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Michigan Institute for Educational Management
Volume 3
Number 11
2007–2008 MIEM Membership and Dues Renewal
November-December 2007 Events... Register Now!
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Conferences
Rescheduled for January 10, 2008 at LCC West, Lansing
There's a growing awareness that effective teaching, efficient schools, and quality data are linked. Good quality data is integral to the teaching, learning and operations of a school.
This session is for:
- Superintendents
- Board Members
- Business Managers
- Anyone who has a direct responsibility in reporting data
Register online
Watch for more upcoming events for your district's data stewards to learn more about the "Culture of Quality Data."
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.
Coming soon...Best Year Ever!
This six-part video series teaches winning strategies to build a positive classroom and school environment. Order the series and receive the book Best Year Ever! for free!
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!
MDE Assessment & Accountability Conference - Lansing
November 19-20, 2007
Location: Lansing Center, Lansing
Learn basics of the Michigan Department of Education's K-12 assessment and accountability functions (including Adequate Yearly Progress and Education YES!) and how they interact.
Technology In Education
November 20, 2007
Location: MELG Building, 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. Required for MSBO's School Technology Management Certification.
Systems–HVAC, Electrical And Technology
November 28, 2007
Location: MELG Building, Lansing, 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm
This is an overview of different systems and their components, and the working relationship between the different systems. Required for MSBO's Facilities Director Certification.
Financial Analysis
November 28, 2007
Location: MELG Building, Lansing, 8:45 am – 12 noon
This covers methods of performing a financial analysis of options and life-cycle costing. Required for MSBO's Facilities Director Certification.
MDE Assessment & Accountability Conference - Novi
November 29-30, 2007
Location: Sheraton Novi, Novi
Learn basics of the Michigan Department of Education's K-12 assessment and accountability functions (including Adequate Yearly Progress and Education YES!) and how they interact.
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.
Building And Maintaining Relationships
December 4, 2007, 12:45 pm – 4 pm
Location: Washtenaw ISD
Participants will learn strategies and skills for building healthy relationships with peers, supervisors, parents and community. Required for MIEM's School Administrative Professional Certification.
Customer Service
December 4, 2007, 8:45 am – 12 noon
Location: Washtenaw ISD
How to understand customers’ expectations; How to deal with many different customers from challenging parents to complaining students; how to improve communication with customers. Required for MIEM's School Administrative Professional Certification.
Connection For Action: Teaching And Leading
December 6, 2007, 12 noon
This conference is for Network of Michigan Educators membership only - there is no charge.
WEBINAR: Payroll And Related Personnel Issues
December 6, 2007, 8:45 am – 12 noon
Location: At Your Desk
Know the laws and regulations related to the payroll function, including state and federal payroll laws and regulations. Required for MSBO's Chief Financial Officer and Business Office Manager Certifications.
WEBINAR: Purchasing
December 6, 2007, 12:45 pm – 4 pm
Location: At Your Desk
Learn the 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 MSBO's Chief Financial Officer, Facilities Director, School Technology Management and Business Office Manager Certifications.
Year-end Payroll Reporting: Payroll & Tax Returns
December 11, 2007, 8:45 am – 4 pm
Location: LCC West, Lansing
Understand the 941s, W-2s, tax deposit requirements, business expense accounting, retirement incentives, and other paperwork related to payroll. Required for MSBO's School Payroll Specialist Certification.
17th Annual MIEM Technology Conference & Expo
January 30–February 1, 2008
Dearborn Inn, Dearborn
Michigan School Testing Conference
February 25–27, 2008
Kensington Court, Ann Arbor
Registration coming soon!
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