MAEO Mission Statement
The mission of the Michigan Alternative Education Organization is to advocate for exemplary practices in alternative education, to provide a network of support for alternative educators and students and to promote awareness of alternative education at the local and state levels.
MAEO Also Believes
MAEO believes in equity-focused education where all students have access to the same resources and educational rigor and support diversity in gender, age, sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
*This corresponds with the National Alternative Education Association's position on Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion.
History of Michigan Alternative Education Organization
The Michigan Alternative Education Organization (MAEO) 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,
innovationsand strategies.
MAEO hosts an annual spring conference, as well as regional activities for students and alternative educators around the state.
MAEO sponsors scholarships for graduating alternative students pursuing higher education, and regional grants that
promote student activities.
In addition, MAEO maintains this website and recognizes outstanding contributions to alternative education with annual awards.
Join MAEO for FREE!
The mission of the Michigan Alternative Education Organization is to advocate for exemplary practices in alternative education, to provide a network of support for alternative educators and students and to promote awareness of alternative education at the local and state levels.
MAEO Also Believes
MAEO believes in equity-focused education where all students have access to the same resources and educational rigor and support diversity in gender, age, sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
*This corresponds with the National Alternative Education Association's position on Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion.
History of Michigan Alternative Education Organization
The Michigan Alternative Education Organization (MAEO) 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,
innovationsand strategies.
MAEO hosts an annual spring conference, as well as regional activities for students and alternative educators around the state.
MAEO sponsors scholarships for graduating alternative students pursuing higher education, and regional grants that
promote student activities.
In addition, MAEO maintains this website and recognizes outstanding contributions to alternative education with annual awards.
Join MAEO for FREE!