Special Education Instructional Leadership Network (SEILN)
Vision
The MAISA Special Education Instructional Leadership Network (SEILN) is the key organization of educational leaders in Michigan committed to ensuring equitable opportunities and positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Mission
Providing leadership to ensure equity and positive outcomes for students with disabilities by:
- creating a collaborative culture,
- leveraging capacity of the educational community to scale up best practice, and
- engaging stakeholders proactively with intentionality.
Advocacy
SEILN Board 2025-26
- Chair: Steve Polega, Genesee ISD
- Vice Chair: Cheri Vannatter, Washtenaw ISD
- Past Chair: Justin Michalak, Macomb ISD
- Secretary: Rachel Kopke, Monroe ISD
- Member At-Large: Deana Tuczek, St. Clair ISD
- Member At-Large: Lauren Ringle, Char-Em ISD
Resources
Show me the Money PowerPoint Presentation (released Spring 2023)
SEILN Staff Shortage Guidebook
Addressing the Staff Shortage: A Guidebook for Special Education Administrators (released 3/2/23)
Best Practices in Special Education Resource Guide
Oct. 4th, 2022 Understanding the New Special Education Formula webinar & PowerPoint Presentation (passcode D&DL2+CA)
