Greetings educators,

The Henry Ford is inviting you and your colleagues to this year’s Spring Educator Open House on Saturday, April 22, 2017! This Spring, educators receive FREE admission for you and one additional guest to Henry Ford Museum. Free tickets to Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and The Giant Screen Theater are available to educators who attend our “Must See Educator Sessions”.

“Must See Educator Sessions”

Anderson Theater

9:00am and 10:10am Teacher Fellows and Glass Gallery- Hear about the Glass Gallery curriculum our Teacher Fellows developed, ad find out how you can become a Teacher Fellow too. (20 minutes). Attending either Teacher Fellows and Glass Gallery session gets you and your guest tickets to the Greenfield Village and tickets to any one movie playing that day in the Giant Screen Theater.

9:35am and 10:45am: Making an Impact – Arab American Innovators and Contributions
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) documents, preserves and presents the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. Join us as we honor and tell the story of Arab Americans whose contributions have influenced our way of life (20 minutes). Attending the Making an Impact sessions enables educators to enter a raffle to win an AANM membership, tickets to an upcoming AANM performance, or a guided tour for their classroom. Educators also receive one free admissions ticket to the AANM (supplies are limited; tickets are available to the first 300 educators.)

Drive-In Theater

10:15am and 10:45am Interdisciplinary approach to The Henry Ford– A discussion about the different ways to explore The Henry Ford with your students with the Director of Learning and Engagement, Lucie Howell. (20 Minutes). Attending either of the Interdisciplinary approach to The Henry Ford sessions gets you and your guest a free ticket to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour.

11:15am-Invention Convention-Learn about an exciting opportunity for your students as The Henry Ford is bringing the Invention Convention to Michigan! (20 Minutes). Attending this session enters you into a raffle to win a free membership to The Henry Ford.

Other long-standing favorite resources and new programs from The Henry Ford will be highlighted at a “fair” of “Learn More Stations” in Henry Ford Museum.

You can  visit The Henry Ford webpage to learn more about Educator Open House and to register: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/educator-open-hours

Please feel free to share this invitation with any of your colleagues who may be interested in attending.

Think big with learning resources and special discounts for teachers, students and restlessly curious minds. www.thehenryford.org/OnLearning.

For more information, please contact: frederickr@thehenryford.org

Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History.
Frederick Spencer Rubin
Learning and Engagement Coordinator
P: 313.982.6100 ext 2508
E: frederickr@thehenryford.org

www.thehenryford.org

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124

Wayne Regional Education Service Agency is hosting a retirement planning seminar on April 25, 2017.

Attached is a flyer with the information.

Wayne RESA – MARSP Retirement Seminar (1)

Did you know, there is a Federal program offering student loan forgiveness for nonprofit employees?  While some educators may benefit from Teacher Loan Forgiveness, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is for any full-time staff member.  The loan forgiveness amount is individually determined and tax-free.
We have partnered with our local education service agency, Wayne RESA, to provide information and expertise on this program.  Innovative Student Loan Solutions*  is our trusted advisory service to provide education about this program. We encourage all full-time employees with federal student loan obligations to learn more about this voluntary benefit, and find out if PSLF makes sense for you.

It’s quick and easy to find out if you’re eligible. Click Here and enter Registration Code: wayne Answer a few simple questions, find out your potential savings instantly, and schedule your no-obligation telephone consultation with an Advisor today.

You should consider the program if you have federal student loans, including Parent Plus Loans, and would like to:
•    Immediately lower your monthly student loan payment
•    Reduce your student loan obligation.
•    Significantly reduce your cost of earning additional degrees
•    Receive a personalized 10-year loan forgiveness plan outlining your savings

Join your colleagues who are reducing their standard repayments by an average of 85% and looking forward to $55,539 in tax-free student loan forgiveness.
Innovative Student Loan Solutions knows there are other companies advertising in the student loan space making claims that sound similar, most of them are only selling loan consolidations.  Remember, they do not charge any fees up front, fully educate you about all available options, and provide a ten year individualized plan before you decide to hire them.  Please, do not move forward and consolidate your loans until you have spoken with them first.  Consolidating loans could make you ineligible for student loan forgiveness.

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If you have any questions please call 1.866.831.5564, email or visit their website at isloansolutions.com.

*Innovative Student Loan Solutions is a BBB A+ Rated organization that has partnered with 1700 school districts, hospitals, social service agencies and helped thousands of individuals across the U.S. maximize the under-utilized Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. After reviewing your plan, if you choose to have ISLS enroll you in the program, there will be a one-time strategy and implementation fee for this service.

For those interested in becoming a paraprofessional, Henry Ford College is offering the next test dates of January 24, 2017 and February 7, 2017.  Anyone interested in registering can call Marlene Wojtowicz (HFC) at 313-317-6601 or can register in person at Henry Ford College, M-TEC building 3601 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, 48126.  (The building will be closed December 23, 2016 – January 8, 2017).  The cost to test is $50.00 and must be paid prior to the test date.  The cost of retakes is $25 per test.

As part of the 2016-18 DFSE contract, all DFSE employees must sign up for direct deposit.  If you have not already done so, please sign up.  The deadline is January 27, 2017.  Forms are available in Human Resources.  Thank you

The link below takes you to information on Student Loan forgiveness and cancellation for teachers.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher