Michigan Staff Development Council

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WHAT WE DO

The Michigan Staff Development Council advocates for quality research-based professional development policies and practices to increase the capacity of those who work to improve student learning.

Programs, resources, advocacy, and expertise focus on Michigan education issues such as:

Professional Learning
Curriculum and Instruction
Assessment
Students with Disabilities
Career-Technical Education
Education Legislation
State Board of Education

Through our close cooperation with other organizations and a powerful network of professionals dedicated to providing the best education to Michigan’s students, the MSDC brings the latest research, best practices, and timely information to our members.

Join a team that is working to make you the educator you want to be.

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Latest News

Newsletter - January 2010

Featuring:

Legislative Update from the Hill
- Teacher and Principal Improvement Act
- Great Teachers for Great Schools
The Problem of Change
Is Social Networking a New Basic Skill for Teachers?
The "Say Something" protocol

Michigan Race to the Top

Review Michigan's Race to the Top plan summary (January 9, 2010). Click here to download PDF.

Lights! Camera! Teach!

If you’re looking for low cost, highly effective, professional development you may find it behind the lens of a Flip Video camera. Principal Detra Fields of Dye Elementary School in the Carman-Ainsworth Community School District near Flint decided to use a camera to capture the expertise that existed within her staff to create her own customized professional development. This approach was practically free and yet produced a significant impact on classroom teaching and student learning. More...>

Events

Michigan Joint Education Conference
June 23, 2010
Redford, Michigan

NSDC launches Wednesday Webinar series
On February 10, join NSDC Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh for the first installment of NSDC's Wednesday Webinar series. Hirsh's webinar, "Stretching Professional Development Dollars," focuses on strategies to ensure schools and districts make the most of their professional learning budgets in today's difficult economy. Each Wednesday Webinar includes a live meeting and follow-up discussion on the NSDC Learning Exchange. The webinar is $49 for NSDC members and $69 for non-members.

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Michigan Staff Development Council | PO Box 80446 | Lansing, MI 48908-0446