Okemos


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WHERE: Okemos High School
2800 Jolly Road
Okemos, MI

DATES: June 16-20, 2008

CONTACT:
Dick Comar - Click for Bio
(517) 349-0118
4168 Wabaningo
Okemos, MI. 48864
Msummerinstitute@aol.com

 REGISTER NOW!: Early bird special before April 15th, 2008!
Take advantage of SAVINGS with the staff rate: (3 or more from same school)
 
Pacific Lutheran University 3.0 Semester Credits
(Professional Growth Units Only - Check with your school district, Not for Pacific Degree)

 EDUC 501 – “Balancing Standards, Tests and the Whole Child" 
Pacific Lutheran University 3 Semester Units 

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS BY EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS

 

Some of the presentors for 2008 include:

DR. MARY BIGLER- For Elementary: "Language Arts Alive!" AND
For High School: "Reading and Writing in the Secondary Classroom."
Dr. Mary Bigler a professor in the Department of Education at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her teaching experiences include 13 years at the K-12 level and 26 years as a university professor. Dr. Bigler holds the Distinguish Teaching Award from Eastern Michigan University and the Outstanding Faculty Award from the Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association. Dr. Bigler is internationally known as a motivational speaker and consultant. She has keynoted conferences, programs and in-service meetings through out the United States, Canada, Africa and Europe sharing the podium with such notables as Jesse Jackson, Ann Landers and Zig Zigler. She has conducted hundreds of workshops on reading and writing for business groups, teachers, administrators and parents.
 
Rebecca Johns- Teaching Biology outside the box:
Rebecca Johns from Troy High School of from Sterling Heights, Michigan is always finding new ways to make her biology lessons visual and interesting. She teaches heart surgery procedures in her AP Biology class by using hearts of animal cadavers. Each heart has a defect, and the students have to diagnose the problem and perform surgery to repair it. "The motivation is the joy I get from working with my students," she said. "I get excited about the topics, and I want to share them with my students." Aws Hammad, a 17-year-old senior, said Johns has a unique style." She has models up her sleeves for everything," he said. "She really goes in depth and keeps it interesting for us. And her classroom is a comfortable setting." Rebecca is one of the top teachers in the United States. Her accomplishments are outstanding. Rebecca has shown ability to take students to great heights in the sciences. Some of her accomplishments include:
•All-USA Teacher Team Award – one of twenty educators chosen from across the United States (sponsored by USA Today and nominated by my principal in 2007) 
•Yale Teaching Award (nominated by a former student in 2007)
•MIT-Lemelson InvenTeam Teacher Award (Traveled to MIT in Boston in June 2007)•MIT Minor Planet “23008 Rebeccajohns” – had a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter named after me by MIT (nominated by two former students who were Intel Science Talent Search Finalists as their “most influential teacher”)
•Oakland County Michigan Teacher Award (2005)
•Society for Neuroscience Teacher Award – two-time recipient (Traveled to Atlanta in 2006 and San Diego in 2004)
•Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship to help fund my undergraduate degree
•AP Biology Passing Scores – percentages of students who have passed the exam since Rebecca beganteaching AP: 89%, 94%, 100%, 100%, 100%, 96%, and 100%. (65 students take the exam each year)
•Southeastern Michigan Association of Biology Teachers – co-president / co-founder of SEMABT which hosts activity exchanges for biology teachers in the Detroit area
•Medical Mentorship and Research Program – launched a program with Henry Ford Hospitals where students job shadow and/or conduct research with doctors in the Detroit area for a semester.
•MI Brain Bee – launched a MI Brain Bee Competition for students with Wayne State University
•Grants– written and received 20+-science education grants since Rebecca began teaching 9 years ago
•Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls – contacted by Oprah’s Educational Division and asked to apply for a year teaching sabbatical in South Africa (if selected, she will teach there in 2009).
 
Dr. Dennis Dunlap-  A simulation that helps set LEARNING into motion. LEARNING is the #1 business priority in education. To be effective-to “work”-learning environments requires a clear direction, dedication, patience, time and people. This talk will give direction to issues in education.  
Dr. Dunlap, raised as a cornhusker in the panhandle of Nebraska, Dennis has been a Michigander for the past thirty (30) years. In the early seventies he came to Michigan while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Upon arriving in Michigan, he immediately fell in love with the winter wonderland. For the past six (6) years, Dennis has worked as the Regional Career Technical Education (CTE) Administrator. In this position, he provides leadership for the career development system in four (4) counties. One of the biggest challenges in career education has been the displacement of approximately 10,000 workers and assisting these workers with training, achieving full time employment, and creating their personal vision. Prior to this experience, Dennis was the Community School/Special Education Director for twelve (12) years in a public school system. In this position, he provided enrichment and athletic activities for youth and adults in the community and assisted building administrators with the placement of special education students into the appropriate least restrictive educational environments. Also, while working in this position, Dennis founded Odyssey Middle/High School, another choice for students attending a public school and other surrounding school districts.

Plus many other speakers with timely topics! 

Note: Speakers and Topics subject to change without notice.

Breakout Sessions

  • “Student Forum” 

  • “Red Cross, CPR and AED"

  • Computer Programming -

    • Microsoft Office with Excel emphasis,

    • Movie Maker and PhotoShop

    • Pod Casting

    • WIKIS-Blogs 

Health & Wellness Options

  • Tennis

  • Volleyball

  • Walking

  • Weight Lifting

  • Aerobics (Tues/Thur 4-5PM)

  • Yoga (Tues/Thur 4-5PM)

 

 

How Often Do You Get To Share and Absorb
Successful Teaching Practices, that are Standards-Based, 
in Specific Subjects With Your Peers? ...Now You Can!

Subject Specific Breakout Sessions – Possible Examples Below: 

  •    Writing  
  •  Reading          
  • Technology 

  •  Science        
  • Math  
  • PE  or CPR

 

 

Testimonials

"What a breath of “fresh air”! Inspirational, motivational, filled with lots of great ideas! Whole person approach mindful of the human person! Wonderful resources! Attitude is really everything!"  Alexandra Andretz - Lansing School District
 
"Great class-well organized and very inspiring." Dan McKinney - Haslett High School
 
"I have learned more this one week than in all of the conferences I have attended over the last 10 years." Ann Donnelly - Howell High School Freshman Campus
 
"A stimulating and motivational class that is educationally energizing." Lee Gerard - Superintendent Okemos Schools

Okemos Site - Past Alumni Participating Schools:

 
Alaiedon Elementary 
Kendon
Allegan High School
Kinawa Middle School
Allen EL Lansing
Kreeger
Atwood El
Laingsburg Elementary 
Bath High School
Lansing Catholic HS
Bath Middle School
Lansing Eastern
Beagle Middle
Lansing Education Center 
Beekman Center
Lansing Fairview, Gr.Riv, Ed.Ctr
Bennett Woods
Lansing School District
Bingham Elementary
Lansing SD
Burton International
Lapeer West High School
Byron Center
LESA
Capital Area Career Center 
Lewton/Elmhurst
Carson City El
Lockwood
Cavanaugh Elem. 
Lyons Elementary 
Cedar Elementary
MacDonald Middle School
Central Elementary
Mahatten HS, Kansas
Charlotte Middle School 
Maltby M.S. Brighton
Chippewa Middle School
Marble Elementary
Cornell Elementary
Marshall School District
CW Otto
Mason High School
Dansville Schools 
Mason Middle School
DeWitt Junior High School 
Midway Elementary
Discovery Elementary
Monroe Elementary
Donley Elementary
Moores Park Elementary
Dwight Rich Middle School
Mt Hope El
Early On LESA
Munn Middle School
East Lansing H.S.
North Aurelius Elem
Eastern Hish School
North Oakview Elementary
Eaton Rapids Intermediate 
Northview HS
Eaton Rapids Middle School
Northwestern Elementary
Eaton Rapids Public Schools
Okemos High School
Edgewood Public Montessori
Perry HS 
Elliott Elementary 
Perry Public Schools
Elmhurst Elementary
Pewamo-Westphalia School
Elmwood Elementary
Potterville El
Emerson Elementary
Red Cedar Elementary
Farmington HS 
REO Elementary
Forest Hills Public Schools
Riddle Elementary
Fowlerville Community Schools 
Riley Elementary
Gardner Middle School
Schavey Rd. Elem. 
Gier Park Elementary
Sherian Road
Glencairn
South Lyon High
Grand Ledge High School
St. Johns High School
Grand River Elementary 
St. Johns Middle School
Gunnisonville
St. Johns Oakview S. El
Hamtramck HS
St. Thomas Aquinas
Harley Franks
Steele Elementary
Haslett High School
Sycamore - Holt 
Haslett Meridian High
Tomlinson Junior High
Haslett Middle School
Union Street Elementary
Herbison Woods
Wacousta Elem 
Hiawatha Elementary
Walnut St School Mason
Holbrook Elementary
Walter's Elementary
Holt (Hope School)
Wardcliff Elementary
Holt High School
Washington Elementary
Holt Jr. High
Washington Woods
Holt Ninth Grade Campus
Waverly El
Howell High School
Waverly HS
Howell H.S. Freshman Campus 
Wilcox El (Holt)
Howell Public Schools
Wilkshire Early Childhood
HT Smith Fowlerville
Williamston Middle School
Hulsing Elementary
Windemere Park Academy
Ionia Public Schools
Windemere View -Waverly 

 

Why Wellness Options are Relevant:

• National Health Epidemic
• NEA Magazine claims the leading health issue for
   women teachers is heart disease – stress
• Teachers operate at top performance levels when they are healthy & content
• Teachers modeling wellness for our next generation

 

SPECIAL FEATURES: Everything you’ve grown to expect from SI and more

  • Relevant Michigan Standards Based Presentations
  • Intensive Curriculum Collaboration Component
  • Important Wellness Activities
  • Innovative Technology
  • Complimentary Cookout BBQ at Comars!

Check website for more info…

What to Bring:
Casual attire, comfortable walking shoes AND a good attitude for learning, improving your wellness and building relationships! We’ll provide everything else!  Every day we'll do some type of wellness activity.

Registration Information:

Computer Choices and your interest in Red Cross certification are needed in your registration process:
 
Early registrants who wish to take one of the following computer lab classes will have their first choice. Please indicate your choices in order of preference. Indicate by 1, 2, 3, and 4 the class you would be interested in.
 
First choice is 1, second choice is 2, etc. The computer classes may be filled depending on your registration date.
 
_________    Microsoft Office with Excel emphasis.
_________ Pod Casting.
________   Photoshop and Movie Maker.
_________ Wikis-Blogs.
 
All students will have the opportunity to become certified in American Red Cross CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Indicate your interest in taking Red Cross. There may be room for some students to take a computer class one day and CPR the next day.
 
E-mail msummerinstitute@aol.com if you register by internet and wish to take Red Cross. 
Those registering by mail can indicate their interest in Red Cross on your registration sheet. 
If Paying by check, make it out to:
SUMMER INSTITUTE
4168 WABANINGO
OKEMOS, MI 48864

Three semester credits are available through Pacific Lutheran University. 

SAVE by registering prior to April 15, 2008!!
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU EVEN MORE MONEY! 

Note: Staff development funds may be used for these classes (check with your school district). Also, Treasury Regulation Schedule I-162 permits income tax deduction. Be sure to save your receipt. There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.

Class sizes are limited-based on facility capacity.

NOTICE: If not paid by June 1st late payment is as follows:

Staff rate: $435

Individual rate: $445

Save Money!     Early Pre-Registration is recommended!  There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.
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