WHO WE ARE
The Missouri Alternative Education Network (MAEN) is a group of over 200 alternative school educators in the state of Missouri. The organization exists to provide networking and collaboration opportunities for these members and to provide the best educational opportunities for students served in alternative settings. MAEN is a non-profit, led by volunteer board members from throughout the state.
OUR MISSION
The Missouri Alternative Education Network (MAEN) shares the mission of National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) to provide advocacy and support for professionals who work on behalf of children and youth receiving alternative education services
AREAS OF FOCUS
Conference
The conference committee’s job is to plan, organize and facilitate the annual conference; including recruitment of vendors, presenters, registration duties and conference location set-up.
Technology
The MAEN technology committee provides technical support to all functions of the organization. The committee plays a major role in communicating and linking members.
Membership
The goal of membership is to recruit and maintain the membership of MAEN through expansion of membership benefits. This committee will be working in conjunction with the technology committee to communicate effectively with the MAEN member core.
Advocacy
To promote the organization at a regional, state and national level through policy and legislative action, including
but not limited to communication with national affiliate NAEA, contact with state education organizations such as MASA and MASSP.
In The
News:
Lawerence Shields:
"People need to understand what alternative education is"
What began as a regular assignment for the business class at Ozark’s Finley River School ended with a national award for their work.
School District Emphasizes Alternative Education Options
An article about alternative education in the St. Joseph School District's Webster Learning Center found in the Northwest Region.