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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.

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 on START 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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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 Learning

Teaching 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.

Please note: Participants with physical or dietary limitations or requirements are asked to notify the workshop coordinator with any specific need before the workshop/event so appropriate accommodations can be made.


New Teacher Academy December 10, 2014 January 14, 2015 February 11, 2015 March 18, 2015 April 15, 2015 May 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 Change January 14, 2015 ................................Dealing with Difficult People February 11, 2015 ...............................The Power of Motivation and Encouragement March 18, 2015 ...................................Making Meetings Efficient and Meaningful April 15, 2015 ......................................Communicating Vision and Expectations May 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

Hey K-12

Counselors!!!






Capacity for Leadership

School Improvem

ent Category:


Leadership

Subject: Educational Counseling



Session Dates• September 23, 2014 at Berrien RESA• October 21, 2014 at Southwestern Michigan

College, Dowagiac Campus• November 25, 2014 at Berrien RESA• December 16, 2014 at Berrien RESA• February 24, 2015 at Kinexus • April 21, 2015 at Lake Michigan College

All sessions will begin at 7:45 a.m. and end at 10 a.m.The sessions are free of charge. Registration deadlines vary.

Want information on student career planning?

Want to learn what community resources are available?

Interested in best practices and networking with fellow colleagues?

2014-15 Counselor Academy Seriesthen plan on attending the

Counselor Academies, sponsored by Berrien County Career and Technical Education, provide counselors with professional development opportunities for student career planning, available community resources, counseling best practices, and also provide opportunities for information exchange. Detailed agendas to be determined.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Dargus, Berrien RESA CTE Consultant at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1318

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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: Instruction

Use your smart phone to scan the QR Code to register!Questions? Call Kelli Campbell, Director of General Education, at 269-471-7725 ext. 1343

Part of the 2014-2015 Berrien RESA Professional Development Series

BERRIEN RESA'S STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SERIES

"Tools for Engagement"

Eric Jensen

Day 1: October 20th, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

at Berrien RESA

"Student Engagement"

Spence Rogers

Day 3: March 19th, 2015

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

at Berrien RESA

Participants will learn strategies

to increase student engagement

and how to monitor the level of

engagement in their classrooms

Registration Fee:

$75 for both days

Day 1 only............... $50

Day 2 only ............. $50

*select the first option for the full series (at a special rate)*

Number of workshop hours:

6 hours per day or

12 hours totalLunch will be provided

each day from

Noon to 1 p.m.

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





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Registration Fee: $10.00



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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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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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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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Grades K-2 MAISA Opinion Writing• December 8, 2014 or• December 15, 2014

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

Registration Deadline: December 1, 2014

Attn: Grades K-2 Writing Teachers,

This course will prepare teachers to teach the Opinion units found in the MAISA curricular units at their grade level. Topics will include; immersion, on-demand assessment, formative assessment, strategy groups & conferring. Teachers will be provided with time and assistance to create a Opinion pacing guide and lesson plans.


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Grades 3-5 MAISA Opinion Writing• December 10, 2014 or• December 17, 2014


Registration Deadline: 12/1/2014Free Registration5.5 Workshop hours; SCECHs: 5Attn: Grades 3-5 Writing Teachers,

This course will prepare teachers to teach the Opinion units found in the MAISA curricular units at their grade level. Topics will include; immersion, on-demand assessment, formative assessment, strategy groups & conferring. Teachers will be provided with time and assistance to create Opinion pacing guide and lesson plans.









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Grades 6-8 MAISA Argument WritingDecember 11, 2014


Registration Deadline: December 1, 2014Free Registration5.5 Workshop hours; SCECHs: 5

Attn: Grades 6-8 Writing Teachers,

This course will prepare teachers to teach the Argument units found in the MAISA curricular units at their grade level. Topics will include; immersion, on-demand assessment, formative assessment, strategy groups & conferring. Teachers will be provided with time and assistance to create Argument pacing guide and lesson plans.




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Subject: Marketing,

Career & Technical EducationPresented by toolkit authors: Dr. Brian Pyles,

Dr. Brenda Clark, Jennifer DeClerck, Kim Guest and others

Target audience: Michigan marketing and economic instructors.

For questions contact: Dr. Brian Pyles at Berrien RESA(269) 471-7725 ext. 1328 or Mona Hunter at ext. 1320

Granting Economic Credit Through State Approved Marketing Programs:

Registration deadline: December 5, 2014Registration fee: $99SCECHs available. Cost: $10

Conference participants will learn how to grant economic credit through State Approved Marketing Programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model.

One copy of the curriculum alignment, promotional materials and lesson plans will beprovided to each school district that has one or more participants in attendance.*For those participants outside of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties: please note that when registering online, if your district is not listed, registrants should select “Agency” and then input their district on a line provided.

December 15, 2014 from 8:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Henry Center for Executive Development, Lansing, Michigan

For those

educators

who missed the

first event...

it’s back!The Rollout Conference









Capacity for Leadership

School Improvem

ent Category:


Leadership

Subject: Educational Counseling



Personal Curriculum: A 21st Century Education for All

A free event featuring Rashell Bowerman, Michigan Department of Education Instructional Intervention Consultant

for Curriculum and Instruction,Office of Education Improvement & Innovation

Target Audience: Counselors, Middle and High School Principals, CTE and Special Education Directors

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 8 to 10 a.m.

(During the Counselor Academy)

Berrien RESA Conference Center

Rooms B-D

Registration deadline: December 11, 2014This course will explain the modifications that are allowable through a Personal Curriculum, including recent legislative changes, providing options for students to customize their education according to their post-school goals.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Dargus, Berrien RESA CTE Consultant at

(269) 471-7725 ext. 1318

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Subject: Special Education, ASD






Featuring Presenters:Danea Gorbett, Kathy Hickok & Jane Miller Brinkley, Autism Consultants

Evidence-based practices: FBA and function-based decisions

January 21, 20158:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m

Functional behavior assessment (FBA) is a systematic set of strategies that is used to determine the underlying purpose of behavior, so an effective intervention plan can be developed and implemented with fidelity. Components of FBA include a description of the interfering behavior, identification of antecedents and consequent events that control (maintain) the behavior and the development of a hypothesis.

Participants will receive comprehensive information and hands-on practice collecting and analyzing data, determining the function of behaviors and implementing function-based strategies in order to meet the needs of students with autism and other learning and behavior challenges.

Registration Deadline:

January 19,2015

Location: Berrien RESA Conference

Center Room B/C/D

Cost: FREE


Use your smart phone to scan the QR Code to register!

Workshop Hours: 6 • Questions? Call Danea Gorbett at 269-471-7725 ext 1158


Capacity for Instruction

School Improvem

ent Category:

Teaching for LearningSubject: Special Education, ASD







Educational Strategies for Students with ASDFebruary 25, 20158:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Registration 8:15 to 8:30) Featuring Berrien RESA staff members Jane Miller-Brinkley and Liz Pockrandt

This training provides participants with a foundation of educational strategies that build upon the strengths of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and lead to successful learning. Participants are provided an opportunity to experience ASD through sensitivity awareness activities which leads to a better understanding of the learning challenges for these students. Appropriate educational supports are described, including visual strategies, functional communication systems, and appropriate paraprofessional supports.

Participants learn to provide curricular accommodations and modifications so students with ASD have access to appropriate grade-level curriculum.

Target audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors, speech pathologists, and school social workers

Registration Deadline:

February 24, 2015

Location: Berrien RESA Conference

Center

RoomsB, C & D

Questions? Please contact Berrien RESA ASD Consultants Jane Miller-Brinkley at 269-471-7725 ext. 1171

SCECHs: .6 Total Credit Hours: 6

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