MASSP is dedicated to keeping our members informed as the situation with COVID-19 develops. Each weekday during the school shut down you can count on an email from us. We will compile and summarize the latest updates and provide the latest resources to help you navigate the challenges that may arise in the coming weeks.
If you have resources or information you think should be included in an upcoming update or on the MASSP COVID-19 resource center, please send them to Alicia Pilmore for consideration.
From Me to You: Weekly Learning Opportunities | Week of March 30
To connect building leaders with their students and families, advance learning through educational leadership, and assist students in maintaining a healthy routine during the extended school closure, MASSP has created a weekly learning opportunity roadmap that principals may choose to distribute to their students and families through established local communication systems (e.g., email, school messenger, blog, social media etc). Each week you will receive this ready to distribute resource to encourage students and families to stay sharp, collaborate and have fun.
Whitmer Files Disaster Request, Initiates Hospital Load Sharing
Governor Whitmer said today she had filed a request with the federal government to declare a major disaster in Michigan because of the COVID-19 outbreak and had begun implementing hospital procedures to share patient loads as some hospitals become swarmed with infected patients. On Wednesday, the CEO of Beaumont Health urged Ms. Whitmer to use her authority to shift patients from hospitals nearing or at capacity to hospitals with ample space. Beaumont's hospitals in the Detroit region in particular have seen large numbers of COVID-19 patients or potential COVID-19 patients.
Statement from MASA, MAISA and MASB Regarding School Closures
The Executive Directors of the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators, the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators and the Michigan Association of School Boards released a statement asking the Governor’s office and the Michigan Department of Education to clarify the next steps for Michigan schools. The organizations requested that days of instruction during the mandated school closure be waived immediately, and to quickly determine whether a longer-term closure is needed.
School Communications
Throughout the mandated school closures, Michigan educators continue to look for ways to engage and support their school community. Some examples of innovative educators can be found by clicking the link below.
Kent ISD School Closure Learning Continuity Resources
Kent ISD has assembled a nice grouping of resources categorized by topic. Click the link below to access the resources.
Other Resources
MEA TeleTown Hall with Gov. Whitmer, Dr. Rice, and Union Leaders
Michigan policymakers: We’re working on COVID-19 questions. Educators: Hurry up!
Virtual Resources for Health & PE
FREE Google Classroom resources for setting up a class & managing assignments
How to not overwhelm your school with online learning initiatives
Suggestions to lead effectively during an unprecedented pandemic
