Michigan Alternative Education Organization 

MICRO-CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITIES!!!

ATTENTION
​Micro-Credential
Cohort #1

We hope you are enjoying a restful summer!  We really enjoyed the enthusiasm around the MAEO micro-credential work at this year's conference and the energy has continued to expand in individual schools.

Please complete this google form to let us know your interest and preferences for the next round of Micro Credentialing for your cohort!!!

https://forms.gle/zdjuVn5fFUWBwJ1q9

Also, we are offering a summer institute of the sessions that we did at the conference.  Please spread the word to any people you believe would benefit from this learning.  We would love to see some school teams learning together! 
 
MAEO Stars Student Engagement Opportunities 
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2026-2027 MAEO STARS EVENTS!
MAEO STARS Fall Leadership Conference and Kickoff
Friday, November 6, 2026
South Lansing Christian Church
6300 N. Aurelius Rd Lansing, MI

MAEO STARS Legislative Day 
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Mackinac Room in the Anderson House Office Building
124 N. Capital Lansing, MI

MAEO STARS College & Career Competition
Thursday, May 13, 2027 
Delta College
1961 Delta Rd. University Center, MI
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2026 MAEO Goals
1. Provide state level advocacy for Alternative Education 
2. Implementation of MAEO Newsletter
3. Continued Membership Mapping to create a map of Alternative Schools in Michigan
4. Initiate a mini-grant program for Michigan Alternative Schools
5. Develop and launch the initial phase of a micro-credentialing badge system to recognize and validate alternative education best practices,
with pilot implementation at the 2026 annual MAEO conference.