Registration for the 2022 MANS Education Conference and Expo is Open! |
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The MANS Education Conference and Expo brings together school leaders, teachers, and staff from member schools across the state. Enjoy two days of professional development, sharing with colleagues, and the unique opportunity for fellowship with the Catholic, Lutheran Schools - Missouri Synod, and Christian Schools International communities in Michigan.
Exciting offerings at the 2022 MANS Education Conference and Expo:
- More than 100 sessions on topics such as social-emotional learning, education technology, learning loss and so much more;
- Thursday afternoon reception in the exhibit hall;
- Excellent keynote speakers;
- Exhibit hall full of resources for your school and classroom;
- Networking with your nonpublic colleagues from across the state.
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Featured Speaker - John Sowash |
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Since 2011 John has worked with schools around the world, providing practical, hands-on professional development and technology integration support. He began as a high school science teacher, exploring the use of Google Docs and Wikis with his 9th grade students. John eventually became a high school principal and helped his school launch one of the first 1:1 ipad programs in the country.
When the Chromebook made it’s appearance in 2011 he knew it was the perfect device for the classroom. He spent years exploring, testing, listening, and watching the use of Chromebooks in classrooms. This research culminated in his first book, The Chromebook Classroom, which was released in 2016.
In 2014 John started the Google Certification Academy, a program that helps educators earn their Google Certification. A few years later he added the Google Admin Bootcamp to help IT directors effectively manage the technical aspects of Chromebooks and G Suite for Education.
When he is not speaking, writing, or researching technology in the classroom you can find John in his backyard with his wife, Nellie and their five kids.
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The 2022 MANS School Law Seminar agenda is complete! Mark your calendar for June 23rd at the Michigan Catholic Conference to learn about legal topics of great importance to nonpublic schools in Michigan.
This event will be held at the Michigan Catholic Conference in Lansing, Michigan from 8:30 to noon.
What do administrators say about MANS School Law Seminar?
- It is great to come to one place and get timely and relevant information from people who are in the know. The access to information like this cannot be overstated. It is a crucial service to nonpublic schools!
- I have attended this conference the last two years. As an administrator, the more information and understanding I have regarding various topics assists in making sound decisions.
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Topics are timely; there is always something to learn or re-learn.
Law Seminar Speakers
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Michelle Kolkmeyer, Employee Handbooks and Policies - Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid
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Conor Dugan, Religous Liberty Issues Impacting Faith-based schools and Title IX Issues and Nonpublic Schools
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MANS Summer Connect - Now Available! |
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The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools is pleased to offer a virtual professional learning opportunity centered on education technology. With more than 10+ sessions for K-12 educators, participants will enhance their understanding of effectively integrating technology in the classroom.
Registration for Summer Connect gives you access to the sessions through March 2023. Participate when you can or watch a session multiple times.
Registration is $125.00 and includes access to the virtual platform through March 2023. State Continuing Education Clock Hours will be provided.
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Highlighted session
Media Literacy in an Infodemic – Allison Thompson
We live in an infodemic and the ways we have been teaching responsible technology use is outdated and ineffective. In this session, we will discuss a different approach to teaching students about media literacy, lessons learned, resources, and more.
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Creating Pathways toward School Success - July 29, 2022 |
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This event, geared towards your school's most important ambassador, school secretaries and administrative assistants, is back in 2022! Invite your office staff to participate in this unique opportunity to reflect on their critical role in the school and to develop skills to help them succeed.
This event will be held at the Michigan Catholic Conference in Lansing, Michigan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include presentations on Google Classroom, Self-Care, Customer Service, Health and Safety, and time for networking!
What your peers said about the 2019 Creating Pathways:
- It's a great way to network with peers, as well as learn things that are useful to my work. These topics intentionally chosen and geared for the school secretary/admin. assistant/office professional make it very special, and not just something offered that there may be bits and pieces that might be useful.
- It's a pleasure to spend time with Christians and fellow admins. I always come away refreshed.
- I think it is good to see and meet with people who do the same things all over the state. Its nice to know there are others who do the same things.
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Faith-based Office Professional Award |
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Principals and school boards are invited to nominate your outstanding administrative assistant for the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) Faith-Based Office Professional Award. This award recognizes school office professionals who are faith-filled ambassadors for their schools, create efficiencies that streamline daily tasks, understand their broader ministry, have a willingness to take on new challenges and tasks, and develop respectful relationships with parents, students, and staff.
Nominations are peer-reviewed, and awardees will be recognized at the 2022 Creating Pathways Toward School Success retreat. Recipients of the award will receive complimentary registration for the retreat in recognition of their achievement.The deadline for 2022 nominations is July 5, 2022.
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MANS Yearlong SCECH Processing |
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In the June 2 MDE Official Weekly Communication, Memo #046-22 gave the update the Michigan Department of Education is continuing its approval of school safety training as an education-related professional learning credit for renewing or progressing an educator certificate for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year.
Tip of the week: ONLY use Google Chrome when applying for SCECHs. The online form MANS is using is a Google form and does not work with Microsoft Edge or Firefox.
Want to participate in 2022-2023 SCECH Processing? Please complete this Google form and your school will be set up this summer with your own Google folder and spreadsheet.
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Michigan Association of Non-public Schools Faith-Based Educator Award |
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The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) invites you to submit nominations for the 2022 MANS Faith-Based Educator Award. This award is one of five awards that recognize excellence in education in MANS member schools. Award winners demonstrate the very best in faith-based education and are leaders in the field. Educators may be nominated by administrators using the electronic submission below. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2022.
Nominations are peer-reviewed and awardees are recognized at the 2022 MANS Conference and Expo on November 4, 2022. Award winners and nominators are provided complimentary conference registration in recognition of their achievement.
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Signatures continue to be collected for a few more weeks, at which time it is expected that there will be enough extra signatures to survive any challenges. Petition drives always have signatures that are disqualified for a number of reasons, which is why a large number of “extras” beyond the minimum requirement of 340,000 are collected. Therefore, this petition drive, and several others for that matter, did not turn in signatures last week as originally planned. LMKL expects to reach a sufficient number of signatures by the end of the month, at which time the petition forms will be submitted to the State.
Depending on when the Secretary of State certifies the signatures, it is still possible for the legislature to act yet this calendar year. Once again, the governor would not need to sign these bills to have them become law. If not certified by the end of the year, the legislature that takes office in January 2023 would have the option to pass the two bills promoted by the petition drive. Should they choose not to act, the measures would go to the 2024 fall ballot.
If you still have petition signatures to turn in, please send them to:
National Petition Management
24293 Telegraph Road
Suite 285
Southfield, MI 48033
If you still have blank petition forms, feel free to gather more signatures, provided you mail them in by Monday, June 20.
Please remember:
- Keep the petitions intact (don’t tear off ANY pages)
- Make sure they are signed by a circulator
- Make sure the top “volunteer box” is checked
- Make sure the county name is filled in
- Make sure the signature of circulator section is complete
Thank you for your excellent work on this important effort.
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MANS received the following update from MDE on the EANS Grant process:
EANS I Round 3
Round 3 applications are currently being reviewed. You should receive either an approval of your application or a request to make adjustments sometime over the next several days.
EANS II – ARP
MDE did not want to overlap the two funding sources (EANS I and II) and is anticipating a mid-to-late June opening of the EANS II process.
As MANS learns more information it will be shared with member schools.
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Professional Development and Other Resources |
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Student Mental Health Strategies and Tools for Better Outcomes Virtual Forum - June 18, 2022 - 10:00 – 11:30 AM |
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The Michigan State University Student Mental Health forum will address the challenges impacting the mental health of youth today. Panelists will focus on strategies, resources, and tips to address and improve the mental health of students and ways to build resiliency through turbulent times. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions.
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Schools and Child Care Centers Preparation of Drinking Water Systems for Summer |
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This is a reminder from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that summertime is the perfect time for all schools and child care centers to get potential contaminants out of the drinking water system. Water movement and a well-maintained plumbing system preserve healthy drinking water for the children when they return in the fall.
EGLE has information concerning the risks of water stagnation and guidance on maintaining the quality of drinking water within your facilities. For more information on the School Drinking Water Program, please visit Michigan.gov/SchoolWater.
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Remembering the Holocaust Professional Development |
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The Zelelman Holocaust Center invites educators to attend its Summer Professional Development Academy from August 1–4, 2022. This professional learning opportunity is a follow up to the Remembering the Holocaust Series hosted by the and MDE. Spots are limited, so save your seat today! All sessions are free to Michigan educators. For more information and/or to register online, click here.
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John Sowash Google Summer Professional Development |
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Google Certification Academy: become a Google Certified Educator this summer! The Google Certification Academy will provide you with the training and practice you need to pass the L1 and L2 Google certification exams.
- Session 1: June 7-28 (evening sessions)
- Session 2: June 30 - July 21 (morning sessions)
- Qualifies for up to 11 SCECH credits
- Cost: $149/person
- Registration link
Google Admin Bootcamp: The Google Admin bootcamp is for anyone who is responsible for using the Google Admin console to manage users and devices. Get in-depth training and advice on how to manage your school technology infrastructure.
- Virtual session: May 10-24 (morning session)
- Virtual session: July 7-21 (afternoon sessions)
- Qualifies for up to 7 SCECH credits
- Cost: $199/person
- Registration link
Summer Refresh Webinar Series - Empower your teachers this summer with a selection of engaging virtual sessions that will inspire them with new ideas for the 2022-23 school year.
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Non-public School Partner Update |
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Students reading below grade level? Beyond Basics delivers data-driven literacy solutions—90% of students in the program achieve grade-level movement in an average of six weeks.
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Meemic Wants to Celebrate Your Staff! |
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Teacher Appreciation Week is just a few weeks away, and the Meemic Foundation is eager to help you CELEBRATE your teachers and staff! They also want to ensure you and your staff are looped into the monthly grant opportunities available through our Meemic Foundation, a nonprofit started in 1992 by Meemic.
Did you know that our local Meemic Agents are also Meemic Foundation Advocates? Simply give them a call today. They can help you plan a celebration for your staff, as well as drop-in now for an in-school visit to share valuable information about Meemic and our Foundation.
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Welcome Friendzy as a MANS Business Partner! |
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Friendzy provides low burden turn-key SEL for students K-8th grade. The Friendzy program teaches SEL skills one time a week for 20-40 minutes using low-burden, turn-key social-emotional learning tools and resources including:
- A “Return to School SEL Plan”
- SEL Curriculum for K-8th grade with digital supplements
- Workbooks for all students
- Year-Long PD and Continuing Education
- Family and Community Resources
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Spend Your EANS Funds on Catapult Learning’s COVID Recovery Services |
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It’s not too late to take advantage of your EANS (Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools) funding! Help your students reduce summer and COVID learning loss and prepare them to start the new school year on the right foot with Catapult Learning’s COVID Recovery services. Catapult's established solutions for non-public schools as well as our COVID Recovery Program combine to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students, families, and school communities. Best of all, our programs can be customized to fit the unique needs of your school.
Click here to learn more about EANS funding and how Catapult Learning can help you invest in your students.
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Implement Free School-Wide SEL Programming |
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With support from the state of Michigan, the most comprehensive mental health and prevention education program and social emotional learning (SEL) programming is now available to schools and districts at no cost! This highly customizable, scaffolded curriculum contains more than 1,000 lessons that address real issues that K-12 students encounter every day. Administrators can utilize free data reporting to see the real-time effectiveness of the SEL and mental health lessons.
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