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Updates to the High School Content Expectations
By Sally Vaughn, Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer

As the school year begins, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is implementing a number of updates to the High School Content Expectations (HSCE) to assist schools in preparing students for success on the Michigan Merit Exam (MME)... -Click Here to Read More-


Recent News

Dillon: ‘Gaining Confidence’ Savings In Health Care Plan Are Real

More Michigan Schools Making AYP

Study: Failing to graduate on time costs $12B

House Moves Flexible Curriculum Bill

Members in the News

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Upcoming Events

September 22, 2009, The Principal Curriculum Leader, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

October 4-6, 2009, MASSP Annual Convention, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI

October 5, 2009, Exhibitor Showcase @ Annual Convention, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI

October 13, 2009, Honor Society Workshop, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

October 20, 2009, Student Council Advisers' Workshop, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

October 21, 2009, The Legal Aspects of Teacher Evaluation with Lisa Swem, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

October 28, 2009, Flexible Scheduling Options for Secondary Schools, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

November 1-3, 2009, Assistant Principals' Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI

November 9, 16, 23, 2009, Flexible Scheduling Webinar Series, Online

November 13, 2009, Classroom Discipline: Establishing Respect and Responsibility, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

December 15, 2009, Credit Recovery Summit II: Math Solutions, Lansing, MI

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010, Tuesdays in the Middle Webinar Series, Online

February 24, 2010, Classroom Discipline: Establishing Respect and Responsibility, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

March 6, 2010, Principal Contracts and Negotiations Seminar, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

April 28, 2010, MASSP Spring Law Update, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

June, 2010, Summer Retreat, Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, MI


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