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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 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.

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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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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.


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Subject: Literacy

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?300

Registration: $260 for all 3 days6-18 SCECHs ($10)

June 22-23 & October 29, 20158:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Leveled Literacy Intervention - PrimaryBased on Work by Fountas and Pinnell Targeting Grades K-2

The groundbreaking new Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention is a small-group, supplementary intervention program designed for young children who struggle with reading and writing. Designed to bring children up to grade-level performance in as few as 18-24 weeks, LLI is a powerful, research-based early intervention program that can prevent literacy difficulties before they turn into long-term challenges.

Professional Support for LLI includes three days of training (two days of intensive learning plus one follow-up day) to give participants an in depth understanding of the LLI systems:

• LLI Orange System, Levels A-C (Kindergarten), 70 Lessons with 70 original titles• LLI Green System, Levels A-J (Grade 1), 110 Lessons with 110 original titles• LLI Blue System, Levels C-N (Grade 2), 120 Lessons with 120 original titles

Several components included in each LLI system will be explored, including the new Fountas and Pinnell professional books When Readers Struggle: Teaching That Works, The Fountas & Pinnell Prompting Guide 1, and the Program Guide, which comprehensively outlines the implementation of the System.

Topics within the three-day Professional Support curriculum include:

• Overview of the Lesson Framework• Understanding the demands of texts• Assessing and grouping students• Teaching within the LLI Lessons• Using the Prompting Guide• Documenting progress

In addition to learning how to implement LLI lessons, participants will deepen their understanding of many research-based techniques to help struggling readers make accelerated progress.

Please expect to have lunch on your own. Questions may be directed to Kelli Campbell, Berrien RESA Director of Education, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.






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Subject: Literacy


Registration: $260 for all 3 days6-18 SCECHs ($10)

June 24-25 & October 30, 20158:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Leveled Literacy Intervention - IntermediateBased on Work by Fountas and Pinnell Targeting Grades 3-5

The newly released Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Red, Gold, and Purple systems are designed for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 who are reading below grade level. These systems may also be used to help students at higher grade levels who are reading below level W. Designed to bring students up to grade-level performance in as little as 18-24 weeks, LLI Intermediate Systems deliver powerful, research-based intervention geared specifically for intermediate students who are lagging behind their peers in literacy learning. The intervention is designed to take place in addition to classroom literacy instruction.

In this seminar, participants will receive three days of intensive training (two days of start-up training and one follow-up day) on the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems and will learn specific strategies to address the needs of struggling older readers. In addition to an overview of the components and implementation of new LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems, this program delves in to the advanced routines needed for intermediate students. These routines include a focus on comprehension, vocabulary development, and fluency, as well as phonics and word study principles, book discussion formats, writing about reading routines, novel study units, test taking study, and silent reading.

This three-day training includes:• An introduction to the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems with special attention on what the research has shown

to be effective instruction for older, struggling readers.• Clear rationales for the instructional procedures in the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems–comprehension,

vocabulary development, fluency, phonics/word study, and writing about reading–and how they all contribute to the reader’s development of an effective processing system.

• Opportunities to observe, discuss, and practice using the lesson frameworks, instructional procedures, and resources in the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems.

• A focus on supporting students to develop strategic actions for processing text using a gradient of high quality fiction and nonfiction texts, written explicitly for the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems.

• Specific instruction on the assessment and record keeping in the LLI Red, Gold, and Purple systems that is crucial to inform teaching decisions and maximize effectiveness.

• An introduction to the Online Resources website for accessing materials and the LLI Data Management Website for recording, collecting, and analyzing data on student progress.

Please expect to have lunch on your own. Questions may be directed to Kelli Campbell, Berrien RESA Director of Education, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.





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Subject: CTE

Presented by toolkit authors: Dr. Brian Pyles, Dr. Brenda Clark, Jennifer DeClerck, Kim Guest and others

Target audience: Michigan marketing & economic instructors,CEPD & local CTE Directors, and Curriculum Directors

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: July 15, 2015One day fee: $99Two day fee: $149SCECHs available. Cost: $10 Monday participants will learn how to grant economic credit through State Approved Marketing Programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. The 37 lessons have been aligned to all 12 CIP Segments in the GAP analysis format. Tuesday participants will receive Project Based Learning training.

Monday participants will receive one copy of the curriculum alignment, promotional materials and lesson plans. Tuesday participants will receive access to two project-based lessons and an economics end-of-course assessment.

*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 the line provided.

Participants will receive 37 Marketing

Lesson Plans that deliver all 45

Michigan Economic Standards! The Rollout Conference, Edition II

Revised Lesson Plan Rollout: August 3, 2015 from 8:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Project Based Learning Rollout: August 4, 2015 from 8:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan

For Conference and Hotel Information, visit: http://www.berriencte.org/resources/marketingeconomics-collaborative-teaching-model/conference-information

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5FUNDAMENTALSthe daily

Contact Amy Williams, ELA Consultant, with questions at: [email protected], or (269) 471-2941 ext. 1134.

Registration fee: $35 Deadline: July 27

Fee includes lunch and a copy of The Daily 5: Second Edition.

August 4, 5 & 6, 20158:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Berrien RESA

Participants will study foundational lessons and the 10 steps of independence for the DAILY 5. Participants will engage in discussions, and receive concrete examples of Daily 5 classrooms through video vignettes. Time will be provided for implementation planning and securing of necessary resources so that teachers can start Daily 5 in their classrooms in the fall.

16 SCECHs: $10

Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Presented by Amy Williams, Berrien RESA ELA Consultant





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maisaK-2 reading & writing workshops

Presented by Amy Williams, Berrien RESA English Language Arts Consultant

TO REGISTER, VISIT: https://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showconference.asp?322

Questions? Contact: Amy Williams, ELA Consultant [email protected] (269) 471-7725 ext. 1134

During these workshops, teachers will explore the MAISA narrative, opinion, or informational reading and writing units at their grade level. In each course, teachers will engage in model lessons, professional dialogue around successes and challenges, and short and long term planning.

Note: These courses do not form a series - you must register individually for each course you wish to attend.

No registration fee. Lunch on your own.

5-33 SCECHs: $10(Each session is 5 SCECHs)

• August 10, 2015 - K-2 Narrative Reading Units

• August 25, 2015 - K-2 Narrative Writing Units

• October 20, 2015 - K-2 Opinion Writing Units

• November 10, 2015 - K-2 Opinion Reading Units

• January 26, 2016 - K-2 Informational Writing Units

• March 29, 2016 - K-2 Informational Reading Units

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.at Berrien RESA(Registration begins at 8 a.m.)

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maisagrades 3-5 reading & writing workshops




During these workshops, teachers will explore the MAISA narrative, opinion, or informational reading and writing units at their grade level. In each course, teachers will engage in model lessons, professional dialogue around successes and challenges, and short and long term planning.




• August 11, 2015 - 3-8 Narrative Reading Units*

• August 26, 2015 - 3-5 Narrative Writing Units

• October 21, 2015 - 3-5 Opinion Writing Units

• November 12, 2015 - 3-5 Opinion Reading Units

• January 27, 2016 - 3-5 Informational Writing Units

• March 30, 2016 - 3-5 Informational Reading Units


*Register for this course by visiting: https://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showconference.asp?324For all other classes, visit the registration link below.









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maisagrades 6-8 reading & writing workshops




During these workshops, teachers will explore the MAISA narrative, argument, or informational reading and writing units at their grade level. In each course, teachers will engage in model lessons, professional dialogue around successes and challenges, and short and long term planning.




• August 11, 2015 - 3-8 Narrative Reading Units*

• August 27, 2015 - 6-8 Narrative Writing Units

• October 22, 2015 - 6-8 Argument Writing Units

• November 13, 2015 - 6-8 Argument Reading Units

• January 28, 2016 - 6-8 Informational Writing Units

• March 31, 2016 - 6-8 Informational Reading Units


*Register for this course by visiting: https://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showconference.asp?324For all other classes, visit the registration link below.







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Subject: Leadership


This PLC Academy course is divided into three parts. Building Leadership Teams will participate in an ongoing six day professional development experience throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Participants will receive continued feedback and support while learning how to lead high-performing collaborative teams. The course will focus on linking assessment data with instruction and interventions, as well as building assessment literacy.

SOLUTION TREE PLC ACADEMY

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.

Registration: $450 (includes 6 days of PD and lunch each day)

Part I: August 10-11, 2015 Part II: January 13-14, 2016Part III: June 7-8, 2016Each session takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berrien RESA.

6-36 SCECHs: $10

http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?288






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Anthony Muhammad is one of the most sought after educational consultants in North America. He currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge professional development to schools all over the world. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Muhammad has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. His tenure as a practitioner has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a principal.

Dr. Muhammad is recognized as one of the field’s leading experts in the areas of school culture and organizational climate. He has worked with schools in all 50 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Dr. Muhammad is a best-selling author. He is the author of The Will to Lead and the Skill to Teach, Transforming Schools at Every Level, Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division, and a contributing author of The Collaborative Administrator: Working Together as a Professional Learning Community.

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at [email protected],

or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.

Registration: $35 (Lunch included) 5 SCECHs: $10

Transforming School Culturewith Anthony Muhammad

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Active EngagementActive EngagementActive EngagementCurrent brain research shows that students who are actively engaged in the learning process retain information longer. Active engagement also nurtures students innate curiosity In this session you will learn practical, brain-based strategies to actively engage and students and encourage rigorous thinking in your classroom. Students will learn lots and everyone (including you) will have FUN! You will leave this workshop with many ideas you can implement immediately in your classroom.

Kathleen Kryza’s

Cost: $85(includes lunch)

Topics Include:1. Developing routines and procedures to support independent and interdependent learning

2. Top Strategies for Engaging ALL Learners

3. Promoting deep learning and critical thinking

4. Teaching for Wonder and Curiosity

5. Lesson Planning for Active Engagement

August 13, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Scechs: 5 for $10

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell, Director of Education, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343, or [email protected]

Learning Strategies that Invite Wonder and Create Success


The discussions on the various gaps in student achievement continue to rank amongst the most important discussions in education today. Equally important for educators is the continued lack of student motivation, undesirable student behaviors and apathy towards achievement across racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines. In this high-energy, interactive workshop, Principal Kafele asserts that one of the greatest difficulties to closing the various achievement gaps is the overwhelming assumption that achievement is in fact, the problem. He says that the achievement gap is a consequence of the failure to adequately address what he calls, the Attitude Gap (the gap between those students who have the will to strive for academic excellence and those who do not) that continues to persist in American classrooms.

Principal Kafele contends that unmotivated, underachieving children are actually “most brilliant and most highly capable” but their attitudes toward themselves, toward learning and toward the prospects for their futures are preventing them from striving to maximize their potential. Far too many of these children have either lost hope or have never had any hope as a result of the “hands they have been dealt” in their lives. He says that when educators therefore make the transformation of their students’ attitudes toward themselves, learning and the prospects for their futures a priority, the probability for their achievement increases exponentially!

Throughout this “no excuses” workshop, Principal Kafele will provide educators with strategies within a framework for closing the attitude gap toward the ultimate elimination of underachievement in their classrooms and schools. He will simultaneously challenge educators to look honestly within themselves toward ensuring academic success through their classroom learning environments, their attitudes toward their students, their relationships with their students, their compassion for their students and their overall relevance in instruction.

This workshop is an absolute must for any school, district or college-level teacher preparation program that is serious about the “attitude transformation” of their at-risk students.

Questions? Contact: Kelli Campbell, Director of General Education, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343.





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Closing the

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GapHow to Fire Up Your Students

to Strive for SuccessPresented by Principal Baruti Kafele

AUGUST 13, 2015, 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. AT BERRIEN RESA

5 SCECHs: $10Fee: $35

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Subject: Literacy


Participants will examine a guided reading lesson, learn how to form appropriate groups, and choose appropriate texts for small-group instruction. In addition, participants will receive ideas on how to assess students and create meaningful literacy activities for all students in the classroom.

Questions? Contact Amy Williams, ELA Consultant, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1134, or [email protected].

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5 SCECHs: $10

August 14, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESA.

Fee: $35 - includes lunch & materials. Register by August 3.







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Join us for two days of all things Google Apps for Education! Sessions will be offered for all skill levels to help prepare you to utilize Google tools in your classroom. Topics will include Google Drive, Google Forms, Google Earth/Maps, Google Classroom, Google+, and more! Come learn with some amazing experts from all over the region!

Tech Camp:Google Apps for Education......

Google Apps + teachers

August 17 & 18, 2015 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berrien RESARegistration fee is $30. Lunch is included in the cost. Register by August 1, 2015. SCECHs: 5-10 ... - Cost: $10

Questions? Contact John Phillips(269) 471-2941 ext. 1101, or [email protected].

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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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EPINEPHRINE

If you are newly appointed or need a refresher on the use of an auto-injector, this session is for you!

Presented by Peggy Hamel, BSN, CPNP, and Karen Kortebein, BSN, RN, of the Berrien County Health Department

August 19, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or August 20, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

at Berrien RESA Registration Deadline: August 12, 2015 (no registration fee)

Medications administration guidelines from the Michigan Department of Education require training for non-nursing staff on the use of an epinephrine auto-injector conducted under the supervision of, and shall include evaluation by a licensed, registered professional nurse. In order to receive a renewed (or new) prescription (RX) for the 2015-2016 school year from Dr. Johansen of the Berrien County Health Department, it is a requirement of at least one person per building within a district to be retrained or newly trained. With your prescription, you will have the opportunity to appy for free epi-pens. Remember, each school building with 10 or more instructional and administrative staff is required to have at least two employees trained and schools with less than 10 staff are required to have at least one trained staff member. You are certainly encouraged to have more staff trained than the required to be better equipped in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.

Questions? Contact:Joyce Miller at 269-471-7725 ext. 1126

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Writing and Developing Common Assessments

Presented by Solution Tree Associate Maria Nielsen

Solution Tree Associate Maria Nielsen will help teacher teams construct assessment literacy and develop skills to determine the qualities of good assessments. The teams will also spend time strenghtening existing assessments, creating quality assessments and develop skills to use them effectively.

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell at (269) 471-2941 ext. 1343, or [email protected].

6-12 SCECHs: $10

August 20 & 21, 20158 a.m. - 3 p.m.Berrien RESA Registration:

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This course will focus on the HOW of Writer’s Workshop. Participants will learn the HOW behind the classroom management systems and the routines and rituals that make the workshop model effective for students.

Reading and WRiting WoRkshop essentialsfor K-12 Teachers

Questions? Contact Amy Williams, ELA Consultant, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1134.

August 24, 20158:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.Berrien RESA

Registration is FREELunch on your own

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Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell, General Education Director, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343 or [email protected].

Registration fee: $30 (includes lunch)

Instructional RoundsPresented by Ben Mainka, MASSP

August 26, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berrien RESA(Registration begins at 8 a.m.)

5 SCECHs: $10

Instructional Rounds, as taken by the book Instructional Rounds in Education, by Elizabeth A. City, Richard F. Elmore, Sarah E. Fiarman, and Lee Teitel: “Inspired by the medical rounds model used by physicians, the authors of Instructional Rounds in Education have pioneered a new form of professional learning known as instructional rounds networks. Through this process, education leaders and practitioners develop a shared understanding of what high quality instruction looks like, and what schools and districts need to do to support it.”

A school or district takes a small group of teachers, lead by a lead teacher or administrator, to prepare and observe a class. They are not there to evaluate the teacher; instead, they are observing and noting the different aspects of teaching being practiced. The group meets before the class observation to discuss what they are looking for in that day to help them further their teaching style. Then the group goes to observe and takes notes. After the hour observation, the group meets again to discuss what they saw and learned. Just like students learn from one another, so can teachers.







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If your grading system does not guide students towards excellence in learning, is it time to make some adjustments? Standards-Based Grading (SBG) is a powerful way of assessing students while focusing on learning instead of simply crunching numbers. Have you ever wondered or asked these questions about your school?

1. Do teachers assess students and arrive at a grade that is based on student-friendly learning targets that are linked to the instruction?

2. How do teachers integrate their learning of Formative Assessment, Growth Mindset, and Purposeful Instruction to their grading practices?

3. How do teachers consistently handle late work, attendance, missing work, grading scales, and other “nuts and bolts” of grading practice in their classrooms?

These questions are critical to beginning the implementation of a SBG system. This session will address these questions and many more as you begin or continue your journey into SBG practices. Participants will learn the key principles of a SBG classroom, school, or district and how their school can move the conversations around SBG forward in their schools.

Once the foundational principles are grasped, a systematic approach for where to start implementing a standards-based system will be shown. Participants will gather practical strategies, tips, tools, and ideas for implementing SBG practices. Finally, the workshop will culminate with learning teams being able to work with our trainer to create an individualized plan for implementing SBG practices in their school.

Contact Kelli Campbell, Director of General Education, with questions at (269)471-7725 ext. 1343 or kelli.campbell@berrienresa.

StandardS-BaSed GradinGPreSented By Ben Mainka, MaSSP

5 SCeCHS: $10

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Mindsets + Skill SetsREADY!

Kathleen combines the latest science on the learning brain with powerful strategies for helping students become responsible, empowered learners.

Check out www.kathleenkryza.com for more information and resources.

with Kathleen Kryza

5 SCECHs: $10

Cost: $85 (includes lunch)

August 31, 20158:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(Sign-up begins at 8 a.m.)

Mars Community Center1 Sylvester Ave.

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Register by August 15, 2015

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell, Director of Education, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1343, or [email protected].





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AIMSweb: Back to School Training

You are invited to a back to school workshop that covers all things related to AIMSweb. The session will have a rotation of break out groups that cover several topics, including: administering tests, scoring results, using the data to write IEPs in illuminate, navigating the online system, and reviewing available resources and supports.

Contact Jamison Bennett with any questions at [email protected], or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1249.

Free Registrat i on

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Subject: Teaching


Through collaboration, coaching, and action research,The Engaging Teacher Academy is designed for a small cohort of self-contained elementary classroom teachers interested in enhancing student engagement through evidence-based instructional practices. Academy members will acquire and expand their knowledge of the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the needs of today’s students.

Please note: Academy members must make a year-long (September-May) commitment. The cohort will meet 7 times for 90 minute sessions. In addition to monthly cohort collaboration meetings, each member will receive individualized coaching to further enhance his or her personal and professional growth in evidence-based instructional practices.

The Engaging Teacher Academy

*All sessions take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The first session on September 10 will be held at Berrien RESA, with subsequent session locations to be determined.

Dates:*• September 10, 2015• October 7, 2015• November 12, 2015

• April 13, 2016• May 12, 2016

• January 14, 2016• February 11, 2016• March 10, 2016

25 SCECHs: $10

FREE RegistrationRegistration Deadline

September 5, 2015

Questions? Contact Ann Marie Shell at (269) 471-2941 ext. 1256 or [email protected].








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maisaK-12 network (2015-2016)




This professional learning opportunity will provide support to teachers who are currently using the MAISA reading and writing units in their classrooms. Key topics will include: engaging reluctant learners, classroom management procedures and practices, assessment and responsive teaching, and enhancing the curriculum with additional materials and technology.


11 SCECHs: $10

Session I. September 23, 2015

Session II. December 3, 2015

Session III. March 9, 2016

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.at Berrien RESA(Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.)







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September 24, 2015October 22, 2015November 19, 2015December 15, 2015January 21, 2016February 25, 2016March 22, 2016 April 28, 2016& May 26, 2016

All sessions:4:30-6 p.m. at Berrien RESA

Learning to read is arguably the most important work of students and lays the foundation for future learning and understanding across all areas of the curriculum. When it comes to teaching struggling readers, it is critical that schools think in terms of student data (skills/needs), rather than instructional programs. Empirical research clearly indicates the urgent need to provide high quality, intensive instructional interventions to struggling readers. Therefore, those who work with struggling readers must have a data-based problem solving process that allows them to use assessments properly for the benefit of students.

Screening, diagnosing, and progress monitoring are essential to making sure that all students become fluent readers, but assessments alone will not do the job. Teachers must also be able to accurately and effectively analyze student data to determine needs and continuously monitor student progress.

The purpose of the Special Populations Academy is to provide those who work with struggling readers professional learning through guided and ongoing action research. Participants will be provided with professional learning around student data and how to accurately and effectively analyze data to make well-informed and timely decisions about the instructional needs of individual students.

*Please note: Participants must commit to all sessions and be a current or willing user of AIMSweb (or other General Outcome Measure for Literacy) to screen and progress monitor students throughout the entire 2015-2016 school year.

No Registration FeeRegister by August 3

25 SCECHs: $10

Special Populations Academyliteracy focusPresented by Jamison Bennett & Ann Marie Shell

Questions? Contact Ann Marie Shell, Educational Consultant, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1256.






Student Achievement Focus Area: Personnel and Professional Learning

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Intended for school crisis response team members and community mental health providers, the first part of this training seminar provides information on how to manage crisis response, and the debriefing process in a district after a critical incident. The second part of the day is a simulated experience designed to practice the debriefing model discussed.

Questions? Please contact Joyce Miller, Berrien RESA Educational Consultant, at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1126.

SCECHs: 5Cost: $10

Registration is Free Register by September 16

September 25, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (check-in begins at 8 a.m.)

Presented by Cynthia Cook, Ph.D., James Stevens, M.A. & Judy Whitehurst, LMSW, Clinical Director of Gryphon Place

Van Buren ISD Conference Center490 S. Paw Paw, Lawrence, MI







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This three session course will provide content area teachers (Math, Science, Social Studies, Etc.) with research-based practices for how they can impove students’ reading, comprehension, and writing in their content areas. If teachers have previously attended Reading Apprenticeship training they will likely find this workshop redundant.

I. September 30, 2015II. December 2, 2015III. March 16, 2016

Each session takes place 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.at Berrien RESAsign-in begins at 8 a.m.

Register by:September 11

Fee: $50Lunch on your own

16 SCECHs: $10

for all content areasPresented by Amy Williams,

ELA Consultant







The Berrien RESA New Teacher Academy (NTA) has been created to provide quality professional learning experiences that will enhance the professional learning of Berrien County teachers. In addition to professional learning, the NTA provides new teachers (in his or her first three years of teaching) the opportunity to work towards the state requirement of 15 days of required professional learning for new teachers. Teachers beyond the first three years of teaching have the opportunity to earn 25 SCECHs (1 credit) towards the renewal of his or her Provisional and or Professional teaching certificate.

All teachers employed in any Berrien County School District are eligible to participate in the Berrien RESA New Teacher Academy!

Cost: $50 Registration Deadline: September 5, 2015 25 SCECHs: $10

Questions? Please contact Ann Marie Shell, Berrien RESA Teacher Consultant at [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1256.

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 25 SCECHs in the event that he or she attends a minimum of 75% sessions offered.


Berrien RESA’s

NEW TEACHER ACADEMY2015-16 School Year

• September 30, 2015: Surviving & Thriving Your First 3 Years of Teaching• October 21, 2015: Classroom Management Day 1• November 18, 2015: Classroom Management Day 2• December 16, 2015: Technology (TWITTER CHAT) • January 28, 2016: BREAK OUT SESSIONS (Math, ELA, SpED, and more)• February 29, 2016: BREAK OUT SESSIONS (Math, ELA, SpED, and more)• March 16, 2016: Differentiated Instruction• April 13, 2016: Assessment• May 18, 2016: Ending The Year Strong

Each session takes place 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Berrien RESA.


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• September 30, 2015: Establishing goals and implementing high-leverage tasks • October 28, 2015: Making connections and facilitating meaningful discourse • November 18, 2015: Purposeful questioning and building procedural fluency from conceptual understanding • December 9, 2015: Supporting productive struggle and utilizing student thinking

All sessions meet at Berrien RESA, 12:30 - 3:45 p.m. Register by September 28: $10. 12 SCECHs available for $10.






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Raising Elementary Mathematicians:Classroom Strategies that Ensure Mathematical Success for All

In this series, elementary educators will investigate eight essential teaching practices that are necessary to promote the mathematical habits of mind outlined in the Common Core State Standards.

Questions? Contact Ann Bingham, Mathematics Education [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1274

Registration Fee: $10 12 SCECHs: $10






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September 30, 2015: Establishing goals and implementing high-leverage tasks

October 28, 2015: Making connections and facilitating meaningful discourse

November 18, 2015: Purposeful questioning and building procedural fluency from conceptual understanding

December 9, 2015: Supporting productive struggle and utilizing student thinking

Raising Secondary Mathematicians:Classroom Strategies that Ensure Mathematical Success for All

In this series, secondary educators will investigate eight essential teaching practices that are necessary to promote the mathematical habits of mind outlined in the Common Core State Standards.

Questions? Contact Ann Bingham, Mathematics Education [email protected] or (269) 471-7725 ext. 1274

Register by September 28. All sessions meet at Berrien RESA, 8 - 11:15 a.m.








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Subject: Engagement


Student Engagement:Opportunities to Respond

Administration Session

This half-day session is designed for school administrators, instructional coaches, and others involved in the evaluation, observation, or coaching of student engagement. This session will focus specifically on what student engagement should look like for today’s

learners and how to collect meaningful data on student engagement. Presenters will focus on the use of voluntary and mandatory Opportunities to Respond, as well as discussing how

to ensure that all learners are cognitively engaged in the learning process. The last hour of this session will allow participants to actively collaborate in evaluation through a video

observation of student engagement in the classroom.

Free Registration * Register by October 13

October 13, 2015 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.m. at Berrien RESA









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Student Engagement:Opportunities to Respond

TEACHER Session

This half-day session is designed for all K-12 classroom teachers interested in enhancing his or her professional knowledge and learning around student engagement. This session will focus specifically on what student engagnement should look like for today’s learners and

specific instructional practices to enhance the cognitive engagement of all students. Presenters will focus on the use of voluntary and mandatory Opportunities to Respond, as well as

discussing how to ensure that all learners are cognitively engaged in the learning process.

Free Registration * Register by October 13

October 13, 2015 from 1 to 4 P.m. at Berrien RESA



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Facilitation StrategieS

Participants will spend a day immersed in facilitation protocols. This course provides the opportunity to reflect on each facilitation strategy and how it can impact professional presentations and/or classroom instruction.


Registration Fee: $10

Lunch Included

Register by October 7

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5NETWORKthe daily


Free Registration Deadline: November 30

Lunch on your own

October 15, 2015 &February 17, 201611 a.m. - 4 p.m.Berrien RESA

This workshop series is designed to provide DAILY 5 practioners an opportunity to celebrate their successes and troubleshoot their trials. This workshop is open to individuals who are new to DAILY 5, as well as seasoned veterans.

7 SCECHs: $10

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.


Embracing the “Tech Tools” your students use EVERYDAY

Technology in the Curriculum:MooGooling and Social Media

Presented by Jay Gross,Classroom teacher and technology advocate from Shepherd High School

Topics Covered During the Session Include:

MooGooling!This session will be centering on and combining the very best of Moodle and Google to create a Blended Learning environment that has been developed with student, parent, and teacher input. It will also include different aspects of cloud-based tools to create a student centered learning environment with the teacher acting as a guide. Learn about Moodle Lessons, Adaptive Release Tasks, Video and Audio, Badges, My Access (Essay Writing), Shmoop (ACT Prep), and more!

The Pros/Cons of Social MediaShepherd High School (Michigan) has experienced the pros and cons of social media first-hand. Its students have also witnessed how their Digital Footprint can impact them for years to come. Learn from this school district’s experiences and the various way society presents and perceives information online. Join Jay Gross as he shares experiences after having embedded social media in his classes. Jay will also discuss responsible use of FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and the Seven Deadly Apps, as well as television, radio, newspapers, and magazines.

“Informing our students about the risks (of social media), both good and bad, teaching them to make good choices, and presenting themselves in the most professional, positive light is my main goal.” - Jay Gross

This event is sponsored by the Berrien County Transition Task Force. Berrien County’s Transition Taskforce is a collaboration of community members, businesses, educators and organizations whose purpose is to assist students with disabilities as they transition into adulthood focusing on the questions: Are the students ready to go into the community? Is the community ready for the students? How do we know?

SAVE THE DATEThursday, October 29, 2015

Afternoon session: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Berrien RESA Administrative Center

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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This session will explore Lucy Calkins’ new book on quality writing assessment. Individuals will benefit most from this session if they are utilizing the MAISA Writing units or Lucy Calkins’ Writing units. Discussion topics will include on-demand assessment probes, writing continuums, and student-facing check lists/self-assessments.

Registration Fee: $50.00 (includes lunch and one copy of Writing Pathways)

Register by October 16

November 4, 20158:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

Berrien RESA

Writing Assessment

Questions? Contact: Amy Williams, ELA [email protected](269) 471-7725 ext.1134

5 SCECHs: $10

Leading Learning for Results: Level 1 November 5-6, 2015Berrien RESA 711 ST. JOSEPH AVENUE, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

Hosted in collaboration by MEMSPA and Michigan ASCD Presenter: Kimberly St. Martin, Ph.D. MiBLSi Assistant Director Cost: $250 (Includes both days) Time: Both Sessions: Registration - 8:00am; Workshop - 8:30am-3:45pm (light breakfast and lunch included) Audience: Instructional Leaders, Administrators, Principals and Teacher Leaders Learning Objectives - Participants will: • Unpack Hattie’s synthesis of the research outlined in the book, Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800

Meta-Analyses• Discuss the components of effective instruction• Relate the components of effective instruction with the list of effect sizes outline in Visible Learning to

identify areas of overlap• Briefly discuss how best to select practices / strategies for district-wide implementation• Connect the information from the book Visible Learning to understanding the factors that influence our

mind’s ability to retain information (understanding the “why”)• Review the factors that contribute to cognitive overload • Discuss the conditions necessary for optimal learning• Briefly discuss the challenges with leading during a time when people are asked to change practices• Begin to unpack some of the leadership practices outlined in School Leadership that Works that are most

helpful for staff to move through the change process 6 SCECHs per day Pending MDE approval

Registration Form Payment InformationKim St. Martin - Leading Learning for Results: Level 1 (Berrien)

Full name: _________________________________Informal name: ____________________________Position: ___________________________________Company/District: _________________________Company address: ________________________City/state/zip: _____________________________Email (required): ___________________________Phone number: ____________________________ You can register online at michiganascd.org or memspa.org

A $50 service fee will be retained for cancellations. No refunds are given for cancellations within two weeks of the event. Substitutions may be made at any time. It is the registrant’s responsibility to verify workshop status in the event of severe weather or other emergencies. Payment must be received by the date of the event or a $25 late fee will be assessed. Purchase order is not payment. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Registration cannot be guaranteed at the door.

Registration fee: $250 ($150 for 1 Day) Payment option: Check enclosed payable to MEMSPA Credit Card: Visa MasterCardName on card: _______________________________________Card # _______________________________________________Expiration date: _______________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________

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5NEXT STEPSthe daily


Registration fee: $35 Deadline: November 30

Fee includes lunch anda copy of The Café.

December 9, 20158:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Berrien RESA

This workshop is designed for teachers who have read the DAILY 5 book and previously implemented the DAILY 5 work structure for at least one full school year. The Café will be addressed. Math Daily 3 will not be covered in this session.

5 SCECHs: $10

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Take the complexity out of creating an effective differentiated classroom with easy-to-implement, step-by-step plans and doable strategies. Design engaging and meaningful lessons that meet standards and benchmarks, while honoring the varied learners in your classroom.

Check out www.kathleenkryza.com for more information and resources!

Differentiating Instruction: Practical Strategies for Real Classrooms

Kathleen Kryza’s

January 18, 20168:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.Mars Community Ctr.

1 Sylvester Ave.Berrien Springs, MI

Register before January 18,2016

Cost: $85 (includes lunch)

5 SCECHs: $10

Questions? Contact Kelli Campbell, Director of General Education, at (269) 471-2941 ext. 1343 or [email protected].


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In this three part series, elementary educators will work in teams comprised of at least one math teacher and one arts teacher from their respective buildings. Participants will explore the eight habits of mind in both mathematics and the arts to discover the striking similarities. Teams will participate in a variety of activities that illustrate how these two seemingly differenttopics can coexist in the classroom. All work will be rooted in promoting the habits of mind established by both disciplines.

January 26, 2016: Developing a Shared Understanding of Habits of MindFebruary 23, 2016: Investigating High Leverage Tasks

March 22, 2016: Developing Collaborative UnitsAll sessions take place at Berrien RESA, 12:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Right Brain meets Left BrainFostering Habits of Mind through Mathematics and the Arts: Elementary Edition

Registration Fee: $109 SCECHs for $10

Questions? Contact Ann Bingham,

Mathematics Education Consultant: (269) 471-7725 ext. 1274

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In this three part series, secondary educators will work in teams comprised of at least one math teacher and one arts teacher from their respective buildings. Participants will explore the eight habits of mind in both mathematics and the arts to discover the striking similarities. Teams will participate in a variety of activities that illustrate how these two seemingly different topics can coexist in the classroom. All work will be rooted in promoting the habits of mind established by both disciplines.

January 26, 2016: Developing a Shared Understanding of Habits of MindFebruary 23, 2016: Investigating High Leverage TasksMarch 22, 2016: Developing Collaborative UnitsAll sessions take place at Berrien RESA, 8 - 11:15 a.m.

Contact Ann Bingham, Mathematics Education Consultant, for more information:[email protected](269) 471-7725 ext. 1274

9 SCECHs for $10 Registration Fee: $10

Register by January 22

Right Brain meets Left BrainFostering Habits of Mind through

Mathematics and the Arts: Secondary Edition


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