Hello Educators,

I am pleased to formally announce that the Michigan Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Michigan ASCD) has officially rebranded and is now the Michigan Instructional Leadership Association (MILA).

This new name reflects our continued commitment to supporting instructional leaders across Michigan by providing high-quality professional learning and leadership growth opportunities designed to meet the evolving needs of our field.

Why the Change?

The transition to MILA comes in response to evolving guidelines following the recent merger of ASCD and ISTE. As the national organizations unify their work under a global framework for professional learning, affiliates across the country have been required to establish distinct identities that reflect their regional missions and impact. MILA will continue working as a strategic partner within this national network.

What Remains the Same

While our name has changed, our core mission remains unchanged — a dedication to excellence in learning, leading, and teaching. We will continue to:

• Promote and recognize the Whole Child framework
• Offer our flagship professional learning series, including the Curriculum Leaders Institute (CLI) and the Instructional Leadership Institute (ILI)
• Support instructional leaders throughout Michigan

What’s Ahead

The Michigan Instructional Leadership Association will build on this strong foundation while developing new opportunities to support educators and instructional leaders across the state.

Visit Our New Website

We invite you to explore our new website and learn more about upcoming opportunities at:
www.milaeducation.org

Thank you for your continued partnership and support during this exciting transition.

Yours in Education,
Gary Wood, Executive Director
Michigan Instructional Leadership Association (MILA)
Formerly Michigan ASCD