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The application process is now open for administrators to apply to be among the first 200 participants in the MI-LIFE, Michigan Leadership Improvement Framework Endorsement, Program which will begin in January 2008.

The call has gone out for administrators to apply to be among the first 200 participants in the Michigan Leadership Improvement Framework Endorsement Program.

Top 10 Reasons to Apply:

1. Learn 21st century leadership skills—using 21st century tools and technology.
2. Participate in the latest research-based professional learning program.
3. Collaborate in a statewide professional learning community.
4. Earn an approved MDE/MI-LIFE Endorsement.
5. Obtain 18 SB-CEUs for successfully completing the entire program.
6. Gain university credits.
7. Receive technology incentives.
8. Attend programs at convenient locations.
9. Integrate face-to-face and online sessions.
10. Discover how a small commitment of time can result in a large commitment to learning.
The MI-LIFE program will begin in January 2008 and will be conducted at ten different locations around the state. Each of the ten locations will offer all of the MI-LIFE courses and will have a class size of approximately 20-25 participants.
For complete information about the curriculum, courses and schedule and to access the online application, visit the MI-LIFE web site .

Eligibility: Participants must be current ISD, diocese, school district or building level administrators.

Selection Process: Once the application period has closed, those selected to participate in this first cohort will be notified of their acceptance and provided with specific registration information. Those not selected to participate will receive additional information about participating in future cohorts. In order to provide this first launch of MI-LIFE to a wide range of school leaders, participant selection will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, eligibility, position, program location selection, association membership, and high priority status.

Fee to Participate: The fee to participate in the entire MI-LIFE program is $500; the additional program cost of $1000 is subsidized by a grant from the Microsoft Partners in Learning grant.
Questions: Contact Jan Kesel, MI-LIFE Program Assistant, jkesel@mi-life.org or 517-694-7158
Visit the MI-LIFE website for application information which includes eligibility requirements, selection process, fee information and locations.