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Cooperative Providers

We work closely with this special group of providers to deliver our member schools amazing deals on goods and services. In return, MAPSA receives a financial return on the volume of your school purchases, helping us advance our own goals.

Staples

MAPSA's Staples Advantage program makes buying school necessities easy and affordable, from student supplies to cleaning supplies. With discounts on over 6,500+ highly-purchased school items, you won't want to miss these savings.
Staples Advantage

General Agency

General Agency and EMC Insurance Co. offer: 

  • A program designed to meet the insurance requirements of charter schools
  • A complete Risk Management program as well as outstanding experienced claims service
  • Access to Safe Schools that provide free online training for all policyholders and help meet school compliance requirements
  • Health coverage options for your school including medical insurance, dental, vision, and creative health savings programs for your employees
General Agency & EMC Insurance Co.

#LEAD Program

The #LEAD Program is crafted to enhance your existing school initiatives and build a real life portfolio of practical resources, allowing participants to gain:

  • On-Call Mentorship 
  • Experienced Instructors
  • Helpful Resources
  • Administrator Certification
#LEAD Program

Staples Advantage

Your focus should be on supporting your students, families & team - not endlessly comparing purchasing options on everything from school furniture, to facilities supplies, to print needs.

MAPSA's Staples Advantage program is here to help you save thousands of dollars, and something even more valuable - your TIME.

 

MAPSA's Staples program benefits include:

  • Special discounts on 6,500+ highly-purchased school items
  • 2% back to your school on furniture purchases of over $25,000
  • Easy online ordering and tracking
  • FREE, next-day delivery in most areas
  • A dedicated local Account Manager
  • Award-winning customer service

Connect with our Staples representative, Janel Miller at janel.miller@staples.com, or view eligible products today!

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General Agency Co. Insurance
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Nothing is more comforting to the General Agency Company  & EMC Insurance Companies teams than safeguarding you and your future. Located in Central Michigan, we are a fifth-generation, family owned and operated business expertly serving the personal and commercial needs of individuals, families, businesses and organizations nationwide since 1915.

Our cooperative provider program offers comprehensive property and casualty insurance coverage at affordable rates, and we have recently added new healthcare options for your school. With over 25 years of insuring charter schools as MAPSA's endorsed provider, our program is designed to meet the insurance requirements of authorizing bodies and MAPSA member schools in a unique way.

Reach out for a quote today!

#LEAD Program
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Exclusive to Michigan, the #LEAD: Charter School Leaders Program offers comprehensive training and certification, connecting participants with school leaders, experts, and resources to ensure success in leading a charter school in the state, empowering them to excel as educational leaders! The #LEAD Program is crafted to enhance your existing school initiatives and build a real life portfolio of practical resources, allowing participants to gain:

  • On-Call Mentorship 
  • Experienced Instructors
  • Helpful Resources
  • Administrator Certification
Applicant Requirements

The ideal #LEAD Program candidate is eager to grow leadership skills, is employed by a Michigan charter school, and has the support of school and board leadership. Michigan State Law requires alternative route applicants to possess:

 

How to Apply?
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis... apply now!
  • Cost: $9,850 / per participant
  • 3 Easy Steps

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