Upcoming events: October 2018
African American Student Initiative, Phase 2: Power and Positionality
The Michigan Department of Education launched Cohort 2, Phase 2 of The African American Student Initiative (TAASI): Race, Power, and Privilege. In this session, participants will explore the topic of Power and Positionality. Throughout the series, discussion will center on cultural proficiency, which is about learning to respect our own and other’s identities, celebrating cultural differences, mitigating
State Board of Education Candidate Forum
Join the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators and the Michigan Association of School Boards for a forum on October 17 in East Lansing with State Board of Education candidates from the state’s major parties.
Fall 2018 School Improvement Pre Conference
Central Office Conference: Leading as a Team
A high-performing central office team is essential to the success of a school district, as well as every student it serves. This conference will bring together central office leaders and essential team members to ensure that everyone understands the value and necessity of working together with common goals, systems and accountability standards.
Michigan School Improvement Facilitators Network
African American Student Initiative, Phase 1: Barriers and Guiding Principles of Cultural Proficiency; Cultural Continuum
The Michigan Department of Education launched Cohort 3 of Phase 1 of The African American Student Initiative (TAASI): A Journey of Cultural Proficiency and Personal Transformation. Schools are invited to participate in this 6-session professional learning opportunity. In this session, the topic will be “Barriers and Guiding Principles of Cultural Proficiency; Cultural Continuum.” Cultural proficiency