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FEBRUARY 27 thru MARCH 31

46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference
Start: 02/27/2006 • End: 03/01/2006
Pre-conference is on Monday, Feb. 27.
"Assessment in the K-12 Learning Environment," is the theme of the 46th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference. Keynoters from MDE will be Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Academic Officer. Clinic presentations from the USOE, MDE, practitioners, plus university and school district assessment experts will focus on federal (NCLB) and state assessments.

Nuts and Bolts of Human Resources
Start: 02/27/2006 • End: 02/27/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
So you just accepted a position to be at the helm of human resources/personnel - now what? This workshop will provide you with an overview of personnel issues from two administrators who have worked directly in the field.

Bargaining Basics: Smart Bargaining in Tough Times
Start: 03/09/2006 • End: 03/09/2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
Why back to bargaining basics? Setting the context for negotiations. What’s coming in 2005-06? Review of the major issues and options for responding.

Generations at Work: The New Diversity
Start: 03/13/2006 • End: 03/13/2006
Location: Sheraton Lansing Hotel, Lansing
As more workers remain in the workplace and new, younger workers arrive, there is sometimes tension among the people due to age, life experiences and values. Called the "new" diversity, it is interesting and useful to understand this research and learn ways to value and motivate ALL workers, no matter their age or generation.

Team Leadership
Start: 03/13/2006 • End: 03/13/2006
Location: Sheraton Lansing Hotel, Lansing
Explore the components of leadership and the methods and challenges of managing people including: recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating your staff.

2006 Making the Most of Your Technology
Start: 03/14/2006 • End: 03/14/2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
This one-day workshop, designed for teachers and principals, will focus on new strategies for using technology to make a difference for learning in the classroom.

Windows XP Tips N Tricks - BAISD
Start: 03/15/2006 • End: 03/15/2006
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD, Bay City
This three-hour course will cover: Working with My Computer (browsing My Computer and working with the folder hierarchy); working with files (creating and managing files and folders, working with floppy disks, and the Recycle Bin; customizing your workstation (Creating and deleting shortcuts, plus using the Control Panel); and using Internet Explorer (the basics plus web content, and shutting down Windows XP).

Word 2002 Tips N Tricks - BAISD
Start: 03/15/2006 • End: 03/15/2006
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD, Bay City
A three-hour course designed to give you some quick tips and tricks using Word 2002. Topics covered: Using styles and AutoText; working with graphics; automating actions with macros. An excellent manual is included with step-by-step directions for each of the topics covered.

2006 Business Communications (Written & Verbal)
Start: 03/16/2006 • End: 03/16/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
Learn practical techniques for effective job-related communications, including grammar and business writing techniques you will apply to your own communication samples. These include email, memo, and letter applications, email etiquette, how to get your point across clearly and concisely plus editing and proofreading tips.

Customer Service
Start: 03/16/2006 • End: 03/16/2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This session will provide a foundation for quality customer service. Participants will learn how to understand the customers’ expectations, how to deal with many different customers from challenging parents to complaining students and how to improve communication.

IDEA 2004 Applied
Start: 03/22/2006 • End: 03/22/2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA 2004”) was re-authorized effective July 1, 2005. Though the statute became effective before the 2005-2006 school year began, many of the details regarding compliance with the statute will be addressed by the federal regulations implementing IDEA 2004.