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Michigan Institute for Educational Management
Volume 2
Number 7
New This Year:
Membership must be paid by August 1, 2006 to take advantage of the reduced prices on professional development programs. Once membership is paid, your district will receive the discounted membership registration rate. We cannot retroactively reimburse for member registration rates.
We have four Webinars this year and many certification classes to choose from. Keep an eye on our Website to "See What MIEM Can Do For You!"
New This Year!! Webinars Are In!!!
August–September 2006 Workshops... Register Now!
Mark Your Calendar Now for These 2006 Conferences
MIEM has a series of informative Webinars –– from learning about the Kalamazoo Promise to recruiting and hiring and dealing with declining enrollment. These programs will be delivered via your own computer or a site near you, and will allow you to interact with the speakers –– similar to a live presentation.
We need your help!! Because of this technology, we are virtually unlimited in the number of sites, but need to know the participating sites in order to provide SB-CEUs for our three hour programs.
A Letter of Agreement will be sent next week to every Intermediate School District Superintendent and any past ISD technical contacts. This Letter of Agreement needs to be sent back to MIEM by July 31, 2006 with your information so we can deliver the best quality Webinars close to you.
If you would like to participate as an ISD or school building and have not received the information, please contact Debbie Kopkau at dkopkau@msbo.org or 517.327.2587.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
August 10, 2006 to September 28, 2006
Superintendent Preparation Series Academy
NOW CLOSED. ALL DATES ARE FULL
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
Webinar: How To Get The Most Out Of A MIEM Webinar
August 16, 2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
FREE to all who participate. This session will review the necessary components of using the computer and getting questions answered during a program. Understand the cost structure and how you and your district can get the most valuable information out of these programs.
Instructional Program Evaluation
September 27, 2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
This session will help the business manager understand the components of instructional programs within the school district; planning and implementing program improvement; analyzing economic factors associated with delivering and evaluating instructional programs.
Technology For The Business Manager
September 27, 2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
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.
Building And Maintaining Relationships
September 28, 2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
In this session participants will learn strategies and skills for building healthy relationships with peers, supervisors, parents and community, including: 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.
Time Management
September 28, 2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This session will help participants effectively handle the numerous tasks they must perform in a well-run office. Participants will learn how to deal with multiple projects and deadlines; setting priorities; how to work with multiple bosses; using multiple calendars; and how technology can help you manage your time.
2006 Facilities Directors & Expo Conference
The exhibit show is now full, but sponsorships are still available
by emailing Patty Lenneman or phoning her at 517.327.2584.
October 1 - 3, 2006
Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
2006 Michigan School Improvement Conference
November 6, 2006
(Preconference is on November 5, 2006)
Lansing Center, Lansing
Featuring Keynote Speakers Pedro Noguera & Dr. Cathy Fromme
Also offered: Next Steps, What’s New and Conversation Starter Kit #2
20th Annual Support Staff Conference
November 9 - 10, 2006
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel - Grand Rapids
Featuring Keynote Speakers Peggy Kline & Dr. Mary Bigler
If you have questions about the conference, please
email Carol Kingsley or call her at 231.587.8637.
Exhibitor Space Application
16th Annual MIEM Technology Conference & Expo
November 29-December 1, 2006, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Kalamazoo
Featuring Keynote SpeakerS Allyson Knox, Academic Program Manager
for US Partners in Learning, Microsoft Corporation
and Alan November, November Learning, Inc.
Sponsorship and Exhibit Booth Reservation Form
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