| SP1:Positioning MACAE through advocacy and education as the recognized Association in the State for Adult/Alternative, Community and Workforce Education. |
SP1.1: MACAE will expand its reach with organizations at a state or national level that aligns with our mission and vision to expand funding, strengthen policy, and share data. |
SP1.1A: MACAE will actively engage in partnerships with at least two state or national organizations that align with and support MACAE’s mission and vision. Each partnership will result in at least one joint funding, policy, or data development initiative (Michigan’s Children, MAEO, MiLeap, MLPP, NLCF, Foundation). |
June 30, 2026 |
Executive Director |
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SP1.1B: MACAE will continuously review state and national policies (WIOA Plan) and initiatives to support the field in best practices in adult, community, and alternative education. |
Ongoing |
Executive Director & Board of Directors |
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SP1.2: Have an Advisory Council composed of organizations around the state that are connected to MACAE’s Vision and Mission to expand funding, strengthen policy, and share data. |
SP1.2: MACAE Leadership will develop the structure of the advisory council and recruit member organizations (Survey possible members- LEO, MILeap, Global Michigan, Apprenticeships, MDE (Rachelle), MWA, MCAN, MAEO, MDOC). |
June 30, 2026 |
Executive Director & Board of Directors |
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SP1.3: Provide an advocacy plan for MACAE members to support MACAE’s Vision and Mission to expand funding, strengthen policy, and share data. |
SP1.3: MACAE will annually update the 18-month advocacy calendar. |
Annually |
Advocacy Committee |
| SP2: Focus on Data and Resources to support the field. |
SP2.1: MACAE will continue redesign to the website system and launch changes to stakeholders around the state. |
SP2.1A: MACAE will develop and implement a resource link to support the field with links to research, best practices, federal and state initiatives, communication and marketing tools for programs. |
June 30, 2027 |
Executive Director & Board of Directors |
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SP2.1B: MACAE will update Advocacy Link to house advocacy tools, information, calendar, etc. |
June 30, 2026 |
Executive Director |
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SP2.1C: MACAE will compile a resource link with different webtools, and system tutorials, for members to access (CASAS Training, MAERS Training, Burlington Training, NEXSYS, etc.). |
June 30, 2027 |
Executive Director & Board of Directors |
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SP2.2: MACAE will create space to share professional learning and data to support members across the state by uploading tutorials, resources, toolkits, etc. |
SP2.2: MACAE will continue to prioritize data-driven decision-making by using insights from committees, the state office, and other credible sources as the basis for creating newsletters, white papers, and advocacy templates (IELCE White Paper). |
Ongoing |
Executive Director & Board of Directors |
| SP3: Sustainability through a diverse funding stream. |
SP3.1: MACAE will determine future gaps and needs for growth of the association. |
SP3.1: MACAE will explore grants, sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and follow legislative funding opportunities that allow for new non-discretionary funding streams for the association and its members. |
Ongoing |
Executive Director & Board of Directors |
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SP3.2: MACAE will explore grants, sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and follow legislative funding opportunities that allow for new non-discretionary funding streams for the association and its members. |
SP3.2A: MACAE will continue to create profit/loss statements each month to determine gaps and be active in advocating and searching for creative funding streams. |
Monthly |
Treasurer |
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SP3.2B: MACAE will review funding opportunities through foundations, federal and state government, and partner organizations to expand revenue streams. |
June 30, 2027 |
Advocacy Committee |
