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Conference Keynote Speakers
(Click on the names for a brief bio) Gretchen Whitmer Gubernatorial Candidate John Micsak Healing the Inside Child Pastor Stephen Peckham Heroin Epidemic Basic Conference Agenda Break-out Session Info |
MAEO ANNUAL
SPRING CONFERENCE May 2-4, 2018 Mt. Pleasant, MI REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 13 Join MAEO for FREE! 2018 Conference Call for Presenters 2018 Conference Vendor Contract 2018 Conference Registration Form SCECHS will be available! |
MAEO Mission Statement
The purpose of the Michigan Alternative Education Organization is to advocate quality alternative education for Michigan's youth, to provide a network of support for alternative educators and students, and to promote awareness of alternative education at the local, state, and federal levels.
The purpose of the Michigan Alternative Education Organization is to advocate quality alternative education for Michigan's youth, to provide a network of support for alternative educators and students, and to promote awareness of alternative education at the local, state, and federal levels.
MAEO HistoryMAEO was formed in 1975 to provide services and networking opportunities for alternative educators across the state. In that same year, MAEO held its first conferences to share ideas, innovations and strategies.
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What is Alternative Ed?A separate program within a K-12 public school district or charter school established to serve and provide youth a choice or option whose needs are not being met in the traditional school setting.
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National & State Levels Alt ed in the U.S. serves an estimated 4 million students (about 7% of the total public school population). There are over 369 alt ed programs in 270 districts serving nearly 25,000 students (about 5% of the total secondary school population in the state of Michigan).
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