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May 6, 2010 |
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Speaking of Leading
“What we get will be gravy, but that gravy's going to be needed because we're going to go into a deficit in about a month here.”
-David Peden, superintendent of the Southgate Community School District, in 4.14.10 Crain’s Michigan Business describing his “cautious optimism” about potential revenue from the relationship with Alternative Revenue Development.
Kalamazoo high school wins contest to have Obama speak
Students submitted a video highlighting innovations in the classroom... more>
MAISA seeks Interim Associate Executive Director
Applicants must have experience as an ISD/ESA Superintendent or First Line Administrator... more>
Michigan Educator Evaluation: Implementing the new law
June will feature a drive-in conference to assist district leaders in implementing the new Michigan law requiring annual evaluations, which will be incorporated into employment contracts and compensation plans... more>
New "Explore The Blue" program
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Take Me Fishing™ campaign and Discovery Education announce the launch of an online initiative encouraging youth participation in on-the-water activities and aquatic conservation efforts... more>
Cyber Safety Initiative opens registration
These multimedia assemblies clearly communicate the important message of responsible online behavior. Limited space is still available during the 2009-2010 school year! more>
MDE assessment expert published in April Kappan
The article by Dr. Joseph Martineau, Director of the Office of Assessment and Accountability for the Michigan Department of Education, titled “The Validity of Value-Added Models: An Allegory”, uses an ingenious allegory to help illustrate the use of student data in educator evaluations... more>
Beyond the chiffon, proms can be speech battlegrounds
Through the years this annual rite at times has also been an unlikely battleground over social issues, as in Mississippi recently, and over some of what the nation’s Founders called our inalienable rights – freedom of assembly and free speech... more>
An overview of Michigan schools that use online learning effectively
The seven profiled schools each have their own online learning story to tell. The schools were asked
to provide information on the historical, current and future use of online learning in their schools... more>
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Printer-friendly version (entire eLeader) - Respond to your invitation today for the MASA President's Installation luncheon. more>
- MAISA Summer Conference more>
- CRC survey coming to MASA members more>
- Highlighted Service
The Superintendent Evaluation Toolkit has been designed by MASA's Professional Leadership Committee to provide members with resources to assist in creating or renewing their evaluation process with their school boards. more> - Member in the News
James Hawkins wins Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce award more> - Winners Circle
Integrating Lessons with Honeybees and Beekeeping: Mike Wallace, St. Charles Community Schools, with Beth Moeller more>
- A new video takes a concise look at Michigan’s education funding crisis: how we got here, how schools are coping, and how we might move forward more>
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New AASA White Paper on Superintendent Evaluation
Looking for an up-to-date overview of the superintendent evaluation process? Check out a new AASA white paper for superintendents and school boards from expert Michael DiPaola. No-cost download for AASA members at http://www.aasa.org/Shop.aspx. - AASA Summer Leadership Institute: The Future Through Innovative Technologies
Discover real-life solutions that apply to your district and build your skill set as a school leader, July 29-Aug. 1 in D.C. Register today at www.aasa.org/sli.aspx.
- In Search of Good Humor: AASA is eager to solicit stories from administrators statewide for possible use in their magazine more>
- MDE announces online documents and training materials for the Individualized Education Program Development Process more>
- State Board presents comprehensive plan for education investment and reform; seek comments more>
- More oversight recommended for Emergency Financial Managers more>
- MDE Memos
To read these stories, and any memos you might have missed, visit www.michigan.gov/mde
- Special Education Public Reporting of District Data,
- 2010-11 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Selection Criteria for Potentially Eligible Schools,
- Field Review of the Draft Standards for the Preparation of School Counselors,
- Safe and Drug-Free Schools State Grants Budget Elimination for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year,
- Monitoring of ARRA Education Stabilization Funds (ESF),
- Summer Food Service Program sponsor application,
- Accounting and Auditing Alert,
- Annual Education Reports required under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act,
- Career Planning Information
- Michigan Educator Evaluation: Implementing the New Law
Tuesday, June 3, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kellogg Center, East Lansing - Michigan Joint Education Conference: Connecting Across the Curricula
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thurston High School in Redford, Michigan
MASA Fall Conference
Integrated Technology: District Leaders Making it Happen
Registration now open for members and exhibitors. Visit gomasa.org today.
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