View this email in your browser ANNOUNCEMENTS 2016 Annual Conference: Creating a Blueprint for Excellence Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Kevin Chavous, a leading national advocate for educational choice at the Center’s annual conference, Creating a Blueprint for Excellence, on October 6 in Novi. There will be sessions available on VitalSmarts’ program Crucial Conversations as well as an opportunity to learn more about organizational strategy from Ana Martinez. Come network with your colleagues from CMU-authorized schools throughout the state and receive valuable tools as you start the new school year.  Register Is Your School Ready for the new Educator Evaluation Law? State law requires school boards to have a performance evaluation system in place for their teachers and administrators. Many of the requirements of the law go into effect for this school year, including training and website posting. Is your school ready to meet these statutory obligations?  Read more Website Design Competition Open to High School Girls The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is hosting the 11th annual Website Design Competition for high school girls. Cash prizes are awarded in beginner and advanced categories. The deadline to register is October 1. For more information, click here. CMU CONNECTIONS Spirit of the Future Scholarships Eligible graduates of CMU-authorized charter public high schools have the opportunity to apply for scholarships to attend CMU.  Read more Charter School Educator Award Eligible educators and school leaders at CMU-authorized charter public schools can receive 50 percent tuition assistance for eligible graduate programs at CMU.  Read more College of Education and Human Services Links direct you to specific Centers and Departments within the College that have resources that can drive performance, enhance capacity and create opportunities at all levels of the K-12 community.  Read more GOOD NEWS IN OUR SCHOOLS A.G.B.U. Raises Funds for Rainbow Connection The students and staff at A.G.B.U. Alex and Marie Manoogian School are raising funds for the Rainbow Connection, an organization that sends families that have been affected by cancer on dream vacations. This is in support of A.G.B.U. senior, Cybelle Bouery, who is fighting lymphoma. Recently, Steve Scott a high school chemistry teacher at A.G.B.U. showed his support for Cybelle by having her shave his head because he was so impressed with her spirit. EVENTS Board President Roundtables September 22  |  Noon – 2 pm Brick Street of Grand Blanc – Grand Blanc, MI Register September 23  |  Noon – 2 pm Gilbert & Blakes – Okemos, MI Register September 26  |  Noon – 2 pm Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel – Novi, MI Register New Board Member Orientation September 27  |  Noon – 2 pm Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel – Novi, MI Register 2016 Annual Conference: Creating a Blueprint for Excellence October 6  |  8 am – 3 pm Suburban Collection Showplace – Novi, MI Register New Board Member Orientation October 12  |  Noon – 2 pm Brick Street of Grand Blanc – Grand Blanc, MI Register Charter Contract 101 – The Parts, The Pieces and Why it Matters November 3  |  6 pm – 8:30 pm Crystal Gardens – Howell, MI Register Have an announcement or good news story to share? Email us at Info@TheCenterForCharters.org. OUR MISSION To transform public education through accountability, innovation and access to quality education for all students. Copyright © 2016 The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Central Michigan University The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools EHS Suite 200 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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