FYI from Jim Ballard - February 14-20
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Recent News
Join Us for the MI Reception at NASSP Convention in San Diego
Summary of MEA Retirement Proposal
Savings on School Employee Retirement Plan Questioned
Panel Sucked Into Sinking Fund Issue
Featured Story
Freely Get, Freely Give at the MASSP Principals' Help Desk
By Dave Barry, MASSP President
MASSP recently launched the Principal's HelpDesk on the website. It's a place where busy principals can go when they need a quick letter or a template for a brochure, a model for a student handbook, or even interview questions. -Click Here to Read More-
Recent News Continued
2009 Chinese Bridge Delegation for Principals Is Now Ready
Listen In to the MASSP Podcast on the Administrative Team
Achieve Report Shows High School Diplomas More Meaningful Today Than Four Years Ago
School Supplemental Coming, How It's Used is in Question
Recognition of Academic Credit for CTE Coursework
Protecting Children During U.S. Emergencies
The Power of Co-Curricular Activities
House and Senate Both Approved the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)
Career Skills Said to Get Short Shift
Two-Path Curriculum Bill Pending
Nominations for the Wenrich Award Due March 6!
Principals Questions of the Week
Looking for information on flex schedules?
Are three minute walk through observations legal?
Who has an example of court decision when an educator touches a student?
Where may I locate resources related to "appropriate touching?"
Upcoming Events
February 24-March 3, 2009, "Middle Level and the Michigan Merit Curriculum" Webinar Series!
February 27th - March 1st, 2009, NASSP Convention, San Diego
March 24, 25 & 26, 2009, Are You Sure They're Telling the Truth, Escanaba, Lansing & Auburn Hills
April 4-6, 2009, Annual Student State Leadership Conference, Grand Traverse Resort, Acme
April 29, 2009, MASSP Spring Law Update with Lisa Swem, MELG Building, Lansing
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