The History of MAEO!
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,
innovations and 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.
opportunities for alternative educators across the state. In that same year, MAEO held its first conferences to share ideas,
innovations and 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.
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.
network of support for alternative educators and students and to promote awareness of alternative education at the local and state levels.
