Weekly Update
November 11, 2022
Important Updates
MANS Education Conference & Expo
The MANS Education Conference and Expo was held last week in Lansing, Michigan. The attendance was amazing with 2,144 participants and 83 exhibitors. A huge thank you goes out to our Board of Directors, the Diocese of Lansing, the planning committee, and all of the volunteers that helped to make the conference successful!

During the conference, MANS rolled out our new logo and shared the 50th anniversary video:
2022-2023 Nonpublic School Membership Report is Open
The 2022-2023 Nonpublic School Membership Report is now open and available in the NexSys system.
 
MDE has extended the deadline for submission to November 15, 2022. It is important that you read carefully each of the pages associated with the application.


If you have questions about access or problems with the application in NexSys, please contact MEGS+.
A New IDEA in the Great Lakes State
MANS is pleased to partner with ADAC to offer training and consultations on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services in Michigan. ADAC is currently doing similar research and training across the country. IDEA provides federally funded special education services to nonpublic school students with learning differences.
 
Why do the training?
  • Empower private school leaders about IDEA and how it is to effectively function. There are many nuances to the law which have implications for school leaders accessing their schools' equitable IDEA services.
  • Collect field data to use to identify systemic issues. ADAC has found training sessions to be very helpful with assisting in identifying systemic issues in the field. For example, in CA that some districts were using proportionate share funding to pay for their child find activities, which is a violation of the law.
  • Identify districts to accompany school leaders to consultation meetings. ADAC attendance at local consultation meetings provides additional field data which is so helpful.
In Michigan, the training will also include the Auxiliary Services law and how it interacts with IDEA. 
 
Subsequent to the training, ADAC will: 
  • Implement the school leaders IDEA survey; 
  • Attend targeted consultation meetings; and 
  • Compile a report using the state's and school-based IDEA data along with our field experience. The report will summarize key systemic issues and provide solutions. 
Come to one of three FREE trainings with ADAC to learn more. Each training will be offered from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. with light refreshments for breakfast along with lunch.

Join us on one of the dates below:

  • November 28, 2022: Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency - Portage
  • November 29, 2022: Michigan Catholic Conference - Lansing
  • November 30, 2022: Sacred Heart Major Seminary - Detroit

Click here to reserve your seat no later than November 21 in order to turn in lunch counts.
EANS II - Deadline to Apply November 15
If your school is eligible to participate in the Economic Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) that was part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), you should have received notice from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) that the application process has opened. In order to be eligible your school had to have reported a low income population of 20.1% or higher in the original EANS I application process. The deadline to apply for these funds is November 15, 2022.
 
This link will take you to the most recent guidance from the United States Department of Education (USDE).
 
This document created by MANS shows examples that nonpublic schools successfully applied for in EANS I.
State and Federal Updates
Spread the word before November 15: Access to federal funds for families in Michigan with the Child Tax Credit
Families with no income or low income could get at least $3,000 per child with the Child Tax Credit, plus $1,400 with the third stimulus payment - even if they have never filed taxes before (and if they have not yet already filed taxes this year). It is estimated that at least 65,000 children in Michigan could miss out on this money if their parent/guardian has not yet filed. Individuals likely to miss out include people with low or no incomes, immigrant families, and individuals experiencing homelessness. There is an easy form for people to file on their mobile devices in 15 minutes or less in English or Spanish.

For more information or to request a unique URL to track sign ups in your district, email outreach@getyourrefund.org or go to Tax Benefits Outreach and Navigator Sign Up Form. 
College Bound Michigan – Rolling deadline
Michigan high schools that want to build and support a college-going culture within their communities and gain access to exclusive grants are encouraged to register for College Bound Michigan 2022-23. The one-step registration will enroll schools in Michigan College Month, College Cash Campaign, and College Decision Day. Registered schools can apply for $1,000 mini-grants to help fund college-going activities. If your school is already registered, simply complete the winter updates and grant narrative to gain access to the grant application. Share how your school or organization is taking part in CBMI by using the social media hashtags #IApplied, #CollegeBoundMI, and #SixtyBy30.
CAVA Can Help Students Complete College-going Steps
The Michigan College Access Network’s (MCAN) College Access Virtual Assistant, or CAVA, is ready to support the Class of 2023! Schools can enroll in CAVA, and their seniors will receive approximately one text each week, tailored to them. Individual class of 2023 students can also opt themselves in, regardless of their school's enrollment. Conversations are interactive and responsive, with questions answered 24/7, in real time. If the texting chat bot cannot answer a question, MCAN staff will connect with the student directly.
Reminder: The New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Number is 988
The new nationwide 988 three-digit dialing code will route callers to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). Michigan residents in crisis or distress can connect via phone, text, or chat with suicide prevention, mental health, and substance misuse support specialists using a nationwide, easier-to-dial phone number – 988. Calls to 988 are routed to Michigan 988 Centers. Like 911 and other national 3-digit phone numbers, 988 was created to be easier to remember and make crisis care easier to access. Starting in 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking schools to begin the transition of shifting away from using the former NSPL number on the back of school identifications (IDs), replacing the 800 number with 988. 

For questions or additional information, please email MPCIP-support@mphi.org or visit the website 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Michigan Crisis & Access Line.
National Partners
Youth Virtues, Valor, and Vision Awards
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) has opened the nomination process for the 2022 – 2023 Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Awards.
 
This award recognizes students in elementary and secondary schools who through selfless service, determination, innovation and ideals are changing the world while bearing witness to their Catholic faith. The YVVV Awards are sponsored by Archangel Education + Technology.
 
Nominate the student who embodies the standards of personal conduct and public service through their faith, leadership and service to others. The deadline for nominations is December 2, 2022. Notifications will be made by end of December.
 
Professional Learning Opportunity
VAI's K-12 New Teacher Network - FREE
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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