The following workshop is being held at Clinton County RESA. To register, visit www.ccresa.org.

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Differentiated Instruction

Steve Kahl, award-winning high school teacher and current practitioner, has presented differentiated instruction sessions to hundreds of schools throughout California. With his vast knowledge on the topic, as well as his many years of exemplary teaching experience, he will be demonstrating how to combine routine formative assessments, rigorous tiered assignments, and engaging project menus to serve a continuum of learners. Although Steve is a secondary teacher, elementary teachers have also found his presentations to be useful and engaging.

Participants will engage in the writing or revising of a current lesson, incorporating their new understanding. Please bring a current lesson plan to work with during the workshop.

Participants will become more skilled in differentiating instruction to serve:
~ A variety of interests
~ Readiness levels
~ Learning profiles

Audience:
Any teacher responsible for teaching HIV/AIDS education.

Course Narrative:
HIV/AIDS education is required in Michigan. This workshop will also meet the state requirement that any teacher engaged in HIV/AIDS education must receive training.Topics will include the law, effective curriculum, and hands on activities.

Course Objectives:
K-12 AIDS Certification Training focuses on:

• Science of AIDS transmission
• Exploring attitudes necessary for teaching AIDS
• Skills for answering students´ sensitive questions
• Classroom discussion tips
• Curriculum scope and sequence for AIDS Education and resource overview
• Stories from the Quilt: People Living with HIV/AIDS

Credit:
SB-CEUs, upon application approval.

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Literacy Leader

This course is for K-6 educators whose role it is to be a Literacy Leader in their building or district. Four training dates, spread across the school year, will provide participants a chance to gain and share ideas with other literacy leaders in the area. The focus of the course will be on understanding systematic and systemic instructional strategies, data analysis and curriculum planning to improve literacy in the building. We´ll take a closer look into Response to Intervention and discuss the implementation of schedules and teacher training necessary to provide the differentiated instruction needed for increased student achievement. Participants will be given templates useful in data collection as well as formats for agendas to be used by facilitators in staff meetings and team meetings. Prior training in elementary literacy, RTI and/or professional learning communities (PLC´s) would be helpful.

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MDE Sponsored MI World Language Graduation Requirement

The Michigan Merit Curriculum is designed to provide Michigan´s students with the skills and knowledge needed for the jobs of the 21st century global economy. This new curriculum requires all students beginning with the graduating class of 2016 (6th graders in 2009-2010) to successfully complete two credits in the same world language or have an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12.

This session is designed to clarify the new Michigan World Language Credit/ Experience Guidelines as well as the new Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks. Participants have opportunity to discuss curriculum and possible methods of assessments, identify resources, develop a district plan to implement the new requirement which focuses on solutions to local challenges.

Districts are encouraged to register a team which includes administrators, curriculum directors and world language teachers.

This workshop will focus on the Nutrition and Physical Activity Modules (Stay Physically Active-For Life and Help Yourself to Good Nutrition for grades 9-12.

Participants will:

• Connect the implementation of school heatlh education to Michigan´s Health Education Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations
• Create an understanding of philosophy and goals of the Michigan Model
• Develop a comfort level for using the curriculum manual
• Disseminate current and accurate health content knowledge
• Preview instructional materials used in the curriculum


Note: Registration fee for SPLASH participants is covered by the nutrition grant.

Audience:
All ninth-twelfth grade Teachers

Course Narrative:
The Regional Health Training group is trying something new this year. This workshop will focus on all the ninth through twelfth grade health themes in the Michigan Model, including the Tobacco Module, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Substance Abuse, Violence, and more.

Course Objective:
Participants will:

• Connect the implementation of school health education to Michigan’s Merit Curriculum Guidelines for Health Education
• Create an understanding of philosophy and goals of the Michigan Model.
• Develop a comfort level for using the curriculum manual.
• Disseminate current and accurate health content knowledge.
• Preview instructional materials used in the curriculum.

Michigan Model Training Manuals included:

• Building Character in Ourselves and Our Schools
• Building Character Through Service Learning
• Don´t Bet on It!
• Healthy and Responsible Relationships
• Help Yourself to Good Nutrition
• Managing Conflicts and Preventing Violence
• Managing Life in a Less-Than-Perfect World (Alt. Ed programs)
• Staying Physically Active for Life
• Teens Campaign Against Tobacco
• Teens Voice Solutions to Alcohol

Credit:
SB-CEUs or SVSU available, pending application approval

Audience:
All seventh-eighth grade Teachers

Course Narrative:
The Regional Health Training group is trying something new this year. This workshop will focus on all the ninth through twelfth grade health themes in the Michigan Model, including the Tobacco Module, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Substance Abuse, Violence, and more.

Course Objective:
Participants will:

• Connect the implementation of school health education to Michigan’s Health Education Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations.
• Create an understanding of philosophy and goals of the Michigan Model.
• Develop a comfort level for using the curriculum manual.
• Disseminate current and accurate health content knowledge.
• Preview instructional materials used in the curriculum.

Michigan Model Training Manuals included:

• All Bets are Off!
• Building Character Through Service Learning
• Choosing Who I Am, Choosing Who I Become
• It´s No Mystery: Tobacco is a Killer
• It´s Time to Move
• Protect A Friend: Share Your Skills
• Take Control of your Sun Exposure
• The Two R´s for Stopping Assault and Preventing Violence
• What´s Food Got To Do With It?

Credit:
SBCEUs or SVSU (Saginaw Valley State University), upon application approval.

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Michigan Model for Health


Teachers who have not been trained or previously completed Michigan Model training in the previous version of the curriculum, may attend the the new curriculum training. The Michigan Model for Health is organized into six topical strands: Social & Emotional Health; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Safety; Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs; Personal Health & Wellness, HIV (district approval required)

Participants will:

• Create an understanding of philosophy and goals of the revised Model for Health
• Examine the newly revised grade level manual and materials
• Disseminate current health content information; particularly in the area of nutrition
• Develop a comfort level for using the revised curriculum manual
• Preview instructional materials used in the curriculum
• Connect the implementation of school health education across Michigan’s core content areas


Note: Registration fee for SPLASH participants is covered by the nutrition grant.

Teachers who have not been trained or previously completed Michigan Model training in the previous version of the curriculum, may attend the the new curriculum training. The Michigan Model for Health is organized into six topical strands: Social & Emotional Health; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Safety; Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs; Personal Health & Wellness, HIV (district approval required)

Participants will:

• Create an understanding of philosophy and goals of the revised Model for Health
• Examine the newly revised grade level manual and materials
• Disseminate current health content information; particularly in the area of nutrition
• Develop a comfort level for using the revised curriculum manual
• Preview instructional materials used in the curriculum
• Connect the implementation of school health education across Michigan’s core content areas


Note: Registration fee for SPLASH participants is covered by the nutrition grant.

To view a copy of the flyer, click the link below.

Mission Literacy: for MS/HS

Can you actually teach adolescents to become better at reading and comprehension? The answer is YES! Michigan´s Mission Possible is a statewide literacy initiative that was designed to improve high school achievement, high school graduation rates, and college readiness rates for middle and high school students. During the course, participants will be led through the Mission Literacy website that will support the teaching of comprehension, fluency, and word knowledge through the use of ready to use resources for the classroom teacher. Ideas for read alouds, guided reading for middle school and secondary students and using the inquiry approach for middle school and secondary students will be explored. This course is appropriate for all middle school and secondary educators looking for a way to improve the reading ability of adolescent learners in their subject area.

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New Teacher Program

As a new teacher, you bring many qualities to your classroom and school - a fresh outlook, new energy, and lots of ideas. At the same time, you may be wondering about the realities of day-to-day teaching, working with other teachers in the building, best strategies to use for discipline problems and understanding all of the new curriculum expectations and the focus on student achievement.

In this New Teacher program, you will meet other new teachers joining the staffs of Gratiot and Isabella county schools to begin the Fall 2009 school year. Together we will explore the topics that all new teachers need to know! In addition, you will meet the requirements for new teachers set forth by the Michigan Department of Education for five days of professional development above and beyond what your district offers.

Audience:
K-12 Physical Education Teachers and School Administrators

Course Narrative:
This workshop is open to all K-12 physical educators and school administrators. The workshop will focus on the new Michigan Department Education Standards, Benchmarks, Grade Level Content Expectations, and the Michigan Merit Curriculum Guidelines. Participants will learn the components of the new framework, develop strategies to align local curriculum with the new requirements, and develop instructional materials that will support the implementation and assessment of effective physical education programs in local districts. It will also include techniques for creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum as well as strategies for using data to inform instruction.

Specific Learning Outcomes for Participants:
Participants will demonstrate their understanding of:

MDE Standards and Benchmarks

Grade Level Content Expectations

Michigan Merit Curriculum

Align local curriculum with the new requirements

Development of instructional material

Deliver assessments of effective physical education programs in their district

High school test out options

State recommended fitness assessment

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Sexuality Institute for Grades 4-12

Audience:
4th – 6th grade teachers responsible for teaching puberty education

Course Narrative:
State recognized training for sexuality educators in Michigan. This workshop will focus on topics relevant to 4th -6th grade programming. These will include the law and advisory council requirements, age appropriate activities that address hygiene, puberty education, healthy relationships, current trends and data on youth, what works in sexuality education and more.

Course Objectives:
Workshop attendees will:

• Understand the legal implications for teaching reproductive health/sex education.
• Explore the abstinence framework surrounding sex education within Michigan’s schools.
• Evaluate 4-6 teaching materials for components of Michigan’s 4-6 abstinence framework.
• Discuss various aspects of reproductive health appropriate for the 4-6 level; anatomy, human growth & development, HIV/AIDS, etc.
• Practice answering sensitive classroom questions following district guidelines.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate teaching strategies and educational materials.

Cost: $50/day or $75 for both days

Credit:
SB-CEUs or SVSU, upon application approval.

Audience:
4th – 6th grade teachers responsible for teaching puberty education

Course Narrative:
State recognized training for sexuality educators in Michigan. This workshop will focus on topics relevant to 4th -6th grade programming. These will include the law and advisory council requirements, age appropriate activities that address hygiene, puberty education, healthy relationships, current trends and data on youth, what works in sexuality education and more.

Course Objectives:
Workshop attendees will:

• Understand the legal implications for teaching reproductive health/sex education.
• Explore the abstinence framework surrounding sex education within Michigan’s schools.
• Evaluate 4-6 teaching materials for components of Michigan’s 4-6 abstinence framework.
• Discuss various aspects of reproductive health appropriate for the 4-6 level; anatomy, human growth & development, HIV/AIDS, etc.
• Practice answering sensitive classroom questions following district guidelines.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate teaching strategies and educational materials.

Cost: $50/day or $75 for both days

Credit:
SB-CEUs or SVSU, upon application approval.

School Improvement Plans Going Live On Line!

Michigan Department of Education in partnership with NCA Advanc-Ed has launched an on line school improvement planning site for all public schools and districts in our state. Using this electronic tool, school buildings will be creating and submitting their School Improvement Plans by September 1 and local Districts will be creating and submitting Improvement Plans by June 30 through this electronic website. GI RESD has scheduled training days for teams to work on developing and submitting their plans scheduled for February 23 and March 2, 2010. GI RESD Instruction staff is also available to work on site with buildings and districts to assist with identifying goals, strategies, and activities in order to meet the needs of all students. The school improvement planning process is key to identifying goals and strategies based on research to improve student achievement in areas of need. To access materials to assist with your school efforts go to www.advanc-ed.org/mde.