ADA Compliance Means Changes Numerous school districts across the country are currently going through voluntary ADA Compliance training so their websites meet the requirements of the law. The complaints originated with a parent in Michigan who has filed hundreds of complaints with the federal Office of Civil Rights. In order to meet the ADA requirements, … Continue reading MI Open Book News
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MI Educator Role in ESSA Implementation
Via MDE Twenty Michigan teachers will be selected to serve on a key leadership panel to help implement the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, under a grant from a national education organization, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced Thursday, May 11. Members of the panel will participate in virtual meetings with MDE … Continue reading MI Educator Role in ESSA Implementation
Historical Society of MI Conference
Via Historical Society of Michigan Registration is now open for the 68th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 23-25, 2017 Iron River and Caspian, Michigan Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. Go to online registration. The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P. … Continue reading Historical Society of MI Conference
6th & 7th Grade Teachers – East Asian Studies
Via Carol Stepanchuk, cstep@umich.edu, Outreach and Academic Projects, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan What to expect: Exploration of the Clark Library map collection; teacher resource kits; lodging and meals provided. Maps are the cornerstone to understanding the network over land and water that characterize trade and commerce crossing East Asia. We’ll explore maps as … Continue reading 6th & 7th Grade Teachers – East Asian Studies
K-12 Social Studies Standards Update
At the MCSS Annual Conference last Saturday, Michigan Department of Education Social Studies Consultant, Jim Cameron, announced the updated timeline for the State Board approval of the standards. At this point, the timeline reflects the State Board of Education is scheduled to approve the revised standards during their October 2017 board meeting. Be aware, you … Continue reading K-12 Social Studies Standards Update
Adaptive Learning and Progress 