The compass (updated 6 27 16)

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

Berrien RESAToday’s Purpose - Tomorrow’s Promise.

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.

How to Register For a Professional Development WorkshopUsing Coursewhere (a product of Solutionwhere, Inc.)GO TO: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/main.asp• Click the “Logon” link above to Enter Your User ID and Password.

• When logged in, select a “View By” option, then choose a course by clicking on the title. Click onSTART DATE to begin registration.

Please follow the directions below to create both your User ID and Password:

USER ID: User IDs should not be longer than 20 characters.PASSWORD: Passwords should be at least 8 characters, but not more than 20. Please be sure to save your Login ID and Password.

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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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.


Student Achievement Focus Area: Instruction

School Im

provement C

ategory: Teaching for Learning

Subject: Literacy

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?387

Registration: $260 for all 3 days6-18 SCECHs ($5)

June 29 & 30, 20168:30 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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School Im

provement C

ategory: Personnel & Professional Learning, Teaching for Learning

Subject: Hands-on Learning


Learn how to integrate BreakOut into your classroom

with Kelly Kermode and John Phillips

Come BreakOut with us! Learn how to use the Breakout EDU kits in your classroom to promote problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills with your students! You will experience a couple of BreakOut games as participants and then learn the pedagogy and methodology behind implementing them in your classroom. The registration fee includes lunch and a Breakout kit to take back to your classroom.

Questions? Contact John Phillips at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1101.

July 14, 20168:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Berrien RESA

4 SCECHS: $5

Fee: $125Includes a BreakOut Kit and Lunch. Register by June 14.






Student Achievement Focus Area: Instruction, D

ata Use/Analysis, Leadership

School Im

provement C

ategory: Leadership, Personnel and Professional Learning

Subject: Leadership


Based in part on the book, Leverage Leadership, this five part learning series will provide principals and district administrators with specific skills for working with teachers in ways that impact student achievement: fostering a relentless commitment to offer individualized, frequent feedback to teachers about their instructional practice, and building the capacity to offer skillful feedback and direction to teacher teams. Video clips and role playing will be used to demonstrate and practice effective principal/teacher coaching sessions.

Contact Kelli Campbell with questions at [email protected], or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.

“You can count on leaving Debbie’s sessions with immediate protocols and ideas to use right away in your work and you can also count on participating in lots of positive engagement activities. Debbie really believes in quality, trusting relationships for all leaders and teachers.” -Dr. Julie Powell Assistant Superintendent, Lakeshore Public Schools

LEVERAGE LEADERSHIPwith Dr. Deb McFalone

Registration Fee: $450Lunch will be provided

each session. A copy of “Leverage Leadership” is

included with registration.

5-25 SCECHs: $5

August 9, 2016September 13, 2016

October 4, 2016November 1, 2016

December 13, 2016

Every session meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berrien RESA


Basic TrainingAugust 16 & 17, 2016

Berrien RESABerrien Springs, MI

This two-day training event is for any administrator who will evaluate OR be evaluated using the School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System.

Includes: Customization guidance, all materials, and unlimited access to web-based refresher training modules.

9 Introduction and overview of the School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System

9 Introduction to the full and summary Principal and District Leader rubrics

9 Matching the rubrics to job responsibilities and establishing priority performance areas

9 Beginning to identify performance evidence 9 Planning the evaluation cycle and formative and summative

processes 9 Establishing a baseline self assessment 9 Collecting and documenting performance evidence 9 Goal setting, growth plans, and performance

conferencing 9 Developing rater and inter-rater reliability 9 Planning for implementation. 9 Accessing a Web-based refresher training modules for all

users

• Evaluators responsible for building- and district-level administrator evaluation

• Administrators who will be evaluated using the School ADvance rubrics and system

Dates: August 16 & 17, 2016

Location: Berrien RESA Conference Room F 711 St. Joseph Avenue Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Format: 2-day• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.• Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: Kelli Campbell at 269-471-7721 x1343 or [email protected] or MASA—(517) 327-5910; [email protected]

Register: Online at http://www.masaeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?Event=SAT99

Or complete the registration form and fax to 517-327-0779

Who Should Attend?

Details What Will Participants Gain?

Earn 12 SCECHsby participating in this event!

Name

Position

District

Email Address Phone

MASA c/o Sue White1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300Lansing, MI 48917-9279

Fax: (517) 327-0779 Email: [email protected]

Registration Options

Payment Options (choose one):

Name

Card #

Expiration Date

Fax/Mail Registration Form

Register me for School ADvance Basic Training - Call for pricing.

Signature

Personal check Make checks payable to MASA

Basic TrainingBerrien RESABerrien Springs, MI

August 16 & 17, 2016

P.O. Numberif applicable



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.



Student Achievement Focus Area:

InstructionSchool Im

provement C

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

August 17, 2016, 1 - 3 p.m. OR August 18, 2016, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

at Berrien RESARegistration deadline for both sessions is August 12, 2016 (no registration fee)

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. In order to receive a renewed (or new) prescription (RX) for the 2016-2017 school year from Dr. Johansen of the Berrien County Health Department, it is a requirement of at least one person per building within a district to be retrained or newly trained. With your prescription, you will have the opportunity to appy for free epi-pens. Remember, each school building with 10 or more instructional and administrative staff is required to have at least two employees trained and schools with less than 10 staff are required to have at least one trained staff member. You are certainly encouraged to have more staff trained than the required to be better equipped in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.

Questions? Contact:Joyce Miller at 269-471-7725 ext. 1126

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IXIXCANCELLATIONS: 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.




Student Achievement Focus Area: Leadership

School Im

provement C

ategory: Leadership

Subject: Title IX


Every school district is required to have a Title IX coordinator who oversees implementation, training and compliance with Title IX. Berrien RESA will be providing Title IX coordinators and administrators with training on the legal basis for Title IX liability, process, best practices, oversight and resources. Barb Ruga and Kurt Graham will offer in depth training on handling Title IX allegations to ensure that adequate, reliable and impartial investigations of reports and complaints.

4 SCECHs: $5Workshop Fee: $30 (includes lunch)

Presented by Barb Ruga & Kurt Graham, Attorneys, Clark Hill PLC

TITLETITLETRAINING

QUESTIONS? Contact Kelli Campbell

Director of General Education (269) 471-7725, ext. 1343

[email protected]

AUGUST 18TH 2016, 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. AT BERRIEN RESA



School Improvem

ent Category: Teaching for Learning

Subject: Instruction

Great teachers strive to orchestrate quality instructional experiences for every student, every day. Tier 1 instruction should result in up to 80% of students succeeding when steeped in a

brain-friendly, well-instructed, research-based core curriculum. The best intervention is prevention!

When learners struggle, teachers must know how to identify roadblocks and provide alternatives to differentiate their teaching and instructional strategies. High-ability students who demonstrate mastery must also be challenged to extend their learning beyond proficient At this workshop, you’ll explore the elements that collaborative teams must consider to create powerful Tier 1 instructional programs.• Create brain-friendly classrooms that offer optimal learning environments.• Concentrate instruction by identifying essential knowledge and skills that all students must master to learn at high levels.• Use daily differentiation to enhance engagement based on students’ learning needs, preferences, interests, and knowledge.• Utilize ongoing diagnostic or formative assessments to inform instruction, monitor student progress, and provide feedback. • Build a repertoire of powerful, research-based, high-impact instructional strategies to use immediately in the classroom.





TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showsession.asp?912202643/10/20161:31:18+PM

Nurture every student’s

boundless potential!

Daily Differentiation Tier One

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

Presented by:

Solution Tree’s

Martha Kaufeldt

$225 per person Includes two full days of

workshops, lunch both days, and a copy of

Daily Differentation.

6-12 SCECHs: $5

August 25 & 26, 20168:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Berrien RESA

Register no later than August 1

http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showsession.asp?912202643/10/20161:31:18+PM

Featuring:

State Superintendent

Brian Whiston,

Solution Tree’s

Nicole Vagle,

Kinetic Affect

~and~

“Learn Like a Pirate”

Author

Paul Solarz






B.R.A.C.E. 2016

berrien resa’s annual conference for educators

BRACE 2016 will provide opportunities for K-12 General and

Special Education educators and administrators to feed and

nurture their passions and those of the young people they serve.

The Keynote Speakers for this conference will feature State

Superintendent Brian Whiston, Solution Tree’s Nicole Vagle

and Kinetic Affect, a nationally-renowned, award winning duo.

Paul Solarz, author of “Learn Like A Pirate”, will be presenting

some of the breakout sessions along with many others. Each

day will feature 4 breakout sessions and ending the day with

a half hour networking session. Join colleagues from across the

state for two days of career empowering knowledge, practices,

networking and practical teaching solutions.

August 23

& 24, 2016

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

at st. joseph high school (2521 stadium dr.)

$150 registration fee. 5-10 SCECHS available.


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School Im

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ategory: Leadership, Teaching for Learning

Subject: Schools & Education

register by

august 14lunch is included both days

Contact Kelli

Campbell with

questions at

kelli.campbell@

berrienresa.org

or (269) 471-7725

ext. 1343.


Calling All Title I Principals and

Leadership Teams!

Everything you need to know about ESEA/ESSA and Title I as they relate to your building and programs.

From compliance to high quality program elements, you’ll find

the answers to your questions at this workshop!

Boot Camp Topics

Purpose of Title I

Schoolwide vs. Targeted Assistance

SW / TA Rubric

SW Flexibility

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

eProve

Parental Involvement

Professional Development

School Improvement Plans

School Systems Review

31a / At-Risk

Budgets

Supplement/Supplant

Annual Review/Evaluation

Technology for Principals/Teams

The BIG PICTURE… ESEA / ESSA Law - Regulations - Guidance

How to use the MAS/FPS Principal’s ESEA / ESSA Resource Flash Drive and Title I Handbook

For more information contact:

Judy Handley - 248-349-6996 [email protected]

Or Sam Ewing - 517-206-6653

[email protected]

Boot Camp Dates and Locations

(all boot camps from 8:30AM - 3:30PM)

Sept. 22, 2016

Muskegon ISD 630 Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI 49442

Sept. 23, 2016

Jackson County ISD 6700 Brown Lake Road, Jackson MI 49201

Oct. 17, 2016

Macomb ISD 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township MI 48038

Oct. 18, 2016

Genesee ISD 2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, MI 49525

Oct. 20, 2016

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD (Escanaba) 2525 3rd Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

Nov. 4, 2016

Oakland Schools 2111 Pontiac Road, Waterford, MI

Nov. 7, 2016

Kent ISD 2930 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Nov. 8, 2016

Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus 21000 Northline Road, Taylor, MI 48180

Nov. 11, 2016

Saginaw ISD—Transitions Bldg. 3860 Fashion Square Blvd., Saginaw, MI 48603

Nov. 18, 2016

Berrien RESA 711 St. Joseph Ave., Berrien Springs, MI 49103

$249 per person

Individualized Boot Camp Training Opportunities Available

Tailored for your LEA/District

Tailored for your ISD/RESA

Contact Judy Handley for details 248-349-6996 / [email protected]

Registration - NOW ONLINE!!!

http://www.masfps.org/ Click EVENTS






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Subject: Special Education


Join us for a back to school training that focuses on making the IEP process simple, but significant. Breakout sessions will allow you to personalize your

learning experience throughout the day. Sessions will include trainings related to developing meaningful IEPs, navigating Illuminate, putting the data we

collect to use, billing for Medicaid and more. Special education staff will leave with a variety of resources and ideas heading into the new school year.

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EST. 2015 Outcome Focused

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$55 SCECHs

Free Registration * Lunch on your own

9/27Registration

deadline

September 30, 2016, 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. at berrien resaContact Jamison Bennett with questions at (269) 471-7725, ext. 1249, or [email protected]






Student Achievement Focus Area: Instruction, Leadership, D

ata Use/Analysis

School Im

provement C


Subject: Science Education

Elementary: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?383Secondary: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?384

6-18 SCECHs: $5 — Registration Fee: $150 (lunch on your own)Join us for this three-day series that will allow participants to experience three-dimensional NGSS science

learning from the view point of the student. They will explore the implementation process and performance expectations as well as experience the anchoring phenomenon within lessons. Participants will dig deeper

into the science and engineering practices as well as to learn about talk moves that support NGSS learning.

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

Elementary Sessions: October 3, November 14, and December 6, 2016Secondary Sessions: October 4, November 15, and December 7, 2016

All sessions take place 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

EXPLORING NGSS SCIENCE SERIES WITH JEN ARNSWALD

CLICK TO REGISTER



Accelerate learning with innovative assessments! By creating and using effective assessments, educators can create a culture of learning where students are engaged and invested in their own success.

Developed for teachers, teams, instructional coaches, and school and district administrators, this workshop offers rich dialogue and practical techniques for improving assessment practices. Deepen your understanding of formative and summative assessments, and learn how to design assessments that guide instruction, involve students, and communicate learning.

You will also gain access to a Google folder that contains assessments designed using the Design in Five process. These examples will act as guides as you and your team create meaningful assessments that help all students achieve at high levels.






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DesignFivein

with Solution Tree’s Nicole Vagle

October 18 & 19, 20168:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Explore high-quality assessment &

grading practices

Examine ways to effectively

communicate assessment scores

Apply tools to ensure assessments guide

instruction & learning

Learn how to use the Design in Five process

to develop effective assessments

Discover how to recognize the cognitive

level of assessment items & tasks

Contact Kelli Campbell with questions:

[email protected],

(269) 471-7725 ext. 1343

Learn how to accurately analyze formative

assessment results to increase student learning

Identify & apply characteristics for

high-quality rubrics, constructed response,

multiple choice &performance tasks

$235 per person includes two full-day sessions, lunch both days, and a copy of

the book Design in Five

Register by October 1. 6-12 SCECHs: $5




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.



Instruction, LeadershipSchool Im

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School and Com

munity R

elations

Subject: Educational Counseling


Personal Curriculum: Updates and Special Education Obligations

A free event featuring Sharon LaPointe covering how to navigate the Personal Curriculum process for ALL students, Special Education specifics

and a Mock Personal Curriculum Meeting. Time will be set aside for specific questions concerning your district process and concerns.

3 SCECHs: $5

October 17, 2016from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Berrien RESA Conference Center

Rooms B-D

Registration deadline: October 10Target Audience: School Board, Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Ancillary Staff, and Parents

Questions? Contact Cathy Klaer at [email protected]

or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1247.

mailto:jo.urias%40berrienresa.org?subject=Workshop

http://www.berrienresa.org/development







Instruction School Im

provement C

ategory: Leadership, Personnel & Professional Learning

Subject: Behavior


October 17, 2016 - Day 1Managing Behavior in Common Areas & with Schoolwide PoliciesRegister by October 12 to attend.

January 23, 2017 - Day 2Conscious Construction of an Inviting School Climate & Responding to MisbehaviorRegister by January 18 to attend.

April 24, 2017 - Day 3Improving Safety, Managing Conflict, & Reducing BullyingRegister by April 19 to attend.

The Safe & Civil School Foundations is a comprehensive approach to the management of student behavior that incorporates best practices gleaned from over 30 years of research on positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). Foundations trainings will guide school staff through the process of designing a proactive and positive Multi-Tiered Systems of Positive Behavior Supports.

We are offering three days of Foundations trainings, spread out over the 2016-2017 school year. Depending on the implementation level, building leadership teams are welcome to attend all three sessions, or attend only the sessions that fit building needs.

Recommendations: • Leadership teams in the initial implementation of school wide PBIS should plan to attend all three days.• Leadership teams that have already had the Safe & Civil trainings, but would like refresher trainings for building leadership teams,

are welcome to choose sessions that best suite the needs of the building/district.

Questions? Contact Ann Marie Shell at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1256.

All sessions take place 8:30-3:30 at

Berrien RESA.

Fee: $25 per day

5-16 SCECHs: $5

Lunch on your own.

Safe & Civil Schools Foundation Training

A multi-tiered system of behavior support


Basic TrainingNovember 15 & 16, 2016

Berrien RESABerrien Springs, MI

This two-day training event is for any administrator who will evaluate OR be evaluated using the School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System.

Includes: Customization guidance, all materials, and unlimited access to web-based refresher training modules.

9 Introduction and overview of the School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System

9 Introduction to the full and summary Principal and District Leader rubrics

9 Matching the rubrics to job responsibilities and establishing priority performance areas

9 Beginning to identify performance evidence 9 Planning the evaluation cycle and formative and summative

processes 9 Establishing a baseline self assessment 9 Collecting and documenting performance evidence 9 Goal setting, growth plans, and performance

conferencing 9 Developing rater and inter-rater reliability 9 Planning for implementation. 9 Accessing a Web-based refresher training modules for all

users

• Evaluators responsible for building- and district-level administrator evaluation

• Administrators who will be evaluated using the School ADvance rubrics and system

Dates: November 15 & 16, 2016

Location: Berrien RESA Conference Room F 711 St. Joseph Avenue Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Format: 2-day• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.• Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: Kelli Campbell at 269-471-7721 x1343 or [email protected] or MASA—(517) 327-5910; [email protected]

Register: Online at http://www.masaeseries.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?Event=SAT99

Or complete the registration form and fax to 517-327-0779

Who Should Attend?

Details What Will Participants Gain?

Earn 12 SCECHsby participating in this event!

Name

Position

District

Email Address Phone

MASA c/o Sue White1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300Lansing, MI 48917-9279

Fax: (517) 327-0779 Email: [email protected]

Registration Options

Payment Options (choose one):

Name

Card #

Expiration Date

Fax/Mail Registration Form

Register me for School ADvance Basic Training - Call for pricing.

Signature

Personal check Make checks payable to MASA

Basic TrainingBerrien RESABerrien Springs, MI

Nov. 15 & 16, 2016

P.O. Numberif applicable






InstructionSchool Im

provement C

ategory: Personnel/ Professional Learning, School/Com

munity R

elations

Subject: Classroom

Managem

ent


All teachers want their students to be orderly, responsive, engaged, and motivated. According to the most current research on teacher effectiveness, putting a successful behavior management system in place is a sure way of achieving these goals. Throughout the workshop, teams will be given time to individualize implementation strategies to meet their classroom's unique needs.

Safe & Civil Schools:Classroom Management

with Susan Issacs

Questions? Contact Ann Marie Shell,

Education Systems Consultant, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1256.

November 18, 20168:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Registration is $25. Deadline: November 11

5 SCECHS:

$5Lunch onyour own






School Im

provement C

ategory: Leadership, Personnel & Professional Learning

Subject: School Culture


Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminarwith Rebecca Fudge, Encompass Consulting ServicesDecember

1 & 2, 2016 &

March 21 & 22, 2017

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Register by November 17

The Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar is a hands-on learning experience that provides workgroups with the tips, tools, strategies and resources necessary to build and establish a collaborative work environment and effective communication. Participants are engaged In the learning from start to finish. They actually learn and practice the content within the seminar, which supports them in walking away with the skills necessary to immediately implement the learning into the workplace. The training supports staff in increasing productivity and maximizing results of common planning time, professional learning communities, meetings and professional development workshops.

SCECHs $524

Fee: $100 Includes all four days & a copy of the Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar Learning Guide.

Lunch on your own

Questions?Contact Ann Shell at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1256.


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Day 1: FoundationsUsing the work of Brené Brown, participants will take part in an experiential learning opportunity on the roles of courage, compassion and connection in student achievement. The Foundations course encompassess the results of over 12 years of research and equips participants with strategies to use in their home and schools the very next day. The difference between guilt and shame will be explored in addition to their impact in a classroom environment. Finally, the physics of vulnerabiliy will be discussed leading participants to redefine courage for themselves and their students.

Day 2: ApplicationsDay 2 addresses the “how” of creating a Wholehearted Classroom. Specific ideas on how to create an environment of trust to support and develop an atmosphere that supports vulnerability, authenticity, and even failure will be discussed. Time will also be spent working with school specific strategies (both classroom and school wide) that can coincide with specific curriculum’s such as Daily 5, Morning Meetings, etc.

Day 3: InterventionsThe final day of the workshop will begin by reviewing material, sharing successes, troubleshooting, and working collaboratively to support each participant in their learnings. The latter part of the day will be working on a student study. In large and small groups, participants will examine a student through a Wholehearted Classroom perspective and use the information to create customized “Connection Plans” for each of them.

6-18 SCECHs: $5

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

January 17, February 21 and March 21, 2017 (register by January 12)8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

lunch on your own each day

$150 for all three daysincludes a copy of “‘The Gifts of Imperfection”

by Brené Brown

Megan Hines, M.Ed., LLPC, CDWF-Candidate, presents:







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Subject: Reading Instruction


A Day with Penny KittleIgnite ♥ Book Love ♥ in Your Middle School & High School Students

“There is nothing without joy.” Penny Kittle provides educators with a powerful reminder: students need to experience joy when they are reading, or teachers will never reach them.

Penny advocates that through prioritizing students first and then teaching the curriculum; teachers have a chance at cultivating lifelong committed and passionate readers. The average freshman college class requires between 100-600 pages of reading per week.

If students’ weekly goals in reading revolve around earning a grade or a calculation, students will not be adequately prepared for the rigorous reading expectations of college and career. Students should be reading because they can’t put the book down, not because they need the

“A” in the course to maintain their GPA. Teachers must work to refine the essential ‘with-it-ness’ characteristic of engaged teachers: these teachers watch, pay attention, respond to students, and seek the spark that says students are thinking.

February 8, 20178:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA.

Registration fee: $85 Lunch is included. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.

Register by February 1. Contact Amy Williams, ELA Consultant, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725, ext. 1134 with any questions regarding this session.


Documents

The compass (updated 6 27 16)