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| THE MIEM CONNECTION Brought to you by: Michigan Institute for Educational Management | June 2008 Volume 4 Number 6 |
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MIEM Membership OEAA Workshop Information Why Certification Should Be Your Top Priority Introduction to School Business Certification Class 10th Annual Facilities Conference & Expo 22nd Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals June-August 2008 Events... Register Now! | |
MIEM = Savings! | |
 MIEM provides you, and your staff, with the most current information on important topics that meet your professional development needs. MIEM membership renewals are coming soon. Be sure to watch your mailbox and get your renewal in as soon as possible to be entered in our special drawing. Look for the MIEM football in your renewal notice. Send in your football with your renewal notice and you could win a pre-paid gas card, or an overnight stay at one of the MIEM venue locations. You must renew before you sign up for the 08-09 classes to ensure you get your discount. | |
| OEAA Annual Workshops Registration Now Available | |
August 21 - Marquette August 26 - Sterling Heights September 16 - Grand Rapids September 18 - Lansing September 22 - Bay City September 25 - Livonia October 2 – Gaylord Download the faxable form. | |
  Obtaining certification demonstrates a dedication to your profession and offers a base of useful information taught by seasoned practitioners. Certification courses are offered through MIEM and the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO). Certification courses provide a great deal of information in a short time. Most courses are intended to cover major points about their respective topics, offer an opportunity for questions and discussion, and provide resource information for future use.MIEM’s School Administrative Professional Certification Program (SAPC) is designed for central office and school building secretaries, and individuals employed in administrative support positions within Michigan schools. It is just one of nine other specialty certifications offered by MIEM and MSBO to help you get to the next level. Other certifications include:
To learn more, Contact Courtney Byam at 517.327.5937 or Debbie Kopkau at 517.327.2587. New School Administrative Professional Certification Program (SAPC) applications on the web For more information, contact MIEM certification coordinator Courtney Byam at 517.327.5937. | |
| MSBO Event: Introduction to School Business September 23-24, 2008 • Kellogg Center • East Lansing | |
The Introduction to School Business is recommended as one of the first certification classes to attend to begin the MSBO Voluntary Certification Program. This conference rolls many certification classes into one. It is designed for new business officials (within the first few years of employment), office staff, and those who want a basic information refresher. Register online or download the MSBO Calendar of events. | |
| 10th Annual Facilities Conference & Expo September 28–30, 2008 • Crystal Mountain Resort •Thompsonville | |
Maintaining a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students is essential to a successful educational program. Facilities departments provide crucial services for districts and as circumstances, technologies, school funding, and many other factors change it becomes vital to stay abreast of those changes. MSBO’s 10th Annual Facilities Directors Conference provides a tremendous opportunity to learn about new ideas and concepts. This conference also allows you to update your knowledge of current practices and procedures and offers you the opportunity to pursue your Certified Facilities Director certification. Registration information will be coming soon – stay tuned. | |
| Expand Your Knowledge, Skills and Confidence | |
The 22nd Annual MIEM Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals is slated for November 13-14, 2008 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI. The focus is on providing information and training for school secretaries and administrative support personnel. Receive on-going training and support from experienced instructors and MIEM staff. More information coming soon! | |
| June-August 2008 Events...Register Now! | |
Grading and Reporting: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades June 17, 8:00 am - 3:15 pm Location: Macomb ISD Educators interested in examining and improving grading practices should ask the following questions: Am I confident that students in my classroom receive consistent, accurate and meaningful grades that support learning? Am I confident that the grades I assign students accurately reflect my school or district’s published performance standards and desired learning outcomes? The “fixes” in the title include four categories that reflect common grading challenges: distorted achievement, low-quality or poorly organized evidence, inappropriate grade calculation and linking grades more closely to student learning. Ken O’Connor has been an independent consultant on assessment and evaluation since 1996. He has been a staff development presenter and facilitator on assessment, grading & reporting in 33 states & 7 provinces & 5 countries outside North America. Michigan Teaching For Learning Institute August 11-13, 2008 Location: Lansing Center, Lansing The 2008 Michigan Teaching For Learning Institute is designed to accelerate the achievement of all students by examining the beliefs and practices of educators. For more information and session descriptions, click here. 2008 MDE Assessment & Accountability - Marquette August 21, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Northern Michigan University The conferences focus on accountability issues and the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), Michigan Merit Exam (MME), English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), Mi-Access, and secondary credit assessments. These conferences are geared toward assessment and curriculum coordinators, school administrators, and teachers. 2008 MDE Assessment & Accountability- Sterling Heights August 26, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Sterling Inn The conferences focus on accountability issues and the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), Michigan Merit Exam (MME), English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), Mi-Access, and secondary credit assessments. These conferences are geared toward assessment and curriculum coordinators, school administrators, and teachers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE SB-CEUs SB-CEUs will be offered pending approval. In order to receive credit, you must be on time, stay until the end of the program, and complete an online evaluation. | |
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