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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T131300Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/be-direct-respect-online-class
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/be-direct-respect-online-class
SUMMARY:Be Direct with Respect Online Class
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Expectations of the class\:</strong> Online courses 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.</p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/food-service-business-manager%E2%80%93webinar
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/food-service-business-manager%E2%80%93webinar
SUMMARY:Food Service for the Business Manager–Webinar
DESCRIPTION:<p>&nbsp\;Location\: at your desk</p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T194500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/2012-michigan-school-testing-conference
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/2012-michigan-school-testing-conference
SUMMARY:2012 Michigan School Testing Conference
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.</strong></p>
 <p>Location\: Kensington Court Hotel\, Ann Arbor</p>
 <p><strong>Lodging\:</strong></p>
 <p>Kensington Court has a limited number of overnight rooms that conference participants may reserve. Call the Kensington Court directly at 1.800.344.7829 or 734.761.7800 to make a reservation. A special rate of $102.00 (single or double) is available for those who make their reservations by January 21\, 2012.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T203000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/negotiations-starting-and-ending-same-page-team
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/negotiations-starting-and-ending-same-page-team
SUMMARY:Negotiations\: Starting and Ending on the Same Page as a Team
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Ramada Hotel and Conference Center &bull\; Lansing</p>
 <p>Register with <a href=\\"http\://emerge.masb.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?Event=LR_12\\">MASB</a>.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T194500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/experienced-instructional-leaders-series-2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/experienced-instructional-leaders-series-2
SUMMARY:Experienced Instructional Leaders Series
DESCRIPTION:<p>Session 4\, Time and Resource Management</p>
 <p>MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>Time is a finite resource that must be managed well by central office instructional leaders.&nbsp\;This session\, the final learning experience in the seminar\, will focus on planning and decision-making processes which will maximize the time and resources available to continuously improve learning for all in a district.</p>
 <p>Participants will\:<br />
 Understand how decisions are made and use strategies to maximize participation and ownership in collaborative planning and decision-making processes. Use protocols for leading others in deep discussion using professional literature. Share craft knowledge relating to successful practices in their districts around maximizing their resources.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/administering-labor-agreement
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/administering-labor-agreement
SUMMARY:Administering a Labor Agreement
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Ramada Hotel and Conference Center &bull\; Lansing</p>
 <p>Register with <a href=\\"http\://emerge.masb.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?Event=LR_12\\">MASB</a>.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/educator-evaluations-integrating-student-growth-data
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/educator-evaluations-integrating-student-growth-data
SUMMARY:Educator Evaluations\: Integrating Student Growth Data
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.</strong></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/pdfs/educator_eval2012.pdf\\">Informational flyer.</a> (Registration is only online.)</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/pdfs/edueval_2012_breakouts.pdf\\">Complete list of session breakouts.</a></p>
 <p>Location\: Lansing Center\, Lansing</p>
 <p>Registration&nbsp\;and Breakfast 7\:30 am</p>
 <p>Conference 8\:30 am-4\:00 pm</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/team-leadership
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/team-leadership
SUMMARY:Team Leadership
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Lansing Community College West\, Lansing</p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T164500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/instructional-program-evaluation
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/instructional-program-evaluation
SUMMARY:Instructional Program Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:<p>&nbsp\;Location\: Lansing Community College West\, Lansing</p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120314T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120314T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-operational-management
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-operational-management
SUMMARY:Technology for Operational Management
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/labor-relationsemployment-law
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/labor-relationsemployment-law
SUMMARY:Labor Relations / Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Lansing Community College West\, Lansing</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120326T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120326T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-district-readiness-future-michigan-school-technology
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-district-readiness-future-michigan-school-technology
SUMMARY:Technology District Readiness\: The Future of Michigan School Technology
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\:              </p>
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T142900Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/mdenca-school-improvement-conference
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/mdenca-school-improvement-conference
SUMMARY:2012 AdvancED Michigan/MDE School Improvement Conference
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Lansing Center\, Lansing</p>
 <p><strong>Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.</strong></p>
 <p>Download the <a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/pdfs/2012_spring_siprogram.pdf\\">Conference Program</a>.</p>
 <p>&ldquo\;Going Digital\: Ready\, Set\, Accelerate&rdquo\;</p>
 <p>Pre-Conference 3/29/12 - 4\:00 p.m. to 7\:00 p.m.<br />
 <em>(separate registration cost)</em><br />
 Featuring\:</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120402T143000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/leader-you%E2%80%93online-class
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/leader-you%E2%80%93online-class
SUMMARY:The Leader in You–Online Class
DESCRIPTION:<p>Expectations of the class\: Online courses 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.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T194500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/debra-pickering-quality-instruction-and-implementation-common-core-michigan
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/debra-pickering-quality-instruction-and-implementation-common-core-michigan
SUMMARY:Debra Pickering\: Quality Instruction and the Implementation of the Common Core in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:<p>Locations\: face-to-face at <a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/contact_us\\">MELG Building</a>\, Lansing &bull\; Video Conference at Wexford-Missaukee ISD</p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/student-engagement-series-student-voice-dialogue
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/student-engagement-series-student-voice-dialogue
SUMMARY:Student Engagement Series\: Student Voice Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Holt High School\, Holt</p>
 <p><strong>Purpose\:</strong></p>
 <ul>
 <li>
 		In an effort to improve student engagement in learning\, Michigan ASCD is providing a forum where adult stakeholders can observe students as they engage in a dialogue about their perceptions and experiences related to being engaged in the learning process.</li>
 </ul>
 <p><strong>Outcomes\:</strong></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120808T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120808T190000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/learning-leaders-reinventing-rejuvenation-results
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/learning-leaders-reinventing-rejuvenation-results
SUMMARY:Learning Leaders\: Reinventing\, Rejuvenation\, Results
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: <span class=\\"EN10\\">Northville High School</span><br />
 	<span class=\\"EN10\\">45700 Six Mile Road<br />
 	Northville\, MI 48168 </span></p>
 <p>Educators from the Galileo Consortium Organizations Expand your knowledge\, learn new strategies and skills that can excite\, engage\, and increase learning for ALL of your students! The conference includes 30 interactive sessions that will motivate and inspire you!</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_LL\\">Register online.</a></p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120809T183100Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-i-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-i-0
SUMMARY:SUPES Academy Part I
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Lansing Lexington Hotel\, Lansing</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120814T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120814T194500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/curriculum-leaders-institute-cohort-6-day-1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/curriculum-leaders-institute-cohort-6-day-1
SUMMARY:Curriculum Leaders Institute Cohort 6 Day #1
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: <a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/contact_us\\">The MELG Building</a>\, Lansing (All sessions)</p>
 <p>Light breakfast and lunch included.</p>
 <p>If interested in the <a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/Programs/CurriculumLeadersInstitute/tabid/234/Default.aspx\\">Specialty Endorsement</a>\, please submit a <a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/Portals/2/Cohort1Year2Resources/CLIletterInterest.doc\\">Program Application</a> to sign up for Cohort 6.</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_CL6\\">Register online.</a></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=O6N%2bkvtd%2fTk%3d&amp\;tabid=165\\">Registration form.</a></p>
 <p><strong>First year\:</strong></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T183300Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-ii-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-ii-0
SUMMARY:SUPES Academy Part II
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Location\: Alpena Holiday Inn</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T194500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/courageous-intentional-conversations-1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/courageous-intentional-conversations-1
SUMMARY:Courageous & Intentional Conversations
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>The overall purpose of this day-long professional learning experience is to strengthen school and district leaders&rsquo\; ability to plan and have intentional conversations aimed at addressing tough issues as well as the continuous improvement of professional performance\, attitude\, effort and results.</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_CIC1\\">Register online.</a></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=4Df5LqDr7TQ%3d&amp\;tabid=165\\">Register by fax.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121001T172400Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/marketing-your-school
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/marketing-your-school
SUMMARY:Marketing Your School
DESCRIPTION:<p>Online Class&ndash\;Learnport</p>
 <p>Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time</p>
 <p>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 district&rsquo\;s 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 the different avenues of communication.</p>
 <p><em>Required\: SAPC</em></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/accounting-manualchart-accounts
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/accounting-manualchart-accounts
SUMMARY:Accounting Manual/Chart of Accounts
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>What every school payroll/personnel should know about State Bulletin 1022 Accounting Manual and its relationship to their position in the school district. Learn how to account for payroll division of state and federal programs and compensated absences and averages. Find out how to monitor the budget.<br />
 	<em>R=School Payroll Specialist E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_AM\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T164500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/record-keeping-retentionautomation
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/record-keeping-retentionautomation
SUMMARY:Record Keeping Retention / Automation
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>Participants will be provided an overview of 1) Requirements for payroll/personnel records\, automated file maintenance\, and related retention procedures. 2) Privacy issues related to payroll and the rules in accessing personnel records. 3) Different systems in place that track&nbsp\; students including SRSD\, MEIS\, REP and special education and 4) The importance of each system and how these systems are used within the school district. Also covered is an overview on FOIA\, COBRA\, and criminal record checks.</p>
 <p><em>R=School Payroll Specialist E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_RK\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121007T180000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/annual-facilitiesoperations-director-conference-expo
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/annual-facilitiesoperations-director-conference-expo
SUMMARY:Annual Facilities / Operations Director Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Crystal Mountain Resort\, Thompsonville</p>
 <p>Required classes available to you\:</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Budgeting for Facilities</li>
 <li>Computerized Facility Management</li>
 <li>Emergency Preparedness Management</li>
 <li>Financial Analysis</li>
 <li>Maintenance Operations</li>
 <li>Systems - Electrical\, HVAC\, and Technology</li>
 </ul>
 <p>More than 30 sessions will be offered.</p>
 <p>Register with MIEM at <a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org\\" title=\\"www.gomiem.org\\">www.gomiem.org</a> in August.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121010T183500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-iii-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-iii-0
SUMMARY:SUPES Academy Part III
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Doubletree\, Bay City</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121018T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121018T154500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/student-engagement-series-student-voice-dialogue-1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/student-engagement-series-student-voice-dialogue-1
SUMMARY:Student Engagement Series\: Student Voice Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: <a href=\\"http\://classic.mapquest.com/maps?city=Livonia&amp\;state=MI&amp\;address=8985+Newburgh+Rd&amp\;zipcode=48150-3424&amp\;country=US&amp\;latitude=42.355266&amp\;longitude=-83.410581&amp\;geocode=ADDRESS\\">Livonia Career/Technical Center</a><br />
 	Large Group Room<br />
 	8985 Newburgh Rd.\, Livonia\, MI 48154<br />
 	Please park across the street at Churchill High School</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Auvkz9wI3zQ%3d&amp\;tabid=165\\">Registration Form.</a></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_SES3\\">Register online.</a></p>
 <p><strong>Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.</strong></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121024T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121024T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/managing-emergencies
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/managing-emergencies
SUMMARY:Managing Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:<p>Identify\, develop and implement emergency planning. From natural disasters to bus accidents you need to have plans in place. You will learn what to look for and what information to gather along with coordinating with emergency responders\, school personnel\, and the community.</p>
 <p><em>R = Operations Director E = for all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_ME\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121031T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121031T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/overview-human-resource-management
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/overview-human-resource-management
SUMMARY:Overview of Human Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>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&rsquo\;s compensation records should be kept in the personnel file.</p>
 <p><em>R = Human Resource Specialist E = for all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_OHR\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121107T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121107T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/strategic-planning
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/strategic-planning
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:<p>This session will focus on team participation in the identification of shortand 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 in the making of a strategic plan that will move the district toward the achievement of its mission and goals. The session will provide datasets required to facilitate the strategic planning process and assist in the implementation\, monitoring\, evaluation\, reporting\, and revision of a strategic plan.</p>
 <p><em>R=Chief Financial Officer and Operation Director E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_SP\\">Register online</a><em>.</em></p>
 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121107T164500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121107T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-business-manager
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-business-manager
SUMMARY:Technology for the Business Manager
DESCRIPTION:<p><span style=\\"font-size\: 10.000000pt\; font-family\: 'TodayBEF'\\">This session focuses on developing long-range technology planning\, while assigning appropriate specifications for technology purchasing. Other discussion topics include\: 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.</span></p>
 <p><em>R=Chief Financial Officer and Business Office Manager E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_TFBM\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121108T183600Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-iv-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/supes-academy-part-iv-0
SUMMARY:SUPES Academy Part IV
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Crowne Plaza\, Grand Rapids</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121108T200000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121108T230000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/school-improvement-pre-conference
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/school-improvement-pre-conference
SUMMARY:School Improvement Pre - Conference
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Lansing Center\, Lansing\, MI</p>
 <p>Registration will be available in September.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121109T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121109T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/school-improvement-conference
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/school-improvement-conference
SUMMARY:School Improvement Conference
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Lansing Center\, Lansing\, MI</p>
 <p>Registration will be available in September.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-classroom
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/technology-classroom
SUMMARY:Technology in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>This 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&rsquo\;s Standards &amp\; Benchmarks and Curriculum Framework.</p>
 <p><em>R=School Technology Management E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_TC\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121115T172700Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/26th-annual-support-staff-conference-administrative-professionals
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/26th-annual-support-staff-conference-administrative-professionals
SUMMARY:26th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Amway Grand Hotel\, Grand Rapids\, MI</p>
 <p>This annual conference for Administrative Professionals will help you expand your knowledge base\, skills and confidence as an administrative professional.</p>
 <p>The Following SAPC required classes will be offered to you\:</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Crisis Management/Safety Issues</li>
 <li>Business Communications</li>
 <li>Business of Schools\: What They Do &amp\; How They Do It</li>
 <li>Time Management &amp\; Productivity</li>
 <li>Data and Recordkeeping</li>
 <li>School Law for the Building Level Secretary</li>
 <li>School Law for the Central Office Secretary</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Registration will be available in September.</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121116T113000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121116T144500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/student-engagement-series-student-voice-dialogue-0
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/student-engagement-series-student-voice-dialogue-0
SUMMARY:Student Engagement Series\: Student Voice Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: Kent ISD Career/Technical Center<br />
 	1655 East Beltline NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49525<br />
 	Parking lots #1 &amp\; 2<br />
 	Multi-Purpose Room</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Vt5id9K7rx0%3d&amp\;tabid=165\\">Register by fax.</a></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/pdfs/stud_eng_series2012_agenda.pdf\\">Agenda.</a></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_SES2\\">Register online.</a></p>
 <p>&nbsp\;</p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121120T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121120T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/insurance-and-risk-management
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/insurance-and-risk-management
SUMMARY:Insurance and Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:<p>Webinar (online seminar)&ndash\;Watch at Your Desk</p>
 <p>Review of the insurances necessary for school operations with a primary focus on\: Worker&rsquo\;s Compensation\, cafeteria plans\, property/casualty\, health insurance\, liability insurance\, errors and omissions\, and methods of risk management. A portion of the program would be devoted to understanding options for purchasing insurance\: pools\, cooperatives\, private vendors\, and self-insurance.</p>
 <p><em>R=Chief Financial Officer E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_IR\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121129T123000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121129T194500Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/curriculum-leaders-institute-experienced-instructional-leaders-series
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/curriculum-leaders-institute-experienced-instructional-leaders-series
SUMMARY:Curriculum Leaders Institute Experienced Instructional Leaders Series
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: <a href=\\"http\://www.gomiem.org/contact_us\\">MELG Building</a>\, Lansing (All sessions)</p>
 <p>A light breakfast and lunch included.</p>
 <p>The Michigan ASCD Experienced Instructional Leaders Series is a quarterly professional development series for seasoned curriculum leaders.&nbsp\; The series will provide a forum for curriculum leaders to gather together and dialogue about current issues in the curriculum field\, as well as provide each participant with the most current and relevant practices and tools available.</p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_ECL\\">Register online.</a></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://michiganascd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wz3x9NyTFhQ%3d&amp\;tabid=165\\">Registration Form.</a></p>
 <p><strong>Series Dates\:</strong></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121204T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121204T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/payroll-and-related-personnel-issues
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/payroll-and-related-personnel-issues
SUMMARY:Payroll and Related Personnel Issues
DESCRIPTION:<p>Webinar (online seminar)&ndash\;Watch at Your Desk</p>
 <p>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\, and electronic check deposits.</p>
 <p><em>R=Chief Financial Officer and Business Office Manager E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_PAY\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121206T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121206T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/purchasing
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/purchasing
SUMMARY:Purchasing
DESCRIPTION:<p>Webinar (online seminar)&ndash\;Watch at Your Desk</p>
 <p>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 &ldquo\;partnerships.&rdquo\;</p>
 <p><em>R=Chief Financial Officer\, Facilities Director\, and Business Office Manager E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=12_PURCH\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130110T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130110T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/financial-analysis
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/financial-analysis
SUMMARY:Financial Analysis
DESCRIPTION:<p>Webinar (online seminar) &ndash\; Watch at Your Desk</p>
 <p>The focus of this class is primarily to provide facilities directors with ideas and terminology that can help them analyze and communicate issues in their operations from a cost perspective. We will cover life cycle costing concepts\, but we&rsquo\;ll also look at facilities benchmarks\, energy management\, marketing and reporting on the facilities department.</p>
 <p><em>R=Facilities Director E=all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=13_FA\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130123T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130123T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/cash-management
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/cash-management
SUMMARY:Cash Management
DESCRIPTION:<p>Webinar (online seminar) &ndash\; Watch at Your Desk</p>
 <p>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.</p>
 <p><em>R = Business Office Manager\, Business Office Specialist\, Chief Financial Officer E = for all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=13_CM\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T181500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/be-direct-respect
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/be-direct-respect
SUMMARY:Be Direct with Respect
DESCRIPTION:<p>Online Course&ndash\;Learnport</p>
 <p>Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time</p>
 <p>Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy\; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.</p>
 <p><em>Elective\: All tracks</em></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130212T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130212T200000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/introduction-operations-management
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/introduction-operations-management
SUMMARY:Introduction to Operations Management
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\: MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>An overview of educational operations with a focus on several key areas. This class discusses the role of the Facilities Manager and the Transportation Director in the educational community and the impact of these combined duties in general in the learning and work environment. An outline of the legal and regulatory responsibilities will also be discussed.</p>
 <p><em>R= Operations Director E = all others</em></p>
 <p><a href=\\"http\://www.miemeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=13_IOM\\">Register online.</a></p>
 
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T092134Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130212T124500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130212T160000Z
UID:http://www.gomiem.org/event/introduction-facilities-management
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gomiem.org/event/introduction-facilities-management
SUMMARY:Introduction to Facilities Management
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location\:&nbsp\;MELG Building\, Lansing</p>
 <p>This session is a three hours of an overview of educational facilities operation with a focus on several key areas. This class discusses the role of the Facilities Manager in the educational community and the impact of facilities in general on the learning and work environment. An outline of the legal and regulatory responsibilities will also be discussed. After lunch the session will continue into Operations Management which includes the role of the Transportation Director in the educational community and the impact of these combined duties in general in the learning and work environment. Any legal and regulatory responsibilities with Transportation will also be discussed.</p>
 <p><em>R= Facilities Director E = all others</em></p>
 
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