Welcome to the MITTIN Memo

As we kick-off the 24-25 school year and Phase Six of our MITTIN work, it is always important to look back and celebrate all that was accomplished in just this past year.

During the 2023-2024 / Phase V grant cycle, we:

• launched 5 new one-touch modules;
• designed 4 new topics for future development;
• coached 38 PLC participants;
• published 12 editions of the MITTIN Memo;
• submitted an application on two federal grants;
• created a MITTIN PLC Theory of Action;
• published the first of three research studies from MSU / Ionia collaboration;
• articulated a 2024 legislative 1 pager;
• connected with legislators and staffers at MiSELS;
• developed and launched a parent survey;
• collected, published and responded to data from a MITTIN Priority Survey;
• researched and updated our literature review;
• expanded the library of teacher created lessons and curricular resources;
• piloted the SIB-R, ARC and Brigance as possible assessments for the modules;
• brought together PLCs, SMEs, and facilitators for in-person professional learning;
• documented strategic planning goal attainment through Leadership Team Meetings, Partner Updates, MITTIN Chair Updates and MITTIN Committee Meetings;
• implemented and presented MITTIN resources at: SLIP - developing leaders - MTSA - MCEC - MAASE Summer Institute - MAC Conference - COOR ISD - Clare-Gladwin RESD - Saginaw ISD - Ottawa Area ISD - ATIA Conference - Wayne RESA PAC - St. Clair County RESA -Washtenaw Expo - Livingston ESA - Ingham ISD - Waverly Transition Expo - Region 2 & 4 Transition Coordinators - Allegan ESA - Birmingham Public Schools - Wyandotte Schools - 4 Tech Together - Special Education Expo @ Macomb ISD; and
• secured funding for Phase Six of MITTIN.

If you are interested in learning more about MITTIN, joining virtual PLCs or having a MITTIN facilitator provide an onsite workshop, contact Kristine Gullen, our MITTIN Project Manager at kristinegullen@maase.org. There is also a QR code below to connect you to this work.

Looking forward to another great year.

Best Regards,

Dr. Derek Cooley,

MITTIN Committee Chair

Alternative Path to Special Education Administrator Certification

We are excited to share another module created by the wonderful designers at Great Lakes Reality Labs along with the support of the MITTIN Leadership Team Member, Karen Hairston and the MITTIN Subject Matter Experts. Mopping the Floor aims to teach players how to mop yourself out of a room, so that you do not walk through wet and clean areas as you finish. The player will use a flat surfaced mop and replacement pads to clean the tiles on a floor, one grid space at a time. Learners have to think ahead to plan their route effectively, so that all tiles have been cleaned when they are ready to exit the room.

Steps:

1. Remove items left on the floor.

2. Attach a wet replacement pad to the bottom of the flat surfaced mop.

3. Mop the floor one grid tile at a time.

4. Change the replacement pad when it becomes too dirty to clean properly.

5. Exit the room once all tiles are clean.

In addition to the guided and independent modes, this module also features a challenge mode. You may choose to tackle the 10 increasingly complex layouts for you to successfully clean. It is the perfect way to hone your skills and master the task.