Michigan Association of School Administrators
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Lead Forward Moves Towards Phase II
The Lead Forward Report represents the culmination of Phase One of the MASA Council’s work to lead Michigan’s public education into a new era. But the Lead Forward work is ongoing; the Council seeks now to engage members and Michigan stakeholders in meaningful dialogue around the ideas presented in the report.

The Lead Forward report captures a compelling vision for Michigan’s public education system as a globally competitive asset that can play a major role in Michigan’s economic and social resurgence. Read more...

SOS Michigan Online
SOS Michigan is a new advocacy initiative to help schools communicate about our school funding crisis and develop a plan for a new funding system. Visit our MASA-SOS Michigan page to explore ways for MASA members to participate in SOS Michigan events and find video and photos of MASA at past events or go to SOSMichigan.org for complete details about the coalition.

Personal Curriculum ActPoint™ decision tool
This easy-to-use online “decision tool” helps streamline and standardize the process for allowing high school students a Personal Curriculum. Sponsored this year by MAISA, the Personal Curriculum Roadmap tool walks parents, students, counselors and other stakeholders through questions determined by the legal and regulatory guidance for the PC and leads to an “action point” appropriate to each student.  Contact your ISD for more information or visit www.actpoint.com/mi

Certification Endorsement Planning Tool
Public Act 335, enacted August 2006 allows for voluntary administrator certification and endorsement, but which option is right for you or members of your staff? Use our new easy-to-use ActPoint decision-tree tool to get started. Learn more...>

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Visit MASA’s ARRA Resource Center for links to the latest news, rules, and best practices for spending your ARRA funds.

Time and Money Savers
Check out great ideas to save your district time, effort, and money by leveraging the power of collaboration through this portfolio of great services: Purchasing Card, PaySchools, U.S. Communities, MILAF+, Energy Cooperative, and Safe Schools. Learn more>

MASA-MASB Strong Governance and Leadership Teams Event: March 23, 2010 - Lansing
There are many challenges and opportunities facing education today. Fundamental to our success is strong governance and leadership teams that are willing to have the critical conversations and commit to fostering strong working relationships between the board and superintendent. Attendees will gain strategies for building strong teams and learn how to reframe educational challenges into opportunities so that we can break unproductive patterns and rethink how we deliver education. Download the program flyer and registration form, or register online.

 

2010 Midwinter Conference

Our Peer-to-Peer sharecase wrapped up on January, 29th after three days of terrific, informational sessions. We heard from many presenters passionate about improving education even as budgets shrink. They shared their stories of innovation and leadership at the conference, and now we share their presentation files with you. Visit the Conference Archive. 

SE2T2: Superintendents Extending Education Through Technology
MASA is excited to announce a new, grant-funded program to help superintendents develop technology-related skills. SE2T2 participants will have access to learning resources that will help them increase their use of technology on a personal/professional level, as well as develop strategies for implementing new technologies at a district level. Visit our SE2T2 page to learn more and sign up...

Congratulations, David J. Campbell, 2010 Michigan Superintendent of the Year
Olivet Community Schools Superintendent David Campbell had a surprise addition to Monday’s school board meeting. That’s when MASA Executive Director William Mayes presented Campbell with the 2010 Michigan Superintendent of the Year award. State Superintendent Michael Flanagan and Wayne RESA superintendent (and former Olivet superintendent) Chris Wigent joined Mayes in presenting the award. Read more...

Superintendent Endorsement
Courageous Journey now serves over 60 Michigan superintendents in progress toward earning their Specialty and/or Enhanced Endorsement. Learn more about signing up for the next cohort>

Michigan Dropout Challenge
We know we can predict as early as 6th grade which of our students are likely to drop out. There are some simple steps school leaders can take to prevent it. In October, the MDE will release to the media a list of districts and schools who have accepted the challenge to address this critical and timely issue. Make sure your district is on it!
Accept the challenge

Watch Arne Duncan's comment on America's drop-out crisis in an interview with Face The Nation.

William Mayes on "Off the Record" On Friday, November 13th Tim Skubick spoke with MASA Executive Director William Mayes about school funding.  William called it "the fastest fifteen minutes I have spent in recent times."  The panel was comprised of Skubick, Kyle Melinn, Rick Pluta, and Chris Christoff. You canwatch the full episode from WKAR's website.