Upcoming Conference for Special Needs Parents and Caregivers

Gain Insights and Support through the LEAP Conference

LEAP, a bi-annual conference for parents & caregivers of children with special needs, offers support and resources.

Looking for new ways to overcome the unique challenges of being a parent or caregiver of children with special needs? Looking for support from other parents and caregivers? Well, look no further! Attend LEAP (Lead/Empower/Assist Parents),a day-long conference intended to empower parents and caregivers through informational sessions and opportunities to receive support from other parents.

MDE is Offering Free Minecraft Licenses for up to 300,000 Students

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is excited to announce a partnership with Microsoft EDU to provide 150,000 to 300,000 free student licenses for the Minecraft Education Edition (M:EE) for one year. This version of the popular open world game, Minecraft, is specifically designed for education, containing features that make Minecraft more accessible and effective in a classroom or after-school program setting. This program aligns to the MDE’s Top 10 in 10 Strategic Plan by enhancing access to effective technology tools that support deeper and personalized learning. The free licenses can be deployed in both Microsoft enabled districts, as well as Google classroom districts.