A Course Catalog for the Education Community

Courses being offered by Berrien RESA have been developed/contracted to address the needs of Berrien County school districts.

www.berrienresa.org

Administrative Conference Center711 St. Joseph Ave.

Berrien Springs, MI 49103(269) 471-7725

(269) 471-2941 (fax)

Professional Development

Catalog

THE BERRIEN RESA

THE BERRIEN RESAPD Course Catalog

The PD Course Catalog is a publication of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency. Comments, suggestions or questions may be sent to Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications at karen.heath@berrienresa.org.

Nondiscrimination Clause/ Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Lynda HurlowExecutive Director of Human ResourcesBerrien RESA 711 St. Joseph AvenueBerrien Springs, MI 49103

For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

How to Register for a Professional Development WorkshopUsing Coursewhere (a product of Solutionwhere, Inc.)

Visit the registration portal.• 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.

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:

REGISTRATIONSPO Box 364 Berrien Springs, MI 49103

For credit card payments, please contact Sue Kruck at (269) 471-7725, ext. 1116. 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 (unless specifically stated otherwise). You must send an e-mail cancellation notice to sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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.

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.

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Berrien RESA

Berrien RESA

Curriculum Directors

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday, September 18, 2020 Friday, October 16, 2020

Friday, November 20, 2020 Friday, December 11, 2020 Friday, January 22, 2021 Friday, February 19, 2021

Friday, March 19, 2021 Friday, April 23, 2021 Friday, May 21, 2021

Elementary Principals

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Secondary Principals

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Asst. Principals / Dean of Students

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Thursday, October 1, 2020 Friday, October 23, 2020

Thursday, December 17, 2020 Thursday, January 28, 2021 Thursday, February 25, 2021 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Thursday, April 29, 2021 Thursday, May 27, 2021

2020 - 2021 ADMINISTRATION MEETINGS

K-12 Math Professional Learning Joe Elsheikhi, our Berrien RESA Mathematics consultant, is available to provide professional learning. Below is the catalog of professional learning that is offered. What do we offer for Professional Learning Options?

● Fact Fluency ● Number Sense Routines ● Talk Moves ● Mathematical Rich Tasks ● Delta Math Intervention ● Engaging Desmos Activities ● Essential Standards in Mathematics ● SAT/PSAT Data Analysis ● Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School ● Essential Instructional Practices for Early Mathematics PK-3 Training Overview

**I am willing to provide and discuss training of additional concepts upon request. How do we offer Training and Support? Customized training, support, and coaching can be provided for...

■ District ■ Building Team(s) and/or Grade Level Team(s) ■ Individual Educators and/or Team Leaders

To request professional learning, please complete and submit the Support Request Form.

Next Steps:

1. Once the form is received, there will be a response within 48 hours. 2. Location and date will be determined. The professional learning could take place on-site

or at Berrien RESA. 3. After approval of the plan a confirmation email will be sent regarding the professional

learning. 4. Berrien RESA will be in touch prior to the requested date to go over final details and

verify information. **Please note that the sooner you submit your request for support, the greater the chance your date will be available. There may be times that the dates and times selected cannot be matched due to calendar conflicts.

K-12 Continuous Improvement-Federal/State Programs Professional Learning

Lisa Pattison, our Berrien RESA Continuous Improvement - Federal/State Programs Consultant, English Learner Lead, is available to provide professional learning. Below is the catalog of professional learning that is offered. What do we offer for Professional Learning Options?

● Continuous Improvement - Federal/State Programs - Whole Child Network ● Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) ● Federal/State Programs ● MI School Data ● English Learner support

**I am willing to provide and discuss training of additional concepts upon request. How do we offer Training and Support? Customized training, support, and coaching can be provided for...

■ District ■ Building Team(s) and/or Grade Level Team(s) ■ Individual Educators and/or Team Leaders

To request professional learning, please complete and submit the Support Request Form.

Next Steps:

1. Once the form is received, there will be a response within 48 hours. 2. Location and date will be determined. The professional learning could take place on-site

or at Berrien RESA. 3. After approval of the plan a confirmation email will be sent regarding the professional

learning. 4. Berrien RESA will be in touch prior to the requested date to go over final details and

verify information. **Please note that the sooner you submit your request for support, the greater the chance your date will be available. There may be times that the dates and times selected cannot be matched due to calendar conflicts.

Early Literacy Professional LearningRebecca Miles & Kerry Mindeman, our Berrien RESA Early Literacy Consultants, are available to provide professional learning. Below is the catalog of professional learning that is offered.

What do we offer for Professional Learning Options?

● Essential Instructional Practices in K-3 and 4-5● Essential School-wide and Center-wide Practices in Literacy● Essential Coaching Practices for Elementary Literacy● Balanced assessment systems including administering and analyzing instructional

assessments and implementing systems of progress monitoring● Implementation of reading intervention systems● Identifying and addressing reading deficiencies● Effective instructional strategies● Close reading protocols and strategies● Data analysis and collaborative protocols and structures that support differentiated

instruction● Implementation of evidence-based reading programs such as comprehensive core

reading programs, supplemental reading programs, and comprehensive interventionreading programs.

**We are willing to provide and discuss the training of additional concepts upon request.

How do we offer Training and Support? Customized training, support, and coaching can be provided for...

■ District■ Building Team(s) and/or Grade Level Team(s)■ Individual Educators and/or Team Leaders

To request professional learning, please complete and submit the Support Request Form.

Next Steps: 1. Once the form is received, there will be a response within 48 hours.2. The location and date will be determined. The professional learning could take place

on-site or at Berrien RESA.3. After approval of the plan, a confirmation email will be sent regarding the professional

learning.4. Berrien RESA will be in touch prior to the requested date to go over the final details and

verify the information.

** Please note that the sooner you submit your request for support, the greater the chance your date will be available. There may be times that the dates and times selected cannot be matched due to calendar conflicts.

K-12 English Language Arts Professional Learning Christina Martin, our Berrien RESA English Language Arts Consultant, is available to provide professional learning. Below is the catalog of professional learning that is offered on-site. What do we offer for Professional Learning Options?

● Balanced Assessment Systems ● Building ELA Units of Study - Common Core Standards/Assessments/Resources ● Implementation of English Language Arts Curriculum ● ELA Evidence Based Teaching Strategies K-12 ● Essential Standards in English Language Arts K-12 ● Protocols for Developing Learning Targets & Success Criteria for ELA ● PLC/Collaborative Team Meetings with Grade Level Teams (4 Essential Questions) ● SAT/PSAT Data Analysis ● Essential Instructional Practices Literacy - Grades 4-12

**I am willing to provide and discuss training of additional concepts upon request. How do we offer Training and Support? Customized training, support, and coaching can be provided for...

■ District ■ Building Team(s) and/or Grade Level Team(s) ■ Individual Educators and/or Team Leaders

To request professional learning, please complete and submit the Support Request Form.

Next Steps:

1. Once the form is received, there will be a response within 48 hours. 2. Location and date will be determined. The professional learning could take place on-site

or at Berrien RESA. 3. After approval of the plan a confirmation email will be sent regarding the professional

learning. 4. Berrien RESA will be in touch prior to the requested date to go over final details and

verify information. **Please note that the sooner you submit your request for support, the greater the chance your date will be available. There may be times that the dates and times selected cannot be matched due to calendar conflicts.

Whole Child Professional Learning Amanda Lezotte, our Whole Child consultant, is available to provide a large variety of professional learning opportunities aligned to Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) and WSCC (Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child) model. What do we offer for Professional Learning Options?

● Into to Whole Child Systems: MTSS, WSCC Model and SEL ● Anxiety ● Behavior ● Cultural Identity, Awareness & Understanding, Cultural Continuum, Culturally Responsive Strategies ● Family & Community Engagement ● Legal Updates for Michigan Educators ● LGBTQ (Terminology, Equity, Policies, Practices, Family & Student Support) ● Mental Health in Schools (Mindfulness, Affective Statements, Circles, SEL Competencies) ● Mental Illness in Schools (Basic Understanding of Disorders & Conditions) ● Physical Health & Classroom Engagement Strategies ● Poverty ● Restorative Practices (Intro, Classrooms, Circles, Conferences) ● Self-Care for Educators ● Trauma (Intro, A.C.E.s staff workshop, types of trauma, Trauma-Informed Schools)

**I am willing to provide/discuss training of additional concepts upon request, including different audiences.

How do we offer Professional Learning? Customized training, support, and coaching for:

● District Staff ● Building Staff & Grade Level Team(s) ● Team Leaders and/or Individuals

To request professional learning, please complete and submit the “Request for Professional Learning”

Next Steps: 1. Once the form is received, there will be a response within 48 hours. 2. Location and date will be determined. The professional learning could take place on-site or at BRESA. 3. After approval of the plan a confirmation email will be sent regarding the professional learning. 4. Berrien RESA will be in touch prior to the requested date to go over final details and verify information.

**Please note that the sooner you submit your request for support, the greater the chance your date will be available. There may be times that the dates and times selected cannot be matched due to calendar conflicts.

ASYNCHRONOUS

PROFESSIONAL

LEARNING MAPS

CHECK OUT A SAMPLE

LEARNING MAP HERE!

Anticipated Learning Maps

Aligned to Mi Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap

Complete individually or with a group 

Potential to earn DPPD hours

1 and 3 hour maps available

Collaboratively curated by ISD staff statewide

Available August 10, 2020

REMOTE  TEACHING& LEARNING WELLNESS EQUITY

Title of Learning Map (expected module length available)A Trauma-Informed Approach to Start the Year (1, 3)Building a Sense of Community in the Remote or Socially Distanced Classroom (wearingmasks, etc) (3)Comparison of Various Learning Platforms (features, pros, cons without a sales pitch fromany vendors) (3)Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Remote Environment (3)Designing a Virtual Daily Routine for Preschool (1)Developing Bench Marking / Progress Monitoring Systems, Collecting Resources at theSecondary Level (3)Engaging Learners with Band in a Remote Learning Environment (3)Engaging Learners with Choir in a Remote Learning Environment (3)Engaging Learners with Industrial Arts in a Remote Learning Environment (3)Engaging Learners with Physical Education in a Remote Learning Environment (3)Engaging Learners with Visual Arts in a Remote Learning Environment (3)Engaging Learners with World Language in a Remote Learning Environment (3)Everyone Does Everything: Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement so That All Studentsare Engaged/Responding K-5 (3)Exploring Implicit Bias and Strategies for Enhancing Equity of Learning in the Classroom (1)Family Engagement in a remote setting with 6-8 (1)Family Engagement in a remote setting with 9-12 (1)Family Engagement in a remote setting with K-5 (1)Family Engagement in a remote setting with Preschool (1)Formative Student Assessment in the Virtual Classroom (1, 3)How to Develop Online Systems for MTSS (3)How to Effectively Teach in Small Groups While Online (1)How to Foster Student Relationships In An Online Environment (1)Inquiry and Design for Rapidly Changing Classrooms (3)Meaningful Social Studies Instruction in a Pandemic (1, 3)Modules for Leaders/Consultants Who Facilitate Adult Learning (1, 3)Online Safety (For Parents AND Students) (1)Prioritizing Standards and Assessing Them Remotely (3)Reading Strategies for Struggling Secondary Students in a Remote Learning Environment (1)Strategies for Administrators to Stay Connected With Staff and Families (1)Student Choice and Agency in a Virtual Classroom (1, 3)Student Collaboration & Discussion in a Virtual ELA Classroom 6-12 (3)Student Collaboration & Discussion in a Virtual Mathematics Classroom 6-12 (3)Student Collaboration & Discussion in a Virtual Science Classroom 6-12 (3)Student Collaboration & Discussion in a Virtual Social Studies Classroom 6-12 (3)Supporting English Learners in a Remote or Hybrid Learning Environment (1, 3)Teaching the NGSS Vision Remotely (1, 3)Trauma Informed Approaches to Support Well-Being & Literacy (1, 3)Using a Collaborative Inquiry Stance to Ensure Learning for ALL (3)

& &focused on

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!

BERRIEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE IN-SERVICE

ON MANDATORY IMMUNIZATION, COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

HEARING & VISION REPORTING

Mark your calendar for: Wednesday August 19, 2020 General Registration Begins- 9:00 am Meeting Starts-9:30 am Optional MCIR/SIRS Training for New Users 8:00-9:00am Registration for Optional MCIR/SIRS Training 7:30-8:00am

Location for meeting: Berrien County RESA Admin. Building 711 St. Joseph Avenue Conference Rooms B-C-D Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Mandatory Immunization Reporting, General MCIR/SIRS Updates, FERPA, Important Dates to Remember, Q&A Mandatory Communicable Disease Reporting, Guest Speakers, Q&A Mandatory Hearing and Vision Screening and Reporting in MCIR/SIRS, Q&A

RSVP – Please reply by 6/12/2020 The optional hands-on MCIR/SIRS training before the beginning of the in-service will be available again this year for new staff in the computer training room at RESA. Questions? Contact Karen Kortebein at 269-927-5628 or via email at kkortebe@bchdmi.org Epinephrine Administration in the Schools registration is posted on the RESA website for the same afternoon of the in-service or the next afternoon. Please register online!

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

Please RSVP by FAX or Email to Karen Kortebein

Fax number: 269-927-5680 by June 12,2020

Email: kkortebe@bchdmi.org

SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE IN-SERVICE RSVP

Wednesday August 19, 2020 PLEASE PRINT:

Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________

Job Title(s): ___________________________________________________________________

Child Care Agency or School Name: _________________________________________________

Complete Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________ Fax Number: ________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Are you new to Immunization Reporting in MCIR? Yes No

Will you be attending the “Optional” 8:00am session? Yes No

Do you have your own MCIR User ID for login and password? Yes No

(It is not allowable to work in MCIR using another’s login.)

Are your responsible for Communicable Disease reporting? Yes No

Do you have your own login and password for CD reporting? Yes No

(We can set you up for this!)

Are you responsible for Hearing and Vision Reporting? Yes No

(For Preschool/Daycare and Kindergarten children)

For new MCIR Users please contact me to get set up prior to the “Optional

New User Training” so that you will be able to login for this session.

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?554

Setting Up For Effective Distance Learning

This past spring every teacher participated in emergency remote learning. This course will provide the logistics and basics of setting up effective online instruction. We will set the foundation for a virtual environment and explore ways to build connections with students. Gaining these skills will help lower any anxiety you face about the possibility of moving to a virtual environment. Participants will learn best practices to modify their current instruction for online learning and apply their learning and knowledge to evaluating online tools and supports.

presented by Joe Rommel and John Phillips, Technology Consultants at Berrien RESA

Available virtually August 3 - August 21, 2020

Free to attend • Register by July 3110 SCECHs available for $5

For more information, contact Joe Rommel at joe.rommel@berrienresa.org.

Session II

PA R A E D U C AT O R T R A I N I N GPA R A E D U C AT O R T R A I N I N GGeneral and Special Education Setting

August 24, 20209 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Register by August 17*If sessions are unable to be held face to

face they will be conducted virtually. We will notify registrants as soon as we possibly can.

Presented by Berrien RESA Gen. Ed. Staff: Rebecca Miles, Lisa Pattison, Amanda Lezotte, Kerry Mindeman, and Joe Elsheikhi

This training will be a day of learning and collaborating. We will focus on roles and responsibilities, communication, instructional strategies in both math and literacy as well as student engagement and behavioral strategies. Participants will be provided many ways in which to work effectively with a variety of students. Please bring your own lunch so we may have a working lunch.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Miles at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1316 or rebecca.miles@berrienresa.org

To Register Visit: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?550

Serving Students with Autism Spectrum

Disorder (ASD)

Webinars available for viewing:August 10-25, 2020

Virtual Follow-Up MeetingsSeptember 22, 2020September 24, 2020

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Presented by Berrien RESA ASD Staff: Kathy Hickok and Katy Foster

Participants will be provided access to two 45 minute webinar sessions. Each session will focus on educational and behavioral strategies to use in the general education setting with students on the spectrum. Webinars will be available for viewing roughly two weeks prior to the follow-up group chats.During the group chats, we will talk about individual utilization of evidence based strategies presented. This is a chance to support each other and share ideas. You can participate in the group chats as much or as little as you would like.

Questions? Contact Kathy Hickok at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1188 or kathy.hickok@berrienresa.org

To Register Visit: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?551

Trainings are located at Berrien RESA Administrative Center unless otherwise noted.

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

Designed for paraeducators and teachers

POSTPONED

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

Subject: Special Education

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?540

Live Well, Lead StrongPresenter: Dr. Debbie McFalone

September 24 and October 6, 2020

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Berrien RESA

*If sessions are unable to be held face to face they will be conducted virtually. We will notify

registrants as soon as we possibly can.Cost: $185 (includes book)6.5 SCECHs available for $5

Register by September 10, 2020

For questions, contact Sue Kruck at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1116 or sue.kruck@berrienresa.org.

Dr. Debbie McFalone focuses on supporting leaders in a commitment to “Live Well”, practicing reflection and mindfulness that informs the leader’s self-knowledge about their values, guiding principles and beliefs. That self-knowledge supports leaders as they “Lead Strong”, nurturing and maintaining relational trust as they act with courage and integrity each day. The goal of Debbie’s work is to empower and equip leaders with the practical skills, competence, confidence and integrity for success in a long-term career.

During this two half-day professional development, leaders will examine practices of reflection, intentionality and mindfulness, and connect those practices with strategies for maintaining courage and integrity in their leadership. Ideas, protocols and strategies will be provided so leaders can transfer this work to their own practice.

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

Subject: Special Education

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?552

IEP University

IEP UniversityIf you are new to the world of special education or to Berrien County, welcome! Join us at Berrien RESA this year for a series that blends compliance, technology and best practices to support students with special needs. For those with years or decades under your belt, experience has taught you there is always something new to learn or ways to make your work more simple but significant. IEP University has something for you too!

Questions?Contact Jamison Bennett at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1249 or jamison.bennett@berrienresa.org

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may

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8:15 Illuminate for New Users10:15 Illuminate Refresher Course

8:15 Illuminate Refresher Course10:15 Illuminate for New Users

8:15 IEP Big Ideas10:15 Medicaid Overview10:15 Secondary Transition

8:15 REEDs10:15 Progress Monitoring10:15 Illuminate IEP Walkthrough

8:15 Intro to Discipline10:15 Pattern of Removals10:15 Illuminate Tech Support

8:15 Behavioral Instruction10:15 MDRs, FBAs, and BIPs10:15 Secondary Transition

8:15 Special Ed Eligibility 10:15 Meeting Mechanics10:15 Cracking the Behavior Code

2020-2021

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

Subject: Special Education

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?553

Berrien County Literacy LeadersPresented by ELA Consultant Chris Martin and Early Literacy Consultants Rebecca Miles and Kerry Mindeman, Berrien County Literacy Leaders is a collaborative network that will work together to advance literacy in Berrien County. This network will collaborate around building capacity in an effort to improve literacy outcomes for our districts through effective systems of coaching, multi-tiered systems of support, and literacy support. Literacy leaders new to the network will participate in an orientation, dates and time will be determined based upon the number of new registrants.

• K-3 Early Literacy Instructional Practices• 4-5 Literacy Essential Instructional Practices• Schoolwide Essential Instructional Practices• Balanced Assessment Systems• Individualized Reading Instructional Plans• Effective Literacy Block• Essential Coaching Practices• Coaching Plans• Parent & Teacher Resources• Planning for Professional Learning and

implementation of high-quality literacy instruction

September 24, 2020October 22, 2020

November 12, 2020December 10, 2020

January 21, 2021February 25, 2021March 25, 2021*April 22, 2021*May 27, 2021

*Virtual Meetings 1 - 3 p.m. in March and April

All other sessions take place at Berrien RESA or

local school hosts from 12 - 4p.m.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Miles at (269) 471-7725 ext 1316 or

rebecca.miles@berrienresa.org

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

Subject: Special Education

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?547

Berrien County Virtual Book Club: Embedding Embedding Formative AssessmentFormative AssessmentPresenters: Rebecca Miles and Kerry Mindeman, Early Literacy Consultants at Berrien RESA

The Berrien County Virtual Literacy Book Club is an opportunity to participate in a virtual book club facilitated by Berrien RESA literacy coaches. The book will be provided to participants. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from two time slots.

3 SCECHs available for $5 • Register by February 8, 2021

Virtual Meetings:February 17, 2021

April 14, 2021May 19, 2021

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. or7 p.m. - 8 p.m. each day

Contact Rebecca Miles, Early Literacy Consultant, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1316 or rebecca.miles@berrienresa.org

for more information.

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 sue.kruck@berrienresa.org 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

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IXIt is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity. Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260.

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.

TO REGISTER, VISIT: http://www.solutionwhere.com/berrienresa/cw/showcourse.asp?546

Berrien CountyVirtual Literacy Book Club:The Knowledge Gap

Presenters: Rebecca Miles and Kerry Mindeman, Early Literacy Consultants at Berrien RESA

The Berrien County Virtual Literacy Book Club is an opportunity to participate in a virtual book club facilitated by Berrien RESA literacy coaches. The book will be provided to participants. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from two time slots.

3 SCECHs available for $5 • Register by February 8, 2021

Virtual Meetings:February 18, 2021

April 15, 2021 May 20, 20213 p.m. - 4 p.m. or

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. each day

Contact Rebecca Miles, Early Literacy Consultant, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 1316 or rebecca.miles@berrienresa.org

for more information.