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Berrien RESAToday’s Purpose - Tomorrow’s Promise.

THE BERRIEN RESA

COMPASSA Professional Development Catalog for the Education Community

Administrative Conference Center711 St. Joseph Ave.P.O. Box 364Berrien Springs, MI 49103(269) 471-7725 (269) 471-2941 (fax)

Courses being offered by Berrien RESA have been developed/contracted to address the needs of the Berrien County Student Achievement Framework, Michigan Common Core Standards and School Improvement Plans

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THE BERRIEN RESA

COMPASS


The Compass is a publica-tion of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency. Comments, suggestions or questions may be sent to Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications at [email protected]. The views and perspectives shared in “Parents Advocating Com-munication” may not necessar-ily reflect those of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency, affiliated schools, staff or board members.

Berrien RESA complies with all federal and state laws and reg-ulations prohibiting discrimina-tion and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Educa-tion and the Michigan State Department of Education.

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For credit card payments, please contact Jo Urias at (269) 471-7725, ext. 1149. A receipt is available upon request.

Cancellations: Registration fee will be refunded only if cancellation is received two working days prior to the workshop start date. You must send an e-mail cancellation notice to [email protected] containing the title of the workshop. Your reply message will be your confirmation.

Inclement Weather: If Berrien RESA is closed, each of its schools, facilities and programs, as well as all workshops and meetings are cancelled for that day. In case of potential inclement weather, be sure to check our website, your local news station, and/or call the Berrien RESA switchboard at (269) 471-7725.

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency to prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap against qualified handi-capped persons, in admission or access to, participation in, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; telephone (269) 471- 7725; fax (269) 471-2941.

Billing: Unless you tell us differently, your district/company will be billed for any workshop for which you have registered. If you will be self-paying, you may pay by check or credit card. Please make checks payable to Berrien RESA and send to:

REGISTRATIONS 711 St. Joseph Avenue Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Berrien RESA Conference Center Space is Available for Rent!The Berrien RESA Administrative Conference rooms are available for community use. For rates and rental availability, please contact Teresa Schueneman at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1225 for assistance.

Mission: “We support our school community with respect and compassion through quality programs, leadership and dedicated partnerships.”

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Don’t Forget! Register for the New Teacher

Academy through

Berrien RESA!!!

Student Achievement Focus Area:

Capacity for Instruction

School Improvem

ent Category:

Personnel and Professional LearningTeaching for Learning

Subject: New

Teacher Resources

CANCELLATIONS: Registration fee will be refunded only if cancellation is received two working days prior to the workshop start date. You must send an e-mail cancellation notice to [email protected] containing the title of the workshop. Your reply message will be your confirmation.

To view all of Berrien RESA’s professional development opportunities, please visit www.berrienresa.org/development

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency to prohibit dis-crimination on the basis of handicap against qualified handicapped persons, in admission or access to, participation in, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; telephone (269) 471- 7725; fax (269) 471-2941.



New Teacher AcademyDecember 10, 2014

January 14, 2015February 11, 2015March 18, 2015April 15, 2015May 13, 2015.

All sessions will be held at Berrien RESA from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshops will feature Berrien RESA staff member Ann Marie Shell

Target Audience: All teachers employed in any Berrien County School District are eligible to participate in the Berrien RESA New Teacher Academy (NTA). .

The Berrien RESA New Teacher Academy (NTA) has been created to provide quality professional development experiences that will enhance the professional growth of new teachers. At the same time, it can help new teachers meet the state requirements required for the renewal of his or her Provisional and or Professional teaching certificate.

• Session 1: Surviving & Thriving Your First 3 Years of Teaching: September 17, 2014• Session 2: Learning Facilitator: October 15, 2014• Session 3: Creating the Optimal Learning Environment: November 19, 2014• Session 4: Classroom Tune Up: January 14, 2015• Session 5: You’ve Got to Reach Them to Teach Them: Engagement: February 11, 2015• Session 6: Inviting Students to Learn: Motivation: March 18, 2015• Session 7: Assessment in the Classroom: April 15, 2015• Session 8: Ending The Year Strong: May 13, 2015

Cost: $50Registration Deadline: September 5, 2014Workshop Hours: 20

Questions? Please contact Ann Marie Shell,

Berrien RESA Teacher Consultant at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: Session topics are subject to change depending on the needs and desires of the participants enrolled in the NTA.

The planned sessions for the New Teacher Academy will give new teachers a total of 30 SCHECH’s in the event that he or she attends a minimum of 6 out of the 8 (75%) sessions offered.

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Subject: Leadership

Leadership AcademyK-12 Teachers and Administrators

Presented by Kelli Campbell, Director of General Education

The academy will provide participants opportunities to grow and strengthen leadership skills.

Date Topic

December 10, 2014.............................Facilitating ChangeJanuary 14, 2015 ................................Dealing with Difficult PeopleFebruary 11, 2015 ...............................The Power of Motivation and EncouragementMarch 18, 2015 ...................................Making Meetings Efficient and MeaningfulApril 15, 2015 ......................................Communicating Vision and ExpectationsMay 13, 2015 ......................................‘Lean In’ – Utilizing Your Leadership Skills

All sessions from 5-7:30 p.m.Located at Berrien RESA$50 for all sessions or $10 per session

Workshop Hours: 5-20, SCECHs: 5-20Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell, Director of General Education

at 269-471-7725 ext. 1343

November 4, 2014January 13, 2015March 3, 2015April 29, 2015Secondary 7:30am to 11:15am Elementary 12:00pm-3:45pm Registration Deadline 10/27/14Berrien RESA Conference Room F





TO REGISTER FOR ELEMENTARY, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?275

Registration Fee: $10.00


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Subject: Com

mon C

ore/Mathem

atics

RAISING MATHEMATICIANS:CLASSROOM STRATEGIES THAT

ENSURE MATHEMATICAL SUCCESS FOR ALL

FEATURING PRESENTER Ann Bingham, Berrien RESA

Math Consultant

In this series, K-12 educators will investigate eight essential teaching practices that are necessary to promote the mathematical habits of mind outlined in the Common Core State Standards.

Session 1: Establishing goals and implementing high-leverage tasks. Session 2: Making connections and facilitating meaningful discourse. Session3:Purposefulquestioningandbuildingproceduralfluencyfromconceptualunderstanding.Session 4: Supporting productive struggle and utilizing student thinking.

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In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency to prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap against qualified handicapped persons, in admission or access to, participation in, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; telephone (269) 471- 7725; fax (269) 471-2941.


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Subject: InstructionPart of the 2014-2015 Berrien RESA Professional Development Series

Berrien RESA's

Literacy Series

Presented by

Donalyn Miller, Author of "The Book Whisperer," Jeff Anderson, Author of "10 Things Every Writer

Needs to Know," and Amy Williams, Berrien RESA English Language

Arts Consultant

All sessions will be held from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Located at Berrien RESA

For K-12 Administrators and Teachers

Number of Workshop Hours: 6 hours per day or 30 hours total

Registration Fee: All 5 days................$200

Donalyn Miller ................$100

Amy Williams 1/15/15 .....$502/12/15 .....$50 3/12/15 .....$50

Jeff Anderson................$100

Day 1: January 15, 2015 Amy Williams Topic: Grammar and Word Study

Day 2: January 20, 2014 Donalyn MillerDay 3: February 12, 2015 Amy Williams

Topic: VocabularyDay 4: March 12, 2015 Amy Williams

Topic: ComprehensionDay 5: April 30, 2015 Jeff Anderson

Participants who register for the series will receive all 5 days of professional development as well as two books "The Book Whisperer" and "10 Things Every

Writer Needs to Know"

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Subject: Instruction

maisanetwork

presented by Amy Williams, Berrien RESA English Language Arts Consultant

Grades K-5 MAISA Network• November 11, 2014• February 3, 2015• May 5, 201512:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Grades 6-12 MAISA Network• November 11, 2014• February 3, 2015• May 5, 20157:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Berrien RESA

Registration Deadline: November 4, 2014Free Registration9.75 Workshop hours; SCECHs: 9

Attn: K-12 Writing Teachers currently utilizing the MAISA Writing units,

This professional learning opportunity will provide support to teachers who are currently using the MAISA writing units in their classrooms. Key topics will include; engaging reluctant writers, classroom management procedures and practices, assessment and responsive teaching, and enhancing the curriculum with additional materials and technology.

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Capacity for D

ata Use/Analysis and Leadership

School Improvem

ent Category:

Leadership, Data Inform

ation and Managem

entPersonnel and Professional Learning

Subject: Student Achievement Fram

ework

Student Achievement Framework Leadership Team:Winter 2015 Data ReviewFeaturing Berrien RESA Staff Member Ann Marie Shell







Cost: $10(5.5 workshop hours)

Questions? Please contact Ann Marie Shell, Berrien RESA Teacher Consultant, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1256

This training will provide school leadership teams with time to review the current status of their universal tier of a Multi-Tier System of Supports and act upon data to improve their student outcomes. Teams will identify areas to celebrate success with the school community, while using a problem-solving process to prepare implementation improvements for the rest of the school year and next year.

All trainings are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berrien RESA, Room F.Registration is free. Deadline to Register: January 30, 2015.

• February 4, 2015• May 28, 2015

By the end of the session, leadership teams will:

•Review the progress on action plans developed during previous trainings and/or data reviews•Analyze data in relation to their action plans from previous trainings and/or data reviews•Develop and/or refine strategies & activities for the 2014-15 school year based on identified needs andlinked to upcoming training(s)•Identify how accomplishments will be celebrated and with whom•Identify how progress and barriers will be communicated to all building staff & district

• February 9, 2015• May 29, 2015

Session Dates for Elementary School Teams: Session Dates for Middle/High School Teams:

Berrien RESA Early On Independent Facilitator

Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!™

A five module parenting program designed by the Love and Logic Institute.

Solutions to:

How to handle disruptions during meal times. How to get children to stay in their own bed. How to end temper tantrums. How to discipline your toddler in public without creating a scene. How to get children up and about in the mornings. How to stop your children’s whining and bickering.And many other day-to-day parenting challenges…

This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately!

Dates: April 7 - May 5 (Tuesdays) Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm

Location: First Church of God – 2627 Niles Ave, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Cost: $30.00 individual/$45.00 pair

Facilitators of the Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!™ curriculum are independent and are not employees of the Love and Logic Institute.

Please register me for your upcoming Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!™ class! Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ___________________ Phone: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Number and ages of children: _________________________________________________________ � Check / Cash (enclosed) � Visa � MasterCard � Discover � AMEX Card Number _______________________________ Exp. Date _________ Validation Code _______ Signature _________________________________________________________________________ Mail registration and payment to: Berrien RESA Early On – Attention: Mindy Watson, PO Box 364, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 Phone: (269) 930-0215



In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency to prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap against qualified handicapped persons, in admission or access to, participation in, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; telephone (269) 471- 7725; fax (269) 471-2941.





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ategory: Personnel and Professional Learning

Subject: Health

EPINEPHRINE

If you are newly appointed or need a refresher on the use of an auto-injector, this session is for you!

Presented by Peggy Hamel, BSN, CPNP, and Karen Kortebein, BSN, RN, of the Berrien County Health Department

April 29, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Berrien RESA Registration Deadline: April 24, 2015 (no registration fee)

New medications administration guidelines from the Michigan Department of Education require training for non-nursing staff on the use of an epinephrine auto-injector conducted under the supervision of, and shall include evaluation by a licensed, registered professional nurse by the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year. The training will include the following content along with a competency assessment on:

• State laws regarding emergency use of epinephrine use in a school setting • Instruction on a district’s medications policies and procedures• Causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of anaphylaxis along with anticipated effects and possible adverse effects of epinephrine• Demonstration and instruction on using an auto-injector• Skill-based practice in a simulated emergency response situation• Development and implementation of an emergency plan• Procedures for informing emergency contacts and parent/guardian• Completing a school incident report; and epinephrine acquisition and monitoring of expiration, maintenance and storage

Remember, each school building with 10 or more instructional and administrative staff is required to designate at least two employees to be trained and schools who have less than 10 staff are required to designate at least one staff member. As well, schools are encouraged to train and authorize more than the legally required minimum number of staff.

Questions? Contact:Joyce Miller at 269-472-7725 ext. 1126

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Student Achievement Focus Area: Personnel and Professional Learning

School Im

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ategory: Leadership

Subject: C

risis Managem

ent


Intended for school crisis response team members and community mental health providers, the first part of this training seminar provides didactic information on how to manage crisis response, and the debriefing process in a building or a district after a traumatic incident. The second part of the day is a simulated experience designed to practice the debriefing model discussed.

Questions? Please contact Joyce Miller, Berrien RESA Educational Consultant, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1126.

SCECHs: 5Cost: $10

Registration is Free Register by May 14

May 21, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Berrien RESA

Presented by Cynthia Cook, Ph.D., CHES, James Stevens, M.A. & Judy Whitehurst, LMSW, Clinical Director of Gryphon Place





Student Achievement Focus Area: Instruction

School Im

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Subject: Literacy


Registration: $260 for all 3 days6-18 SCECHs ($10)

June 24-25 & October 30, 20158:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Leveled Literacy Intervention - IntermediateBased on Work by Fountas and Pinnell Targeting Grades 3-5

The newly released Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Red, Gold, and Purple systems are designed for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 who are reading below grade level. These systems may also be used to help students at higher grade levels who are reading below level W. Designed to bring students up to grade-level performance in as little as 18-24 weeks, LLI Intermediate Systems deliver powerful, research-based intervention geared specifically for intermediate students who are lagging behind their peers in literacy learning. The intervention is designed to take place in addition to classroom literacy instruction.

In this seminar, participants will receive three days of intensive training (two days of start-up training and one follow-up day) on the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems and will learn specific strategies to address the needs of struggling older readers. In addition to an overview of the components and implementation of new LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems, this program delves in to the advanced routines needed for intermediate students. These routines include a focus on comprehension, vocabulary development, and fluency, as well as phonics and word study principles, book discussion formats, writing about reading routines, novel study units, test taking study, and silent reading.

This three-day training includes:• An introduction to the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems with special attention on what the research has shown

to be effective instruction for older, struggling readers.• Clear rationales for the instructional procedures in the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems–comprehension,

vocabulary development, fluency, phonics/word study, and writing about reading–and how they all contribute to the reader’s development of an effective processing system.

• Opportunities to observe, discuss, and practice using the lesson frameworks, instructional procedures, and resources in the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems.

• A focus on supporting students to develop strategic actions for processing text using a gradient of high quality fiction and nonfiction texts, written explicitly for the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems.

• Specific instruction on the assessment and record keeping in the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems that is crucial to inform teaching decisions and maximize effectiveness.

• An introduction to the Online Resources website for accessing materials and the LLI Data Management Website for recording, collecting, and analyzing data on student progress.

Please expect to have lunch on your own. Questions may be directed to Kelli Campbell, Berrien RESA Director of Education, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.






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Subject: Literacy


Registration: $260 for all 3 days6-18 SCECHs ($10)

June 22-23 & October 29, 20158:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Leveled Literacy Intervention - PrimaryBased on Work by Fountas and Pinnell Targeting Grades K-2

The groundbreaking new Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention is a small-group, supplementary intervention program designed for young children who struggle with reading and writing. Designed to bring children up to grade-level performance in as few as 18-24 weeks, LLI is a powerful, research-based early intervention program that can prevent literacy difficulties before they turn into long-term challenges.

Professional Support for LLI includes three days of training (two days of intensive learning plus one follow-up day) to give participants an in depth understanding of the LLI systems:

• LLI Orange System, Levels A-C (Kindergarten), 70 Lessons with 70 original titles• LLI Green System, Levels A-J (Grade 1), 110 Lessons with 110 original titles• LLI Blue System, Levels C-N (Grade 2), 120 Lessons with 120 original titles

Several components included in each LLI system will be explored, including the new Fountas and Pinnell professional books When Readers Struggle: Teaching That Works, The Fountas & Pinnell Prompting Guide 1, and the Program Guide, which comprehensively outlines the implementation of the System.

Topics within the three-day Professional Support curriculum include:

• Overview of the Lesson Framework• Understanding the demands of texts• Assessing and grouping students• Teaching within the LLI Lessons• Using the Prompting Guide• Documenting progress

In addition to learning how to implement LLI lessons, participants will deepen their understanding of many research-based techniques to help struggling readers make accelerated progress.

Please expect to have lunch on your own. Questions may be directed to Kelli Campbell, Berrien RESA Director of Education, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.





Student Achievement Focus Area: Instruction, D

ata Use, Leadership

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anagement

Subject: Testing

TO REGISTER, VISIT: https://eventbrite.com/event/16562048533/

Join us to learn about the SAT transition and get an overview of the redesigned SAT. This session is facilitated by Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Executive Director of Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. At noon, lunch will be served. There will be time for open discussion with local colleagues at this time.

3 SCECHs: $10 May 19, 20159 a.m. - 1 p.m.Berrien RESA

Free RegistrationLunch Provided

Transitioning to the SAT

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected]

or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.

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School Im

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ategory: Data and Inform

ation Managem

ent

Subject: Assessment

TO REGISTER, VISIT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-assessment-formative-am-session-tickets-16664358545

Facilitated by Wendy Zdeb-Roper of MASSP, the Formative Assessment Session of the ‘Let’s Talk Assessment’ Two-Part Course will focus on learning targets, success criteria and formative assessment. Participants will learn to unwrap a content standard to create a daily classroom learning target, and how to ensure that student success criteria is included, allowing students measure their own progress toward the target. A variety of formative assessment options to measure the lesson’s success will be introduced.

3* SCECHs: $10

*5 SCECHs are available if BOTH the A.M. and P.M. sessions of this course are attended

Registration: $15

June 11, 20158 - 11:30 a.m.

at Berrien RESA

Let’s Talk Assessment:Formative A.M. Session

Presented by Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected], or

(269) 471-2941 ext. 1343.






School Im

provement C

ategory: Data and Inform

ation Managem

ent

Subject: Assessment

TO REGISTER, VISIT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-assessment-formative-am-session-tickets-16694624070

Facilitated by Wendy Zdeb-Roper of MASSP, the Summative Assessment Session of the ‘Let’s Talk Assessment’ Two-Part Course will focus on a summative assessment, including a nuts and bolts approach to looking at the redesigned SAT. Topics covered include eight key changes to the Assessment, time allocations for each test section, testing content, and use of Khan Academy for student remediation. A list of resources for follow-up research will be provided.

5 SCECHs are available for $10 ONLY IF both the A.M. and P.M.

sessions of this course are attended.No SCECHs are offered for

the P.M. course if taken alone.

Registration: $15

June 11, 201512:30 - 2:30 p.m.at Berrien RESA

Let’s Talk Assessment:Summative P.M. Session

Presented by Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected], or

(269) 471-2941 ext. 1343.






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ategory: Leadership, School & Com

munity R

elations

Subject: School Culture


Anthony Muhammad is one of the most sought after educational consultants in North America. He currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge professional development to schools all over the world. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Muhammad has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. His tenure as a practitioner has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a principal.

Dr. Muhammad is recognized as one of the field’s leading experts in the areas of school culture and organizational climate. He has worked with schools in all 50 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Dr. Muhammad is a best-selling author. He is the author of The Will to Lead and the Skill to Teach, Transforming Schools at Every Level, Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division, and a contributing author of The Collaborative Administrator: Working Together as a Professional Learning Community.

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected],

or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.

Registration: $35 (Lunch included) 5 SCECHs: $10

Transforming School Culturewith Anthony Muhammad

August 12, 2015 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m St. Joseph High School

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Student Achievement Focus Area: Instruction, Leadership

School Im

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ategory: Teaching for Learning, Leadership

Subject: Leadership


This PLC Academy course is divided into three parts. Building Leadership Teams will participate in an ongoing six day professional development experience throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Participants will receive continued feedback and support while learning how to lead high-performing collaborative teams. The course will focus on linking assessment data with instruction and interventions, as well as building assessment literacy.

SOLUTION TREE PLC ACADEMY

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.

Registration: $450 (includes 6 days of PD and lunch each day)

Part I: August 10-11, 2015 Part II: January 20-21, 2016Part III: June 7-8, 2016Each session takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berrien RESA.

6-36 SCECHs: $10






Student Achievement Focus Area: D

ata Use/Analysis

School Improvem

ent Category: D

ata and Information M

anagement

Subject: D

ata and Technology


AIMSweb: Back to School Training

You are invited to a back to school workshop that covers all things related to AIMSweb. The session will have a rotation of break out groups that cover several topics, including: administering tests, scoring results, using the data to write IEPs in illuminate, navigating the online system, and reviewing available resources and supports.

Contact Jamison Bennett with any questions at [email protected], or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1249.

Free Registrat i on

(Register by August 28th)

September 1, 2015

1 to 4 p.m.at Berrien RESA


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