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Innovation Council
The Innovation Council is composed of a diverse group of individuals from around the state. Representatives on the council include local educators, superintendents, county pupil accounting auditors, private sector agents, and numerous subject matter experts from the MDE. The goal of the council is to foster innovative projects and practices across the state leading to improved student outcomes. In order to reach this objective, the council is designed to be a supportive body that can advise districts on how to best formulate their creative models.
MDE Contacts
- Jeff McNeal: 517-275-1884 or Schedule a Meeting
- Steve Nemeckay: 517-331-7789
Application
- Contact the Council: Request Advice or Submit an Innovative Program Application
Publications
- Innovation Council Guiding Principles
- Flexible Learning Guide
- Flexible Learning Options
- Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson [YouTube]