Regional Technology Academy

Now celebrating its 10th year, the Regional Technology Academy is offering 100 classes to all staff members in schools throughout five counties.

Starts July 27, 2009

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Michigan K-12 Blackboard Users Conference

The first annual Michigan K-12 Blackboard Users Conference will offer a variety of relevant sessions.

Starts August 6, 2009

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is a 12-hour course in crisis prevention for human service providers.

Starts August 17, 2009

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RtI Principal Academy

The purpose of this academy is to provide an overview of the IISD Response to Intervention Initiative, facilitate a deeper understanding of RtI structures and processes and clarify the principalâ€™s role.

Starts August 20, 2009

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RtI Overview for Curriculum/Special Education Directors

The purpose of this academy is to provide an overview of the IISD Response to Intervention Initiative, facilitate a deeper understanding of RtI structures and supports, and provide work time to clarify the role of the RtI coaches and principals within individual districts.

Starts August 21, 2009

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Michigan Citizenship Curriculum

This videoconference series is intended for 4th grade teachers who will be using the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum; participants will be reviewing units and lessons of the curriculum, and engaging in discussion with teachers from five other ISDs.

Starts August 25, 2009

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Battle Creek Math and Science Center (BCMSC) Unit Kit Training

Participants will begin the process of becoming masters of the K-7 Science curriculum.

Starts September 1, 2009

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SEPUP Unit Kit from Lab-Aids

These sessions are intended for teachers from districts that have either purchased or are piloting the SEPUP unit/kit program from Lab-Aids.

Starts September 1, 2009

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The Importance of Understanding ALL of Our Students

Dr. Ruby Payne will present a framework for understanding poverty that has the potential to illuminate some of the challenges public schools face as we work to help every child in our system achieve and succeed.

Starts September 2, 2009

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Intensive RtI Coach Institute

In-depth training to prepare the RtI coaches for their role in the IISD Response to Intervention Initiative.

Starts September 8, 2009

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Functional Behavior Assessments and Effective Behavior Supports

Participants will gain an understanding of positive behavior support (PBS), functional behavioral assessment (FBA), and behavior intervention planning (BIP).

Starts September 11, 2009

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Improving Content Area Reading

This series offers content area teachers targeted reading strategies that students can use to master essential content.

Starts September 15, 2009

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International Book Club (LATTICE)

This monthly book club promotes cultural understanding and overcomes stereotypes by discussing international children’s literature.

Starts September 17, 2009

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Assessing Students Literacy Development K-3 (MLPP)

Learn to document and determine student growth in literacy development in order to make effective teaching decisions and improve children’s literacy learning.

Starts September 17, 2009

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Ingham Educational Assessment Committee (IEAC)

This committee meets monthly to provide current assessment information to local test coordinators and others interested in assessment topics. Participants will discuss current assessment issues, share information, and receive updates related to state assessments and the Michigan School Report Card.

Starts September 18, 2009

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Teaching and Learning Online

Educators will learn the skills necessary to teach and manage an online or blended course.

Starts September 22, 2009

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Overview of Universal Supports for Students with ASD

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including definitions, current theories, and research.

Starts September 22, 2009

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RtI Building-based Support (Coaches and Leadership Teams)

Utilizing research based coaching practices, training and support for the local RtI coaches to facilitate their school based leadership teams will be provided throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

Starts September 24, 2009

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Ingham Social Studies Network

This network and professional learning community is for K-12 teachers who have building and/or district level responsibilities for social studies.

Starts September 29, 2009

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21 Things for 21st Century Educators:

This is an online course for educators who want to develop and expand their technology skills to improve efficiencies and impact instructional delivery

Starts September 30, 2009

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Get All Adolescents Reading

This series will provide participants with strategies and resources to help their students become better readers.

Starts September 30, 2009

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Educational Strategies for Students with ASD

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will teach participants to use educational strategies that build upon strengths of the student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Starts October 1, 2009

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Teaching Relevant Algebra I to All Students

Participants will explore Algebra I topics including linear, quadratic and exponential functions, from a real-world perspective and learn many engaging activities that can be used in your classrooms.

Starts October 1, 2009

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LATTICE

This year-long professional development opportunity helps to cultivate a global perspective in K-12 classrooms.

Starts October 1, 2009

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Recertification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is a recertification course in crisis prevention for human service providers.

Starts October 5, 2009

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Helping Struggling Readers Comprehend Mathematics

This session introduces teachers to many reading comprehension strategies that students can use to make sense of mathematics texts and word problems.

Starts October 6, 2009

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Ingham English Language Arts Network

Join colleagues who are teaching in Ingham districts to keep current with best practices and the latest information from state and national sources.

Starts October 6, 2009

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Assessment Literate: Teachers, Classrooms, and Buildings

This year-long assessment series is designed to provide the foundational knowledge teachers and administrators need to understand quality, balanced classroom assessment practice.

Starts October 7, 2009

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Differentiating Instruction in Middle School Math

Participants will learn how to help students who need extra support in mathematics, as well as challenge students who move ahead quickly.

Starts October 7, 2009

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Helping Struggling Readers Comprehend Social Studies

This session introduces teachers to many reading comprehension strategies that students can use to make sense of science texts and articles.

Starts October 7, 2009

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Ingham Science Network

The Ingham Science Network is a learning community for K-12 teachers who have building and/or district level responsibilities for science.

Starts October 7, 2009

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Passport to Success

This four-part professional learning community series is focused on examining the research, best practices, local successes and national models to help ALL students as they travel throughout the educational system on their individual journeys.

Starts October 8, 2009

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RtI Building-based Supports (Coaches and Principals)

Utilizing research based coaching practices, training and support for the local RtI coaches to facilitate their school based leadership teams will be provided throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

Starts October 8, 2009

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Helping Students who Struggle with “Math Facts” (canceled)

This is one of six workshops designed to provide the content background needed by special education teachers and others who are responsible for teaching the mathematics grade level content expectations.

Starts October 12, 2009

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Arts Integration to Develop 21st Century Skills

Participants will deepen their understanding of quality arts integration in the classroom by designing a lesson/project or unit and implementing the plan under the direction of Russell Granet.

Starts October 14, 2009

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Career Cruising Basics (Canceled)

Participants will learn to use Career Cruising. It is an online tool provided by Ingham ISD for students to create their Educational Development Plan (EDP) and explore possible careers and plan for their future.

Starts October 20, 2009

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RtI PD Series for Building-based Leadership Teams (Elementary)

A four (4) day series will be offered for elementary building leadership teams across IISD to increase their understanding of implementing Response to Intervention.

Starts October 22, 2009

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RtI PD Series for Building-based Leadership Teams (Secondary)

A four (4) day series will be offered for secondary building leadership teams across IISD to increase their understanding of implementing Response to Intervention.

Starts October 22, 2009

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Day of Discovery

Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and the Discovery Education Network (DEN) present a full day conference on how computers, the internet and technology can enhance all teacher’s classrooms.

Starts October 24, 2009

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Functional Behavior Assessments and Effective Behavior Supports

Participants will gain an understanding of positive behavior support (PBS), functional behavioral assessment (FBA), and behavior intervention planning (BIP).

Starts October 26, 2009

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ACT Educational Planning

This session will detail the nuances of ACT’s Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS), college readiness standards, college readiness benchmarks, standard and optional reporting, and model uses currently practiced in Michigan schools.

Starts October 27, 2009

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Demystifying the Michigan Merit Examination

Participants will learn more about the Michigan Merit Exam through an in-depth analysis of the assessments and information about the scoring metrics and how the scores of each component impact the test.

Starts October 27, 2009

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History Through Dance and Music

Participants will explore history through music and dance and will utilize multi-sensory and inter-disciplinary techniques to help students learn.

Starts October 28, 2009

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Ingham Mathematics Network

This ongoing professional learning community is for K-12 teachers who have building and district level responsibilities for mathematics, and anyone else who wans to “talk math.”

Starts October 28, 2009

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NEW Michigan World Language Requirement

The NEW Michigan Merit Curriculum requiring two credtis of World Language will go into effect with the graduating class of 2016. Districts need to begin to design assessments for students who wish to use the alternative option to the high school two-credit offerings.

Starts October 28, 2009

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Effective Behavior Supports for Students with ASD

The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Module will teach participants to collect data through the functional assessment processes and to use that information to guide the development of behavioral strategies and to develop a positive behavior support plan for children with autism.

Starts November 3, 2009

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Helping Struggling Readers Comprehend Science

This session introduces teachers to many reading comprehension strategies that students can use to make sense of science texts and articles.

Starts November 4, 2009

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Functional Behavior Assessments and Effective Behavior Supports

Participants will gain an understanding of positive behavior support (PBS), functional behavioral assessment (FBA), and behavior intervention planning (BIP).

Starts November 4, 2009

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RtI District Leadership Team

This team will provide key stakeholders from all local districts with support and guidance in creating consensus, resources, and the infrastructure necessary to implement multi-tiered structures of support in a Response to Intervention framework.

Starts November 4, 2009

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Teaching Shakespeare

North Americaâ€™s leading classical theatre, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival of Canada, will conduct a workshop to help teachers rediscover the power and fun of Shakespeare so they can inspire and enlighten their students.

Starts November 7, 2009

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Teaching Math to Young Children, Grades K-1

In this workshop, participants will review types of problems that are useful for building on young children’s counting abilities to become fluent in addition and subtraction.

Starts November 10, 2009

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Teaching and Learning Online

Educators will learn the skills necessary to teach and manage an online or blended course.

Starts November 10, 2009

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Using the CBR2 Data Collection Device to Teach About Rates of Change

This workshop is an introduction to using the CBR2s (calculator-based rangers) and graphing calculators to collect, graph and analyze data about moving objects.

Starts November 11, 2009

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Helping Students who Struggle with Multi-digit Operations

This is one of six workshops designed to provide the content background needed by special education teachers and others who are repsonsible for teaching the mathematics grade level content expectations.

Starts November 12, 2009

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Online Mentor Training

Participants will learn how to mentor students who are taking an online course.

Starts November 16, 2009

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Teaching Math to Young Children

In this one-day workshop for special education teachers, Title I teachers and para-professionals, participants will review mathematical problems that are useful for building on young children’s counting abilities to learn the concepts of addition and subtraction.

Starts November 17, 2009

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KeyTrainÂ® – Quick Tour

This session is a quick tour and review of KeyTrain. The session will focus on topics and questions the participants bring to the session. Participants will have the opportunity to review the features of KeyTrainÂ® and learn about updates and enhancements.

Starts November 18, 2009

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KeyTrainÂ® Training

Participants will learn to create and edit students accounts, create classes and assign lessons, and understand administrative features found in the KeyTrainÂ® learning system.

Starts November 18, 2009

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Professional School Counseling Matters

This Professional Learning Community for middle and high school counselors will focus on the roles, structures and best practice strategies inherent in a quality school-counseling program.

Starts November 18, 2009

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Arts Education Breakfast

Participants will learn about the capacity of the arts to transform education.

Starts December 1, 2009

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Mythology and Storytelling

This workshop brings together nationally acclaimed master storyteller, David Gonzalez, with area teachers to help break down the elements of storytelling and discuss the genre of mythology as a vehicle to transmit stories so that they come to life in the imagination of the audience.

Starts December 1, 2009

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Teaching Math to Young Children, Grades 2-3

In this workshop, participants will look at types of problems that are useful for building on young children’s counting abilities to learn the concepts of multiplication and division as well as multi-digit addition and subtraction.

Starts December 2, 2009

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Helping Students who Struggle with Problem Solving

Starts December 8, 2009

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Peer-to-Peer Supports

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will teach participants specific steps needed to develop a peer-to-peer support program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Starts December 8, 2009

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Michigan Merit Exam

This informational session will provide parents and students with an overview of the components of the Michigan Merit Exam, the Michigan Merit Scholarships, and offer tips and resources for success.

Starts December 15, 2009

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Road to the Code Training

MiBLSi is proud to offer an Intervention Day: Road to the Code Training with â€˜Make it & Take itâ€ Session

Starts January 12, 2010

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Helping Students who Struggle with Fractions

Starts January 13, 2010

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Michigan Merit Exam

This informational session will provide parents and students with an overview of the components of the Michigan Merit Exam, the Michigan Merit Scholarships, and offer tips and resources for success.

Starts January 13, 2010

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Get All Adolescents Writing

This series will provide participants with strategies for improving student writing.

Starts January 19, 2010

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Functional Behavior Assessments and Effective Behavior Supports

Participants will gain an understanding of positive behavior support (PBS), functional behavioral assessment (FBA), and behavior intervention planning (BIP).

Starts January 22, 2010

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Recertification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is a recertification course in crisis prevention for human service providers.

Starts January 25, 2010

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Career Cruising Basics

Starts January 28, 2010

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is a 12-hour course in crisis prevention for human service providers.

Starts February 2, 2010

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Helping Students who Struggle with Decimals and Percents

Starts February 9, 2010

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Differentiated Instruction: Lessons Learned from the Field

Learn from award-winning high school teacher Steve Kahl how to become more skilled in differentiating instruction to serve a variety of interests, readiness levels, and learning profiles.

Starts February 16, 2010

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Overview of Universal Supports for Students with ASD

This Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) module will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including definitions, current theories, and research.

Starts February 23, 2010

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Career Technical Education Teacher Exploration

This event offers participants the opportunity to experience career and technical education beyond a traditional classroom environment.

Starts February 24, 2010

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March E2020 Training

An overview of the course management system as well as fine points regarding how to use and customize the courses will be provided by E2020 staff.

Starts March 2, 2010

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Consolidated Application Training

This year the LEA Planning Cycle Application and Consolidated Application will be completed via the Advanc-Ed website. At this session, you will learn how to use the new portal to complete the requirements for the application. Participants should be district staff responsible for submitting the LEA Planning Cycle Application – consider sending a two person team from your district.

Starts March 4, 2010

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PALS K-1

An introduction to a 20-week program that helps kindergarten and first grade teachers ensure students are getting a solid foundation in early reading skills.

Starts March 8, 2010

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PALS 2-6

Peer-Assisted Literacy Strategies (PALS) is a whole class program that helps teachers ensure they are increasing opportunities to read for all students.

Starts March 8, 2010

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Differentiation Is Doable

This Professional Learning Community provides your school group time to plan and apply the 2009 presentions by Carol Ann Tomlinson or this year’s Mid-Michigan Consortium guest speaker, Steve Kahl.

Starts March 10, 2010

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REWARDS®

REWARDS® is an intense, short-duration intervention program that uses teacher-directed instruction, requires minimal teacher training, and aligns with components of scientifically based reading research. It explicitly teaches decoding and fluency with an integrated approach.

Starts March 26, 2010

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KeyTrain® – Quick Tour

Starts April 13, 2010

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KeyTrain® Training

Participants will learn to create and edit students accounts, create classes and assign lessons, and understand administrative features found in the KeyTrain® learning system.

Starts April 13, 2010

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Career Cruising Basics

Starts April 15, 2010

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Corrective Reading (SRA)

This is designed to accommodate the full range of struggling readers from deficient decoding skills (misidentifying words) to comprehension skills (not understanding what they read) or both. It is also designed to provide differentiated personalized instruction to each learner.

Starts April 16, 2010

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