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Volume 2
Number 4
April/May 2006 Workshops... Register Now!
MIEM Seeking Applicants for Position of Certification Administrator
What Are Your Technology Training Needs? Let MIEM Know Today!
Mark Your Calendar Now for These 2006 Conferences
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINEAPRIL 27, 2006 to MAY 11, 2006
(Cancelled)
April 25, 2006
April 27, 2006
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 attendees with practical, hands-on information and tools to understand and use the Framework to support and enhance your school improvement efforts. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Bridge Over Troubled Special Education Waters
May 1, 2006
LCC West
Troubled by trying to understand the changes in special education and how it affects your building and classroom? We will offer you a practical overview of the Reauthorized IDEA 2004 by providing a realistic understanding of the changes, the implications to general education administrators and teachers and the implementation of these changes.
Character Development & Leadership
Register via FAX here
May 2, 2006
MELG Building, Lansing
This research-based curriculum is designed to improve the character and leadership traits among high school students. Most schools use this as a stand-alone course, while others choose to integrate it into other core classes. Students and teachers alike come to rely on the consistent weekly format of ethical dilemmas, current events, core readings, basic skills and writing assignments.
Systems Improvement Strategic Thinking Seminar
MELG Building, Lansing
Producing great results in student performance requires high performing systems at every level of operation in a district. This introductory workshop is designed to help districts:
1) align improvement efforts throughout the district,
2) make sound decisions based on data, and
3) increase the efficiency of operations that lead to improved student performance.
Michigan Energy Management for Schools Conference (pdf)
May 15, 2006
Registration deadline is April 28
LCC West
This is a FREE workshop. Interested schools/districts are encouraged to register three individuals to form leadership teams composed of energy managers, facility maintenance personnel, business managers, curriculum directors, principals, and teachers. Common sessions will include presentations designed to motivate and guide participants on how to plan and implement energy education and mangement programs.
The Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) is seeking qualified candidates to work for MSBO and for the Michigan Institute of Educational Management (MIEM) a non-profit corporation that focuses on professional development and training of school employees that is owned by MSBO in partnership with the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA).
Position Description: This person would be the main contact for the MSBO Voluntary Certification Program and the School Administrative Professional Certification (SAPC) and report to the Director of Certification. This position will also work closely with the Director of Marketing Communications to ensure all marketing communications strategies and materials are consistent and focused for both certification programs.
Requirements: This position requires an Associates Degree with equivalent experience or a Bachelors Degree is preferred. Work experience with marketing and graphic design skills desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office, database, InDesign, or other graphic design products.
Position will begin July 1, 2006. Resumes are due by Monday, May 15, 2006. Please DOWNLOAD THIS DOCUMENT (pdf) for further information.
MIEM is now planning its training sessions for the 2006-07 school year and would like to be able to offer the most useful programs for enhancing your technology knowledge. To that end, we have been working with PTD on a small scale basis, offering classes as people have approached us. Please let us know what classes will fit into your budget, and meet your needs during the 2006-07 school year. We need your input by May 1, 2006.
Superintendent Preparation Series Academy
August 10-11, 2006 – DoubleTree Hotel, Bay City
September 14-15, 2006 – Grand Traverse, Traverse City
October 12-13, 2006 – Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids
November 9-10, 2006 – Lansing Sheraton
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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