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New Secure Central Registry to track SB-CEUs: Online March 1, 2010
Through a partnership between the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM), a secure central registry (SCR) has been designed and will be implemented for individuals who apply SB-CEUs toward Professional Education Certificate renewal, School Counselor License renewal, School Psychologist Certificate renewal, Administrator Certificate renewal, and Administrator continued employment requirements. MIEM will be responsible for operating and maintaining the system. Read More
National Financial Capability Challenge
Michigan school leaders can support U.S. efforts to get our economy on track while opening doors for their students. How? By encouraging high school students in your district to take the National Financial Capability Challenge by April 9, 2010. The Challenge is an awards program for educators and high schools students that aims to encourage the teaching of personal finance. Learn how to get involved...
Lead Forward Moves Towards Phase II
Take the Lead Forward online survey now, and help shape the future of MASA's efforts to transform Michigan's public schools for tomorrow's students. Take the Lead Forward survey...
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>