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| THE MIEM CONNECTION Brought to you by: Michigan Institute for Educational Management |
May 2009 Volume 5 Number 5 |
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Reform and Restore: Implementing the ARRA Workshop
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It’s that time of year to renew your membership to MIEM. MIEM was created to provide professional development activities for all school personnel. One of the many MIEM benefits includes discounts on seminar registration fees for virtually all conferences and workshops. You must renew before you sign up for the 09-10 classes to ensure you get your discount. Be sure to send in your entry form with your renewal notice and you could win a pre-paid gas card, or a complementary registration to one of the many MIEM events. (Up to a $140 value) At MIEM, we believe knowledgeable, informed, and caring people are essential to providing quality education, and that professional development is an investment in people. Our priority is providing professional development that prepares educational leaders to meet the challenges of today and in the future. Our programs are based on research and high yield strategies that are working in real world classrooms, buildings and districts and are designed to provide current information on the latest educational issues and trends. Don’t miss out – renew your membership today. |
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| Reform and Restore: Implementing the ARRA Workshop May 26, 2009 • 8:30 am- 4:30 pm • Kellogg Center, East Lansing |
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How can your district meet the dual demands to Reform your system as you Restore jobs and services to students? What best practices are suggested through the regulations and guidance coming out of Washington D.C. and Lansing? Who are the experts who can advise you? Where can you find resources to guide you along the way? When can you expect to see funds start to flow to your district? This nuts-and-bolts workshop is designed to answer these questions and help jump-start your district’s planning. Send a district team so you can begin work on a plan and leave with a strategy that fits your needs and goals. View the agenda.
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| Educational Technology Leadership Conference June 22-23, 2009 • Holt High School, Holt |
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The event will highlight a keynote presentation by lawyer Mark Zietlow from Clark Hill PLC, titled “Virtual World Technology Linked In Real World Education.” The presentation will cover topics including sexting, tweeting, copyright and trademarks, fair use and infringement, as well as distance learning issues and website issues. The conference will also feature a panel discussion on the merits and drawbacks of social network sites and MSBO certification classes. In addition to a large exhibits area, the conference will feature breakout sessions on these topics: SafeSchools, working with your board of education, online learning, online professional development, integrating technology into the curriculum, school websites, Internet safety, learning management systems, technology support services, VMware, Google, Technology and differential learning, eBooks, SharePoint, web based curriculum development, professional learning networks, 1:1 computing, Web 2.0, Budgeting for IT, METS standards refresh, IT controls review, Michigan Schools Online and network security. Watch MIEM's website for more detailed information.
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| Superintendent Preparation Series Academy | |
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Michigan Institute for Educational Management and the Michigan Leadership Institute are now accepting applications for the Fall 2009 SUPES Academy. SUPES is a comprehensive leadership development experience to prepare individuals who will be the next “class” of superintendent candidates—those considering the pursuit of positions in the year 2009 or thereafter. The SUPES Academy will be limited to 45 qualified participants. Applicants must complete the application and include letters of nomination from their current superintendent and ISD superintendent. The nomination letters should address the applicant’s capacity to be an outstanding district leader. Each applicant must also identify a mentor who will provide coaching and feedback during the Academy experience. Graduate credits and/or SB-CEUs may be earned for participation. Download the application. Deadline is June 5, 2009. |
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| Michigan Teaching For Learning Institute: Igniting the Sparks of Genius August 18-20, 2009 |
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Districts and schools are encouraged to have teams (e.g. an administrator, coach, and teacher from the same school) attend the institute together. Individuals will be able to attend sessions focused on their role in improving student achievement. At the end of each day, teams will be able to work together in facilitated discussions to plan for maintaining and expanding rigorous programs. Location: Lansing Center, Lansing 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. |
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| 2009 Michigan Department of Education Assessment & Accountability Conference | |
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August 25, 2009 – Northern Michigan University – Marquette, MI Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. A Special One-Day Conference for:
Early Bird Registration (deadline is two weeks before each conference) $110 per person Overnight Accommodations: |
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| May-June 2009 Events...Register Now! | |
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Reform And Restore: Implementing The ARRA Educational Technology Leadership Conference Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft Workshop SB-CEUs |
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| Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events | |
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Beyond Compliance: Renewing Our Commitment to ALL Children - The Annual Homeless Education Conference (Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education) Please check our website to see the new 2009-2010 events/certificaton classes. Registration will be opening by June. |
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MIEM helping you through tough times
This first ever event combines Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning’s (MACUL) Educational Technology Coordinator’s Conference with MIEM’s Educational Technology Conference.