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Thursday October 9, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday October 10, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday October 11, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday October 12, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday October 13, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday October 14, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 10/14/2008 8:45 am
End: 10/14/2008 12:00 pm

Presenter: Nancy Hawkins, MSBO. The Effective Communications certification class will help you express yourself more effectively, have more influence with your colleagues and appear more confident in front of others. This is a highly practical and interactive course. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to learn key techniques to enhance your communication skills. You’ll learn techniques and strategies to: send clear messages, create credibility, usebody language effectively, and listen for understanding. This class allows you to build on your existing skills as you experiment and learn through practical experience.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 10/14/2008 12:45 pm
End: 10/14/2008 4:00 pm

Presenters: Don Sovey, Charlotte Public Schools, Kate McDonald, Chase and Michelle McHale, Plante & Moran, PLLC. This session will develop specifications for the selection of banking and other financial services, teach you how to apply concept of compensating balances, comprehend procedures and legal constraints for cash collection and disbursement, analyze monthly internal transfers and loans, prepare a cash flow analysis, including a fund balance report for the board of education, and identify and deal with fraud and abuse.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday October 15, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 10/15/2008 9:00 am

Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Understanding and Using the Tools for Continuous School Improvement

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Thursday October 16, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday October 17, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 10/17/2008 9:00 am
End: 10/17/2008 12:15 pm

Location: Oakland Schools, Room 235

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Start: 10/17/2008 1:00 pm
End: 10/17/2008 4:15 pm

Location: Oakland Schools, room 235

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Saturday October 18, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday October 19, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday October 20, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday October 21, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday October 22, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday October 23, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday October 24, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday October 25, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday October 26, 2008

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday October 27, 2008
Start: 10/01/2008 8:00 am
End: 10/27/2008 8:00 am

Instructor: Nancy Hawkins, MIEM Marketing Director. In this course, participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use thedifferent avenues of communication.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday October 30, 2008
Start: 10/30/2008 8:45 am
End: 10/30/2008 4:00 pm

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Presenter: Andrea Cook and Aaron Prince, Plante & Moran, PLLC andRepresentative, SET SEG. Understand the processing of workers’ compensation claims and thelegal and operational aspects of a deferred/defined contribution programand how it affects every payroll office in the state. Know the rules andregulations of 403(b) and cafeteria plans (Sec. 125).

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday November 04, 2008
Start: 11/04/2008 8:45 am
End: 11/04/2008 4:00 pm

Presenter: Randall Dean, Randall Dean Consulting & Training, LLC. This is an introduction to Randy Dean, The “Totally Obsessed” Time Management and e-mail Guy, as Dean leads this content-filled program on how to find more time and productivity every day.You will learn how to: Apply time-saving strategies in your daily interactions with people; De-stress daily work by using a task tracking method using paper,Outlook and/or PDAs. Use consistent methods and habits to shave time off work; know where you left off when you get interruptions; And much more! Make the most of your time, sit back and enjoy this valuable and often humorous program.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 11/04/2008 12:45 pm
End: 11/04/2008 4:00 pm

It seems that every day, managers and professionals are getting buried deeper and deeper under a continuing stream of both useful and useless information. Without a system for getting “control of the beast,” many people spend much of their work (and personal) time spinning wheels and feeling highly unsatisfied, simply due to too much information coming too fast with no place for it to go. If you would like to get control of “the beast” of information overload, you should attend Randall Dean’s Taminge-mail and Information Overload program. Learn how to tame your e-mail account: Use proven strategies for keeping your inbox populated with less than 10 stored e-mail messages; Increase efficiency and control habits forminimizing stored e-mail.

Wednesday November 05, 2008
Start: 11/05/2008 8:30 am
End: 11/05/2008 3:45 pm

Specific Outcomes: The planning for the four sessions will be shaped by the following big ideas, ways of working at the central office level, and protocols for the daily work with stakeholders.There are several big ideas that will shape this learning experience.  To understand Elmore’s concept of “reciprocal accountability” which balances accountability with support across a system. To understand the impact of generational diversity on the work in schools now and in the near futureas our demographics change and impact the way we work.

Thursday November 06, 2008
Start: 11/06/2008 8:45 am

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Friday November 07, 2008

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Saturday November 08, 2008

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Sunday November 09, 2008

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Monday November 10, 2008

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Tuesday November 11, 2008

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Start: 11/11/2008 8:30 am
End: 11/11/2008 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGEand RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordingsof all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the imagesand recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday November 12, 2008

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Start: 11/12/2008 8:30 am
End: 11/12/2008 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGEand RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordingsof all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the imagesand recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday November 13, 2008
Start: 11/06/2008 8:45 am
End: 11/13/2008 4:00 pm

This event is full. No more registrations are being accepted at this time.

Tuesday November 18, 2008
Start: 11/18/2008 8:00 am
End: 11/18/2008 12:00 pm

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Monday November 24, 2008
Start: 11/24/2008 9:00 am
End: 11/24/2008 12:15 pm

Presenter: Meg Hackett, Attorney, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
Learn about the legal requirements of administering medicine to students, parental rights and the rights of non-custodial parents, FERPA and the confidentiality of student records, student enrollment and residency issues, FOIA, and record keeping procedures.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 160

Start: 11/24/2008 1:00 pm
End: 11/24/2008 4:15 pm

Presenter: Thomas Mynsberge, Critical Incident Management
Participants will learn techniques and apply them through role play when identifying and addressing safety/security concerns of both students and staff, including: promoting and maintaining a positive school climate; how to respond in an emergency; collaborating with law enforcement, firstresponders and local agencies; non-violent intervention strategies/conflict resolution/mediation; dealing with aggressive students; managing stress in a dangerous situation.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 160

Start: 11/24/2008 4:00 pm
End: 11/24/2008 7:30 pm

Lansing Center, Lansing

Registration is now full for this event.

Lansing Center, MAP

Tuesday November 25, 2008
Start: 11/25/2008 9:00 am
End: 11/25/2008 4:30 pm

Lansing Center, Lansing

 

 

Registration is now full for this event.

 

Lansing Center, MAP

Tuesday December 02, 2008
Start: 12/02/2008 8:00 am
End: 12/02/2008 12:00 pm

Due to the serious nature of this issue, MASA, MASB and MSBO has partnered with Identity Theft Loss Prevention, LLC in a state-wide campaign to prepare Michigan schools in making the reasonable effort required by law to detect, prevent, and mitigate loss resulting in identity theft. Sign up now for the following Compliance and Awareness Process Workshops.

Wednesday December 03, 2008
Start: 12/03/2008 8:00 am
End: 12/03/2008 12:00 pm

Due to the serious nature of this issue, MASA, MASB and MSBO has partnered with Identity Theft Loss Prevention, LLC in a state-wide campaign to prepare Michigan schools in making the reasonable effort required by law to detect, prevent, and mitigate loss resulting in identity theft. Sign up now for the following Compliance and Awareness Process Workshops.

Start: 12/03/2008 8:45 am
End: 12/03/2008 12:00 pm

Presenter: Kary Amin, Nova Environmental, Inc.
Major state and federal regulations and how they are blended with eachother and their impact on facilities.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 12/03/2008 12:45 pm
End: 12/03/2008 4:00 pm

Presenter: Lee Andrea, SHW Group
Principles in the planning and designing of educational facilities, options in methods of construction management, selection of design and construction professionals, and bonding process; including laws, bidding requirements and recordkeeping.
(Take this class and receive credit for both Facility Planning & Bonds and Facility Design & Construction for Facilities Director Certification)
 

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday December 04, 2008
Start: 12/04/2008 9:00 am
End: 12/04/2008 3:45 pm

The diversity of students in our classrooms is increasing; the need to shape curriculum and instruction to maximize learning for all students more urgent than ever. Sixteen years of transforming a district culture to plan for each learner’s success has produced successes to celebrate and failures from which to learn. The presenter will provide an introduction to the goals and principles of differentiation • including common misconceptions • and share descriptions of practical systemic strategies • including teacher support and curriculum integration • all interspersed with actual experience.

Start: 12/04/2008 9:30 am

Radisson, Lansing

Please register by November 14, 2008. The simplest way to register is to fill out the registration form and fax your registration to: 517.327.0771.

Friday December 05, 2008
Start: 12/04/2008 9:30 am
End: 12/05/2008 3:00 pm

Radisson, Lansing

Please register by November 14, 2008. The simplest way to register is to fill out the registration form and fax your registration to: 517.327.0771.

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Start: 12/10/2008 8:45 am
End: 12/10/2008 12:00 pm

Presenters: Dan Romzek, Davison Community Schools and Mike Frawley, Yeo &Yeo, P.C.
Know the laws and regulations related to the payroll function, including state and federal payroll laws and regulations, pertinent tax regulations,employee retirement plans, practical aspects of completing a payroll, andelectronic check deposits.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 12/10/2008 12:45 pm
End: 12/10/2008 4:00 pm

Presenters: Dana Abrahams, Clark Hill, PC and Katrina Brunette, Oakland Schools
Learn the basics of performing the purchasing function, including: related Michigan laws, the structure of a purchasing operation, electronic and cooperative purchasing, bidding, reviewing contracts, lease-purchase options, and “partnerships.”

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday December 18, 2008
Start: 12/18/2008 9:30 am
End: 12/18/2008 3:45 pm

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Monday January 12, 2009
Start: 01/12/2009 9:00 am
End: 01/12/2009 12:15 pm

Presenter: Teresa Pruden, Executive Administrator, Saginaw ISD
Participants will learn strategies and skills for building healthy relationships with peers, supervisors, parents, and community, including: Getting organized, Tools for handling differences in communication styles, How to give and receive feedback, Characteristics of the various generations at work and the implications for the workplace, How to constructively address controversial issues, and How to be an effective gatekeeper.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 250

Start: 01/12/2009 1:00 pm
End: 01/12/2009 4:15 pm

Presenters: Gail M. Braverman, Consultant and Dan Pappas, Executive Director, Michigan Institute for Educational Management and Associate Executive Director, Michigan Association for School Administrators

Tuesday January 13, 2009
Start: 01/13/2009 8:45 am
End: 01/13/2009 12:00 pm

Presenters: Steve Lenar, Holly Area Schools and Scott Little, MSBO
The basic structure and function of building, grounds and maintenance operations, laws relating to school construction,environmental laws and regulations, planning maintenance programs, and what to expect from your director of facilities.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 01/13/2009 12:45 pm
End: 01/13/2009 4:00 pm

Presenter: Richard L. Beeckman, RL Beeckman & Associates
Review of insurances necessary for school operations with a primary focus on: workers’ compensation, cafeteria plans property/casualty, health insurance, liability insurance, errors and omissions, and methods of risk management. A portion of the program will be devoted to understanding options for purchasing insurance: pools, cooperatives, private vendors, and self-insurance.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday January 15, 2009
Start: 01/15/2009 8:45 am
End: 01/15/2009 4:00 pm

Location: NCA, Lansing

Presenter: Sherry McVay, Dewitt Public SchoolsThis class will include: a review of the use of technology in the classroom; purchasing classroom software, including demonstrations and discussions of commonly used products; integration and standardization issues; and understanding curriculum, Michigan’s Standards & Benchmarks and Curriculum Framework.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday January 20, 2009
Start: 01/20/2009 8:30 am
End: 01/20/2009 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGEand RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordingsof all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the imagesand recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday January 21, 2009
Start: 01/21/2009 8:30 am
End: 01/21/2009 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGEand RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordingsof all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the imagesand recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday February 03, 2009
Start: 02/03/2009 8:00 am

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday February 04, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 02/04/2009 8:30 am
End: 02/04/2009 3:45 pm

Specific Outcomes: The planning for the four sessions will be shaped by the following big ideas, ways of working at the central office level, and protocols for the daily work with stakeholders.There are several big ideas that will shape this learning experience.  To understand Elmore’s concept of “reciprocal accountability” which balances accountability with support across a system. To understand the impact of generational diversity on the work in schools now and in the near futureas our demographics change and impact the way we work.

Start: 02/04/2009 8:45 am
End: 02/04/2009 4:00 pm

Presenter: Lynn Parrish, Howell Public Schools
This session provides an overview of the hiring process, from recruiting, interviewing, and reference checks to staff orientation and record keeping. This session takes you through the steps of setting up personnel records, handling FOIA requests, address policies and procedures by exploring employee handbooks and understanding how worker’s compensation records should be kept in the personnel file.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday February 05, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday February 06, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday February 07, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday February 08, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday February 09, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday February 10, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday February 11, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 02/11/2009 9:00 am
End: 02/11/2009 12:15 pm

Presenter: Shelley Yorke Rose, Director, Communication Services, Oakland Schools
How to understand customers’ expectations; How to deal with many different customers from challenging parents to complaining students; How to improve communication with customers with effective questioning, listening, and responding skills; How to resolve customer problems and complaints; How to present yourself and your organization in a professional manner; The importance of customer service in a schools-of-choice environment; and the effective use of voicemail.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 160

Start: 02/11/2009 1:00 pm
End: 02/11/2009 4:15 pm

Presenter: Rob Pocock, Marketing, Communications, Priority Health
This session will help participants effectively handle the numerous tasks they must perform in a well-run office. Participants will learn: Principles of time management - How to deal with multiple projects and deadlines; Setting priorities; How to work with multiple bosses; Using multiple calendars; How technology can help you manage your time. Plus, What you can do to create a more productive work environment - The importance of attitude; When - and how - to ask for help; How to reduce stress levels in the workplace; The importance of creating and utilizing a network of peers.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 160

Thursday February 12, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday February 13, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 02/13/2009 9:00 am
End: 02/13/2009 3:45 pm

The diversity of students in our classrooms is increasing; the need to shape curriculum and instruction to maximize learning for all students more urgent than ever. The presenter will provide an introduction to the goals and principles of differentiation • including common misconceptions • and share descriptions of practical classroom strategies for different levels of student readiness, learning styles and interests. The workshop will also provide an opportunity to analyze actual videos of differentiated instruction in real classrooms. Although an introduction to differentiation will be provided, prior reading on the subject will allow the group to proceed to the discussion of implementation more rapidly.

Location: Wexford-Missaukee ISD

Saturday February 14, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday February 15, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday February 16, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday February 17, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 02/17/2009 8:45 am
End: 02/17/2009 4:00 pm

This program will provide the most recent information, professional advice and proven strategies for those aspiring to the Superintendency. A cadre of experienced administrators from across the State will be sharing important information and posing significant questions to help participants decide whether this is a career path to pursue.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday February 18, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday February 19, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday February 20, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday February 21, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday February 22, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday February 23, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday February 24, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday February 25, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday February 26, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday February 27, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday February 28, 2009

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday March 01, 2009
Start: 02/03/2009 8:00 am
End: 03/01/2009 4:00 pm

February 3-March 1, 2009

Instructor: Joyce Weiss, Group Dynamic Specialist Training & Development LLC
Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; Problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday March 03, 2009
Start: 03/03/2009 8:45 am
End: 03/03/2009 12:00 pm

Presenter: William Skilling, Oxford Community Schools
This session will focus on team participation in the identification of short- and long-term goals in all aspects of school district activities. Drawing from current research and practices, you will explore opportunities for your school district. This class will also assist inthe making of a strategic plan that will move the district toward the achievement of its mission and goals. The session will provide data-setsrequired to facilitate the strategic planning process and assist in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and revision of astrategic plan.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org 

Start: 03/03/2009 12:45 pm
End: 03/03/2009 4:00 pm

Presenter: TBD
This session will assist the business manager in promoting the development of staff training in technology for the school district. It will focus on developing long-range planning for the school district, while assigning appropriate specifications for technology purchasing. Technology infrastructure contracting for the school district, evaluating the cost benefits of producing information in relation to organizational value, and ensuring that appropriate security is maintained will also be discussed.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday March 10, 2009
Start: 03/10/2009 8:45 am
End: 03/10/2009 12:00 pm

Presenter: David Hulings, Hulings & Associates, L.L.C.
Learn how to match your leadership style with the culture of your organization. Matching leadership style to the cultural landscape will allow you to increase you productivity, decrease communication problems and strengthen your conflict management skills.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 03/10/2009 12:45 pm
End: 03/10/2009 4:00 pm

Presenter: David Hulings, Hulings & Associates, L.L.C.
Leadership is as much about our core values and the principles we live by, as it is our leadership style and personal leadership charisma: One should never be absent from the other. In this session we will discover ten fundamental leadership principles to use as guide posts to our leadership style(s). When each of the ten principles are employed we will find that they act as a compass to guide us through the very difficult and perilous times education now finds itself facing. Education today needs Principled Leaders: In this session we will discover ten of the great principles we need.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Start: 03/11/2009 9:00 am
End: 03/11/2009 12:15 pm

Presenter: Raymond Davis, Attorney, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
Learn about the legal requirements of school districts in regard to the Open Meetings Act, FOIA, the filing, writing and releasing of school board minutes and other election documents; and tips for developing an agenda and review sample policies that deal with these issues.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 160

Start: 03/11/2009 1:00 pm
End: 03/11/2009 4:15 pm

Presenters: Raymond Davis, Attorney, Thrun Law Firm, P.C. and Teresa Pruden, Executive Administrator, Saginaw ISD
This session will deal with the specific legal and practical aspects of school board meetings as well as board member relations. Other topics covered will be board policy, the Freedom of Information Act, FERPA and records management. Whether you are new to the superintendent’s office or have several years of experience, this session should be very helpful.

Location: Oakland Schools, room 160

Thursday March 12, 2009
Start: 03/12/2009 8:45 am
End: 03/12/2009 3:45 pm

Location: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, Grand Rapids

Pre-registration is no longer available for this event. If you wish to attend, you may walk-in on that day.

Monday March 23, 2009
Start: 03/23/2009 9:00 am
End: 03/23/2009 4:00 pm

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Wednesday March 25, 2009
Start: 03/25/2009 8:30 am
End: 03/25/2009 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGE and RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordings of all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the imagesand recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 03/25/2009 8:45 am
End: 03/25/2009 4:00 pm

Presenter: Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
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.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday March 30, 2009
Start: 03/30/2009 8:15 am
End: 03/30/2009 4:00 pm

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Agenda

This event is full.

 

Wednesday April 01, 2009
Start: 04/01/2009 8:30 am
End: 04/01/2009 3:45 pm

Specific Outcomes: The planning for the four sessions will be shaped by the following big ideas, ways of working at the central office level, and protocols for the daily work with stakeholders. There are several big ideas that will shape this learning experience. To understand Elmore’s concept of “reciprocal accountability” which balances accountability with support across a system. To understand the impact of generational diversity on the work in schools now and in the near futureas our demographics change and impact the way we work.

Start: 04/01/2009 1:54 pm

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday April 02, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday April 03, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday April 04, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday April 05, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday April 06, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday April 07, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday April 08, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday April 09, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday April 10, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday April 11, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday April 12, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday April 13, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday April 14, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday April 15, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Thursday April 16, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday April 17, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday April 18, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday April 19, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday April 20, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 04/20/2009 9:00 am
End: 04/20/2009 12:15 pm

Location: Oakland Schools

This class counts as an elective for MIEM's School Administrative Professional Certification.

Start: 04/20/2009 1:00 pm
End: 04/20/2009 4:15 pm

Location: Oakland Schools

This class counts as an elective for MIEM's School Administrative Professional Certification.

Tuesday April 21, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 04/21/2009 4:00 pm

Registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site. Please bring payment with you.

Session descriptions.

Location: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) will co-sponsor the 2009 Spring School Improvement Conference. This year’s theme is “Effective School Improvement Practices.”

Wednesday April 22, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Start: 04/21/2009 4:00 pm
End: 04/22/2009 4:30 pm

Registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site. Please bring payment with you.

Session descriptions.

Location: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) will co-sponsor the 2009 Spring School Improvement Conference. This year’s theme is “Effective School Improvement Practices.”

Thursday April 23, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Friday April 24, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Saturday April 25, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Sunday April 26, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday April 27, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday April 28, 2009

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Start: 04/01/2009 1:54 pm
End: 04/29/2009 1:54 pm

Instructor: Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM
For today’s administrative professional, the pressures to take on increased responsibilities are greater than ever, and often require theuse of leadership skills. In this workshop you will learn about various leadership styles; the characteristics of your own leadership style; how to observe and understand individual differences in people; how to set the tone for a productive workplace; the importance of being a good role model; decision-making skills; how to look at your work and life goals and find a way to maintain balance; the importance of ethics; and how to berecognized as both a doer and a thinker.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Monday May 18, 2009
Start: 05/18/2009 8:30 am
End: 05/18/2009 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGE and RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordings of all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the images and recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday May 19, 2009
Start: 05/19/2009 8:30 am
End: 05/19/2009 3:45 pm

Registration for this event provides Michigan ASCD an AUTHORIZATION OF IMAGE and RECORDING RELEASE and authorizes the event organizers permission to take photographs, video images, and voice recordings of all registrants, and also gives the event organizers permission to put the finished images and recordings to any legitimate use they deem proper. Further, the registrant relinquishes in perpetuity any right, title, or interest the registrant may have in the finished images or recordings and grant the event organizers the right to use the images and recordings.

Event Contact: danielle@gomiem.org

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Start: 05/26/2009 8:30 am
End: 05/26/2009 4:30 pm

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

This nuts-and-bolts workshop is designed to answer these questions and help jump-start your district’s planning. Send a district team so you can be­gin work on a plan and leave with a strategy that fits your needs and goals.

How can your district meet the dual demands to Reform your system as you Restore jobs and services to students?
What best practices are suggested through the regulations and guidance coming out of Washington D.C. and Lansing?
Who are the experts who can advise you?
Where can you find resources to guide you along the way?
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Monday June 22, 2009
Start: 06/22/2009 12:00 am

New Conference Announced for Educational Technology Leaders!
Educational Technology Leadership Conference
June 22-23, 2009 • Holt High School • Holt, MI
 
The Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM) and Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) have announced their partnership in hosting a new conference: the Educational Technology Leadership Conference (ETLC) for educational technology leaders.
 

Tuesday June 23, 2009
Start: 06/22/2009 12:00 am
End: 06/23/2009 12:00 am

New Conference Announced for Educational Technology Leaders!
Educational Technology Leadership Conference
June 22-23, 2009 • Holt High School • Holt, MI
 
The Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM) and Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) have announced their partnership in hosting a new conference: the Educational Technology Leadership Conference (ETLC) for educational technology leaders.
 

Monday July 27, 2009
Start: 07/27/2009 8:15 am

Location: Kent ISD

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Tuesday July 28, 2009

Location: Kent ISD

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Wednesday July 29, 2009

Location: Kent ISD

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Thursday July 30, 2009
Start: 07/27/2009 8:15 am
End: 07/30/2009 3:45 pm

Location: Kent ISD

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Tuesday August 04, 2009
Start: 08/04/2009 8:00 am

Michigan's 21st Century School Improvement

August 4-6, 2009

Location: LCC West

This event is full.

Registration is available for the September 15-17 One Common Voice–One Plan Conference.

Wednesday August 05, 2009

Michigan's 21st Century School Improvement

August 4-6, 2009

Location: LCC West

This event is full.

Registration is available for the September 15-17 One Common Voice–One Plan Conference.

Thursday August 06, 2009
Start: 08/04/2009 8:00 am
End: 08/06/2009 4:00 pm

Michigan's 21st Century School Improvement

August 4-6, 2009

Location: LCC West

This event is full.

Registration is available for the September 15-17 One Common Voice–One Plan Conference.

Monday August 10, 2009
Start: 08/10/2009 8:15 am

 Location: Plymouth Canton Community Schools

This event is full. Please register for Macomb ISD on August 24-27.

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Tuesday August 11, 2009

 Location: Plymouth Canton Community Schools

This event is full. Please register for Macomb ISD on August 24-27.

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Wednesday August 12, 2009

 Location: Plymouth Canton Community Schools

This event is full. Please register for Macomb ISD on August 24-27.

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Thursday August 13, 2009
Start: 08/10/2009 8:15 am
End: 08/13/2009 3:45 pm

 Location: Plymouth Canton Community Schools

This event is full. Please register for Macomb ISD on August 24-27.

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Start: 08/13/2009 11:00 am

Location: Sheraton Hotel, Lansing

You must apply for the SUPES Academy to attend. This is part I of a four part series. You must attend all four parts.

Friday August 14, 2009
Start: 08/13/2009 11:00 am
End: 08/14/2009 5:00 pm

Location: Sheraton Hotel, Lansing

You must apply for the SUPES Academy to attend. This is part I of a four part series. You must attend all four parts.

Start: 08/14/2009 9:00 am
End: 08/14/2009 3:30 pm

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Choose from four knowledge tracks:

  1. Finance–Dealing with Deficits Before and During
  2. Labor Relations Basics–For New Board Members
  3. Opening School without a Contract–Fact Finding, Impasse and Beyond
  4. When the Going Gets Tough–Dealing with Labor Disputes

Learn from experts
Share results with other districts
Experienced board member or novice, everyone welcome

Registration coming soon at www.masb.org.

Tuesday August 18, 2009
Start: 08/18/2009 9:00 am

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Wednesday August 19, 2009

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Thursday August 20, 2009
Start: 08/18/2009 9:00 am
End: 08/20/2009 5:00 pm

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Monday August 24, 2009
Start: 08/24/2009 8:15 am

Location: Macomb ISD

Registration is now full for this event.

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Tuesday August 25, 2009

Location: Macomb ISD

Registration is now full for this event.

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Start: 08/25/2009 8:00 am
End: 08/25/2009 3:30 pm

Location: Northern Michigan University

Wednesday August 26, 2009

Location: Macomb ISD

Registration is now full for this event.

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Thursday August 27, 2009
Start: 08/24/2009 8:15 am
End: 08/27/2009 3:45 pm

Location: Macomb ISD

Registration is now full for this event.

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Sunday September 13, 2009
Start: 09/13/2009 5:00 pm

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

 

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Please read before registering:

The following registration form is a fill-in PDF. Type in your information and look for the "Submit" button.

You will then be promted to submit using internal email (Outlook & the like) or to save and manually email if using a web-based email application. (Such as Yahoo or hotmail)

Monday September 14, 2009

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

 

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Please read before registering:

The following registration form is a fill-in PDF. Type in your information and look for the "Submit" button.

You will then be promted to submit using internal email (Outlook & the like) or to save and manually email if using a web-based email application. (Such as Yahoo or hotmail)

Tuesday September 15, 2009
Start: 09/13/2009 5:00 pm
End: 09/15/2009 2:45 pm

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

 

Click here for Conference Strand Descriptions.

Please read before registering:

The following registration form is a fill-in PDF. Type in your information and look for the "Submit" button.

You will then be promted to submit using internal email (Outlook & the like) or to save and manually email if using a web-based email application. (Such as Yahoo or hotmail)

Start: 09/15/2009 8:00 am

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Wednesday September 16, 2009

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Thursday September 17, 2009
Start: 09/15/2009 8:00 am
End: 09/17/2009 4:00 pm

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Start: 09/17/2009 11:00 am

Location: Holiday Inn, Alpena

Friday September 18, 2009
Start: 09/17/2009 11:00 am
End: 09/18/2009 5:00 pm

Location: Holiday Inn, Alpena

Monday September 21, 2009
Start: 09/21/2009 8:00 am
End: 09/21/2009 3:30 pm

Location: DeVos Place

Overnight Accommodations can be made with the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel at the rate of $80 if reservations are made by 8/21/09. Call 616.776.6400.

Monday September 28, 2009
Start: 09/28/2009 8:00 am
End: 09/28/2009 3:30 pm

Location: Rock Financial Showplace

Overnight Accommodations can be made with the Hotel Baronette at the rate of $97 if made by 9/13/09. Call 248.349.7800.

Online registration is no longer available for this event.

You may still register on site the day of the event.

Thursday October 01, 2009
Start: 10/01/2009 8:00 am

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Friday October 02, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Saturday October 03, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Sunday October 04, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Start: 10/04/2009 3:00 pm

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

View conference offerings and registration form.

Crystal Mountain Reservation form. (tax exempt form included)

General Information about Crystal Mountain.

Monday October 05, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

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Crystal Mountain Reservation form. (tax exempt form included)

General Information about Crystal Mountain.

Tuesday October 06, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Start: 10/04/2009 3:00 pm
End: 10/06/2009 2:00 pm

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

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Crystal Mountain Reservation form. (tax exempt form included)

General Information about Crystal Mountain.

Start: 10/06/2009 8:30 am
End: 10/06/2009 11:45 am

Location: Ionia ISD

Start: 10/06/2009 12:30 pm
End: 10/06/2009 3:45 pm

Location: Ionia ISD

Wednesday October 07, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Thursday October 08, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Start: 10/08/2009 11:00 am

Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Saginaw

Friday October 09, 2009

Expectations of the class: Online classes run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

This class is required for MIEM's SAPC certification but anyone interested may take it.

Start: 10/08/2009 11:00 am
End: 10/09/2009 5:00 pm

Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Saginaw