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Michigan Institute for Educational Management
Volume 3
Number 10
2007–2008 MIEM Membership and Dues Renewal
SAPC Certification Series Begins in October
October-November 2007 Events... Register Now!
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Conferences
Registration is now available for the 21st Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals, scheduled November 15 & 16. Register today.Video-On-Demand saves you travel time and expense because these videos are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All you’ll need is access to the Internet and a computer.
Take a look at our preview video on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and tell us what you think.
As we're now developing these short videos, we want your input on TOPICS for this "video on demand" training. Please view the preview video (linked above) and then click on this link to provide your feedback.
Don't forget to pay your 2007-08 MIEM membership dues! Don't miss out on lowering your registration fees and taking advantage of the many programs we have to offer this year!
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. Check here to see if your district is a member.
Renew today!
Beginning in October, 2007, MIEM is teaming up with Washtenaw ISD to offer the 2007-2008 School Administrative Professional Certification Series (SAPC).
SAPC classes are designed for school office professionals, secretaries and administrative assistants. Learn more here. Contact Courtney Byam for more information.
In addition, several required SAPC classes will be offered at the 21st Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals scheduled November 15–16 in Grand Rapids.
School Administrative Professional Certification Series (SAPC)Beginning in October, 2007, MIEM is teaming up with Washtenaw ISD to offer the 2007-2008 SAPC series.
Location: Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor
Developed especially for building secretaries, central office staff and support staff professionals.
Business Communications (SAPC-required)
October 23, 2007
Location: Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor, 8:45 am – 12 noon
Learn practical techniques for effective job-related communications, including grammar and business writing techniques, how to get your point across clearly and concisely, how to edit and proofreading tips. Learn techniques to deal with the unhappy customer and the importance of body language in face-to-face communications.
Crisis Management/Safety Issues (SAPC-required)
October 23, 2007
Location: Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor, 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Participants will learn techniques and apply them through role play when identifying and addressing safety/security concerns including: how to respond in an emergency; collaborating with law enforcement, first-responders and local agencies; non-violent intervention strategies/conflict resolution/mediation; dealing with aggressive students; managing stress in a dangerous situation.
TDP, IRS Sec. 125, 403(b), 457 And Workers' Compensation
October 30, 2007
Location: LCC West, Lansing, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Understand the processing of workers' compensation claims, the legal and operational aspects of a deferred/defined contribution program and how it affects every payroll office in the state. Know the rules and regulations of 403(b) and cafeteria plans (Sec. 125).
Creative Assessment Strategies Workshop
November 9, 2007
Location: Wayne RESA, Arthur's Auditorium, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In this workshop, participants will explore innovative approaches that combine instruction, technology and assessment to create truly dynamic approaches to teaching. Participants will receive practical, ready-to-use ideas, tools and strategies to help them understand the potential of creative problem-solving.
Bonding/Borrowing/Investing
November 13, 2007
Location: LCC West, Lansing, 8:45 am – Noon
Learn legal and practical issues relating to how school districts bond, borrow and invest funds, including an overview of cash flow analysis, arbitrage and general borrowing and investing options.
Insurance And Risk Management
November 13, 2007
Location: LCC West, Lansing, 12:45 pm – 4 pm
Review insurances necessary for school operations with a primary focus on worker's compensation, cafeteria plans, property/casualty, health insurance, liability insurance, errors and omissions and methods of risk management.
Site Based Professional Development: On A Shoe String
November 13, 2007
Location: Cadillac ISD, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
This workshop will show participants how to successfully plan, implement and utilize study groups, school improvement teams and professional learning communities to collectively address the most pressing educational needs in their own settings.
Technology In Education
November 20, 2007
Location: LCC West, Lansing, 8:45 am – 4 pm
This covers a basic overview of technology in schools. It covers the following topics: makeup of the technology team, managing technology in the classroom, training, working with consultants and vendors, business office technology, cost of ownership and outsourcing your technology services.
Systems–HVAC, Electrical And Technology
November 28, 2007
Location: MELG Building, Lansing, 8:45 am – Noon
This is an overview of different systems and their components, and the working relationship between the different systems.
Financial Analysis
November 28, 2007
Location: MELG Building, Lansing, 12:45 pm – 4 pm
This covers methods of performing a financial analysis of options and life-cycle costing.
Classroom Assessment Practices
November 30, 2007
Location: Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
In this session, we'll examine alternatives to "practicing" for the test, review a planning framework for selecting/developing appropriate assessments for various achievement targets and consider classroom assessment practices that promote learning, as well as measure it.
MDE Assessment & Accountability Conference 2007
Six dates! Beginning October 29 & 30
Register by fax today!
21st Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
Location: Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids
Thursday, November 15 & Friday, November 16
Register Online Today
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!
Exhibit information
MI School Improvement Conference
Nov 26, 2007, Lansing Center
Register online
17th Annual MIEM Technology Conference & Expo
January 30–February 1, 2008
Dearborn Inn, Dearborn
Presentation Proposal Form
Michigan School Testing Conference
February 25–27, 2008
Kensington Court, Ann Arbor
Registration coming soon!
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