Suggestion: These workshops can be used for the required school district professional development days. Locals are urged to contact the district's superintendent about scheduling AFT Michigan workshops for district-sponsored professional development.
SB-CEUs: State Board Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs) are given to individuals who have completed State Board approved professional development programs. You must attend a minimum of five contact hours in one track or workshop in order to be eligible for the minimum .5 SB-CEU credits. Three SB-CEUs are equivalent to one semester credit for certificate renewal. A minimum 40 day notice to AFT Michigan is required if a local wants members to receive SB-CEUs for union sponsored professional development.
All August and September 2011 SB-CEUs workshops are limited to 30 participants per workshop by the July 22, 2011 deadline.
To register online for a class listed below, follow the 'Register online now for this class' link at the end of each class description where available.
Contact AFT Michigan at 313-393-2200 or 800-638-8868 if you have any other questions about workshops or registration.
Effective Teaching = Student Learning, .5 SB-CEUs
| Date: |
August 2, 2011 |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
AFT Michigan Detroit Office |
The observation of classroom practice is the cornerstone of the evidence of a teacher's skill. What teachers do in their interaction with students is what matters most in influencing student learning. This workshop will provide strategies to enhance effective classroom practice to engage students in learning.
Class closed. Thank you for your interest.
Web Tools for Teachers, .5 SB-CEUs
| Date: |
August 3, 2011 |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
AFT Michigan Detroit Office |
Have you ever wanted to use a website at school, only to realize it's in your favorites on your home computer? Do you want to engage students in classroom activities? Are you looking for ways to communicate with parents...with other teachers...with the world at large? How would you like to participate in professional development in your PJs? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this class is for you! In this hands-on class, you will learn about and try a variety of tools and explore ways to integrate them into your practice while expanding your personal/professional learning network (PLN). PLEASE BRING A COMPUTER WITH WIRELESS INTERNET.
Class closed. Thank you for your interest.
Protecting Students in Cyberspace (Cyber Bullying), .5 SB-CEUs
(Two Evening Program)
| Date: |
September 13 & 20, 2011 |
| Time: |
4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
AFT Michigan Detroit Office |
Class closed. Thank you for your interest
Protecting Students in Cyberspace (Cyber Bullying), .5 SB-CEUs
(Saturday: Full Day Session)
| Date: |
October 15, 2011 |
| Time: |
9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. |
| Location: |
AFT Michigan Detroit Office |
Registration for this session will open soon.
Participants will be introduced to cyber bullying and a variety of strategies to help students identify what cyber bullying is.
Professional Development Workshops Available at Request of Local
Effective Classroom Management
The School-Home Connection: Parental Involvement
Strategies For Resolving Conflict
Managing Students’ Anti-Social Behavior
Making Classroom Assessment Work for You: Understanding Data Driven Strategie
Managing Students' Bullying Behavior
If you Local’s professional development needs are not met with the listed offering please let the state federation know what your members would like to have.
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