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| THE MIEM CONNECTION Brought to you by: Michigan Institute for Educational Management |
August 2009 Volume 5 Number 8 |
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Renew Your Membership Now! |
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| Renew Your Membership Now! | |
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Check our membership roster to see if your district has already renewed for the year. Don’t miss out–renew your membership today. |
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| MIEM Crystal Award–Nominate Someone Today! | |
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Crystal Award recipients receive recognition at the 23rd Annual MIEM Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals on November 5-6, 2009 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids. |
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| Sustainable Through Tough Times 11th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference Oct. 4-6, 2009 • Crystal Mt. Resort, Thompsonville |
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Plan on attending! This conference is about sustaining yourself personally and professionally. You won’t find a better conference to provide the tools you need to help you through these “tough times.” Crystal Mountain Reservation form. (Tax exempt form included) |
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| Michigan Department of Education 2009 Assessment & Accountability Conference | |
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August 25, 2009 – Northern Michigan University – Marquette This special one-day conference is designed for MEAP Coordinators, MME Testing Staff, MI-Access Coordinators, MEAP-Access Coordinators, ELPA Coordinators, NAEP School Coordinators, Curriculum Coordinators, Assessment Specialists and School Administrators. This conference features 40 informational clinic sessions. Click here for more information on the session’s descriptions and to register for one of the sites. |
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| Renewing Our Commitment to ALL Children–The Annual Homeless Education Conference | |
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September 13-15, 2009 Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing Join us 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. Registration is only $65 for all three days. Two nights lodging and conference meals are FREE for school staff and their invited collaborative partners for this conference. Other agency and organization staff are welcome to register and attend the conference at the $65 fee but will need to cover their own overnight lodging. Click here for more information and to register. View the save the date flyer. |
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| MSBO & SAPC Certification | |
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Are you looking to start or complete your certification? Registration is now open for MSBO and SAPC Certification Classes for 2009-10 through MIEM. This program is a great kick-start for your career. If you have more than five years of school experience, a waiver of classes may be made through grandparenting. Obtaining certification demonstrates a dedication to your profession and offers a base of useful information taught by seasoned practitioners. School districts that hire business officials and support staff believe that certification matters. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. All certification program documents are on MIEM's website. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Courtney Byam or Debbie Kopkau. The Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) and the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) have endorsed the MSBO Certification program. |
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| August-September 2009 Events...Register Now! | |
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Assessment & Accountability Conference Beyond Compliance: Renewing Our Commitment to ALL Children–The Annual Homeless Education Conference Assessment & Accountability Conference SB-CEUs |
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| Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events | |
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MASA Fall Conference SAPC Certification Series 23rd Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals School Improvement Framework Conference |
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© 2009 MIEM, 1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300 Lansing, Michigan 48917 • Ph: 517.327.2589 • Fax: 517.327.0771 |
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There is still time to renew your membership with MIEM and take advantage of discounts on upcoming events! MIEM membership renewals have already been mailed. MIEM was created to provide professional development activities for all school personnel. Benefits include employees of member school districts are eligible for up to a 30% discount on virtually all conference and seminar registration fees. You must renew before you sign up for the 09-10 classes to ensure you get your discount.
Nominate yourself or another school administrative professional for MIEM's 2009 Crystal Award. The MIEM Crystal Award recognizes and celebrates the outstanding performance, achievements, and contributions of individuals who work in support staff positions within Michigan school districts.
We are all experiencing tough times these days. How do we handle it? We must continue to learn to leverage our reduced resources and overloaded schedules. This conference is the place to learn new ideas and practices and hear about how others are dealing with the many challenges they face in their school districts.