THE MIEM CONNECTION
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Michigan Institute for Educational Management
July 2007
Volume 3
Number 7
INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:

Registration for 2007-2008 Events Now Available!
MSBO Certification – Renewal Class Offered July 31–August 1
SAPC Certification
July-August 2007 Events... Register Now!
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Conferences

MIEM Membership Means Big Savings

For more than 25 years, MIEM has been helping paint a bright future for public education by being a top source for your professional development needs.

We offer a variety of conferences, workshops, webinars and certification classes for people in every aspect of education. We provide this training at reasonable prices, especially for districts that are MIEM members.

Membership in MIEM is a smart choice, because member districts receive up to a 25% reduction in registration rates.

Are you taking advantage of the savings when registering for workshops and conferences? Renew now.

Registration for 2007-2008 Events Now Available!

Online registration is now available for the 2007-2008 events. This calendar should help you to better plan what MIEM can do for you. As with any planning document, there may be some changes. We will confirm these activities and make any necessary changes on our monthly update to you electronically. Register now!!

MSBO Certification – Renewal Class Offered July 31–August 1

If you hold a Chief Financial Officer or Business Office Manager Certificate, you may need Group Solutions. Our next one is July 31-August 1. Registration is limited, so please register now.

You do not have to be working toward certification to take a certification class. Everyone is eligible.
If you haven't already started the MSBO Certification program, learn more.

SAPC Certification

Are you registered for SAPC classes or in the program? SAPC classes are designed for school office professionals, secretaries and administrative assistants. Learn more. SAPC classes are being scheduled at Washtenaw ISD for 2007-08. See next month's issue for the list of classes.

July-August 2007 Events...Register Now!

Adaptive Schools
August 23-24, 2007
Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor
Click here to download the brochure.
Learn how to build and sustain strong collaborative and caring school cultures in which results-oriented staffs work together for continual school improvement. Explore the latest practical findings in organizational development, team learning and handling change which link collaborative work cultures to improved learning for all students. This interactive seminar is designed as a two-day workshop. It teaches the models, maps, tools, and skills common to four school improvement roles: facilitator, coach, consultant and presenter, with emphasis on facilitation expertise.

Getting The Most Out Of Your School District Team!
August 24, 2007
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
Start your district team out on the right foot this school year! Have you ever thought you could work better if you knew how to relate with a particular person? This workshop is based on the KAI Framework. Participants will take this assessment as part of the workshop and receive feedback on their style. Participants will work together to engage in a highly interactive and exciting experience designed to acquaint each participant with the key concepts of the theory and to utilize it in enhancing the problem-solving capacity of working with your district team. Bring your team and get the tools you need to start the school year on a positive note.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Conferences!

Superintendent Preparation Series Academy (Supes Academy)
Registration available in September!!!

Facilities Directors Conference & Expo
September 30-October 2, 2007
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
Exhibit/Sponsorship Registration
FULL
Crystal Mountain Housing Form
Make reservations by August 30, 2007 to receive the special rate.
Registration will be available SOON!!

21st Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals

Location: Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids
Thursday, November 15 & Friday, November 16
Opening keynote address by: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. on...
The Importance of Being a Positive Role Model, Every Day!
Closing keynote address by: Anne King on...
Holding it all together: YOU are the glue!
Click here for more information about this conference!
Registration available in September!!!

The 17th Annual MIEM Technology Conference & Expo
NEW DATE and PLACE
January 30–February 1, 2008 at Dearborn Inn, Dearborn
Mark Your Calendar Now!!!


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