Ensuring that every student can thrive in the regional STEM economy
Governor's MiSTEM Advisory Council
The Governor’s MiSTEM Advisory Council released our 2020 Annual Report. The Council has established three priorities for 2020-21 that will continue to move STEM forward in Michigan. These priorities are to be carried out through actions that empower STEM teachers and integrate education with business.
- Priority 1: Strengthen the Network (focus on equity)
- Priority 2: Contribute to the COVID-19 Response
- Priority 3: Elevate Computer Science
Our work revolves around four pillars of STEM education:
Integrating Business and Education
to provide authentic STEM experiences for students and teachers
Job Posting: Manager of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Education, and Career Counseling
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Category: Administration
Date Posted: 1/22/2021
Location: Wayne RESA Education Center
Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: 03/12/2021
• JOB DESCRIPTION
Manager of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Education, and Career Counseling
Internal/External
The Manager of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Education, and Career Counseling develops, directs, and manages the implementation of the Wayne RESA’s career readiness, workforce development programs, and comprehensive school counseling programs.
This position is responsible for leading, in collaboration with the local districts, the implementation of a K-12 career readiness system and comprehensive counseling support for every student in Wayne County.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct the countywide implementation of the career readiness and workforce development programs in Wayne County school districts, including outreach to superintendents, principals, CTE, adult education, and counseling staff.
• Supervise and support the training, professional development, and job implementation of RESA Career Counselors and Career Technical and Adult Education Consultants.
• Provide countywide oversight for comprehensive school counseling and the counselor's role in both school and district improvement.
• Engage stakeholders, including local Boards of Education, business and non-profit organizations, and government and workforce agencies through meetings and program presentations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain workforce connections and stakeholder contacts for all programs.
• Promote RESA’s career and workforce development programs to both public and private sector stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and direction in delivering professional development and meeting certification requirements for counselors, CTE, and adult education staff in the County.
• Engage in regular budget monitoring to ensure expenses, contracts, and activities align appropriately with funding sources.
• Provide leadership in the continual improvement of communications and collaboration responsive to all Wayne RESA stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and document local, state, and federal grants as required.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of rules and regulations associated with federal and state programs, Adult Education Section 107, Perkins V, Post-secondary pathways, Gender Equity, Michigan Career Development Model, and American School Counselor Association national framework, including state and federal compliance and reporting.
• Serve as a leader/representative for various committees including, but not limited to, the Wayne County College Access Network, Manufacturing Day, Workforce Development Board, Career Education Advisory Council (CEAC), MI STEM, and others, which includes attending meetings and gathering and sharing information, as well as, coordinating and scheduling of talent tours between K-12 schools, Adult Education, local employers, and colleges.
• Oversee compliance with mandates and directives from state and federal government related to career-focused education.
• Provide leadership, review, and oversight of all local State-approved CTE and adult education programs, including management functions, financial reports, and data reports in the region.
• Provide leadership in meeting the needs of diverse educators and student populations.
• Conduct management duties and coordinate activities related to RESA career readiness, workforce development programs, and comprehensive school counseling.
• Provide project management, process improvement, and strategic planning support, including the development of short and long-term goals, success factors/metrics, and action plans.
• Maintain a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse and top-quality staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and update job descriptions as necessary.
• Provide leadership to help grow cross-departmental collaboration.
• Oversee the continuous development of the RESA workforce inventory website.
• Provide oversight and direction in the coaching, mentoring, and development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies and state, federal, and local practices, procedures, and laws.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
• Master’s Degree required; focus in Educational Leadership or related area preferred
• Ph.D. in Educational Leadership or related area preferred
• Valid State of Michigan Educational Administrator Certificate preferred
Experience
• Minimum five (5) years combined K-12 teaching, administrative or ISD experience required
• Minimum five (5) years combined experience in career counseling, career & technical education, workforce development, or related field required
• Experience coordinating programs with government, non-profit, or private sector organizations preferred
• Experience securing and managing State and federal grants preferred
• Experience working in a variety of school settings preferred
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated consultation, training, group facili¬tation and process skills required
• Demonstrated skill in proposal development, organization and budgeting preferred
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple projects and assignments required
• Demonstrated skill in building teams and supporting communication and collaboration required
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated skill working with diverse popula¬tions required
• Frequent travel within Wayne County. Limited/infrequent travel outside of Wayne County
Compensation:
Non-Bargaining salary schedule (Grade 8 - $109,616 - $115,385) and a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life and long-term disability insurance. Generous time off including 19 paid holidays, sick, vacation and personal business days. Membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System www.michigan.gov/ors.
Application Process and Timeline: Internal and external applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx (Job ID #17901) by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 in order to be considered.
Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (WRESA) provides leadership and services to the 33 local school districts and 99 charter schools that educate almost 275,000 students. The Human Resources department provides support and leadership to the internal functions of the agency as well as to local school district constituent districts and charter schools. WRESA is a goals-driven organization that empowers staff to maximize resources to support student achievement. We are committed to the process of continuous improvement through service, leadership, collaboration, and excellence while embracing and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Wayne County Schools Employment Network - Frontline Recruitment
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Frontline Recruiting and Hiring, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions.Thank you to everyone who attended the 2020 Wayne County Manufacturing Day or who joined us post-event.
Now that we're in 2021, access to the 2020 Wayne County Manufacturing Day content will end on Monday, so please be sure to log in over the weekend if you would like to review anything: www.2020ManufacturingDay.com.
Thanks to the team at Wayne RESA, you can still view many of the sessions and all of the prerecorded videos and tours here.
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United Technical Presentation from MFD Day 2020Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Launches Free Course
The course, designed for teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, principals, and non-teaching staff in preK-12 schools, provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to understand and manage their emotions and those of their students. For course registration, go to www.coursera.org/learn/managing-emotions-uncertainty-stress. Refer to the course media kit for information on how to communicate with your community.
Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress
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Offered by Yale University. Developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to understand and manage their emotions and those of their students. The 10-hour online course....Andy Henry and the AREN Project at Wayne RESA will be highlighted in this national NASA webinar!
3D Thursday Webinar for K-12 Rural Educators. February’s webinar (Thursday, Feb. 4th at 7pm Central Time) will highlight the NASA AREN Project, and we are excited to bring NASA experts to discuss how you can gain access to NASA kite-based AEROKATS and remote-controlled aquatic and land-based ROVERS to collect Earth data. Subsequent webinars will be held the first Thursday of each month.
Further description:
Join Albert Einstein Distinguished Educators at NASA Rachael Arens and Michael Guarraia for a freestyle conversation and workshop with the NASA AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN) to learn how to use NASA technologies and practices in authentic, experiential learning STEM environments.
Members can partner with the NASA AREN Project to access kite-based “AEROKATS” and remote-controlled aquatic and land-based “ROVERS” that collect remotely sensed Earth observations that students can graph and analyze! Through this program, educators gain the opportunity to work with NASA scientists and learn real-life protocols and field operations conducted by NASA! This webinar is suitable for all grades K-12. Gain access to registration HERE:
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First Thursday Webinar Registration - Feb 4
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We are thrilled that you will be joining us! Please complete the short survey below to register. Your email address will ONLY be used to provide you with the webinar link approximately 24 hours prior to the event. It will NOT be used for any other purposes, and will NOT be shared.Virtual College and Career Day
Wayne County College Access Network is planning a Virtual College and Career Fair on March 11, 2021 using the NOVVA Virtual platform. This is a replacement for the original event, scheduled for October 2020, which was cancelled due to the pandemic. It will be held from 3:00-8:00 p.m. to allow for individual and student group participation. Registration information will be forwarded.
For more information regarding Adult Education and Career and Technical Education, please contact eversj@resa.net Jason Evers and/or kendret@resa.net Tirria Kendred.
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Where 2020's Record Heat Was Felt the Most
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Data issued Thursday by NASA confirmed that 2020 has effectively tied the hottest year on record. That means the last seven years have been the warmest since the beginning of modern record-keeping.y4y.ed.gov/stemchallenge/nasa/STEM-Short-activities
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“NASA STEM Stars” is a webchat series that gives students ages 13+ the opportunity to connect with subject matter experts at NASA.Teacher Stipends included with FREE MS and HS Computer Science PD, and Curriculum
The following Computer Science courses are fully funded through the MiSTEM grant including stipends for teachers. Applications are live today. www.mi-coding.com/
Computer Science CODE.ORG APPLICATION ARE LIVE
Code.org CS Professional Learning Opportunity - Apply Today!
The MiSTEM Network is excited to announce computer science professional learning for middle & high school educators! Through a partnership with Code.org, we provide nine days of high quality learning that prepares educators to teach computer science at their district. This is an awesome opportunity to dive into Code.org’s curriculum resources, develop your computer science skills, and learn best practices when teaching CS. This nine day professional learning series equips educators with the ability to teach a middle school computer science course or AP Computer Science Principles for high school students.
If you have any questions, either visit Mi-Coding.com or email the program manager Larry Wyn at wynlar@gvsu.edu.
Information is provided below for this opportunity.
CS Principles & CS Discoveries Workshop Series
Code.org Workshop for HS & MS
This is a nine day workshop series where participants spend five consecutive days in the Summer 2021 with participants from all around the state and four days throughout the following school year. These high-quality workshops offer year-round support for educators as they implement courses that are aligned to the Michigan Computer Science Standards. All facilitators are certified Code.org facilitators, educators, and CS experts.
Workshop Logistics
Summer Virtual/Asynchronous Blended Workshop
Participants will engage in a high quality virtual/asynchronous professional learning during the summer. Participants will have the opportunity to dive into the curriculum, deepen their CS content knowledge, and connect with other CS educators from around the state.
Dates: Two Options for Virtual Summer Workshop
• July 19-23, 2021
• August 2-6, 2021
Summer Workshop Include: Educator Stipend, Materials, & Swag (materials mailed to participants) Educators will receive a $500 stipend for participation and completion of entire summer workshop series
Quarterly Implementation Workshop
Participants will engage in four workshops throughout the school year to support implementation of CS Discoveries & CS Principles. These workshops prepare educators for the upcoming curriculum in a timely fashion.
Dates: To be determined
Workshops Includes: Educator Stipend & Materials, Educators will receive upto $400 stipend for participation in the quarterly academic year workshops
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for educators who are willing to commit to the professional learning series and use the lesson materials in Fall 2021. No computer science experience is required to attend this learning series. Administration at the school district/organization will be part of the application process.
Applications Are Now Available - Apply Today!
Applications are now available on the Code.org website. All participants must complete the application process in order to attend. Participants will automatically be considered for a scholarship as part of the application process. This workshop has limited seats, apply today!
Code.org Application Page
Questions, please contact:
Larry Wyn
MiSTEM Network CS Program Manager
Code.org Regional Manager| Mi-Coding.com
231.709.1770 | wynlar@gvsu.edu |@LarryWyn
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Multiple K-12 Michigan teachers are transforming their community and school culture by leveraging Code.org resources. Across the state of Michigan, these teachers are committed to teach middle and...MDE is looking for reviewers
As a continuation of Michigan’s efforts to grow and diversify the educator workforce and reduce educator shortages, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is launching the Future Proud Michigan Educator (Future PME) initiative with a competitive grant for school districts to develop programs for students interested in the teaching profession. More information on the grant is in the attached press release.
MDE is looking for reviewers for these applications.
A draft timeline for reviewing the Future Proud Michigan Educator Title IIA Grant applications is as follows:
February 3: Reviewer teams finalized and notified
February 16: Virtual training meeting (choice of 2-3pm or 3:30-4:30pm)
February 22: Reviewers receive grant materials
March 2: Reviews completed
March 5: Reviewer consensus meeting (tentatively hold 10am-4pm)
If you are willing to help review applications please complete this form by February 1st: mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_865gPzZPmwTn7JX
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Sponsor a Teacher for MSTA Membership and Conference Info
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If you have specific questions about these options, please contact events@msta-mich.org (Amber at NGage).