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Volume 2
Number 3
March/April 2006 Workshops... Register Now!
Mark Your Calendars Now for These 2006 Conferences
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINEMARCH 16 to APRIL 27, 2006
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. Required for SAPC.
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. Required for SAPC and Food Service Director. Elective credit for other MSBO certification tracks.
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. RRequired for SAPC and Food Service Director. Elective credit for other MSBO certification tracks.
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." Required for Food Service Director. Elective credit for other MSBO certification tracks.
MI School Improvement Pre-Conference Workshop (FULL)
Start: 03/23/2006 • End: 03/23/2006
Location: Radisson Hotel, Lansing
This workshop is specially designed for ISD school improvement staff, education organizations and ABCS coaches to preview several drafts of new school improvement framework tools, and discuss professional development options in preparation for the April 27 statewide rollout of the framework.
Opening Doors To Your Future: A Life Career Transition
Start: 04/25/2006 • End: 04/25/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This career transition course will focus on the non-financial aspects of retirement and will help prospective retirees create a transition plan. Participants will consider if their time will be spent working in a related career field, an entirely different area or in voluntary activities.
The Challenges And Benefits Of Diversity In The Workplace
Start: 04/27/2006 • End: 04/27/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This session will present an opportunity to look at and understand the challenges and benefits of workplace diversity, even when there are questions about its effectiveness.
2006 Michigan School Improvement Conference brochure (pdf)
Start: 04/27/2006 • End: 04/27/2006
Location: Lansing Center
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This one-day conference will provide you with practical, hands-on information and tools to understand and use the Framework to support and enhance your school improvement efforts. SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 600 PEOPLE.
2006 Facilities Directors & Expo Conference
October 1 - 3, 2006
Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
20th Annual Support Staff Conference
November 9 - 10, 2006
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel - Grand Rapids
16th Annual MIEM Technology Conference & Expo
November 29 - December 1, 2006
Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel - Kalamazoo
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