Regional Training Sites and Dates:

Kent ISD: July 27-30, 2009

Plymouth Canton Community Schools:   August 10-13, 2009

Macomb ISD: August 24-27, 2009

The four day institute is designed for a cadre of both classroom and English language learner (ELL) specialists to work together to learn and apply the SIOP methods to their everyday teaching situations. Following the Institute, teachers will be able to work together to implement the strategies in their classrooms.

Title III funds can be used for the cost of this institute.

Register by fax.

Register online.

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Michigan's 21st Century School Improvement

August 4-6, 2009

Location: LCC West

Register by fax. (Registration is only available by fax for this event.)

To prepare providers of technical assistance and support with the capacity to deliver knowledge, training, and follow-up for the emerging 21st Century School Improvement process.

Audience:

• ISD/RESA Representatives
• NCA Field Representatives
• Leadership Coaches/Process Mentors
• Instructional Coaches
   

August 18-20, 2009

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Register online.

Register by fax & other conference information.

Watch for an email survey coming in June that will gather personal information that will help the presenters when preparing their presentations.

Overnight Accommodations: For overnight room reservations, please contact the Radisson Hotel, 111 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI  48933. Telephone:  517-267-3444.  Room Rates are $65.  Ask for the Michigan Department of Education Teaching for Learning Conference block of rooms when calling.

Register online:

August 25, 2009 • Marquette

September 21 • Grand Rapids

September 28 • Novi

You may also register by fax.

September 13-15, 2009

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Join us at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing for the Annual Homeless Education Conference, featuring keynote addresses by Barbara Duffield, Policy Director of the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth; Phillip Lovell, Vice President of Education for First Focus; and Diane Nilan, Founder and President of Hear Us, Inc.

Breakout sessions will focus on McKinney-Vento Law 101 & 201; Foster Care; Title I; Housing First; Domestic Violence; Tutoring; Special Education; Project Homeless Connect; Collaboration; Transportation Strategies; Unaccompanied Youth; Data Collection and Reporting; and Higher Education.

Who Should Attend:

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the Facilities/Operations Directors Conference & Expo?

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October 4-6, 2009 Crystal Mountain Resort • Thompsonville, MI

Need SB-CEUs? Take these courses online at your own pace and it is an easy way to receive SB-CEUs to meet your professional development requirement.

Can’t get away but need to maintain your certification? This training can also be used for renewal hours toward the MSBO and SAPC Certification Track(s).

You pay one price and have access for a full year. These online training modules will assist in educational issues pertinent to K-12 education or get hands-on, guided instruction on Microsoft Office Products. Click here to see your learning opportunities and earn credit right away.
 

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