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Mississippi e-Learning
The Mississippi e-Learning for Educators Initiative offers inexpensive on-line professional development workshops through a collaboration between the Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi Public Broadcasting. This initiative provides Mississippi educators with quality professional development designed to address content knowledge and the skills required to improve student performance. Registration is now open for Winter 1. The Winter 1 workshops dates are January 11 - February 28, 2011. Registration ends on January 10, 2011. All workshops are 7 weeks in length with 1 week of orientation and 6 weeks of development in the workshop content area. e-Learning participants are eligible for 3.0 CEU credits upon completion of a workshop and payment of registration fee. The registration fee is $65.00.
Register at http://www.mpbonlinepd.org/ .
The Stock Market Game Workshops
The Stock Market Game workshops are going on, so register today! A full list of the workshops and registration information can be found here www.mscee.org/stockmarketgame_signup.php
If you have already been to a workshop and are ready to register your teams, then now is the time. Register online at www.stockmarketgame.org. The Spring game dates are January 9-April 20.
Teacher Institute 2012 French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
Session I: July 16–21, 2012 | Session II: July 30–August 4, 2012
Visit http://www.nga.gov/education/teacinst.shtm#application for more information
Description
This seminar examines the pioneering artists of French impressionism and post-impressionism whose innovations laid the foundations for 20th-century art.
Program Sessions
Two six-day sessions will be held at the Gallery for 25 participants each. Applicants should indicate their session preference and keep both weeks open until registration is finalized. They should also plan to attend the entire program, which takes place Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Session 1: July 16–21, 2012
Session 2: July 30–August 4, 2012
Program Fees and Resources
The fee is $200 per person and covers the cost of instruction, books, and other program resources.
Description
This seminar examines the pioneering artists of French impressionism and post-impressionism whose innovations laid the foundations for 20th-century art.
Applications are due March 15, 2012, and must be submitted via the online form.
Educators may apply as individuals or as teams of two. Applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose (#5 on the application) explaining why they would like to attend the Institute. The statement should include ways the applicant(s) will incorporate the subject matter in their classroom studies. Applicants will also submit a plan for how they intend to share the Institute experience with their students and colleagues upon completion of the program (#6 on the application). K–12 educators of all subjects and grades are eligible.
Confirmation
Participants will be notified of their acceptance by April 27, 2012. If accepted, applicants will have until May 11, 2012, to confirm their participation.
Questions about this program should be directed to teacher@nga.gov. When contacting the Gallery, please provide a telephone number and the times of day when you can best be reached.
Mississippi Valley State University Foreign Language Workshop
Faculty development opportunity for foreign languages teachers. The workshop will take place on Friday, February 17 from 8:00 to 4:00 at the Mississippi Valley State University campus located in Itta Bena, MS. The workshop and meals (breakfast and lunch) are free. The presentations include topics on technology, innovative techniques and ideas, and communication activities in the foreign languages classes. Two of the presenters are recipients of the MFLA "Best of Mississippi" award. Click the links below for more information. Workshop Flyer and Form, Topics and Presenters Form
Office of Healthy Schools
Name of Event:
Nutrition Workshop for High School- Live It: Real Life Nutrition for Teens
Nutrition Workshop for Middle School- Exercise Your Options: Middle School Nutrition Training
Date of Event: February 23rd, 2012
Time of Event: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location of Event: Hind’s Community Center’s Clyde Muse Center, Pearl, MS
Cost of Event: Free workshop!
Credit: .6 CEUs
Highlights of Events: The Mississippi Department of Education and the Mississippi State Department of Health are pleased to host the following workshops to help school districts implement quality coordinated school health programs.
Live It: Real Life Nutrition for Teens is a high school nutrition education curriculum that was developed by the Nutrition Education Services/Oregon Dairy Council to motivate and teach teens to make nutrient-rich food choices. Lessons incorporate the Dietary Guidelines to address nutrition topics for teens.
Exercise Your Options: Middle School Nutrition Training is a middle school nutrition education curriculum that was developed by the California Dairy Council to help students assess their current food and activity choices and plan for improvement. The lessons focus on improvement rather than perfection.
Participants: Administrators, Middle and High School Health and Physical Education Teachers, Food Service Directors, Family and Consumer Science Teachers, School Nurses, Curriculum Directors
Additional Information:
To register go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us and follow the directions below. For more information, contact Jessica Warren at jwarren@mde.k12.ms.us or call 601-359-1813.
• Under MDE Applications tab, click on Go Sign Me Up Course Registration
• Login with user name and password - (If you have never used this new site, you will need to create an account and then log in)
• Select the prompt “To sign up for a class click here”
• Select “Department of Education” under main categories
• Select “Healthy Schools”
• Select either Nutrition Workshop-High School or Nutrition Workshop-Middle School
• Click on the “Register” button
• Click on “Enroll” button (on left side)
• Click “Submit” to finalize enrollment. (You will not be enrolled if you do not complete this step.)
• You will quickly receive an email confirmation with information regarding the class.
Mississippi e-Learning for Educators Initiative
The Mississippi e-Learning for Educators Initiative offers inexpensive on-line professional development workshops through collaboration between the Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi Public Broadcasting. This initiative provides Mississippi educators with quality professional development designed to address content knowledge and the skills required to improve student performance.
Registration is now open for Winter 2. The Winter 2 workshops dates are March 21 - May 9, 2012. Registration ends on May 7, 2012. Workshops are either 4 or 7 weeks in length with 1 week of orientation. The remaining weeks are specific to the workshops content area. e-Learning participants are eligible for 3.0 CEU credits upon completion of a workshop and payment of registration fee. The registration fee is $65.00. Register at http://www.mpbonlinepd.org/
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Capitol Day
Please join us for the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education CTE Capitol Day on February 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CTE Capitol Day will inform the community about middle and high school Career and Technical Education programs across Mississippi and about opportunities that help students excel in college and careers. The event will be held at the State Capitol Building in Jackson, MS, in the Rotunda.
Mississippi Delegates and Alternate Delegates for the 2012 United States Senate Youth Program: See Press Release
Teachers of the Gifted Instructional Forum (TGIF)
Mississippi University for Women Department of Education will be hosting the annual Teachers of the Gifted Instructional Forum (TGIF) on Friday, February 24th from 8:30 - 3:30. This opportunity is available to all interested attendees, but is specifically geared toward educators of the gifted.
The cost is $40.00 which includes lunch. For an additional fee attendees can purchase .6 CEU's. Attached please find the corresponding information for the forum: Registration Information, 2012 Registration Form, CEU Application
Mississippi KIDS COUNT Summit
Fifth Annual Mississippi KIDS COUNT Summit Friday, February 3, 2012 Christ United Methodist Church Jackson, Mississippi
Featuring New York Times bestselling author Rachel Simmons (“Bullying and Relational Aggression”) Interactive session by Merve Lapus, Common Sense Media, San Francisco (“Teaching Kids How to be Safe, Smart and Responsible in the 24/7 Media World”) Appearance by Jasmine Murray, American Idol Season 8 contestant (top 13)
Break-out sessions covering distracted driving and school bus safety along with presentations from 2012 KIDS COUNT Success Story winners:
Gulf Coast Child Safety Coalition (Transportation)
Talk about the Problems (TAP) peer mediation program (School Safety)
The Mississippi State Department of Health Fire Academy for Kids (Environmental)
The Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi (Child Abuse and Neglect)
Register today at www.ssrc.msstate.edu/mskidscount. If paying by invoice, contact Dorris Baggett (dorris.baggett@ssrc.msstate.edu).
The $55 registration fee includes complimentary breakfast, networking luncheon, and a copy of the 2012 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Data Book which will be officially released at the Summit. After January 25th, the registration fee is $65.
The Mississippi Department of Education will provide CEU’s for educators attending the Summit.
Co-sponsors of the KIDS COUNT Summit are The Mississippi Attorney General’s office, the Mississippi State Department of Health, the Mississippi Department of Education, The Mississippi Department of Mental Health and the Mississippi Department of Human Services
Mississippi KIDS COUNT, supported in part, by the Annie E. Casey Foundation is the leading resource for comprehensive information on Mississippi’s children and serves as a catalyst for improving outcomes for children, families and communities. For more information on the Summit or the work of KIDS COUNT, contact Anne Buffington at 662-325-1590 or anne.buffington@ssrc.msstate.edu
Parents On A Mission
Due to the magnitude of expected guests and the limited amount of space, the award and appreciation dinner has been rescheduled for February 9, 2012. Please forgive us for any inconvenience.
What: Award and Appreciation Dinner
When: February 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Washington County Convention Center 1040 South Raceway Road Greenville Mississippi, 38701-38702
For any questions, concerns, or comments please contact us at (662)390-7249 or e-mail us at poam101@gmail.com.
Parents On A Mission (P.O.A.M.) will be hosting an Award and Appreciation Dinner for all PTA ’s PTO’s and Parent Liaison in the state of Mississippi public school system. We need your assistance in making this event successful, by sending the registration to every school in your district. If there is no PTA , PTO or Parent Liaison, please have someone to come and represent that particular school. Also, will you please send us the name of your most active PTA, PTO or Parent Liaison in order to show recognition on awards? Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. If there are any questions, concerns, or comments please contact us at the above address or e-mail us at poam101@gmail.com. Please click the link for the Registration Form
The Mississippi Academy for Science Teaching
The Mississippi Academy for Science Teaching (Project MAST) at Jackson State University invites all district and school administrators to its annual Leadership Seminar, February 8, 2012 from 8am to 4pm at the Mississippi e-center @ Jackson State University.
Seminar participants will learn more about the world class science teacher professional development Project MAST offers to teachers in grades 4-12 and how and why it should be integrated into their district and school reform efforts. SEMI credits may be awarded contingent on MDE approval.
For more information about the seminar or the program, please contact James Cooper, Program Coordinator, at (601) 979-3613, or james.b.cooper@jsums.edu. For a brochure and application, please go to: www.jsums.edu/projectmast and click on the Leadership Seminar Application link on the left side of the page.
Nominations Open for 2012 Governor's Awards for Outstanding Partnerships
Mississippi's school-community partnerships take center stage every year during the Governor's Awards, presented by Mississippi Association of Partners in Education. The Governor's Award recognizes creative, results-oriented partnerships that emphasize student achievement in reading, science and math, the arts, fitness and health, community involvement, and many other areas that are vital to academic enrichment. If you know of a school partnership producing great results for students, make sure it's nominated for a 2012 Governor's Award!
The award application is available at www.mapie.org ; the deadline for submitting nominations is Feb. 1, 2012.
The Governor's Awards ceremony will be held March 21, 2012, during the MAPE-PREPS Conference at the Jackson Hilton. Please visit www.mapie.org for updates on educational seminars, guest speakers, special presentations, and other events planned for the 2012 Conference. Registration will open in early 2012.
Mississippi Educational Computing Association's 29th Annual Conference
The MECA Executive Board would like to extend an invitation to the Mississippi Educational Computing Association's 29th annual conference. MECA 2012 "Classrooms at the Crossroads" on February 6-8, 2012 at the Jackson Convention Center. MECA is especially excited to have Ron Clark, the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year, a two time New York Times Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and the founder of The Ron Clark Academy. Ron is regularly featured on network and cable television (The Today Show, CNN and Oprah,) and was dubbed by Ms. Winfrey as her first “Phenomenal Man.” In addition, MECA's traditional excellent concurrent and hands-on sessions led by educators for educators provide integral educational technology professional development opportunities. CEU/SEMI credit will be available through William Carey University. Registration, session, and hotel information is available at www.ms-meca.org/conference.
Federal Service Language Academy
Name of Event: Federal Service Language Academy
Date of Event: 10-29 June and 8-27 July 2012 Time of Event:
Place of Event: North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA
Cost of Event: $1,800
Highlights of Events:
North Georgia College and State University; in Dahlonega, Georgia; will host the Federal Service Language Academy (FSLA) this summer for high school students with an interest in federal service careers in the FBI, CIA, State Department, Homeland Security, or military.
Two sessions will be offered: 10-29 June, and 8-27 July 2012. These are 21 day immersion experiences, focusing on language and culture. The languages to be offered are Arabic, Chinese, German, Korean, Russian, and French. Physical fitness training will also be included.
Applications will be accepted 1 Jan - 1 April 2012.
The cost for the 3 week session is $1,800. For further information go to: www.northgeorgia.edu/summeracademy.
Registration Information: www.northgeorgia.edu/summeracademy
Deadline for Registration: 1 April 2012
Contact: Mr. Joe Fiala at 706-867-2807 or by Email: jefiala@northgeorgia.edu
Website: www.northgeorgia.edu/summeracademy
Statewide Teacher Evaluation System Focus Groups
MDE is in the process of developing a Statewide Teacher Evaluation System. The goal of the new system is to improve teacher practice, which will ultimately increase student achievement. MDE will be hosting focus group sessions across the state to provide teachers and principals an opportunity to review and offer feedback regarding the standards and indicators for the evaluation system.
Each district may send one teacher and one principal to the session of their choice (they should attend on the same date.) Morning sessions (9:00 a.m. – Noon) are open for teachers, and lunch will be provided for them. Afternoon sessions (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) are dedicated to principals; however, lunch will be on their own. Teachers and principals who participate will be expected to return to their districts to inform other district personnel about the new evaluation system.
Participation at each site is limited. Once capacity has been reached, registration will close, and your team must then choose an alternate date. Session dates, locations and registration information are below.
Thank you for ensuring that the voices of Mississippi educators are heard on this important initiative. If you have questions about the registration process, please contact Susan Scott at sscott@olemiss.edu or call 662.915.7763. If you need more information about session content, please contact Cecily McNair at cmcnair@mde.k12.ms.us or call the Mississippi Teacher Center at 601.359.3631.
To register, go to www.nmec.net and enter the following code: eval
January 31: JACKSON - Universities Center, (Room 5-3), 3825 Ridgewood Rd.
February 15: MERIDIAN - MSU – Meridian Campus, (Room 112), 1000 Hwy 19 N.
February 27: OXFORD - Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd.
March 6: CLEVELAND - DSU- Ewing Hall, (Jacob Room)
March 20: GULFPORT - Handsboro Community Center, 1890 Switzer Rd.
Special Education Advisory Panel
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 200 Township Place, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell, Mississippi Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771; fax: 601-359-1829; email: atell@mde.k12.ms.us; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. For more information, or if you need accommodations due to a disability, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498.
Mississippi Development Authority/Mississippi Power Company
The Mississippi Development Authority’s Energy Division has partnered with Mississippi Power Company to offer two (2) FREE science/energy education workshops to educators in the southern part of the state. These workshops are loaded with practical ideas on teaching energy concepts, and implementing hands-on, interdisciplinary energy units into the curriculum. All participating teachers will receive program materials and information that will allow them to plan objective and informative energy units for their classrooms. One (1) CEU credit is also available for attending this workshop.
The first workshop will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS. To register for this workshop, please visit www.regonline.com/needmdaellisville. The next workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport, MS. Interested teachers should register for the Coast workshop at www.regonline.com/needmdagulfport. For more information, click on the links below. Mississippi NEED Workshop and Energizing Your Curriculum
Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education Conference
MAMLE (Mississippi Association. for Middle Level Education) invites you to attend their annual conference for teachers and administrators of 5th – 8th grade students.
This action packed conference is being held at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, February 9th – 11th. Get the latest information on Common Core and so much more. CEU's, SEMI Credits and an OSL module are offered to attendees. For registration information visit www.mamle.org