Districts are using it fortutoring programs,summer school, computers, ventilation systems, andmuch more. Teacher recruitment and retention are a much lower priority for Michigan senators who budgeted just $25 million for it in the spending plan they passed last week. Providing stipends to student teacherstorelocate and pay for housing in high-needs school districts for up toone year. Yes. Beginning long before the pandemic started, school administrators have struggled to hire and retain teachers, for a vast number of reasons. Michigan, like many other states, has long had trouble finding enough teachers certified to teach special education, math, world languages, the sciences, English as a second language, and career and technical education courses. 833-633-5788, MDE COVID-19 Education Information and Resources, Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, https://dev.michigan.local/som/json?sc_device=json, Critical Shortage Loan Forgiveness and Deferment, Early Childhood Development and Family Education, Educational Assessment and Accountability, Preschool and Out of School Time Learning, K-8 Grade Level Content Expectations for Health Education, MDE COVID-19 Online Instructional Resources, Michigan Merit Curriculum/Graduation Requirements, Section 32p/32p(4) Home Visitation Grants, MDE COVID-19 Early Childhood Information and Resources, Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five, Educator Conduct and Criminal Convictions, Early Middle College High School Opportunities, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Alternatives to Suspensions and Expulsions Toolkit, School Safety and Mental Health Commission, Go to Out-of-School Time & Summer Learning, Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System (EWIMS), Resources for Schools Identified for CSI, ATS, or TSI, Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments (K-2), Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP), National Assessment of Educational Progress, WIDA Assessments (K-12 ELP Assessments and Screener), Go to MDE COVID-19 Education Information and Resources, Go to Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan Tool Kit, Go to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, https://studentaid.gov/#low-income-school-service-agency, https://studentaid.gov/app/tcliDirectorySearch.action. Some Michigan certificates specify an "all subjects" endorsement at specific grade levels. Easing restrictions on accepting teacher licenses from other states to help recruit and retain quality teachers in Michigan. Teachers unions support the plan, but government watchdogs like Thiel say the bonuses should be more targeted. Teachers are exhausted, Leah Porter, a Holt teacher who was named Michigans Teacher of the Year in 2021, said during a recent meeting of the Michigan Board of Education. In 2018, elementary teachers appeared on the U.S. Department of Educationscritical shortage area listfor Michigan. Districts that enter into partnership plans will be asked to craft three-year improvement plans by next spring and will receive state support in the form of both expertise and limited additional money. There are no new teacher candidates out there, North said. In math, it was 41.5 percent, a decline of 5.2 percentage points from 2019. All . Additionally, ss. Tuesday morning a 12-year-old boy with autism faced a hearing before a Macomb County judge. <> Its been harder than ever to hire there, he told the state Board of Education during a November meeting. endobj Michigans teacher shortage: Whats causing it, how serious is it, and what can be done? Teachers are working longer hours, often filling in for colleagues whove become ill with COVID. A.J.s Attorney Terry Johnson says the school failed him. Will you become a Bridge Michigan member today? -Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Yes, there are shortages in certain states, localities . "We've been creative. As we face this shortage of educators - your childs rights matter. I think they need to be held accountable, Johnson says. Last year, Rice approved new alternative-route teacher certification programs created byNew Paradigm for Education, a charter school network, and theDetroit Public Schools Community District. ongoing assessments of the partnership program. Laws are written in the best-case scenario sometimes, he says. 140 0 obj <>stream He is accused of assaulting a teacher by spraying hand sanitizer in her face. I personally worked as a paraprofessional in college helping students manage their behavior, focus or take care of their basic needs and safety. Online teaching has been difficult, as have the challenges of dealing with learning loss, mental health concerns, and inconsistent modes of learning over the years. (MCL 380.1246, 380.1231 and 380.1233). 4/9/2019 : Bus Driver . Every year, the Michigan Department of Education puts out a critical shortage list , which are disciplines where schools have a difficult time finding qualified job candidates. Recently added disciplines include physical education, art, music, elementary education, language arts, psychology, and social studies. Rice is also using his bully pulpit to encourage local school districts to boost teacher salaries, and to press the Legislature to fund recruitment strategies and especially retention efforts such as Whitmers proposed bonuses. Since our founding in 2011, weve made it our mission to produce nonpartisan journalism that keeps you informed and connected to the state we love. 2/21/2019 : Bilingual Education . Schools do the best that they can. endobj Teacher turnover is high, morale is low, and retirements are up. endobj Teacher turnover is high. Resources related to financial and pupil accounting and auditing. The Warren Woods Superintendent said she cant comment on an individual incident due to student privacy laws, but when it comes to the shortage of paraprofessionals said, While Warren Woods is currently fully staffed, I understand that this is a pressing issue that affects the daily operations of schools across the state.. A Special Education Personnel Approval may be granted to the districts in accordance with the procedures, policies, and criteria established by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE). 121 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<51368D2C8E01B040BBE55BB68D5E4B55>]/Index[94 47]/Info 93 0 R/Length 123/Prev 131163/Root 95 0 R/Size 141/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream On Thursday, April 2, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-35 which included a number of actions that affect educator certification and licensure.. "Ypsilanti Community Schools is facing the teacher shortage crisis," Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross said. Individuals from business and industry to instruct in a state-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Federal Shortage List : All . . endobj Every learner in Michigans public schools will have an inspiring, engaging, and caring learning environment that fosters creative and critical thinkers who believe in their ability to positively influence Michigan and the world beyond. Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need. That said, we need to work to fund major teacher recruitment and retention efforts," he said. More than 62,000 students. This guidance outlines the legal requirements for certification, as well as provides best practice guidance to support schools with appropriate staff placement. Resources for Michigans Out-of-School Time programs and providers. Of the Michigan third graders who took the M-STEP last spring, 41.6 scored proficient or better in English, a drop of 3.5 percentage points compared with 2019, the last time the test was administered prior to the pandemic. New teachers are also required by the law to receive 15 days of additional professional development over those first three years. For educators seeking positions and those hiring, it's important to remember that state law requires many school administrators to hold a Michigan School Administrator Certificate or Permit before employment. They budgeted $529 million for recruitment and retention efforts including scholarships, compensation for student teachers, and support for programs that offer pathways forschool support staffand high school students to become educators. 608 W. Allegan Much more is required. Director of Public and Governmental Affairs. The mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan is to create the future of emergency care. The Michigan Department of Education supports learners and learning in Michigan. But he acknowledged that shortages represent a pressing problem for many communities. The Michigan Department of Education supports learners and learning in Michigan. Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success. The other seven - Brownell STEM Academy, Eisenhower School, Freeman School, Holmes STEM Middle School Academy, Neithercut Elementary School, Pierce Scholl and Potter School - are there for the second time. They are just burned out beyond belief.. fu` R7XDA v:3-.a`$ $V <> House lawmakers want to invest much more. /P/1aT.Z= Michigan police can still take your car, Bridge Lunch Break to discuss preparing for careers in Michigan, DeSantis brings war on woke to Michigan, teases run against Trump, Proposal to ban solar developments on farmland withdrawn amid confusion, Marshall weighs $3.5B Ford battery factory amid community backlash, A new Michigan legislative committee on mental health gives parents hope, Holland tulip festival, climate change and what to expect this year. Rick Snyder.. Tracie Mauriello, a state education policy reporter for Chalkbeat Detroit and Bridge Michigan, will further explore this issue in the coming weeks with stories that look at solutions to this problem. Questions specific to retiree employment should be directed to ORS at 1-800-381-5000. 5jV$0%X a+)7SJjgB%R*,2V{0Bnm Y6>-gZ'&K[ jZ`|l;nZ&L#Q}9 a\m6;x2!H$aGa,D[!4L(j1ND][MMf[(Db (kpYgR^0&'z io -`@cT~fs|sPe{B[p.nF#( Michigan schools are struggling to recruit and retain teachers. Nationwide, there were 386,000 teacher vacancies in February 2022, according to the latest data available from the federalBureau of Labor Statistics. Teachers can apply at the same link. The schools identified for partnership agreements in previous years were the hardest hit by the pandemic and not just academically, said Katharine Strunk, the director of the Michigan State University Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, also known as EPIC, which has conducted ongoing assessments of the partnership program. established Administrative Rules in accordance with MCL to authorize permits, ; Georgia is attempting to recruit retired Teachers - with little success. Coming next: A look at how some local school districts are looking within to attract people to teaching. Every learner in Michigan's public schools will have an inspiring, engaging, and caring learning environment that fosters creative and critical thinkers who believe in their ability to positively influence Michigan and the world beyond. Join the Michigan Association of United Ways and Local United Ways across Michigan tomorrow for the launch of the 2023 ALICE Report: "ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship in the United States." wL>' #+# 7ns;{U#)Z(]h! Alternative-route candidates need to already have bachelors degrees before they enroll, she said. Making available grants to districts to develop programs for recruiting students in grades 6-12 into teaching. 17 0 obj About MDE. MDE also approved two district-level alternative teacher certification programs to support aspiring teachers, including para-educators and other support staff members in earning initial teacher certification. And it has taught me patience, his father said. In 2019-20, Michigan certified 1,160 out-of-state candidates. Every learner in Michigans public schools will have an inspiring, engaging, and caring learning environment that fosters creative and critical thinkers who believe in their ability to positively influence Michigan and the world beyond. Michigans Department of Education is requiring 112 low-performing public schools in 54 districts around the state to enter into agreements with the state to improve students academic performance. <> needed exceptions to law, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has Michigan Compiled Law 38.1361, the Michigan Department of Education has compiled the list of critical shortage areas for employment of retirees for the 2020-2021 academic year. This list was developed according to federal regulations and supports new teachers and teachers with student loans in obtaining targeted loan forgiveness or deferment. Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts. The pandemic has often put teachers on the front lines of conflicts over whether schools should be in person or remote. They recommend a new law requiring more frequent reporting of data that captures new hires, terminations, reassignments, job openings, and start and end dates of each vacancy. At a state school board meeting earlier this year, a Muskegon teacher told a story that underscored why education leaders, lawmakers, and the governor are pushing hard to address Michigans teacher shortage problem. The next education workforce job fairs are scheduled for June 16th and 17th. endobj Education-Related Executive Orders. Yes. 22 0 obj Whitmer also wants to invest $150 million in scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship programs for new teachers. LANSING The winner of the states model school library award in 2021-2022 has just received the 2023 National School Library of the Year Award, according to the Li LANSING An innovate educator who uses technology and student teamwork to build confidence in problem solving in every facet of a students life is featured in the LANSING Six outstanding Michigan educators, who work primarily with students in grades 7-12, have been selected as state finalists for the national 2023 Presidential Awa LANSING Governor Gretchen Whitmer this morning signed into law the first set of commonsense gun safety laws to reduce violence and save lives passed by the Michigan legi LANSING The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the selection of award-winning poet Nandi Comer as the Michigan Poet Laureate. Which is part of the reason why some of the schools identified in previous years appear on the list of partnership schools again. %PDF-1.6 % <> Critical Shortages: Federal Loan Forgiveness . The MDE April 2018 School Library Month Memorandum and Library Media Placements Quick Sheet affirm MDEs support for school libraries and provide guidance to Michigan school districts on appropriate staffing. Family Federal Education Loan Program (FFEL); Federal Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS) programs (34 CFR 682.210(q)); Federal Perkins Loan Program (34 CFR 674.53(c)); and. His parents say in January, he had an incident at Warren Woods Middle School. During hispresentation, Dr. Rice said that there has been a rising bipartisan consciousness in Michigan regarding the importance of funding pre-school; funding and addressing children's mental health needs in schools; and beginning to address the persistent underfunding of Michigan public schools. Academic Year 2020 -2021 Critical Shortage Disciplines for Employment of Retirees If a discipline is not listed as a shortage, and a retiree is needed to fill a vacancy, law 10 0 obj An investment of $300 million to $500 million over five years is the first step to recruiting and retaining sufficient numbers of high-quality educators. The video features Central Michigan University's College of Education & Human Services and Mt. Hi^a+?k%0d}w7O+%,=JpfXL&ZeS 1,5EF%CUv3TS Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are assigned to teachers holding a Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code on a valid Michigan teaching certificate. "With this raised consciousness needs to come a raised consciousness among state policymakers of the need to help fund efforts to recruit and retain teachers and address these issues," Dr. Rice said. Shortages used to be largely focused on areas such as math and science, but state officials say theyre now seeing shortages in areas that used to be flush with applicants, such as elementary school and social studies. The 12-year-old sprayed hand sanitizer at others and himself. The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Michigan schools received a $6 billion windfall as part of the federal governments COVID relief package. Looking for new professional learning opportunities? Please review all certificateexpiration datesto ensure there is no lapse in certification. has autism. "We have begun to make progress with significant investments in early childhood learning, literacy, children's mental health, and school funding. Suddenly Michigan, which used to be a state that overproduced teachers, was seeing big holes in its pipeline. Multiple District Reports . 14% said. There has also been a rising bipartisan consciousness regarding the acknowledgement of the teacher shortage in Michigan. Annually, the Michigan Department of Education submits a list of critical shortage areas to the U.S. Department of Educations (USED) Office of Postsecondary Education for the purpose of student loan forgiveness and/or deferment. Educators should access theMichigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)at leastannually to maintain updated contact information and reviewEducation-Related Professional Learningtotals. Now were lucky if we get three or four.. Responsible for providing final decisions in administrative appeals to MDE. Meeting the teacher shortage challenge and the other goals of the state's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan requires a collective effort and partnership of stakeholders across the state. For more than 4,000 other facilities, however, the Michigan Department of Education knows only their licensed maximum. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. It's no secret that there's a critical teacher shortage in the state of Michigan, it's a problem that has been growing for . Federal requirements, in conjunction with Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education(MARSE), specify requirements for the placement of special education personnel. It enables the commonwealth and school divisions to comply with the reporting requirements necessary to address critical staff shortages of 140 positions including both licensed and unlicensed personnel by geographic region and measure growth and decline of required staffing levels. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers are searching for solutions. 13 0 obj :XZE[pc^w[] F,G"siY:TD=Nw61{PSoQu"6yJT3F/3kbZ9 I^dku< y0n058j3kA Waiver applications have been submitted by 161 local school districts for 228 eligible educators. We are looking for teachers with three years or less of experience to review items for these new tests. 690 0 obj <> endobj State law allows individuals who meet certain circumstances to work in Michigan schools after retirement, while mitigating the impact to retiree benefitsfrom the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. Thats in line with what Rice, the state superintendent, has said it will cost to alleviate the states teacher hiring problem. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is working with the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson to develop new certification tests for elementary school teachers that are based on the recently adopted Lower Elementary (PK-3) and Upper Elementary (3-6) Teacher Preparation Standards. Beginning teachers average $37,320 annually, according to the Michigan Education Association. <> endstream endobj startxref LANSING - Addressing the state's teacher shortage is the most urgent challenge facing Michigan public schools and many schools across the nation, State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice told the State Board of Education today. Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources. These assignments are often found in high school settings, but can be found at all grade levels. The stakes have never been higher on teachers, and they feel that pressure. I have been blessed to have him and to support him It has taught me so much about him and about being a father. If you are unable to attend the June dates, mark your calendar for the August 4th and 5th fairs. The legislature and governor have worked together to fund an initial investment of $1.67 million for local districts to begin Grow Your Own programs to encourage current school support staff and high school students to explore careers in teaching. endobj Be sure your email address is up-to-date in theMichigan Online Educator Certification Systemto receive important notifications regarding YOUR certificate. The Full-Year Basic Substitute permit may also be used for a school counselor position when a certified school counselor is not available for assignment and the individual is willing to enroll in a preparation program. Multiple District Reports : All . Its interview season for school administrators. All rights reserved (About Us). The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is required by law to create not one, but two lists of disciplines or subject areas for which there is a statewide shortage of teachers for open positions. With the budgets our schools are given, we often cant compete wage-wise, says K12 Alliance of Michigan Executive Director Robert McCann. % For the past few ye Adult Education - all roles Multiple District Reports All 2/21/2019. Much of the recent growth in enrollment in teacher preparation programs was fueled by alternative programs. The Washington family says this is about students rights. )Tt1Z5"#XQRZ#~Ra96WY&T]Z6$31aN*51wmY&K3\D$$Q(A;zw@cz^h*^h(u'`cC!Q Lansing, MI 48933 Each approval is transferable from one employer to the next. Due to educator shortages for the 2022-2023 school year,the state superintendent has granted requests to waive the 90-day limitation on Daily Substitute Permits for all Michigan districts. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). They have until July 1 when school districts fiscal years begin to hammer out the differences in their disparate spending plans. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) recently released the first annual report examining Michigans Read by Grade Three law. He has been calling for avariety of changesincluding raising teacher pay, forgiving teachers student loans, paying child care costs for parents enrolled in education programs, and providing stipends to defray student teachers living costs. Only donate if we've informed you about important Michigan issues. Bilingual Education Federal Shortage List All 4/9/2019 . To be included, each . At least one local superintendent said she are grateful for the consortium's work. A.J. For example, the numbers dont differentiate between certified educators and uncertified substitutes working under full-year temporary permits, and they dont account for difficulties in hiring for specific positions such as special education, or in remote districts that have more trouble attracting candidates. A raging debate about curriculum, including how topics such as Black history and racism are taught, hasnt helped. Resources for educator certification, recognition programs, evaluation, and workforce research. endstream View the video. Resources for Michigans Out-of-School Time programs and providers. It can take years for a new teacher to reach the top of the pay scale, and those who have in-demand skills in areas such as math and science can command much higher salaries in the private sector. There are currently 26 disciplines on Michigan's critical shortage list, twice as many as a decade ago. Learn more on the Permits and Placement webpage. The MEA, the states largest teachers union with affiliates across Michigan, earlier this year released the results of a survey that show 1 in 5 Michigan teachers who responded expect to change careers in the next two to three years, while 14% said they plan to retire. m.&- mVOFC* V'p 7n}9- Nqo@#fuVn9UaqwNc?~ D+0xQ_os*)Qa6%r-yOI$B9wT\/hT.?9@b1-|@rSa2sm$,I^d4*gq1l4#&};!/ Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success. Responsible for providing final decisions in administrative appeals to MDE. endobj Breen said the department follows state law, which requires it to collect personnel data from school districts twice a year. "0VU&{0Y =URsgv@Gy51u The issuance of Annual Career Authorizations (formerly known as Annual CTE Authorizations) can be utilized for employing either of the following non-certified individuals: The passage of PA 184 of 2022 simplified retirement rules for public school retirees. MQ|U]?Gxo+7(,B$K,B&_:|jT$BN.o_\4:qN&_.w&wW^{I_7Qap2O9=L[s*3 The number of people entering teacher preparation programs, which was slightly up over the last two years for which data is available, is still well below levels from a decade ago. If you return to work in a Michigan Public School (or Charter) you can still collect your pension and retirement health benefit if said position is considered a Critical Shortage Discipline. (6 3/,qmI(H 6N-Se1Zo??) 6y)1A2 Q(}U=c.P.UOka+jJKlkS(9MkG?Q,og=W3H Over 2,000 educators with valid certificates accessed the survey that was included in the letter and 1,111 have provided an email address to be contacted by districts.