Upcoming Workshops

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Month Date Upcoming Event
September9/8/2010 8:00 AM - 3:30 PMZoo-Phonics
Spaces Remaining: 37
Learn to effectively teach language arts-based on phonics, taught with kinesthetics and mnemonics. The principle is maximizing understanding, memory, utilization and transference to all areas of reading, spelling and writing process in a playful and concrete manner. Located at Seiter Education Center.
9/9/2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMBasic Access Database Workshop
Spaces Remaining: 6
Participants will take part in a 'hands on' training featuring the use of BASIC Access database skills.
9/13/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Genesee ISD, Flint MI)
Event is Full: Accepting Wait List Registrations
GENESEE ISD LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/13/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Ottawa Area ISD, Holland MI)
Spaces Remaining: 10
OTTAWA AREA ISD LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/15/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD, Alpena MI)
Spaces Remaining: 33
ALPENA-MONTMORECY-ALCONA ESD LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/15/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Wexford-Missaukee ISD, Cadillac MI)
Spaces Remaining: 31
WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE ISD LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/16/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Oakridge Golf Club - Muskegon ISD, Muskegon MI)
Spaces Remaining: 3
OAKRIDGE GOLF CLUB-MUSKEGON ISD LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/16/2010 8:00 AM - 9/17/2010 11:30 AMCPI Initial Training Course - Open to Montcalm and Ionia Counties
Spaces Remaining: 22
CPI is a systematic model of interventionfor use in crisis situations in schools. This course is an initial training for those who have not been certified. It is 1-1/2 days and will be held at MAISD central office in Stanton on September 16 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and on September 17 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The cost is $20 per person.
9/16/2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMSchool Wide Information System (SWIS) Update Training
Spaces Remaining: 19
Held at MAISD central office in Stanton - No charge - This training will provide an update of the SWIS web based informaton system used to collect, summarize and use student discipline data. The system provides school personnel with the information they need to be successful decision-makers. SWIS can provide personnel with the 'right data' in the 'right form' at the 'right time.'
9/17/2010 12:30 PM - 3:30 PMCPI Refresher - Open to Montcalm and Ionia Counties
Spaces Remaining: 29
Refresher course for non-violent crisis intervention as required annually. Event will be held at MAISD central office in Stanton from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The cost is $20 per person.
9/20/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Dickinson-Iron ISD, Kingsford MI)
Spaces Remaining: 29
DICKINSON-IRON ISD LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/20/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Wayne RESA, Wayne MI)
Event is Full: Accepting Wait List Registrations
WAYNE RESA LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/21/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (St. Clair RESA, Marysville MI)
Spaces Remaining: 45
ST. CLAIR RESA TECH CENTER LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/21/2010 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMExpanding Expression - EET
Spaces Remaining: 33
The Expanding Expression Tool (EET) is a multi-sensory, research-based approach used to facilitate more detailed descriptions and definitions in student writing. The tool motivates students, general and special education students alike, to clearly define vocabulary, write informational reports, use vibrant details, and write from prior knowledge. This tool aligns with the new national Common Core Standards for writing.
9/21/2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMELAR for Math and Science
Spaces Remaining: 30
Math/science centers in Michigan have partnered with Ottawa Area ISD to create assessment items for math and science that are available through a web-based program called ELAR. Come learn how to use these items to create assessments for math and science that are aligned with the GLCEs and HSCEs. The results of these assessments can then be uploaded into IGOR. There is no charge for educators to attend this session.
9/22/2010Developing & Implementing The Formative Assessment Process Learning Team Launch (Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs MI)
Spaces Remaining: 73
BERRIEN RESA LOCATION: This professional development initiative is designed to help create, sustain, and ultimately embed effective formative assessment practices that result in high student achievement in schools throughout Michigan. Registration for learning teams is to be completed by the selected learning team coach only.
9/23/2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMIntermediate Access Database Workshop
Spaces Remaining: 16
Participants will take part in a 'hands on' training featuring the use of Intermediate Access database skills.
9/23/2010 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM3PS1 - Changes in Motion, 3rd Grade Battle Creek Science Training
Spaces Remaining: 14
Using their everyday observations of motion and through a variety of activities, students build on their Kindergarten experiences and explore concepts of motion and forces. They compare and contrast motion in terms of direction, speed, and the relationship with gravity and friction.
9/28/2010 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMRtI: Using Positive Behavior Supports to Make a Difference at Tiers 2 and 3
Spaces Remaining: 34
PBS and RtI are both affiliated with differential instruction, and are grounded in four problem solving steps: 1-Problem Identification, 2-Problem Analysis, 3- Intervention Design and 4_ Data Collection. Learn to use each step in the process.
9/30/2010 8:30 AM - 11:30 AMCo-Writer & Write Out Loud Software Training-Session 1
Spaces Remaining: 4
Co-Writer and Write Out Loud Software assist struggling writers by offering spelling prompts and verbal feedback to the student while writing. Two Sessions are offered AM and PM
9/30/2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMCo-Writer & Write Out Loud Software Training - Session 2
Spaces Remaining: 8
Co-Writer and Write Out Loud software assist struggling writers by offering spelling prompts and verbal feedback to the student while writing. Two sessions are being offered AM and PM
October10/1/2010Sentence Writing (SIM)
Spaces Remaining: 25
Learn how to help students improve their writing skills by teaching them to recognize and write 14 sentence patterns with simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Using these strategies, research results showed that students' sentence writing proficiency increased an average of 23%. Registration fee includes all materials. Audience: 4th-12th grade teachers of at-risk students.
10/4/2010 9:00 AM - 2:30 PMHomeless Liaison Update Meeting
Spaces Remaining: 49
Homeless liaisons are invited to an update on administering services for students who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate their system and plan for the year, as well as meet with other liaisons to discuss issues that have arisen over the past year. MAISD will review the grant it holds and requirements that must be met for using these funds in the service area of Montcalm, Ionia, Gratiot, and Isabella counties. There is NO COST to attend.
10/7/2010 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMSpecial Education Legal Updates
Spaces Remaining: 57
Jeff butler from LaPointe and Butler will share case law updates as well as sharing information about new legislation.
10/12/2010 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMFunctional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plan Development
Spaces Remaining: 48
Presenter Nancy Lindahl will provide participants with practical strategies to respond to even the most challenging student behavior concerns. MAISD Employees No Cost - Others $15.00
10/13/2010 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMLexia On-line Reading Software Training -AM
Spaces Remaining: 24
This trainign will allow teachers to set up a classroom and manage on-line Lexia learning software for their special education students. This is the second year of the five year Lexia license.
10/13/2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMLexia On-Line Reading Software Training - PM
Spaces Remaining: 21
This training will allow teachers to set up a classroom and manage on-line Lexia learning for their special education students. This is the second year of the five year Lexia license.
10/18/2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMClicker 5 Software
Spaces Remaining: 17
Clicker is the proven reading and writing tool that helps students of all abilities to achieve rapidsand permanent gains in their levels of reading and writing. Each attendee will receive a copy of the software for use in their classroom. THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT SEITER EDUCATION CENTER - GREENVILLE
10/29/2010 8:30 AM - 2:30 PMSWAP Meet
Spaces Remaining: 45
OT's, PT's, VI TC's and O & M Specialists take time to share and talk to other school based therapy and consultative staff. This SWAP Meet includes a session on Yoga Kids. Located at Seiter Education Center from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm There is no cost and LUNCH IS PROVIDED. Register by October 15, 2010.
November11/1/2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMUnderstanding and Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors
Spaces Remaining: 109
EVENT AT GREENVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH - Free to MAISD Schools - Other Districts $35 per person - Lunch Provided - Presented by Dr. Ross Greene, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and author of 'The Explosive Child,' 'Treating Explosive Kids,' and 'Lost at School.' Participants will develop a new understanding of difficult behaviors and apply a new response to help students succeed. Districts will be billed for payment following event.
11/9/2010 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMPALS Math - K-1
Spaces Remaining: 40
Following a brief presentation summarizing research findings, presenters will provide hands-on practice of all PALS activities. Participants will learn how to pair students and prepare them to work together constructively on strategic math tasks that improve achievement. Participants will be introduced to the various math concepts for Kindergarten and First Grade and Second Grade through Sixth Grade Math PALS, and they will learn the roles of coach and player for each Math PALS lesson.
11/9/2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMPALs Math - 2nd - 6th
Spaces Remaining: 40
Following a brief presentation summarizing research findings, presenters will provide hands-on practice of all PALS activities. Participants will learn how to pair students and prepare them to work together constructively on strategic math tasks that improve achievement. Participants will be introduced to the various math concepts for Kindergarten and First Grade and Second Grade through Sixth Grade Math PALS, and they will learn the roles of coach and player for each Math PALS lesson.
11/11/2010 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMParagraph Writing (SIM)
Spaces Remaining: 23
The Paragraph Writing Strategy is a strategy for organizing ideas related to a topic, planning the point of view and verb tense to be used in the paragraph, planning the sequence of ideas, and writing a variety of topic, detail, and clincher sentences. This workshop is recommended for all content area teachers of grades 4-12. Registration fee includes all materials.
11/12/2010 8:30 AM - 11:30 AMData Collection and Interpretation - Morning Session
Spaces Remaining: 21
Held at MAISD central office in Stanton - 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM - This workshop will focus on taking curriculum based measurement data and using it to determine a student's rate of improvement. This morning session is designed for school psychologists and ancillary staff. COST - Free to MAISD districts. $50 per person for districts outside of MAISD.
11/12/2010 12:30 PM - 3:30 PMData Collection and Interpretation - Afternoon Session
Spaces Remaining: 28
Held at MAISD central office in Stanton - 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM - This workshop will focus on taking curriculum based measurement data and using it to determine a student's rate of improvement. This afternoon session is designed for Title I, Literacy Coaches, Administrators and General Education Staff. COST - Free to MAISD districts. $50 per person for districts outside of MAISD.
11/22/2010 - 11/23/2010 Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Basic
Spaces Remaining: 21
Learn componets, strategies, implementation and criteria for transitioning using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT IS SEITER EDUCATION CENTER
December12/9/2010 - 12/10/2010 PECS - Advanced Training
Spaces Remaining: 26
This workshop is perfect for anyone who has previously attended the PECS Basic Training and is currently implementing PECS. Day one focuses on a review of the PECS training protocol, and solutions for common implementation challenges. Day two, advanced language skills and enhancing communication are addressed. This day of the workshop applies to all learners. The course also explores specific programming for incorporating PECS throughout the day.
January1/14/2011 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMPECS - Review Training
Spaces Remaining: 28
This workshop provides a thorough review of how to implement PECS, including reviewing the most common implementation problems as well as discrimination difficulties and strategies. Participants will have opportunities to practice their PECS skills under guidance of a Pyramid consultant and troubleshoot any implementation problems they may be having.
1/25/2011 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMMiBLSi Winter Data Review Meeting
Spaces Remaining: 29
Held at MAISD central office in Stanton - NO COST - This training will provide Building Leadership Teams with a continuous improvement process to review the status of Tier I - III supports. Upon completion of the data review, teams will be able to analyze and act upon data to improve the behavior and reading outcomes of students.
February2/10/2011 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMWord Identification and Self-Questioning (SIM) Learning Strategies
Spaces Remaining: 25
The Word Identification Strategy provides a functional and efficient strategy to help challenged readers successfully decode and identify unknown words in their reading materials. The Self-Questioning Strategy helps students create their own motivation for reading. Students create questions in their minds, predict the answers to those questions, search for the answers to those questions as they read, and paraphrase the answers to themselves.
2/21/2011 8:00 AM - 3:30 PMNeurodevelopment, Memory and Universal Design for Learning
Spaces Remaining: 99
This workshop will review the principles of neurodevelopment and memory. The principles of Universal Design for Learning will also be reviewed. Staff will then mesh the two and design supportive plans for students
March3/4/2011 8:00 AM - 3:30 PMAssessment Review
Spaces Remaining: 99
This workshop will begin with a review of District special education assessment data. The remainder of the workshop will include breakout sessions for teachers to review the assessment data of their students and write individual plans to improve assessment scores. Required for all MAISD Special Education Teachers. THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT SEITER EDUCATION CENTER
3/10/2011 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMStrategies for Paraphrasing and Summarizing (SIM)
Spaces Remaining: 25
The Fundamentals of Paraphrasing and Summarizing helps students acquire the fundamental skills they need to be able to identify and paraphrase main ideas and details.The Paraphrasing Strategy is designed to help students focus on the most important information in a passage. Students read short passages of materials, identify the main idea and details, and rephrase the content in their own words.
May5/23/2011 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMMiBLSi Spring Data Review Meeting
Spaces Remaining: 29
Held at MAISD central office in Stanton - NO COST - This training will provide Building Leadership Teams with a continuous improvement process to review the status of Tier I - III supports. Upon completion of the data review, teams will be able to analyze and act upon data to improve the behavior and reading outcomes of students.