Labor Relations/Employment Law
Location: LCC West, Lansing
January 10, 2007, 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Understand the major state and federal employment laws that apply to public schools. Includes: collective bargaining, wage and hour, discrimination, COBRA, Family Medical Leave Act and federal and state retirement issues.

WEBINAR: The New Record Retention Document
January 11, 2007
October 19 or December 18 didn't work for you or you have unanswered questions? Here is another opportunity to watch the pre-recorded or archived Webinar from 9 am - noon. The speaker will be available live from 1-3 pm to answer all your questions through a conference call. NOTE: If you registered on October 19 or December 18 and still have questions, register and pick function "Questions only.

WEBINAR: The Resilient Leader
January 17, 2007
This is Part 2 of a 4 part series. After much research and interviewing of other superintendents and their approaches to problem solving and lifestyle balance, "The Resilient Leader" seminars were developed. Participants will learn what it takes to be a resilient leader through responses to adversity, how to tackle difficult issues, how to find balance, assess one's resilience, enhance one's own resilience 'tool kit' and find places for help.

Aspiring Superintendents
Location: LCC West, Lansing
January 18, 2007, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Part one of this program took place on November 19, 2006. You may attend this sesion without attending the first. This program will provide the most recent information, professional advice and proven strategies for those aspiring to the superintendency. You will hear from the Superintendent of the Year, MASB Labor Relations Consultant, Executive Director of MASA and other individuals to help you through the process of superintendency.

Suspensions Aren't Working? Here's A Better Way!
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
January 23, 2007, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Do you want to improve students' behavior and reduce your reliance on suspensions? Learn how Michigan schools are using "Restorative Conferences" to cut suspensions by 70% or more, improve student respect and accountability, address the needs of victims, engage even difficult parents into constructive problem-solving, and free administrative time for curriculum and teacher improvement.

Balanced Leadership
Location: Wayne RESA, January 30 - 31, 2007 • TofT February 1, 2007
Location: Genesee ISD, February 13 - 14, 2007 • TofT February 15, 2007
Location: Oakland Schools, March 7 - 8, 2007 • TofT March 9, 2007
Location: Wexford-Missaukee ISD (Cadillac), April 17 - 18, 2007 • TofT April 19, 2007
McREL has developed this consortium through leading-edge research on school, leader and teacher impact on student achievement. The Michigan Balanced Leadership Consortia will consist of four, two-day sessions with an opportunity after each session for interested participants to attend a third day to participate in a training of the trainer session (TofT).

Technology For Human Resource Management
Location: LCC West, Lansing
January 30, 2007, 8:45 am – noon
This session reviews the necessary reports a Human Resource Specialist files such as the Registry Educational Personnel (REP) report. You'll also understand employee leave, seniority list and review the impact of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT).

Performance Evaluations For Personnel
Location: LCC West, Lansing
January 30, 2007, 12:45 – 4:00 pm
Learn how and when to evaluate employees, what documentation should be placed in the employee's file and what type of follow-up should be completed.

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