OPTIMISE

10/14/2026

OPTIMISE High School Career Chats kick off at Ingham ISD's Wilson Talent Center, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation class! A great group exploring special education careers as a PT, OT, SLP, PTA and COTA.

10/09/2026

This Michigan School Superintendent explains the positive outcomes that will come with Michigan's Newly Proposed Special Education Standards - including a new Special Education Teacher endorsement. These changes include rigor, a solid base of training, and a more streamlined approach to becoming a Special Education Teacher. Make your public comment here: https://bit.ly/4z1bLu9

10/05/2026

Wayne RESA is expanding access to assistive technology, with more than 2,300 devices helping students communicate, learn, and participate. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4gmCoC1

10/02/2026

October is AAC Awareness Month! AAC helps thousands of Michigan children express themselves, connect with others and have their voices heard, like Frankie.

10/01/2026

Montcalm Area ISD has an opening for an Early On Service Provider. This position reports to Cindy DeYoung, Early Childhood Supervisor, and would provide support services to our youngest learners living in Montcalm County and our surrounding service area. We would love to have you join our team of passionate and dedicated professionals who share a love for early childhood education. If you have any questions, contact Cindy Mulder DeYoung at [email protected] or call 616-225-4714.
OPTIMISE Michigan Assoc. of Administrators of Special Education

10/01/2026

Good News: Special Educator jobs have been filled faster over the past year. Michigan HR/PR leaders from schools across the state attended the OPTIMISE Workshop on techniques for attracting and retaining special educators. Highlights video drops next week!

09/28/2026

Woodhaven-Brownstown is building belonging through Victory Day and Special Olympics Young Athletes, creating inclusive experiences from early childhood through graduation. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4xWXpuc

09/25/2026

Paraeducator careers can be a great fit for stay-at-home parents, with school-day hours, summers off and meaningful work. https://bit.ly/46t9pq7

09/24/2026

Offer public comment on Michigan’s proposed new stand-alone Special Education Teacher endorsement.

The endorsement would give qualified educators more flexibility to work across multiple special education program areas.

The proposal reflects recommendations developed through OPTIMISE's Teacher Credentialing and Standards Action Team, with participation from the Michigan Department of Education.

Participate in Public Comment - https://bit.ly/4z1bLu9

Michigan Proposes New Stand-Alone Special Education Teacher Credential The proposed SET endorsement would allow qualified teachers to work across multiple special education program areas under one credential. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has proposed a significant change to special edu...