Welcome to WAY
OUR MISSION
To change lives by creating engaging and encouraging educational opportunities for all young people.
OUR VISION
To make every young person a hero.
Learn More About Our Organization:
College Admission
Our students were accepted at:
News
![Learn more about our Micro Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607455164/wayprogramnet/ivpdy7eaejifrxovsfkz/banner2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1607455164/wayprogramnet/ivpdy7eaejifrxovsfkz/banner2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1607455164/wayprogramnet/ivpdy7eaejifrxovsfkz/banner2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607455164/wayprogramnet/ivpdy7eaejifrxovsfkz/banner2.jpg","width":1200}])
Are you looking for a safe educational experience that engages your child? Our Micro School, powered by Centric Learning, offers parents a better option for their children. A safe learning environment. Learn more inside.
![Teacher and School Support Staff COVID-19 Grant Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606310407/wayprogramnet/jwzkgf72um5fdue1ohpa/2020-11-25-covid-19grants.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606310407/wayprogramnet/jwzkgf72um5fdue1ohpa/2020-11-25-covid-19grants.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606310407/wayprogramnet/jwzkgf72um5fdue1ohpa/2020-11-25-covid-19grants.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606310407/wayprogramnet/jwzkgf72um5fdue1ohpa/2020-11-25-covid-19grants.png","width":1080}])
Michigan teachers and support staff may now apply for COVID-19 Grant programs. Learn more inside.
![Ron Stefanski talks about achieving equity in education through Project-Based Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601398986/wayprogramnet/yjqf6zk45frfxemygyoz/20_Voices-of-E-Learning_Ron-Stefanski-1-696x392.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601398986/wayprogramnet/yjqf6zk45frfxemygyoz/20_Voices-of-E-Learning_Ron-Stefanski-1-696x392.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601398986/wayprogramnet/yjqf6zk45frfxemygyoz/20_Voices-of-E-Learning_Ron-Stefanski-1-696x392.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601398986/wayprogramnet/yjqf6zk45frfxemygyoz/20_Voices-of-E-Learning_Ron-Stefanski-1-696x392.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1601398986/wayprogramnet/yjqf6zk45frfxemygyoz/20_Voices-of-E-Learning_Ron-Stefanski-1-696x392.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601398986/wayprogramnet/yjqf6zk45frfxemygyoz/20_Voices-of-E-Learning_Ron-Stefanski-1-696x392.jpg","width":1920}])
Ron Stefanski, Director of Sales and Marketing at Centric Learning, was invited to talk to J W. Marshall on the Voices of E-Learning podcast, which is presented by MarketScale. They talked about about project-based learning and its future in a blended educational system.
![Commentary: Biggest limitation to online learning may be our imagination]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600173650/wayprogramnet/wxg25bvf8iwhewpfmfwo/MyPost3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600173650/wayprogramnet/wxg25bvf8iwhewpfmfwo/MyPost3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600173650/wayprogramnet/wxg25bvf8iwhewpfmfwo/MyPost3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600173650/wayprogramnet/wxg25bvf8iwhewpfmfwo/MyPost3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600173650/wayprogramnet/wxg25bvf8iwhewpfmfwo/MyPost3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600173650/wayprogramnet/wxg25bvf8iwhewpfmfwo/MyPost3.png","width":2200}])
As we let our imagination play itself out regarding the upcoming school year, we need to ask ourselves: Are we going to see children getting a great education, or are they going to fall behind?
![Centric Learning elected Top Distance and Remote Learning Solution Provider]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599064214/wayprogramnet/bwruooon07oe3nmmvfzo/centric-learning-education-technology-insights.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599064214/wayprogramnet/bwruooon07oe3nmmvfzo/centric-learning-education-technology-insights.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1599064214/wayprogramnet/bwruooon07oe3nmmvfzo/centric-learning-education-technology-insights.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599064214/wayprogramnet/bwruooon07oe3nmmvfzo/centric-learning-education-technology-insights.png","width":887}])
Centric Learning, founded by Glen Taylor and Beth Baker and developer of HERO Learning System, has been elected Top Distance and Remote Learning Solution Provider by Education Technology Insights.
![Visit the WAY Store!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598533575/wayprogramnet/opop26wjdpoboozaovu2/WAYUS-banner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598533575/wayprogramnet/opop26wjdpoboozaovu2/WAYUS-banner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598533575/wayprogramnet/opop26wjdpoboozaovu2/WAYUS-banner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1598533575/wayprogramnet/opop26wjdpoboozaovu2/WAYUS-banner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1598533575/wayprogramnet/opop26wjdpoboozaovu2/WAYUS-banner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1598533575/wayprogramnet/opop26wjdpoboozaovu2/WAYUS-banner.jpg","width":1920}])
WAY now has an online store with more than a hundred different products for you!
Our store, settled on Zazzle.com, has products for the WAY Program, WAY Academies and WAY Michigan. There, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, notebooks, hats, headphones, tote bags pens and pencils, and much more.
Visit zazzle.com/store/wayschools and get to know what we have to offer!
![WAY Academies Superintendent: "We are successful in supporting our students based on their unique needs"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591304200/wayprogramnet/bdhrjfqkwkfy4tr416c5/ScreenShot2020-06-04at175610.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591304200/wayprogramnet/bdhrjfqkwkfy4tr416c5/ScreenShot2020-06-04at175610.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591304200/wayprogramnet/bdhrjfqkwkfy4tr416c5/ScreenShot2020-06-04at175610.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591304200/wayprogramnet/bdhrjfqkwkfy4tr416c5/ScreenShot2020-06-04at175610.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591304200/wayprogramnet/bdhrjfqkwkfy4tr416c5/ScreenShot2020-06-04at175610.png","width":1276}])
The WAY Academies Superintendent, Madeline Black, was invited to speak during the Charter Day online event for charter schools in Michigan on May 13, 2020.
"Covid-19 has placed a need on all schools to begin to think of how to model their schools in unique ways this fall", she said. See or read the full speech inside.
![WAY Academies Superintendent participated on Charter Day live event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591303118/wayprogramnet/hqru0lx2ulutmcmckwa6/2020-05WUS005-charter-day2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591303118/wayprogramnet/hqru0lx2ulutmcmckwa6/2020-05WUS005-charter-day2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591303118/wayprogramnet/hqru0lx2ulutmcmckwa6/2020-05WUS005-charter-day2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591303118/wayprogramnet/hqru0lx2ulutmcmckwa6/2020-05WUS005-charter-day2.png","width":1080}])
Today the Superintendent for the WAY Academies, Madeline Black, spoke during the Charter Day live event. She talked about the importance of offering the flexibility that students need to thrive in times like these. Get to know more about what we offer on http://wayprogram.net
#wayprogram #charterday #charterslead
![WAY Academies Superintendent to speak during Charter Day event on May 13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591302903/wayprogramnet/aogivque5uvfbckqdxw8/2020-05WUS004-charter-day.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591302903/wayprogramnet/aogivque5uvfbckqdxw8/2020-05WUS004-charter-day.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591302903/wayprogramnet/aogivque5uvfbckqdxw8/2020-05WUS004-charter-day.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591302903/wayprogramnet/aogivque5uvfbckqdxw8/2020-05WUS004-charter-day.png","width":1080}])
On Wednesday, May 13, we celebrate Charter Day. In this year's virtual event, the Superintendent of the WAY Academies, Madeline Black, will speak about what we have been doing to keep delivering the best education to our students. More info insite.