, soft/hard skill training, technology to use.
  • Outreach & Assessment – Measurements and identifying students to participate.
  • Retention /Hiring – Are students on track to be successful in this field/career?
MANS 2023 Awards
MANS recognizes excellence in education within member schools with several awards. In 2023, there will be two awards given at the Administrators' Conference at Shanty Creek Resort.

Fr. John B. Zwers Award - this award recognizes Pastors and leaders from MANS constituencies for their support and involvement with faith-based schools. The criteria for this award is a person who has a strong history of support for faith-based schools; is able to articulate the importance of faith-based schools; has ongoing connections to their school community, its parents, teachers, and students; and has demonstrated support for your work in leading the school community
Sr. Dorita Wotiska Faith-filled Administrator Award - This award recognizes an administrator(s) who demonstrates the very best in faith-based education and is recognized as servant leaders in their buildings and in the broader education field. Administrators may be nominated by pastors, superintendents, and other school administrators.
2022-23 MANS SCECH Program
MANS is pleased to be your SCECH sponsor. Hundreds of hours have already been tracked for this academic year. Here are three important tips for SCECH coordinators and earners:
  • It's not too late to start tracking all the PD that has been earned this school year.
  • Don't forget to enter information on BOTH the Yearlong PD Tab and the Educator Tab.
  • Do not move spreadsheets out of the Google folder! MANS must have access to this folder to confirm that your educators are applying for the correct number of SCECHs. If you do not see a spreadsheet in your Google folder, you must put it back. See the instruction email that was sent at the beginning of the school year.

Please contact Shelley Long at slong@m-a-n-s.org if you need emails reset, links to your Google folder, or have any questions.
State and Federal Updates
New EANS Disposition FAQs
The U.S. Department of Education recently published new FAQs, Disposition of Equipment and Supplies, Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program (EANS Disposition FAQs). These new FAQs provide clarification on the requirements regarding the continued use and disposal of equipment and supplies at the end of the EANS performance period. This document is an addendum to the previously published, Frequently Asked Questions – Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program, September 17, 2021.

The new EANS Disposition FAQs provide guidance on:
  1. The length of time equipment and supplies purchased with EANS funds may be used in a non-public school;
  2. The process for determining if a non-public school may continue to use supplies and equipment beyond the period of performance;
  3. Administrative requirements; and,
  4. The process for disposing of equipment and supplies.

All State grantee announcements regarding the EANS program are available on the Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Deadlines and Announcements webpage.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information and Resources
All Michigan students should be provided every opportunity to achieve the broadest range of life dreams. To that end, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to share information and resources regarding the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to support students, families and educators.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners Module
Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners (USGL) - Series Introduction Module is now live on EduPath. The first course in the series will introduce you to the gifted learner and their characteristics, as well as discuss the academic and social-emotional needs that affect their educational experience and growth. This course will prepare you for subsequent topics to be addressed. The series introduction model is 15 minutes and has .25 SCECHs available. If you do not have an EduPaths account, please request an account. Email EDUpaths for additional information.
March 10-12, 2023 at the University of Notre Dame
The Institute for Educational Initiatives and the University of Notre Dame are excited to host the annual Excellence in Teaching Conference. This year’s theme, Reading for a Better World, recognizes the importance and challenges of teaching texts in today’s classrooms.
 
They invite all interested educators – especially ELA and English teachers, literacy leaders and coaches, and school and community librarians – to campus from March 10-12, 2023. You’ll hear from renowned authors and educators like Carol Jago, Donalyn Miller, and Neal Shusterman who envision the teaching of literature as a force for good in the world. You’ll also workshop classroom strategies with expert faculty who imagine how students can “read the world” and “write the future.”
VAI's K-12 New Teacher Network - Register for the Spring 2023 Cohort
Teachers are among a school’s most precious and valuable resources — so let's set them up for success! Introducing VAI's K-12 New Teacher Network, an innovative PD program that brings new teachers together in a supportive network with individualized guidance so they can thrive in their new roles. Free for the 2022-2023 school year. Give your new teachers a network of other educators who, like them, are braving this career for the first time. 
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