The MI-LIFE Program has been providing a valuable professional learning opportunity for over 500 school administrators in Michigan. Because of the success of the program and based on evaluations and feedback from those who have participated in the first two cohorts, a third cohort of MI-LIFE will be offered beginning in October 2009 through May 2010.

The program will consist of six (6) face-to-face sessions and one (1) online course with intersession assignments between the face-to-face sessions and will be conducted at seven different locations around the state.

• Wayne RESA
• Macomb ISD
• Genesee ISD
• Muskegon Area ISD
• Calhoun ISD
• Wexford-Missaukee ISD
• MEMSPA Building (Holt)

Successful completion in the program can result in 10 SBCEUs or approved University credits and, if eligible, an administrator endorsement.

The fee to participate in the entire MI-LIFE program is $1000 plus a small fee for processing SBCEUs if desired. (Endorsement applications are handled by the administrator professional associations and the Michigan Department of Education and the process for obtaining an endorsement may include additional fees.)

Top 10 Reasons to Apply:

• Learn 21st century leadership skills—using 21st century tools and technology.
• Participate in the latest research-based professional learning program.
• Collaborate in a statewide professional learning community.
• Earn an approved MDE/MI-LIFE Endorsement, if eligible.
• Obtain 10 SBCEUs for successfully completing the entire program.
• Gain university credits.
• Use your district/school’s stimulus or Title I funds for funding.
• Attend programs at convenient locations.
• Integrate face-to-face and online sessions.
• Discover how a small commitment of time can result in a large commitment to learning.

For complete information about the curriculum, courses, and schedule and to access the online application, visit the MI-LIFE web site at www.mi-life.org/participant3.htm   or go directly to the application at www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB229DDHZFBSY.

Eligibility: Participants must be current ISD, diocese, district, or building level administrators in public, non-public, or charter schools.

Selection Process: Once the application period has closed, those selected to participate in this third cohort will be notified of their acceptance and provided with specific registration information to complete before August 15. Participant selection will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, eligibility, position, program location selection, membership in partner associations, and high priority status.