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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59df70a9a9db094213656780/1574795281591-X355N3OCM6E9U1RPVP3Z/Screen+Shot+2019-11-26+at+2.07.47+PM.png Publications - Advancing Excellence: Michigan’s Model for Authorizer Accountability MCCSA has continued to lead the nation by fostering an authorizer accountability system that not only includes the MCCSA standards, but also includes the first authorizer accreditation system as well as the Michigan Department of Education Assurance and Verification Visits. “Advancing Excellence: Michigan’s Model for Authorizer Accountability” reflects a shared pledge to one another, to parents, teachers, and students that quality authorizing is paramount – because Michigan’s children deserve it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59df70a9a9db094213656780/1536340284432-JRFEECA7NOMPZXCD3MYO/3D-Book-Template-Spiral.jpg Publications - Special Education Services Meeting the needs of Michigan's special education students is of utmost importance to all schools. 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