endobj 690 0 obj <> endobj endobj States as close as Indiana have these sorts of programs. Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need. The Michigan Department of Education supports learners and learning in Michigan. 3/30 . State law allows individuals who meet certain circumstances to work in Michigan schools after retirement, while mitigating the impact to retiree benefits from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. LANSING The winner of the states model school library award in 2021-2022 has just received the 2023 National School Library of the Year Award, according to the Li LANSING An innovate educator who uses technology and student teamwork to build confidence in problem solving in every facet of a students life is featured in the LANSING Six outstanding Michigan educators, who work primarily with students in grades 7-12, have been selected as state finalists for the national 2023 Presidential Awa LANSING Governor Gretchen Whitmer this morning signed into law the first set of commonsense gun safety laws to reduce violence and save lives passed by the Michigan legi LANSING The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the selection of award-winning poet Nandi Comer as the Michigan Poet Laureate. Educators facing an unavoidable lapse in certification should consult with the employing school district to discuss staffing andsubstitutepermit options. I have been blessed to have him and to support him It has taught me so much about him and about being a father. More than 1,100 formerly certificated teachers have shared their contact information to be connected with interested school districts. Waiver applications have been submitted by 161 local school districts for 228 eligible educators. Hi^a+?k%0d}w7O+%,=JpfXL&ZeS 1,5EF%CUv3TS 9 0 obj Please see thearchived newsletters for other important information that affects licensure. Shortages used to be largely focused on areas such as math and science, but state officials say theyre now seeing shortages in areas that used to be flush with applicants, such as elementary school and social studies. Turnover is highest in urban districts with the highest poverty and the most Black students,according to EPIC. AChalkbeat analysislast year shed light on the disproportionate effect of teacher turnover on students of color and students from low-income families. Five of those arent on the list this year. In math, it was 41.5 percent, a decline of 5.2 percentage points from 2019. We pursue this mission through advanced . Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. endobj Superintendents are reluctant to use it to hire staff because they would have to maintain the salaries for new hires after the three years of federal COVID money runs out. l*`F(m~A35:i}1N`E^f ]k We look forward to working alongside the MDE to create a plan that best addresses the needs of our school community, he said. There are currently 26 disciplines on Michigan's critical shortage list, twice as many as a decade ago. [ 15 0 R] At a state school board meeting earlier this year, a Muskegon teacher told a story that underscored why education leaders, lawmakers, and the governor are pushing hard to address Michigans teacher shortage problem. The Washington family says this is about students rights. Over 2,000 educators with valid certificates accessed the survey that was included in the letter and 1,111 have provided an email address to be contacted by districts. Copyright 2021 Office of Educator Excellence, All rights reserved. Meanwhile, the bulk of Michigans teaching workforce is over the age of 40, meaning retirements could drive up job openings. endobj PXHOiZQwcw`iThSc9. Please review all certificateexpiration datesto ensure there is no lapse in certification. Researchers at the Michigan State Universitys Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, known as EPIC, say thats too infrequent to capture rapidly changing conditions within districts. Tracie Mauriello covers state education policy for Chalkbeat Detroit and Bridge Michigan. The stakes have never been higher on teachers, and they feel that pressure. 6 0 obj The Full-Year Basic Substitute permit may also be used for a school counselor position when a certified school counselor is not available for assignment and the individual is willing to enroll in a preparation program. Michigans Department of Education is requiring 112 low-performing public schools in 54 districts around the state to enter into agreements with the state to improve students academic performance. There are currently 26 disciplines on Michigan's critical shortage list, twice as many as a decade ago. (Shutterstock), Dozens of Michigan school districts to hold bond votes on Tuesday. Other teacher shortage strategies that require consideration and support from the state legislature and executive office include: Tuition and other expense reimbursement for current college students who make a commitment to pursue teaching. endobj endstream endobj Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts. 17 0 obj Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success. The bonuses would gradually increase from $2,000 to $4,000 over four school years. I think that our focus is really on how do we continue to deepen our practices related to our strategic plan that will help us in terms of addressing why we are on the list, said Brandy Lovelady Mitchell, the districts deputy superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning and Leadership, and continuing to build capacity in our instructional leadership practices as we move forward.. This kind of teacher churn can have substantial deleterious effects on students, and on schools and districts abilities to operate effectively and efficiently, EPIC researchers said in a 2021 report. endstream endobj startxref After the teacher is hired,. The video features Central Michigan University's College of Education & Human Services and Mt. His parents Allan and Jenel Washington then chatted to make him comfortable as he sat with their attorney and a 7 Action News crew. Others left, to pursue careers in other fields where theyre better compensated for positions that have a better work-life balance, Groendyk told board members in March. We want to hear from you. Dr. Rice said that Michigan's schools and students require a significant investment to address the systemic challenges causing the teacher shortage. Lansing, MI 48933 School districts basically have to try to steal from each other.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). November 09, 2021 LANSING - Addressing the state's teacher shortage is the most urgent challenge facing Michigan public schools and many schools across the nation, State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice told the State Board of Education today. <> Absolutely. The Michigan Department of Education supports learners and learning in Michigan. Critical Shortages: Federal Loan Forgiveness . Teachers unions support the plan, but government watchdogs like Thiel say the bonuses should be more targeted. "0VU&{0Y =URsgv@Gy51u Academic Year 2020 -2021 Critical Shortage Disciplines for Employment of Retirees If a discipline is not listed as a shortage, and a retiree is needed to fill a vacancy, law For more information review the November 2019 memo. Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources. endobj YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The pandemic has only exacerbated this problem. The Michigan Department of Education is working diligently to determine how best to change procedures to implement these directives. Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success. The answer isnt captured clearly in the data the state collects, said Katharine Strunk, director of the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University. They budgeted $529 million for recruitment and retention efforts including scholarships, compensation for student teachers, and support for programs that offer pathways forschool support staffand high school students to become educators. for other important information that affects licensure. Participating teachers will earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) for their participation. Due to educator shortages for the 2022-2023 school year,the state superintendent has granted requests to waive the 90-day limitation on Daily Substitute Permits for all Michigan districts. But they cant just say we arent going to do it because there is a shortage, says McCann. In critical shortage subject areas, a teacher can be hired with just two college courses in the subject, or after passing a standardized test on the subject. We did a report to try to suss this out in 2019, Thiel said, and the main finding was that in Michigan, were doing a very bad job of trying to get our arms around the nature of this problem. 608 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933 ~ Phone: 517-241-5000 ~ E-Mail: MDE-EducatorHelp@michigan.gov . needed exceptions to law, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has To serve in the role of a school counselor an individual must hold either a valid School Counselor License, a valid Michigan teaching certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement, a Temporary School Counselor Authorization, or a Preliminary School Counselor License. Lansing, MI 48933 The school said the sanitizer would be kept away. These are the urban high minority districts, right? hb``d``zX01G$3023 m=ap*l+//0_pe/}Y2>{1H310>[* Questions about how employment after retirement will affect employee benefits should be directed to theOffice of Retirement Services. Bilingual Education Federal Shortage List All 4/9/2019 . ^YI(>>K~^ ;_q%i=L2[:#I' ^Whs4qyn9]- h]!,p~B$s@W"nK[GZt=YgQ7~A(4*A*-J63LX~Njm`J31a^/Y] khuiD):|Ex7zQyJ c The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), in collaboration with the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), a state agency separate from MDE, collects information from public school districts and public school academies on student achievement and school employees. Sign-up to receive this e-newsletter! Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are assigned to teachers holding a Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code on a valid Michigan teaching certificate.