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Volume 7
Number 8
Facilities in Focus–13th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference
Stand Out in a Crowd with SAPC Certification
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and ELA
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We know that change is inevitable. Michigan faces incredible economic challenges, which are having a huge impact on our schools. What hasn’t changed is the value that you get by achieving certification. Upcoming events: Intro to School Business Conference in September, the 13th Annual Facilities/ Operations Director Conference, and the 25th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals (information coming soon.)
All of these conferences are great opportunities that will help you expand your knowledge base, skills and confidence. If you have any questions about the School Administrative Profession Certification (SAPC) or MSBO’s 12 certifications, please contact Courtney Byam.
Obtaining certification demonstrates a dedication to your profession. Good luck!
Daniel G. Pappas
Executive Director, MIEM
Associate Executive Director, MASA
Sept. 21-22, 2011 • Kellogg Center • East Lansing, MI
This conference takes many certification classes and rolls them into an information-packed, two-day event!
Get an understanding of the major functions of school business officials, how to survive the personal and professional politics of your job, and learn how the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Legislature affect education. This is a great opportunity to begin the learning process for new staff or to begin prepping existing staff for greater responsibility. It’s also a great refresher for “veterans” who want a basic review of information.
This conference is a required class for certification in the following tracks: Chief Financial Officer, Business Office Manager, School Payroll Specialist, Business Office Specialist and Human Resource Specialist.
Overnight accommodations are not included in the registration fee. A block of rooms has been set aside for conference attendees. Call the Kellogg Center at 800.875.5090 to reserve your room at the discounted rate of $89. Be sure to mention MSBO. The discounted rate expires on August 21, 2011.
Facilities in Focus–13th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference
October 2-4, 2011• Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
We must continue to keep our Facilities in Focus - striving to be more efficient and effective. As we head into another school year, we continue to experience tough financial times. Hopefully, we are on the upswing, yet we know that we will still face considerable funding challenges before things level out. Keeping the cuts as far from the classroom as possible remains the major goal - but we should not lose sight of the importance of maintaining all physical facilities that serve our students, staff and community. The 13th Annual Facilities and Operations Directors Conference is intended to help provide ideas and solutions for your department to provide the best services possible, in the most cost effective way, to ensure a safe, healthy environment for all Michigan students.
Let us help you keep your Facilities in Focus at the 13th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference.
A limited block of rooms have been reserved. Overnight reservations can only be made by using the Crystal Mountain form on MSBO’s website, www.msbo. org, or MIEM’s website, www.gomiem.org, and must be received at Crystal Mountain by September 1, 2011. After September 1, your reservation will be accepted on a space available basis and may be subject to regular hotel rates. A tax-exempt form is also available but can only be used if paying with school district funds and only alleviates the cost of sales tax, 6%.
The School Administrative Professional Certification Program (SAPC) is for central office, school building secretaries, and individuals employed in administrative support positions in Michigan schools. Although anyone may benefit from certification, the full program is designed for those in their first five years of employment. MIEM will evaluate the professional development and work backgrounds of those who have substantial experience to determine how much additional training is required prior to granting “Grandparenting” credit for certification.
Start the program today by filling out the letter of Application.
Last fall, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) organized a series of regional meetings to introduce Michigan educators to the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and ELA, and the proposed assessments of these standards.
This fall, the MDE is planning another series of regional meetings that build on last year’s introduction by delving deeper into what it takes to prepare students to be Career and College Ready. Topics will range from systems to classroom supports and will include panel discussions as well as voices from the field. Please plan to attend the event scheduled for your area.
- Monday, October 31, 2011 • DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
- Tuesday, November 1, 2011 • Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
- Friday, November 4, 2011 • Northern Michigan University, Marquette
- Thursday, November 10, 2011 • Northwestern Michigan College Hagerty Center, Traverse City
- Monday, November 14, 2011 • Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw
Registration information will be posted soon at www.gomiem.org. Do you have something you would like to share at one of the meetings? Please contact Kellie Flaminio (flaminiok@michigan.gov) to request a speaker form.
Special Populations Conference
September 26-27, 2011
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing
MDE School Improvement Workshop for ISDs, RESAs, and Educational Organizations
October 13, 2011 • Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing
This event is open only to ISD/RESA and Educational Organization Staff.
25th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
November 17-18, 2011 • Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids
This annual conference for Administrative Professionals will help you expand your knowledge base, skills and confidence as an administrative professional. Registration information and class descriptions will be available in late summer.
Regional Data Initiatives Symposium
November 28, 2011• Lansing Center, Lansing
MDE School Improvement Conference
November 28-29, 2011 • Lansing Center, Lansing
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