Math Summit: Making Math Success A Reality in Michigan
Kick Start Your Certification by Attending the MSBO Annual Conference
MIEM and MSBO Team Up with Davenport University
The Leader in You Online Class held throughout the month of April
MIEM and Oakland Schools Team Together
Other March 2009 Events... Register Now!
Mark your calendar for this Upcoming Event

How does the MIEM website serve you?
By Brooke Clay, Marketing Communications Assistant

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.
–Maya Angelou

I am a firm believer that if you have something to say, then you should say it. Opinion leaders are agents of change. I try to keep this in mind when I express my opinion, and when others share their opinions with me.

My goal as webmaster of the MIEM website is not just to maintain the site, but also to make it better.

When the website was revamped last year, MIEM formed a committee of staff members who wanted to be involved with the process. The collaboration of different individuals worked well. Each of us thought of something that others did not. The process was long, and I think the final product is a reflection of the hard work the committee put into it.

I would like to invite you to express your opinions to me as you browse our website. How easy is it for you to use? What works for you as a person visiting the site to find what you need? Your insight is appreciated.

Brooke Clay
517.327.2588

Watch for the 2009-2010 MIEM Events which includes MSBO Certification Classes and SAPC - Ready in May

Make MIEM Part of Your Winning Team!

Registration begins at 7:45 am.

Collaborate with your own district team to begin or enhance an action plan. Final guided team activity will offer structures to support shared leadership for student learning. MDE, MASSP, MIEM, and The Education Trust sponsor the summit.

Michigan’s graduation requirements have the education community charged up and trying to develop plans, programs, and methods to ensure that standards are met and that students are learning a rigorous curriculum that is needed for success in our 21st Century. It is strongly recommended that districts bring teams of 4-6 to this event, including superintendents, curriculum administrators, building administrators, counselors, math teacher leaders, and math education support personnel.

The goals for this one-day summit are to have participants:

• Leave with a heightened understanding of the Michigan Merit Curriculum Mathematics Requirements
• Learn about models of promising practices
• Take away practical tools and resources for implementing programs and strategies

Collaborate with your own district team to begin or enhance an action plan final guided team activity will offer structures to support shared leadership for student learning. MDE, MASSP, MIEM, and The Education Trust sponsor the MATH summit.

See the agenda.

Register online.

Questions: E-mail Danielle.

In order to support the professional growth of its members, the Michigan School Business Officials and Davenport University have created an articulation agreement that allows curriculum from MSBO certifications to be accepted as transfer credit at any Davenport University campus location for no charge to you.

In order to be eligible for credit you must have completed one of the certification tracks. Following is the list of Davenport University credit hours awarded for each MSBO Certification.

If you are enrolling at Davenport University and want to take advantage of this program, contact Debbie Kopkau at dkopkau@msbo.org or 517.327.2587 to get a copy of the Davenport University Course Submission Form.

The Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM), in cooperation with Oakland Schools, will offer four more elective School Administrative Professional Certification (SAPC) classes in April and May. Following are classes scheduled for April 20, 2009 at Oakland Schools.

The “Software” of Your Life Will Help to Improve Your Work Performance • 9 am to 12:15 pm
This is a very practical, informative, and highly hands-on workshop. Learn to identify the characteristics of 12 possible archetypes (the motivations behind your life story) and how they relate to your world. Learn the archetype(s) that are behind both the strengths and shadows of your life. Achieve a better understanding of those you work for, with, and of those who work for you. Presenter: David J. Hulings, Motivational Performance Coach, Hulings and Associates, L.L.C.

Conflict is Healthy; Anger is Not • 1 to 4:15 pm
What is the difference in healthy conflict arising from differing ideas, and destructive, hurtful feelings that undermine our effectiveness? And more importantly, what do we do about it? This session will help identify strategies for turning potentially toxic interactions into opportunities for growth and success. How we communicate, the body language we use, and the attitude we assume are all-important aspects for consideration. These topics and more will be covered. Presenter: Chris Scharrer, New Paradigm Solutions, LLC

Register online.

Download the faxable registration form.

School Improvement Workshop for ISDs
March 23, 2009
Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Labor Relations/Employment Law
March 25, 8:45 am-4:00 pm
Location: LCC West
Understand the major state and federal employment laws that apply to public schools. Includes: collective bargaining, wage and hour, discrimination, COBRA, Family Medical Leave Act, and federal and state retirement issues.
MSBO Certification Class required for Business Office Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Food Service Director, Human Resource Specialist, Operations Director, and Transportation Director. Elective for all other tracks.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

SB-CEUs
SB-CEUs will be offered pending approval. In order to receive credit, you must be on time, stay until the end of the program, and complete an online evaluation.

School Improvement Framework Conference
April 21-22, 2009
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi