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Tuesday February 28, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

 

Wednesday February 29, 2012
Start: 02/01/2012
End: 02/29/2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

 

Start: 02/29/2012 8:30 am
End: 02/29/2012 4:00 pm

Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.

Informational flyer. (Registration is only online.)

Complete list of session breakouts.

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Registration and Breakfast 7:30 am

Conference 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday March 06, 2012
Start: 03/06/2012 8:45 am
End: 03/06/2012 12:00 pm

Location: Lansing Community College West, Lansing

 

Start: 03/06/2012 12:45 pm
End: 03/06/2012 4:00 pm

 Location: Lansing Community College West, Lansing

 

Wednesday March 14, 2012
Start: 03/14/2012 8:45 am
End: 03/14/2012 4:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

Thursday March 22, 2012
Start: 03/22/2012 8:45 am
End: 03/22/2012 4:00 pm

Location: Lansing Community College West, Lansing

Monday March 26, 2012
Start: 03/26/2012 8:45 am
End: 03/26/2012 4:00 pm

Location:

Thursday March 29, 2012
Start: 03/29/2012

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.

Download the Conference Program.

“Going Digital: Ready, Set, Accelerate”

Pre-Conference 3/29/12 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(separate registration cost)
Featuring:

Friday March 30, 2012
Start: 03/29/2012
End: 03/30/2012

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.

Download the Conference Program.

“Going Digital: Ready, Set, Accelerate”

Pre-Conference 3/29/12 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(separate registration cost)
Featuring:

Monday April 02, 2012
Start: 04/02/2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Tuesday April 03, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Wednesday April 04, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Thursday April 05, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Friday April 06, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Saturday April 07, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Sunday April 08, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Monday April 09, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Tuesday April 10, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Wednesday April 11, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Thursday April 12, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Friday April 13, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Saturday April 14, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Sunday April 15, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Monday April 16, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Tuesday April 17, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Wednesday April 18, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Thursday April 19, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Friday April 20, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Saturday April 21, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Sunday April 22, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Monday April 23, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Tuesday April 24, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Wednesday April 25, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Start: 04/25/2012 8:30 am
End: 04/25/2012 3:45 pm

Locations: face-to-face at MELG Building, Lansing • Video Conference at Wexford-Missaukee ISD

 

Thursday April 26, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Friday April 27, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Saturday April 28, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Sunday April 29, 2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Monday April 30, 2012
Start: 04/02/2012
End: 04/30/2012

Expectations of the class: Online courses run for four weeks. You are required to report in at least once a week to complete assignments. You are also required to complete a final project before receiving credit for the class.

Tuesday May 08, 2012
Start: 05/08/2012 8:45 am
End: 05/08/2012 12:00 pm

Location: Holt High School, Holt

Purpose:

  • In an effort to improve student engagement in learning, Michigan ASCD is providing a forum where adult stakeholders can observe students as they engage in a dialogue about their perceptions and experiences related to being engaged in the learning process.

Outcomes:

Wednesday August 08, 2012
Start: 08/08/2012 8:30 am
End: 08/08/2012 3:00 pm

Location: Northville High School
45700 Six Mile Road
Northville, MI 48168

Educators from the Galileo Consortium Organizations Expand your knowledge, learn new strategies and skills that can excite, engage, and increase learning for ALL of your students! The conference includes 30 interactive sessions that will motivate and inspire you!

Register online.

 

Thursday August 09, 2012
Start: 08/09/2012

Location: Lansing Lexington Hotel, Lansing

Friday August 10, 2012
Start: 08/09/2012
End: 08/10/2012

Location: Lansing Lexington Hotel, Lansing

Tuesday August 14, 2012
Start: 08/14/2012 8:30 am
End: 08/14/2012 3:45 pm

Location: The MELG Building, Lansing (All sessions)

Light breakfast and lunch included.

If interested in the Specialty Endorsement, please submit a Program Application to sign up for Cohort 6.

Register online.

Registration form.

First year:

Wednesday September 12, 2012
Start: 09/12/2012

Location: Location: Alpena Holiday Inn

Thursday September 13, 2012
Start: 09/12/2012
End: 09/13/2012

Location: Location: Alpena Holiday Inn

Friday September 14, 2012
Start: 09/14/2012 8:30 am
End: 09/14/2012 3:45 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

The overall purpose of this day-long professional learning experience is to strengthen school and district leaders’ ability to plan and have intentional conversations aimed at addressing tough issues as well as the continuous improvement of professional performance, attitude, effort and results.

Register online.

Register by fax.

Monday October 01, 2012
Start: 10/01/2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Tuesday October 02, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/02/2012 8:45 am
End: 10/02/2012 12:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

What every school payroll/personnel should know about State Bulletin 1022 Accounting Manual and its relationship to their position in the school district. Learn how to account for payroll division of state and federal programs and compensated absences and averages. Find out how to monitor the budget.
R=School Payroll Specialist E=all others

Register online.

Start: 10/02/2012 12:45 pm
End: 10/02/2012 4:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

Participants will be provided an overview of 1) Requirements for payroll/personnel records, automated file maintenance, and related retention procedures. 2) Privacy issues related to payroll and the rules in accessing personnel records. 3) Different systems in place that track  students including SRSD, MEIS, REP and special education and 4) The importance of each system and how these systems are used within the school district. Also covered is an overview on FOIA, COBRA, and criminal record checks.

R=School Payroll Specialist E=all others

Register online.

Wednesday October 03, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Thursday October 04, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Friday October 05, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Saturday October 06, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Sunday October 07, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/07/2012

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

Required classes available to you:

  • Budgeting for Facilities
  • Computerized Facility Management
  • Emergency Preparedness Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Maintenance Operations
  • Systems - Electrical, HVAC, and Technology

More than 30 sessions will be offered.

Register with MIEM at www.gomiem.org in August.

Monday October 08, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

Required classes available to you:

  • Budgeting for Facilities
  • Computerized Facility Management
  • Emergency Preparedness Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Maintenance Operations
  • Systems - Electrical, HVAC, and Technology

More than 30 sessions will be offered.

Register with MIEM at www.gomiem.org in August.

Tuesday October 09, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/07/2012
End: 10/09/2012

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

Required classes available to you:

  • Budgeting for Facilities
  • Computerized Facility Management
  • Emergency Preparedness Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Maintenance Operations
  • Systems - Electrical, HVAC, and Technology

More than 30 sessions will be offered.

Register with MIEM at www.gomiem.org in August.

Wednesday October 10, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/10/2012

Location: Doubletree, Bay City

Thursday October 11, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/10/2012
End: 10/11/2012

Location: Doubletree, Bay City

Friday October 12, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Saturday October 13, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Sunday October 14, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Monday October 15, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Tuesday October 16, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Wednesday October 17, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Thursday October 18, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/18/2012 8:30 am
End: 10/18/2012 11:45 am

Location: Livonia Career/Technical Center
Large Group Room
8985 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
Please park across the street at Churchill High School

Registration Form.

Register online.

Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.

Friday October 19, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Saturday October 20, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Sunday October 21, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Monday October 22, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Tuesday October 23, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Wednesday October 24, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/24/2012 8:45 am
End: 10/24/2012 4:00 pm

Identify, develop and implement emergency planning. From natural disasters to bus accidents you need to have plans in place. You will learn what to look for and what information to gather along with coordinating with emergency responders, school personnel, and the community.

R = Operations Director E = for all others

Register online.

Thursday October 25, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Friday October 26, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Saturday October 27, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Sunday October 28, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Monday October 29, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Tuesday October 30, 2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Wednesday October 31, 2012
Start: 10/01/2012
End: 10/31/2012

Online Class–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school district’s goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.

Required: SAPC

Start: 10/31/2012 8:45 am
End: 10/31/2012 4:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

This session provides an overview of the hiring process, from recruiting, interviewing, and reference checks to staff orientation and record keeping. This session takes you through the steps of setting up personnel records, handling FOIA requests, address policies and procedures by exploring employee handbooks and understanding how worker’s compensation records should be kept in the personnel file.

R = Human Resource Specialist E = for all others

Register online.

Wednesday November 07, 2012
Start: 11/07/2012 8:45 am
End: 11/07/2012 12:00 pm

This session will focus on team participation in the identification of shortand long-term goals in all aspects of school district activities. Drawing from current research and practices, you will explore opportunities for your school district. This class will also assist in the making of a strategic plan that will move the district toward the achievement of its mission and goals. The session will provide datasets required to facilitate the strategic planning process and assist in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and revision of a strategic plan.

R=Chief Financial Officer and Operation Director E=all others

Register online.

Start: 11/07/2012 12:45 pm
End: 11/07/2012 4:00 pm

This session focuses on developing long-range technology planning, while assigning appropriate specifications for technology purchasing. Other discussion topics include: technology infrastructure contracting for the school district, evaluating the cost benefits of producing information in relation to organizational value, and ensuring that appropriate security is maintained.

R=Chief Financial Officer and Business Office Manager E=all others

Register online.

Thursday November 08, 2012
Start: 11/08/2012

Location: Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids

Start: 11/08/2012 4:00 pm
End: 11/08/2012 7:00 pm

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing, MI

Registration will be available in September.

Friday November 09, 2012
Start: 11/08/2012
End: 11/09/2012

Location: Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids

Start: 11/09/2012 8:30 am
End: 11/09/2012 4:00 pm

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing, MI

Registration will be available in September.

Monday November 12, 2012
Start: 11/12/2012 8:45 am
End: 11/12/2012 4:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

This class will include: a review of the use of technology in the classroom; purchasing classroom software, including demonstrations and discussions of commonly used products; integration and standardization issues; and understanding curriculum, Michigan’s Standards & Benchmarks and Curriculum Framework.

R=School Technology Management E=all others

Register online.

Thursday November 15, 2012
Start: 11/15/2012

Location: Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI

This annual conference for Administrative Professionals will help you expand your knowledge base, skills and confidence as an administrative professional.

The Following SAPC required classes will be offered to you:

  • Crisis Management/Safety Issues
  • Business Communications
  • Business of Schools: What They Do & How They Do It
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Data and Recordkeeping
  • School Law for the Building Level Secretary
  • School Law for the Central Office Secretary

Registration will be available in September.

Friday November 16, 2012
Start: 11/15/2012
End: 11/16/2012

Location: Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI

This annual conference for Administrative Professionals will help you expand your knowledge base, skills and confidence as an administrative professional.

The Following SAPC required classes will be offered to you:

  • Crisis Management/Safety Issues
  • Business Communications
  • Business of Schools: What They Do & How They Do It
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Data and Recordkeeping
  • School Law for the Building Level Secretary
  • School Law for the Central Office Secretary

Registration will be available in September.

Start: 11/16/2012 7:30 am
End: 11/16/2012 10:45 am

Location: Kent ISD Career/Technical Center
1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Parking lots #1 & 2
Multi-Purpose Room

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Agenda.

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Tuesday November 20, 2012
Start: 11/20/2012 8:45 am
End: 11/20/2012 12:00 pm

Webinar (online seminar)–Watch at Your Desk

Review of the insurances necessary for school operations with a primary focus on: Worker’s Compensation, cafeteria plans, property/casualty, health insurance, liability insurance, errors and omissions, and methods of risk management. A portion of the program would be devoted to understanding options for purchasing insurance: pools, cooperatives, private vendors, and self-insurance.

R=Chief Financial Officer E=all others

Register online.

Thursday November 29, 2012
Start: 11/29/2012 8:30 am
End: 11/29/2012 3:45 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing (All sessions)

A light breakfast and lunch included.

The Michigan ASCD Experienced Instructional Leaders Series is a quarterly professional development series for seasoned curriculum leaders.  The series will provide a forum for curriculum leaders to gather together and dialogue about current issues in the curriculum field, as well as provide each participant with the most current and relevant practices and tools available.

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Registration Form.

Series Dates:

Tuesday December 04, 2012
Start: 12/04/2012 8:45 am
End: 12/04/2012 12:00 pm

Webinar (online seminar)–Watch at Your Desk

Know the laws and regulations related to the payroll function, including state and federal payroll laws and regulations, pertinent tax regulations, employee retirement plans, practical aspects of completing a payroll, and electronic check deposits.

R=Chief Financial Officer and Business Office Manager E=all others

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Thursday December 06, 2012
Start: 12/06/2012 8:45 am
End: 12/06/2012 12:00 pm

Webinar (online seminar)–Watch at Your Desk

Learn the basics of performing the purchasing function, including: related Michigan laws, the structure of a purchasing operation, electronic and cooperative purchasing, bidding, reviewing contracts, lease-purchase options, and “partnerships.”

R=Chief Financial Officer, Facilities Director, and Business Office Manager E=all others

Register online.

Thursday January 10, 2013
Start: 01/10/2013 8:45 am
End: 01/10/2013 12:00 pm

Webinar (online seminar) – Watch at Your Desk

The focus of this class is primarily to provide facilities directors with ideas and terminology that can help them analyze and communicate issues in their operations from a cost perspective. We will cover life cycle costing concepts, but we’ll also look at facilities benchmarks, energy management, marketing and reporting on the facilities department.

R=Facilities Director E=all others

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Wednesday January 23, 2013
Start: 01/23/2013 8:45 am
End: 01/23/2013 12:00 pm

Webinar (online seminar) – Watch at Your Desk

This session will develop specifications for the selection of banking and other financial services, teach you how to apply concept of compensating balances, comprehend procedures and legal constraints for cash collection and disbursement, analyze monthly internal transfers and loans, prepare a cash flow analysis, including a fund balance report for the board of education, and identify and deal with fraud and abuse.

R = Business Office Manager, Business Office Specialist, Chief Financial Officer E = for all others

Register online.

Friday February 01, 2013
Start: 02/01/2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Saturday February 02, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Sunday February 03, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Monday February 04, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Tuesday February 05, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Wednesday February 06, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Thursday February 07, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Friday February 08, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Saturday February 09, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Sunday February 10, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Monday February 11, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Tuesday February 12, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Start: 02/12/2013 8:45 am
End: 02/12/2013 4:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

An overview of educational operations with a focus on several key areas. This class discusses the role of the Facilities Manager and the Transportation Director in the educational community and the impact of these combined duties in general in the learning and work environment. An outline of the legal and regulatory responsibilities will also be discussed.

R= Operations Director E = all others

Register online.

Start: 02/12/2013 8:45 am
End: 02/12/2013 12:00 pm

Location: MELG Building, Lansing

This session is a three hours of an overview of educational facilities operation with a focus on several key areas. This class discusses the role of the Facilities Manager in the educational community and the impact of facilities in general on the learning and work environment. An outline of the legal and regulatory responsibilities will also be discussed. After lunch the session will continue into Operations Management which includes the role of the Transportation Director in the educational community and the impact of these combined duties in general in the learning and work environment. Any legal and regulatory responsibilities with Transportation will also be discussed.

R= Facilities Director E = all others

Wednesday February 13, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Thursday February 14, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Friday February 15, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Saturday February 16, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Sunday February 17, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Monday February 18, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Tuesday February 19, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Wednesday February 20, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Thursday February 21, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Friday February 22, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Saturday February 23, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Sunday February 24, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Monday February 25, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Tuesday February 26, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks

Wednesday February 27, 2013

Online Course–Learnport

Log in for 1 hour per week - your choice of time

Express yourself in a concise and respectful manner to become stronger at being direct and truthful. Build mutually beneficial relationships with co-workers. Reclaim productive time by transforming energy-draining employee negativity into positive energy; problem solve real situations to improve your work environment.

Elective: All tracks