This one-day workshop is designed to preview content for the March 30, 2012 Spring MDE/AdvancED Michigan School Improvement Conference at the Lansing Center.
There is no cost for organization representatives from ISDs, RESAs, AdvancED Michigan Field Consultants, and Educational Organizations
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.
Pre-registration is now closed for this event. You can still register on site.
Location: Kensington Court Hotel, Ann Arbor
Lodging:
Kensington Court has a limited number of overnight rooms that conference participants may reserve. Call the Kensington Court directly at 1.800.344.7829 or 734.761.7800 to make a reservation. A special rate of $102.00 (single or double) is available for those who make their reservations by January 21, 2012.
Oakland Schools has a preferred rate of $69 rate at the Wingate by Wyndham in Auburn Hills. Travelers should ask for the “Oakland Schools preferred rate” when making reservations. Reservations can be made by calling 248.334.3324. The hotel is approximately 15 minutes from the main campus. To learn more about the Wingate, please visit www.wingatehotels.com
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
800.253.3590
Rates $65 - ask for Michigan Institute for Educational Management Block
Block for 4/15/12
Great Wolf Reservation form (not required to make a reservation, but useful)
3575 N. US 31 South
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-941-3600
Rates $65 - ask for Michigan Institute for Educational Management Block
Block of rooms for 4/12/12
Four Points by Sheraton – Saginaw
4960 Towne Centre Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
989-790-1466
Rates: $65 - ask for Michigan Institute for Educational Management Block/MDE Block of rooms for 4/9/12
Country Inn & Suites—Marquette, MI
2472 US 41 West
Marquette, MI 49855
906-225-1300
Rates: $77 – ask for Michigan Institute for Educational Management Block
Block of rooms for 5/14/12
The Paraprofessional Certification Program is for individuals who serve in a support role for the classroom teacher. This support person assists students in instructional or non-instructional activities. Assistance may include behavioral management, crisis prevention, understanding the educational process, and learning about the business of schools. Although anyone may benefit from certification, the full program is designed for those in their first five years of employment.
