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A Showcase of Early Literacy Learning and Events

Our 2025 Annual Coaching Institute was a powerful celebration of our shared commitment to literacy coaching, bringing together 422 dedicated professionals for two days of learning, reflection, and growth...

Michigan education leaders host a powerful week of collaboration ahead of the 2025-26 school year

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Michigan education leaders host a powerful week of collaboration ahead of the 2025-26 school year

LANSING, MI – August 13, 2025 – The Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) hosted Early Literacy education leaders from Michigan’s Intermediate School Districts (ISD) from across 10 regions last week for the Early Literacy Leadership institutes at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids–marking the start of the 2025–26 school year! 

Link to gallery: https://www.gomaisa.org/pub/galleries/2025-early-literacy-leadership-institute

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PA146 Dyslexia Resources

Under MAISA's direction, a joint workgroup composed of ISD leaders representing GELN (the General Education Leadership Network) and SEILN (Special Education Instructional Leadership Network) began planning in October of 2024, soon after Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 146 into law. This workgroup has created resources to help our 56 ISDs unpack the new requirements as they support Michigan's 835 Public School Districts.

  • MAISA PA146 Implementation Timeline Summary
  • MAISA PA146 Implementation Timeline Detailed
  • MAISA RBG3 to PA146 Crosswalk Summary
  • MAISA RBG3 to PA146 Crosswalk Detailed
  • MAISA PA146 Workgroup Acknowledgements