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Did you miss the Webinar on January 26 on Michigan's New Safety Laws and Legislation? Register today for the archived version.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

FEBRUARY 27 thru MARCH 31

46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference
Start: 02/27/2006 • End: 03/01/2006
Pre-conference is on Monday, Feb. 27.
"Assessment in the K-12 Learning Environment," is the theme of the 46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference. Keynoters from MDE will be Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Academic Officer. Clinic presentations from the USOE, MDE, practitioners, plus university and school district assessment experts will focus on federal (NCLB) and state assessments.

Nuts and Bolts of Human Resources
Start: 02/27/2006 • End: 02/27/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
So you just accepted a position to be at the helm of human resources/personnel - now what? This workshop will provide you with an overview of personnel issues from two administrators who have worked directly in the field.

Bargaining Basics: Smart Bargaining in Tough Times
Start: 03/09/2006 • End: 03/09/2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
Why back to bargaining basics? Setting the context for negotiations. What’s coming in 2005-06? Review of the major issues and options for responding.

Generations at Work: The New Diversity
Start: 03/13/2006 • End: 03/13/2006
Location: Sheraton Lansing Hotel, Lansing
As more workers remain in the workplace and new, younger workers arrive, there is sometimes tension among the people due to age, life experiences and values. Called the "new" diversity, it is interesting and useful to understand this research and learn ways to value and motivate ALL workers, no matter their age or generation.

Team Leadership
Start: 03/13/2006 • End: 03/13/2006
Location: Sheraton Lansing Hotel, Lansing
Explore the components of leadership and the methods and challenges of managing people including: recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating your staff.

2006 Making the Most of Your Technology
Start: 03/14/2006 • End: 03/14/2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
This one-day workshop, designed for teachers and principals, will focus on new strategies for using technology to make a difference for learning in the classroom.

Windows XP Tips N Tricks - BAISD
Start: 03/15/2006 • End: 03/15/2006
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD, Bay City
This three-hour course will cover: Working with My Computer (browsing My Computer and working with the folder hierarchy); working with files (creating and managing files and folders, working with floppy disks, and the Recycle Bin; customizing your workstation (Creating and deleting shortcuts, plus using the Control Panel); and using Internet Explorer (the basics plus web content, and shutting down Windows XP).

Word 2002 Tips N Tricks - BAISD
Start: 03/15/2006 • End: 03/15/2006
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD, Bay City
A three-hour course designed to give you some quick tips and tricks using Word 2002. Topics covered: Using styles and AutoText; working with graphics; automating actions with macros. An excellent manual is included with step-by-step directions for each of the topics covered.

2006 Business Communications (Written & Verbal)
Start: 03/16/2006 • End: 03/16/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
Learn practical techniques for effective job-related communications, including grammar and business writing techniques you will apply to your own communication samples. These include email, memo, and letter applications, email etiquette, how to get your point across clearly and concisely plus editing and proofreading tips.

Customer Service
Start: 03/16/2006 • End: 03/16/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This session will provide a foundation for quality customer service. Participants will learn how to understand the customers’ expectations, how to deal with many different customers from challenging parents to complaining students and how to improve communication.

IDEA 2004 Applied
Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA 2004”) was re-authorized effective July 1, 2005. Though the statute became effective before the 2005-2006 school year began, many of the details regarding compliance with the statute will be addressed by the federal regulations implementing IDEA 2004.

Menu Planning and Nutrition Integrity
Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This session covers the fundamentals of school menu planning by using the 2000 dietary guidelines for Americans. Nutrition integrity standards and USDA child nutrition meal pattern requirements will also be covered. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of different types of menus and menu planning systems that are acceptable to the federal government.

Purchasing for Food Service Directors
Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
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."


THE MIEM CONNECTION Brought to you by: Michigan Institute for Educational Management	February, 2006 Volume 2 Number 2

INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:
Michigan School Testing Conference to Offer All-Day Workshops, 35 Presentations & More!! February/March Workshops... Register Now!
46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference To Offer Educators Two All-Day Workshops, 35 Clinic Presentations and Four General Session Speakers!
Register now for the 46^th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference, “Assessment in the K-12 Learning Environment." The date is February 27 to March 1, 2006 and the location is the Kensington Court Hotel in Ann Arbor. Registration is only available on line. Detailed conference information may be downloaded here. A tentative conference agenda (describing the 35 clinics) and lodging information are also available. Classroom assessment specialists, curriculum directors, principals, teachers (regular and special education), superintendents, and special education directors will want to register! On February 27, Ernie Bauer and Mark Reckase will present on “large-scale assessment.” Get hands-on experience combined with attention to practical issues or choose to attend Karen Bailey’s presentation which will focus on classroom assessment versus large-scale assessment. General Session presentations will be “The Challenge Michigan Faces,” presented by Mike Flanagan. Jeremy Hughes, will speak on “Policy Issues in Assessment Facing Michigan.” On Wednesday, the General Session will be “Achievement in America: The Numbers and the Stories They Tell” by Brooke Haycock and Daria Hall from the Education Trust in Washington, D. C. This conference has been approved for .9 SB-CEUs and 10.5 National Certified Counselor (NCC) credits. Exhibitors, focusing on assessment, will be available both days. An audio tape for one session of your choice is included in your registration fee with the option of purchasing additional audio tapes.
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Did you miss the Webinar on January 26 on Michigan's New Safety Laws and Legislation? Register today for the archived version. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE FEBRUARY 27 thru MARCH 31 46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference Start: 02/27/2006 • End: 03/01/2006 Pre-conference is on Monday, Feb. 27. "Assessment in the K-12 Learning Environment," is the theme of the 46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference. Keynoters from MDE will be Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Academic Officer. Clinic presentations from the USOE, MDE, practitioners, plus university and school district assessment experts will focus on federal (NCLB) and state assessments. Nuts and Bolts of Human Resources Start: 02/27/2006 • End: 02/27/2006 Location: MELG Building, Lansing So you just accepted a position to be at the helm of human resources/personnel - now what? This workshop will provide you with an overview of personnel issues from two administrators who have worked directly in the field. Bargaining Basics: Smart Bargaining in Tough Times Start: 03/09/2006 • End: 03/09/2006 Location: LCC West, Lansing Why back to bargaining basics? Setting the context for negotiations. What’s coming in 2005-06? Review of the major issues and options for responding. Generations at Work: The New Diversity Start: 03/13/2006 • End: 03/13/2006 Location: Sheraton Lansing Hotel, Lansing As more workers remain in the workplace and new, younger workers arrive, there is sometimes tension among the people due to age, life experiences and values. Called the "new" diversity, it is interesting and useful to understand this research and learn ways to value and motivate ALL workers, no matter their age or generation. Team Leadership Start: 03/13/2006 • End: 03/13/2006 Location: Sheraton Lansing Hotel, Lansing Explore the components of leadership and the methods and challenges of managing people including: recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating your staff. 2006 Making the Most of Your Technology Start: 03/14/2006 • End: 03/14/2006 Location: LCC West, Lansing This one-day workshop, designed for teachers and principals, will focus on new strategies for using technology to make a difference for learning in the classroom. Windows XP Tips N Tricks - BAISD Start: 03/15/2006 • End: 03/15/2006 Location: Bay-Arenac ISD, Bay City This three-hour course will cover: Working with My Computer (browsing My Computer and working with the folder hierarchy); working with files (creating and managing files and folders, working with floppy disks, and the Recycle Bin; customizing your workstation (Creating and deleting shortcuts, plus using the Control Panel); and using Internet Explorer (the basics plus web content, and shutting down Windows XP). Word 2002 Tips N Tricks - BAISD Start: 03/15/2006 • End: 03/15/2006 Location: Bay-Arenac ISD, Bay City A three-hour course designed to give you some quick tips and tricks using Word 2002. Topics covered: Using styles and AutoText; working with graphics; automating actions with macros. An excellent manual is included with step-by-step directions for each of the topics covered. 2006 Business Communications (Written & Verbal) Start: 03/16/2006 • End: 03/16/2006 Location: MELG Building, Lansing Learn practical techniques for effective job-related communications, including grammar and business writing techniques you will apply to your own communication samples. These include email, memo, and letter applications, email etiquette, how to get your point across clearly and concisely plus editing and proofreading tips. Customer Service Start: 03/16/2006 • End: 03/16/2006 Location: MELG Building, Lansing This session will provide a foundation for quality customer service. Participants will learn how to understand the customers’ expectations, how to deal with many different customers from challenging parents to complaining students and how to improve communication. IDEA 2004 Applied Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006 Location: LCC West, Lansing The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA 2004”) was re-authorized effective July 1, 2005. Though the statute became effective before the 2005-2006 school year began, many of the details regarding compliance with the statute will be addressed by the federal regulations implementing IDEA 2004. Menu Planning and Nutrition Integrity Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006 Location: MELG Building, Lansing This session covers the fundamentals of school menu planning by using the 2000 dietary guidelines for Americans. Nutrition integrity standards and USDA child nutrition meal pattern requirements will also be covered. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of different types of menus and menu planning systems that are acceptable to the federal government. Purchasing for Food Service Directors Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006 Location: MELG Building, Lansing 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."
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