Attention all administrators:
It is time to apply for MI-LIFE Cohort 4

The MI-LIFE Program has been providing a valuable professional learning opportunity for over 550 school administrators in Michigan. Because of the success of the program and based on evaluations and feedback from those who have participated in the first three cohorts, a fourth cohort of MI-LIFE will be offered beginning in August 2010 through March 2011.

The program will consist of six (6) face-to-face sessions and one (1) online course with intersession assignments between the face-to-face sessions and will be conducted at seven different locations around the state.

  • Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD
  • Genesee ISD – Two groups
  • Ingham ISD
  • Kent ISD
  • Lansing School District
  • Macomb ISD
  • Wayne RESA

Successful completion in the program can result in 18 SBCEUs or approved University credits and, if eligible, an administrator endorsement.

The fee to participate in the entire MI-LIFE program is $1200 plus a small fee for processing SBCEUs if desired. Several ISD/ESD/Districts are subsidizing the tuition fee for individuals. Please check your selected site for more information. Endorsement applications are handled by the administrator professional associations and the Michigan Department of Education and the process for obtaining an endorsement may include additional fees.

Top 10 Reasons to Apply:

  1. Learn 21st century leadership skills.
  2. Participate in the latest research-based professional learning program.
  3. Collaborate in a statewide professional learning community.
  4. Share best practices with colleagues.
  5. Obtain 18 SBCEUs for successfully completing the entire program.
  6. Develop healthy school cultures.
  7. Build capacity among your staff.
  8. Become efficient at analyzing your school data.
  9. Integrate 21st century tools and technology into your everyday practice.
  10. Discover how a small time commitment can enhance your BIG commitment to learning.

For complete information about the curriculum, courses, and schedule and to access the online application, visit the MI-LIFE web site at http://www.mi-life.org and select the Cohort 4 Fast Link.

Eligibility:Participants must be current ISD, diocese, district, or building level administrators in public, non-public or charter schools.

Registration: Please go to the MIEM online registration under Events at http://www.gomiem.org/   select your site, and register.

Questions: Contact Jan Kesel, MI-LIFE Program Assistant, jkesel@mi-life.org or 248.881-2084.