Our 2016-17 Learning Opportunities calendar will help member boards plan for the upcoming year. This calendar provides an overview of conferences, workshops and other learning opportunities that will be of interest to trustees and administrators. Where possible, we have included preliminary program and registration information, and links to relevant websites.

Our on-line calendar contains the most up-to-date details about these and other events, so visit our website often!

September 12 to October 17 Meeting Mastery – Success with Robert’s Rules, Winnipeg

October 6 to 7 CEA Symposium: First Nations Schools First!, Vancouver

October Regional Meetings—Manitoba School Boards Association

October 14 MERN Indigenous Education Research Session, Winnipeg

November 10 MERN Fall Forum, “Respecting Diversity”, Brandon

November 23 MASBO Fundamentals of Investigation, Winnipeg

November 25 Manitoba School Boards Association Trustee Education Session, Winnipeg

December 9 MERN Indigenous Education Research Session, Winnipeg

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January 27 MERN Winter 2017 Forum, “Seamless Technology”, Winnipeg

February 3 MERN Indigenous Education Research Session, Winnipeg

February 10 Safe Schools Manitoba Conference, Winnipeg

March 10 MERN North 2017, Thompson

March 16 to 18 Manitoba School Boards Association Annual Convention, Winnipeg

March 25 to 27 National School Boards Association Conference, Denver

April 7 MERN Urban 2017 Forum, Winnipeg

April 20 to 21 Educating for ACTion: Our Human Rights Journey, Winnipeg

April 28 Manitoba School Boards Association Trustee Education Session, Brandon

April 30 to May 2 CAPSLE Conference, Saskatoon

May 12 MERN Spring Forum, Winnipeg

July 5 to 6 National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education, Whistler

July 6 to 8 CSBA Congress 2017, Whistler

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Manitoba School Boards Association Fall 2016 Regional Meetings

In late October, the association will be holding fall regional meetings. Dates and locations are:

Region 1: October 24, BrandonRegion 2 : October 28, CarmanRegion 3 : October 27, St. AndrewsRegion 4 : October 22, ThompsonRegions 5/6: October 29, Winnipeg

Agendas will be distributed in early autumn.

Association Workshops and Resources 2016-17 learning opportunities have a lot to offer and your association’s fall and spring trustee education workshops are no exception. You’ll not want to miss them so set the dates aside now!

Fall 2016 Trustee Education Workshop“The Human Side of Effective and Efficient Leadership – It’s All About the People”November 25, 2016Norwood Hotel, Winnipeg

We are pleased to be welcoming Stephen Hansen, past executive director of the British Columbia School Trustees Association, for this full-day session. This interactive workshop will explore the unwritten realities of school board governance – the sometimes “messy” bits that aren’t in policies, bylaws or

the Act. Building on the lived experience of trustees we will discuss the challenges of working together as a board, building appropriate and effective relationships with senior staff, managing the expectations of constituents, and tools for assessing your governance effectiveness. This workshop, which is designed for both new and seasoned trustees, will be engaging, honest, and fun. You will leave with enhanced insight into the people side of board work and tools that you can use at your own board table.

Watch for full program and registration information coming soon! Spring 2017 Trustee Education WorkshopApril 28, 2017Victoria Inn, Brandon

Keep an eye on the Trustee Education tab of the association’s web site for more information on this one-day session and other events, resources and E-learning opportunities throughout the year.

Stakeholder Workshops/Special Events/Conferences Meeting Mastery-Success With Robert’s Rules September 12 to October 17, 2016Red River College Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg

Vera Chernecki, Manitoba’s only professional registered parliamentarian, will again be conducting a course on Robert’s Rules of Order. Learn the basics of parliamentary procedure and how using these basic principles will help in having better meetings. You will become knowledgeable about terms such as quorum, standing rules, motions, unanimous consent, etc. and be able to more effectively participate in democratic decision making. For more details or to register, search course number BUSA-1055 at www.rrc.mb.ca Canadian Education Association Symposium First Nations Schools First!October 6 to 7, 2016Musqueam Cultural Centre, Vancouver

With educators across Canada currently challenged to embed Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and worldview learning into their classrooms, First Nations Schools First! is a timely event that will convene both First Nations and provincial school educators committed to integrating effective Indigenous teaching practices into Canadian K-12 classrooms.

To learn more or to register, visit the symposium’s website.

MASBO EventFundamentals of InvestigationNovember 23, 2016Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Winnipeg

On November 23, the Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) will be holding a one-day session on the “Fundamentals of Investigation.” This event will be led by Gareth Jones, a former police officer with the over 30 years of investigative experience and an experienced investigative trainer. The course will cover six main topics: the fundamentals of investigation, how to plan an investigation, investigative interviewing, documents and digital evidence, evidence assessment and effective report writing, and workplace investigations.

MASBO is welcoming non-members to this event, so mark your calendars now. Look for further details on the MASBO website; registration opens in October.

Safe Schools Manitoba ConferenceFebruary 10, 2017Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Winnipeg

In February, Safe Schools Manitoba holds an annual, one-day forum to examine emerging issues in Manitoba that impact school safety. Most importantly, this event explores preventative, effective and sustainable ways to promote a positive school climate.

Division administrators, along with school trustees, will benefit by attending this important event. Program and registration information will be finalized in the fall for what is always a valuable professional development opportunity.

Educating for ACTion: Our Human Rights JourneyApril 20 – 21, 2017Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Winnipeg

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) and the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS) are joining forces for this event. School divisions are invited to send teams of trustees, senior administrators, principals, teachers, parents and students to join numerous community groups on this timely journey. Keynote speakers will challenge all participants to reflect upon their lens on the society around them. Participants will be able to select from more than sixty workshops designed to build skills and understanding necessary to affect change for the society around us.

Visit the website to learn more.

CAPSLE ConferenceIn the Land of Living Skies: The Expanding Horizons in Education and the LawApril 30 – May 2, 2017Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon, Saskatoon

The Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (CAPSLE) is a national organization whose aim is to provide an open forum for the practical study of legal issues related to and affecting the education system and its stakeholders. Visit the CAPSLE website for more information.

Manitoba Education and Research Network (MERN) Events

The Manitoba Education Research Network (MERN) works to improve the quality of education in Manitoba’s schools by establishing partnerships for research studies, collecting and analyzing data and supporting other forms of research activity. The network is a collaborative effort on the part of Manitoba’s faculties of education, Manitoba Education, and affiliated partner organizations including the Manitoba School Boards Association. Each year, MERN organizes a number of sessions to facilitate sharing among members. Offerings for the upcoming year include:

ForumsFall Forum, “Respecting Diversity”, November 10, 2016, Brandon University, Brandon

Winter Forum, “Seamless Technology”, January 27, 2017, Frontier School Division (Winnipeg, Cranberry-Portage, Thompson and live streamed)

North Forum, March 10, 2017, University College of the North – Thompson Campus

Urban Forum, April 7, 2017, Urban Circle Training Centre, Winnipeg

Spring Forum, May 12, 2017, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

Indigenous Education Research Sessions: Session 1: October 14, 2016, Manitoba Métis Federation

Session 2: December 9, 2016, University of Winnipeg

Session 3: February 3, 2017, Aboriginal Education Directorate

School Board Association

ConferencesThe Manitoba School Boards Association 2017 Annual Convention will be held March 16 to 18 at the Delta Hotel Winnipeg. As always, this event will include a significant trustee education component, recognition awards, business of the association and more. Full program and registration information will be sent to all board offices early in 2017 and regular updates will be posted on the association website.

In 2017, the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education and the CSBA Congress will be held July 5 – 8 in Whistler, BC. Over the next few months the 2017 CSBA Congress website will be updated with program and registration information.

The National [American] School Boards Association Annual Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado, March 25 to 27, 2017. For program, registration and accommodation details, follow the links on the NSBA website.

Opportunities Offered By Partner OrganizationsManitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS), Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS) and Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) events often include educational components that will be of interest to school board members. Check for upcoming events by visiting our partner organization websites by following the links from our website.

www.mbschoolboards.ca

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