Speaking of leading
"We said [Michigan] had to either get smart, get out [of manufacturing], or get poor. We got poor."
—Bob Ross, former state commerce director and currently superintendent of the University Preparatory Academy, in comments in the Detroit Free Press 5.17.09, related to his predictions in his 1984 report “Path to Prosperity.”

Superintendent Flanagan Gives Ok to Use "Power Standards"
Michigan educators have been challenged in recent months to implement some of the highest high school graduation requirements in the nation. These standards are tied to credits aligned with a nationally vetted set of content expectations...More>

Introduction to Influencer – The Power To Change Anything
Most chronic problems that resist our best attempts at solutions do so because we lack influence. More specifically, we lack the ability to get ourselves and others to change behavior in a way that leads to more positive results... More>

I can do what?
No seat-time waiver? There’s still a lot of flexibility within the law... More>

ARRA workshop provided insights into spending
More than 400 packed in to hear from state and national officials about uses and regulations required by the American Restoration and Recovery Act dollars flowing into Michigan... More>

Tech Tips / REMC Connected
- Five easy web tools for personal and professional productivity

Early registration for MiJEC closes June 5
Do you need to have lessons that cover more than one strand? Do you know teachers who need this information? Or, do you have funds that... More>

Looking for ways to clean green?
Here is an excellent resource for schools and others interested in green cleaning methods. Please share with your district’s facilities team... More>

Date change! - SAPAC Annual Golf Outing, July 23, 2009
www.sapaconline.org

• Tough times demand strong governance teams
• Superintendent Preparation Series Academy
• Champion for Children awards presented
• President’s Installation Luncheon, June 12
• Mark Bielang (Paw Paw) to be inducted as AASA president
• Highlighted Benefit:
  - ARRA workshop provided insights into spending
• Winners' Circle best practices:
  - Jeff Mills, Bridges to Digital Excellence program

• Personal Curriculum decision tool now available to local districts

• MDE announces quick link to ARRA info
• ARRA applications available June 10
• Michigan’s World Language Requirement: Developing Authentic Assessments in Spanish and French

• “Building a Rock-Solid Board-Superintendent Partnership”
  90-Minute Webinar—FREE
  June 2
• Food allergy webinar series
  June 3
• Superintendent Preparation Series Academy
  Application deadline: June 5
• Promoting Strong Governance and Leadership Relationships for Board – Superintendent Teams: A Local and National Perspective
  June 11
  Radisson, Lansing
• Educational Technology Leadership Conference
  June 22-23
  Holt High School, Holt
• 2nd Annual Joint Education Conference
  Connecting 21st Century Learning
  June 24
  Holt High School, Holt
• Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft
  June 25
  MELG Bldg, Lansing
• 2009 Seattle Summit: Leadership For the Future
  July 16-19
  Seattle, WA
• Michigan Teaching for Learning Institute: Igniting the Sparks of Genius
  August 18-20
  Lansing Convention Center
• Beyond Compliance: Renewing Our Commitment to ALL Children–The Annual Homeless Education Conference
  September 13-15
  Kellogg Center, East Lansing
• MSU Assessment Certification Program

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