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Michigan Education Association
Summer Conference
July 26-28, 2022
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the 2022 MEA Summer Conference!
It is so wonderful to be with you again.
For educators, summer has always been a
time to recharge, renew, and restore. Let this
gathering be a step along that journey for you in
this most difficult time in our lives and careers.
Your commitment and dedication to students, to
your profession, and to this union bring me hope.
Even in the darkest days of the pandemic, you
stepped up to new roles, innovated, advocated, and
persevered. We stood together in the storm.
Assembling now at a conference offers a
chance to link arms and redouble our efforts
to strengthen public education at a critical
moment when the central role that schools and
education play in building strong and vibrant
communities has been so brightly illuminated.
We all know our public schools are the foundation of our democracy, and we have many
pressing issues to address, from school funding to climate change, continuing effects of
COVID-19, and the need to ensure equity and inclusion in an increasingly diverse world.
Here we organize our collective strength to build a better tomorrow.
Here you will find information on bargaining strategies, organizing initiatives,
lobbying priorities, legal issues, professional development, and communication
plans. Learn about the issues. Hone your skills. Develop strategies. Build
political action to create equitable systems and lasting change.
Educators like you who step up every day to lead make MEA an unwavering voice for
school employees’ rights, working conditions, and benefits; for best practices; for healthy
neighborhood schools; and for social justice across our most vulnerable communities.
Summer is a time of renewal and reflection. Let it also be a season of recommitment
to the ideal that every child deserves a quality public education. We live in an era
of unprecedented challenges, but together we are more than up to the task.
Paula J. Herbart, MEA President
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SUMMER CONFERENCE 2022
July 26 - 28, 2022
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI
Table of Contents
Special Pricing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Local Presidents/Designee Information
Overnight Accommodations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tentative Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conference Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Conference Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Registration Process
Registration Fees
Registration Guidelines
Conference Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Local Presidents Designee Selection Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SCECH and ESP Certificate Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SCECH Eligible Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ESP Certificate Eligible Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Session Offering Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Session Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-24
Building Leaders & Equity through Athletics Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Core Teaching Practices Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Trauma Recovery Training Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
For additional information, email conferences@mea.org
Conference Assistant Kia B. Hagens, Conference Director
conferences@mea.org KHagens@mea.org
(517) 337-5491 (517) 332-6551
A portion of the conference cost is underwritten by MESSA.
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SPECIAL PRICING
Local Presidents
Did you know that you (or someone else from your local that you send as a designee) can attend the 2022 Summer
Conference for little or potentially no cost?
Registration fees are prepaid for a president/designee for the Summer Conference. (It is NOT necessary to send payment
with registration.) Indicate on the form that you are the Local President (or designee and include President’s Designee
form). The registration form (both pages) can be either mailed or scanned and sent via email to conferences@mea.org.
At this time, the system does NOT allow for local presidents/designees to register online.
Expenses for local presidents or their designee will be reimbursed based on the following:
• Each local president/designee will receive a gift card to offset gas costs and any bridge tolls. The amount of the gift
card will be based on the number of miles driven:
• Up to 100 miles - $25 card
• 101 – 250 miles - $50 card
• 251 – 500 miles - $75 card
• 501 miles and above - $100 card
Only members who actually drive are eligible for a gift card. These will be available to sign for and pick up at the
MEA Registration area Thursday morning.
• Lodging of up to $130 per night will be reimbursed for two (2) nights (Tuesday and Wednesday). This requires a
detailed/zero balance receipt. The detailed receipt must include the detail of the charges (room rate, taxes included,
etc.) AND show that payment was made so there is a zero balance due.
ALL participants are responsible for making their own lodging accommodations.
• Meals are non-reimbursable. The following meals will be available at the conference: Wine and Cheese Reception —
a variety of hors d’oeuvres and beverages on Tuesday after sessions, Wednesday breakfast, Wednesday lunch, PAC
Reception — a variety of hors d’oeuvres and beverages on Wednesday from 6:30 - 8 p.m., and Thursday breakfast. All
other meals, including evening meals are on your own and not eligible for reimbursement.
A Governance Expense Voucher will be given to you on site; the form must be returned postmarked on or before August
31, 2022 (a scanned or electronic copy is acceptable). The completed and signed voucher with zero balance/detailed
hotel receipt should be sent as soon as possible to the conference assistant at the address listed on the voucher, or to
conferences@mea.org. Because only the overnight rooms for local presidents/designees will be reimbursed, it is
suggested that the voucher and hotel receipt be turned in Thursday morning before leaving the conference – when the gift
cards will be available.
Reimbursement for contractual lost wages for year-round employees requires appropriate documentation on employer
letterhead. It is the president’s (or designee’s) responsibility to obtain such documentation and it must be submitted on or
before August 31, 2022.
Important Note: Vouchers must be signed and mailed in; electronic copies via email are acceptable. Keep a copy of the
voucher and receipts for your file. Any Governance Expense Vouchers or request for reimbursement of contractual lost
wages postmarked after August 31, 2020 will NOT be processed.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Participants are responsible for making their own overnight accommodations.
Saginaw Valley State University does not offer overnight rooms. Breakfast will be served on Wednesday and Thursday and lunch will
be served on Wednesday as part of the conference package. There are receptions on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. If you
need to find overnight accommodations or restaurants, visit www.gogreat.com for a list of restaurants and activities in the area.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Some of the hotels in the area may cost more than the amount eligible for reimbursement to local
presidents (or their designee). Please keep that in mind when making your reservation. Reimbursement will be made for the actual
cost of the hotel – up to the $130 limit.
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SUMMER CONFERENCE 2022
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
The final times may vary slightly from this tentative schedule. A final schedule will be given to participants on site. The conference will begin
with the general session at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
12-5 p.m. Registration open
12-4 p.m. Exhibit area open
2-3 p.m. Opening General Session; Paula Herbart, MEA President
3-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15-4:45 p.m. 100 Series Conference Sessions
5 -6:30 p.m. Wine & Cheese
All participants are encouraged to attend.
This event is co-sponsored by the ESP Caucus, MESSA, MEA Financial Services and MEA
Dinner On your own (Go to www.gogreat.com for a list of restaurants and activities)
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
8-8:45 a.m. Breakfast
8 am-4 p.m. Registration
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Exhibit area open
9-10:30 a.m. 200 Series Conference Sessions
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 300 Series Conference Sessions
12:30-1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30-3 p.m. 400 Series Conference Sessions
3-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15-4:45 p.m. 500 Series Conference Sessions
5-6:30 p.m. PAC Reception
All participants are encouraged to attend
This event is co-sponsored by MESSA, MEA Financial Services and MEA
Dinner On your own (Go to www.gogreat.com for a list of restaurants and activities)
Thursday, July 28, 2022
7:30-8:15 a.m. Breakfast
7:30-10:30 a.m. Registration
8-10:30 a.m. Exhibit area open
8:30-10 a.m. 600 Series Conference Sessions
10-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-11:45 a.m. 700 Series Conference Sessions
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2022 CONFERENCE HAPPENINGS
Bring Your ID when Registering On Site
For the security and safety of our members and the organization, all conference participants will need to show a government
issued photo ID to get your registration packet on-site. Please make a note to bring your picture ID with you when you pick up
your registration packet at the conference. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bring Your Own Bag Door Prizes
If you bring your own conference bag to use during the 2022 Summer Conference, you will be entered into a drawing for some
great prizes. Do not worry if you do not have a bag from a previous MEA conference, any bag will do.
There will be a limited supply of bags available for those that forget their bag, or do not have one.
Wait List for Full Sessions
While session sizes are limited for various reasons, MEA also recognizes some fill quickly during the registration time frame.
To make sure any seats that become “open” during a given session are filled on a first come first served basis, there will once
again be a wait list created for all full sessions. If a seat in a current full session opens up, the first person on the wait list will
be moved into that session and notified of the change.
If you receive your confirmation email and there is a “Y” in the Wait List column, please be sure to select a session during that
same session time that has available seats. This will ensure you get a session during that session time in case a seat does
become available.
If you have any questions about the wait list process, please contact the conference assistant at conferences@mea.org.
Internet Access for Conference Participants
Saginaw Valley State University has complimentary Wi-Fi available for all participants. More information will be provided in
your registration packet.
Exhibit Area
Have questions about your MESSA insurance or what products/services MEA Financial Services offers? Wondering what’s
happening with MEA’s website, PAC or the MEA Retired group? Check out the exhibits at the conference. The exhibit area will
be in Curtiss Hall and will be open from 12–4 p.m., Tuesday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Wednesday, and 8–10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Exhibitors will include, MEA Financial Services, MESSA, MyMEA.org, student loan forgiveness information, Proud PAC Activist,
candidates running for MEA and NEA positions, and much more!
6Meals/Activities
Participants and presenters are welcome to attend all meals and activities during the conference. A completed registration
form or online registration is required of all attendees which will allow each participant to select their meal choices. Use the
separate Activities and Meals sections on the back of the registration form. Please help us make sure there is enough food
and refreshments by registering for the meals and activities.
Tickets will be provided to each registered participant for all meals, activities, and sessions. Please note these tickets
will be collected for all sessions and functions, so it’s important that you keep them with you while at the conference. If
you do not register for a meal or activity ahead of time or change your mind, you can get an on-site ticket based on space
availability from the on-site registration area. Likewise, if you register for a meal or activity, and change your mind once at the
conference, please turn in your ticket at the on-site registration area so that it can be used by someone else.
TUESDAY EVENING Wine & Cheese Reception: will have a variety of drinks and appetizers
WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST Eggs, breakfast meat, potato, pastry, coffee, and tea
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
Sandwich buffet with salad and fresh fruit, kettle chips, pickles, coffee, iced tea, and lemonade
WEDNESDAY EVENING PAC Reception: will have a variety of drinks and appetizers
THURSDAY BREAKFAST Eggs, breakfast meat, potato, pastry, coffee, and tea
The cost of these meals and activities for participants and presenters is included in the registration fee. Participants can
purchase tickets on-site for guests who would like to attend meals and/or activities with the participant. Prices will be posted
for each of the activities and/or meals at the MEA On-Site Registration Desk.
Wine & Cheese Reception – Tuesday, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
The ESP Caucus, MEA Financial Services, MESSA and MEA would like to invite you to attend a reception on Tuesday. All
participants are welcome to attend the reception. This is another opportunity to mix, mingle and get to know the other
participants at the conference in a more relaxed atmosphere. If you would like to attend, please be sure to mark the “I will
attend” box on the back of the registration form next to Wine & Cheese Reception.
PAC Reception – Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
MEA Financial Services, MESSA, MEA and PAC would like to invite you to attend a reception on Wednesday. All participants
are welcome to attend the reception. This is another opportunity to mix, mingle and get to know the other participants at the
conference in a more relaxed atmosphere. If you would like to attend, please be sure to mark the “I will attend” box on the
back of the registration form next to PAC Reception.
700 Series In Your Session Prize Giveaway!
MEA Financial Services presents the 700 Series In Your Session Prize Giveaway! Each of the 700 series sessions will draw a
winner of a $100 Visa gift card at the conclusion of the session! Must be present to win!
72022 SUMMER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration deadline: July 8, 2022
Session enrollments are limited. Register early!
Registration Process
The option for online registration is once again available. Anyone who pays a fee to attend can register online. This means that local presidents
or their designee can not register online. Those forms must be sent to MEA Headquarters for processing at this time.
Online registration is an option for any participant required to pay the MEA member fee, but not a requirement. Registration forms can still be
emailed or mailed to the MEA with the appropriate fee included (see below).
Online registration (available until July 8 only)
• PLEASE NOTE: To use online registration, each member must sign into their MEA account so that the information is on their record. One MEA
member can not register another MEA member.
• A credit card or checking account routing and account number is required to register online.
INDIVIDUALS PAYING VIA CREDIT CARD THAT DO
INDIVIDUALS PAYING BY CHECK NOT WISH TO REGISTER ONLINE INDIVIDUALS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY A FEE
Mail both pages of the registration form (pgs. 9-10). Mail or email a scanned copy of both pages of the (MEA board member attending as their board-paid conference,
registration form (pages 9-10). or local president or their designee)
NOTE: If paying by check, the registration form must
be mailed or dropped off. We cannot accept emailed These members will need to send their registration
registration forms to “save a spot” if paying by check. form in to the conference registration coordinator at
conferences@mea.org. At this time, online registration is
not possible.
• Please verify that your email is correct in the system before registering. This is how you
will receive a confirmation email to let you know that the registration and payment was processed correctly.
• Session availability will be in real time so there is no need to list/select a first, second and third choice when registering online (as you do
when submitting a paper copy with payment). If the session is available to select when registering, then the session has seats available.
IMPORTANT: If you receive a message about any time overlap, you have registered for overlapping sessions and will need to remove one
of the sessions before you can finalize the registration. The system is trying to help make sure your registration is complete/correct so no
further action will be required on your part prior to the conference.
• Watch for a confirmation email. This will be your proof that the registration and payment were processed all the way through the system.
If you do not receive a confirmation email immediately following registering, please notify the conference assistant at conferences@mea.org to
confirm your registration was processed.
Confirmation Email
Regardless which form of registration you use, a confirmation message will be sent to the email included on the conference registration
form or on file for the member if registering online. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the conference assistant at
conferences@mea.org or 800-292-1934, ext. 5491.
Registration Fees
Fee If Received by July 8 Fee For Late or On-Site
MEA Member $200 $350
New Member/Emerging Leader ** $110 $210
AEM Student Members $65 $95
**A NEW MEMBER/EMERGING LEADER IS A MEMBER IN THE FIRST SIX (6) YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE EDUCATION PROFESSION
OR INVOLVEMENT IN THE ASSOCIATION AND WHO HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED THE SUMMER CONFERENCE.
Registration Guidelines:
• All persons attending all, or any part of the conference must register.
• A registration badge/meal and session tickets will be required for admission to ALL conference sessions and meal functions.
• No partial registrations will be processed. Full payment must be submitted at the time of registration. Checks and money orders should be
made payable to Michigan Education Association and accompany completed registration form.
• All cancellations must be in writing (email or fax with the member’s name, local unit, and reason for cancellation). No refunds will be made for
cancellations postmarked/received after July 19, 2022.
• Plan to register early since some sessions have limited enrollment.
For additional information, contact the conference assistant at conferences@mea.org, 800-292-1934 or 517-337-5491.
82022 SUMMER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Registrations must be received by July 8, 2022
Please complete the ENTIRE registration form. All information is required to process the registration. All payment information
must accompany this registration form (except as noted below).
PRINT CLEARLY
Last First Middle initial
Name to appear on name tag Previous/Maiden name Last 4 digits of SSN
Member Information: □ MEA Member □ MEA-Retired □ AEM Student □ MEA Staff
Profession: □ EA Instructional □ EA Non-Instructional □ ESP Instructional □ ESP Non-Instructional □ Higher Ed
School District Local/Unit
Home Address: Street City State Zip Code
Cell Phone Home Phone
Email you would like used to receive registration confirmation: _________________________________________________
ESP and SCECH Credits
□ I would like to receive ESP or SCECH credits for the session that are eligible. ⎕ ESP ⎕ SCECH
Type of Registration and Fee Mail Form and Payment to:
Conference Assistant
The following registrations do not require payment with registration and should be sent directly to
Michigan Education Association
the conference assistant. These are due by July 8, 2022
1216 Kendale Blvd., PO Box 2573
□ Local President or Designee □ I am participating in the LPA Program with Chandra Madafferi East Lansing, MI 48826-2573
□ MEA Board Member—attending as my MEA Board Paid Conference OR
Email to conferences@mea.org
Fee If Received by July 8 Fee For Late or On-Site
Credit card registrations and
□ MEA Member $200 $350 registrations not requiring a
□ New Member/Emerging Leader ** $110 $210 fee be paid
□ AEM Student Member $65 $95 Registration Coordinator
Conference Assistant
800-292-1934, ext. 5491
Number of registrations included with payment: ____ of ____ Total payment:_______________ conferences@mea.org
PAYMENT METHOD Conference information at:
www.mea.org/conferences
□ Check (payable to MEA) Check #_______ Received from:______________________________
□ VISA □ Master Card □ Discover □ American Express
Session and meal
registration next page.
Card number Expiration date
Print name of authorized signer Authorized signature 9REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete this page for activities, meals and session selections.
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
SESSION REGISTRATION
Write in the number of the session you would like to attend in each series. Many sessions continue for two or more time slots.
Please sign up for the entire series.
SERIES 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
7/26 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/28 7/28
Selection
3:15-4:45 p.m. 9-10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m-12:15 p.m. 1:30-3 p.m. 3:15-4:45 p.m. 8:30-10 a.m. 10:15-11:45 a.m.
1st Choice 101 204 306 409 508 602 713
2nd Choice
103 203 304 404 509 607 702
3rd Choice
109 205 304 404 502 610 708
You MUST provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for each session.
100 200 300 400 500 600 700
SERIES 7/26 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/28 7/28
Selection
3:15-4:45 p.m. 9-10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m-12:15 p.m. 1:30-3 p.m. 3:15-4:45 p.m. 8:30-10 a.m. 10:15-11:45 a.m.
1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
MEALS (Mark YES or NO for each meal/activity. ALL OTHER MEALS ARE ON YOUR OWN.)
Tuesday, July 26
Wine & Cheese Reception 5–6:30 p.m. □ YES □ NO
Wednesday, July 27
Breakfast 8–8:45 a.m. □ YES □ NO
Lunch 12:30–1:15 p.m. □ YES □ NO
PAC Reception 6:30–8 p.m. □ YES □ NO
Thursday, July 28
Breakfast 7:30–8:15 a.m. □ YES □ NO
Menu: All meals will offer a daily variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options:
WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST American breakfast with scrambled eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon, and breakfast pastries.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH Classic sandwich buffet with a choice of a chicken caesar wrap, turkey bacon ranch sub or veggie and hummus
lavash. Includes a side salad, fresh fruit, kettle chips, pickles, and cookies.
THURSDAY BREAKFAST American breakfast with scrambled eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon, and breakfast pastries.
Meal Special Needs: If you have a special dietary need that you feel cannot be met, please indicate that so special arrangements can be made:
Please review this form for completeness prior to mailing.
10LOCAL PRESIDENT’S DESIGNEE
SELECTION FORM
Name of Local: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Local President: ____________________________________________________________________________
(PRINT Clearly)
This is to certify that I have selected the following person from my local as my designee for the 2022 Summer
Conference to be held at Saginaw Valley State University, July 26-28, 2022.
Name of Designee: __________________________________________________________________________________
(PRINT Clearly)
Designee’s Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
(City, State, Zip)
Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
President’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTE: Designees will NOT be registered until this form is received. Failure to submit this form will
result in a delay of the registration and could affect session availability.
Return this completed form with the designee’s registration form to:
Conference Assistant
Michigan Education Association
1216 Kendale Blvd., PO Box 2573
East Lansing, MI 48826-2573
Email to: conferences@mea.org
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MEA SCECHS & ESP
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
DO YOU WANT/NEED SCECHS OR
ESP CERTIFICATE CREDIT?
For both types of credit, please note the procedures:
1. Session attendance forms will be provided in the registration packet for those who
register for the certificate program credits.
PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE SCECH OR ESP
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CREDITS.
2. Complete and submit attendance form at the conference
Most of the procedures to document attendance in approved sessions remain the same, that is, until you get to
the final step. Please note the following:
1. Give your form (SCECH or ESP) to the presenter or facilitator, if one is assigned, when you arrive at
your SCECH or ESP Certificate approved session (that way he/she knows you are taking the course for
credit). We suggest you arrive at your session a few minutes before the start of the session.
2. Attend the full session.
3. Pick up your signed form from the presenter/facilitator as proof you have attended that session for the
entire allotted time.
4. Return your completed form to the registration area at the end of the conference or before
leaving the conference. Due to Michigan Department of Education regulations, ALL SCECH AND ESP
CERTIFICATE ATTENDANCE FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE LEAVING THE CONFERENCE. The
forms will no longer be accepted via U.S. Mail after the conference.
We hope that by streamlining this process, more members will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to
receive free SCECH and ESP Certificate credit.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
13SUMMER CONFERENCE 2022
State Continuing Education Clock Hours ( SCECH ) Eligible Sessions
104 What Schools Need to Know: LGBTQ Students and the Law
108 Equity Backlash (Critical Race Theory)
205 Capturing Opportunity - How Federal COVID Funds Can Support Students and Members
207-307 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion a 21 Week Program
209 Community Labor Coordination on Education Justice Issues
306 How Innovative School Leaders are Navigating Social Media, Current Events, & Student Wellbeing
403 ART is for All Disciplines
405 Cultivating Resilience at Home and in Schools
410 Making a Strong Comeback by Building Resilience
503 How to Have Difficult (Political) Conversations
509 Conflict Management
602 Join Our Team of Peer-Designed Professional Learning Webinar Presenters!
610 Diversifying Classroom Literature PK-12
702 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
Michigan ESP Center for Professional Learning
ESP Certificate Program Eligible Sessions
The sessions listed below have been approved as part of the ESP Certificate Program for which credit can be issued.
CORE – Communications
106 Countering Disinformation with Truth
108 Equity Backlash (Critical Race Theory)
203 Media Relations 101
401 Taking Powerful Notes
507 Cool & Conservative
509 Conflict Management
603-703 Transformational Conversations: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Impactful Dialogues to Internalize the YOU in Unions
701 Raise Your Voice – Storytelling to Make Our Message Heard
CORE – Behavior Management
702 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
CORE – Legal/Ethical
104 What Schools Need to Know: LGBTQ Students and the Law
309 Legislative Update & Chat with a Lobbyist
402-502 Legal Issues for Local Leaders
CORE – Growth/Development/Psychology
306 How Innovative School Leaders are Navigating Social Media, Current Events, & Student Wellbeing
Elective – Cultural Diversity/Equity
104 What Schools Need to Know: LGBTQ Students and the Law
108 Equity Backlash (Critical Race Theory)
207-307 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - A 21-Week Program
407 Health Insurance and DEI: MESSA as a Social Justice Issue
603-703 Transformational Conversations: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Impactful Dialogues to Internalize the YOU in Unions
702 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
704 ORGANIZING FOR EQUITY AND EQUALITY: From Classroom Libraries to Board Policy
Elective – Work Environment/School Organization
202-302 Bargaining Basics
303 Michigan Education Finance
608 Michigan’s Inequitable Facility Finance System
704 Organized for Equity and Equality from Classroom Libraries to Board Policy
142022 Summer Conference
TUESDAY, JULY 26 WEDNESDAY, July 27 THURSDAY, JULY 28
2:00- 100 Series 200 Series 300 Series 400 Series 500 Series 600 Series 700 Series
3:00 3:15 - 4:45 pm 9:00 - 10:30 am 10:45 am - 12:15 pm 1:30 - 3:00 pm 3:15 - 4:45 pm 8:30 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:45 am
G 101 Unionism 201 MEA Strategic 701 Raise Your Voice –
401 Taking 501 Chat with the 601 Reviewing Your
E During Challenging Plan: Turning 301 Election 2022 Storytelling to Make
Powerful Notes MEA Executives Governance Documents
N Times Strategy into Action Our Message Heard
E 602 Join Our Team of
702 Culturally
R 102 MEA Systems Peer-Designed
202 – 302 Bargaining Basics 402 – 502 Legal Issues for Local Leaders Responsive Classroom
for Leaders Professional Learning
A Management
Webinar Presenters!
L 103 The Future of
503 How to Have 603 – 703 Transformational Conversations:
Education, School 203 Media Relations 303 Michigan Education 403 ART is for All
Difficult (Political) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Impactful
Improvement & 101 Finance Disciplines
Conversations Dialogues to Internalize the YOU in Unions
S Union Leadership
E 104 What Schools 704 ORGANIZING FOR
604 Membership
Need to Know: 204 – 504 EQUITY AND EQUALITY:
S Processing for Local
LGBTQ Students and Planning for the Future with a New Team From Classroom Libraries
S Leaders to Board Policy
the Law
I 205 Capturing 405 Cultivating
O Opportunity - How 505 New Ed Central: 705 What About Us? A
105 Effective 305 Value of Belonging: Resilience at 605 Membership: It's
N Federal COVID Funds Get on the DATA Higher Ed ESP
President Member Benefits Home and in Not That Difficult!
Can Support Students & Train! Roundtable Discussion
Members Schools
FOR 306 How Innovative
ALL 206 Organizing for 506 Recruiting &
106 Countering School Leaders are 406 ROJD: Did We
Action: A Planning Engagement in the 606 Organizing your
Disinformation with Navigating Social Media, Just Find a Silver 706 Insurance CPR
Session for Building Higher Ed ESP Organization/Association
P Truth Current Events, & Bullet?
Local Capacity Setting
Student Wellbeing
A
107 MEA/NEA 407 Health
R 607 – 707
Member Benefits - 207 – 307 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion a 21 Insurance and DEI: 507 Cool &
T Growing Membership: How to Establish an
Savings for You and Week Program MESSA as a Social Conservative
Organizing Committee
I Your Members Justice Issue
C 308 Running School 608 Michigan's 708 OAR Team: How
108 Equity Backlash 208 Treasurers
I Board Races in 408 – 508 Creating Buzz for Your Local Inequitable Facility to Pull Together &
(Critical Race Theory) Workshop
P Contentious Times Finance System Build Power
A 209 Community 409 Raise to Win:
109 Hosting an
N Labor Coordination 309 Legislative Update Powerful PACs 509 Conflict 609 Sharing Successful
Aspirational New
on Education Justice & Chat with a Lobbyist and the S&R Management Association Strategies
T Hire Orientation
Issues Process
S
410 Making a
610 Diversifying
110 MESSA Strong Comeback
Classroom Literature
Insurance 101 by Building
15
PK-12
Resilience2022 SUMMER CONFERENCE SESSIONS
100 SERIES TUESDAY, JULY 26
101 UNIONISM DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
3:15 – 4:45 PM
This moment in history presents unique challenges to union leaders and activists. This session will walk participants through
the history that brings us to today and how our past informs our present and our future. Strategies to engage and empower
locals and their members will be shared as well as ways to instill union pride. The goal is that participants will leave this
session feeling informed, empowered, and energized.
Presenters: Annette Christiansen, Paula Herbart, and Liza Parkinson
102 MEA SYSTEMS FOR LEADERS
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Check out the MEA Member Portal, featuring leader tools for accessing and visualizing membership information via reports
and dashboards. Learn about other tools available to leaders, including the Dues Calculator and Event Manager. Walk
through the online election process, including a demonstration of the voting experience.
Presenters: Angela Lanczynski and Brett Smith
103 THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT & UNION LEADERSHIP
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Technology is quickly changing, but has our teaching practice caught up? Does your school and district mission accurately reflect
what is happening in your school or classroom? Today educators are tasked with teaching skills for jobs that have not even been
invented yet and sometimes many barriers to school improvement lie within our own membership. This session will discuss the
future of education and student learning with teachers not only being at the table for discussions but leading the work.
Audience: Teachers
Presenter: Chandra Madafferi
104 WHAT SCHOOLS NEED TO KNOW: LGBTQ STUDENTS AND THE LAW SCECH
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Participants will receive an update regarding the law and policies concerning LGBTQ students- including what is happening
in other states regarding prohibitions on discussing LGBTQ issues and transgender students participating in school sports.
We will provide guidance regarding how school districts can provide safe and supportive learning environments for LGBTQ
students and the laws and policies that enable as well as require school districts to do just that. We will present scenarios
that cover a variety of issues both in the classroom and with school administration.
Presenters: Frank Burger and Jay Kaplan
105 EFFECTIVE PRESIDENT
3:15 – 4:45 PM
This session will demonstration ways to keep track of membership with spreadsheets and other helpful tools. We will discuss
the benefits of informing members of workshops and trainings, about contracts and board policies and how to approach
members that fall out of being a member in good standing.
Presenter: Karrie Smith
106 COUNTERING DISINFORMATION WITH TRUTH
3:15 – 4:45 PM
With the abundance of disinformation circulating throughout our everyday lives, it is more important than ever to be equipped
with the skills necessary to assess and counter new threats. We will look at disinformation tactics, social media threats,
effective strategies to counter these maneuvers, and what you can do to help our collective efforts to share the truth about
public education.
Presenters: Zach Crim, Thomas Morgan, and Doug Pratt
16107 MEA/NEA MEMBER BENEFITS - SAVINGS FOR YOU AND YOUR MEMBERS
3:15 – 4:45 PM
The MEA and NEA Member Benefits training module teaches members how to fully utilize their MEA/NEA membership, while
gaining great benefits and saving $$$ in the process! Learn about these programs as well as how to find savings for you and
your members.
Presenters: Deb Larson, Lou Ann Vidmar, and Hans Wienke
108 EQUITY BACKLASH (CRITICAL RACE THEORY) SCECH
3:15 – 4:45 PM
This session will provide a national context to the equity backlash that is ongoing in Michigan. Those that have for years tried
to privatize our schools have turned their efforts towards riling people up over stereotypes, bias, and critical race theory. In
this session, we will explore ways in which school communities can come together to advance equity and send a message that
our public schools will not be used as political pawns. You will leave with guidance on how to effectively communicate research
supported messaging that leads with our values and offers a clear vision of what we want our school communities to be.
Presenter: Trina Tocco
109 HOSTING AN ASPIRATIONAL NEW HIRE ORIENTATION
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Holding a successful New Employee Orientation (NEO) is critical to building the relationships needed to maximize recruitment
during back-to-school season while laying the groundwork for loyal, highly engaged new members.
This session will focus on proven strategies to engage new hires through an aspirational vision of the union, overcome
common objections, and deliver a passionate ask for membership and activism.
We will also cover how to apply for New Ed grant funds to support your local NEO.
Presenters: Mary Aldecoa, and The MEA OAR Team
110 MESSA INSURANCE 101
3:15 – 4:45 PM
You don’t need to be an insurance expert, but you do need to understand the brass tacks to get the best contract possible
for your members. Attendees will learn the basics of medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, and walk away with the
knowledge to bargain great group coverage.
Presenters: Tim Heim and Kirk Ozanich
200 SERIES WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
201 MEA STRATEGIC PLAN: TURNING STRATEGY INTO ACTION
9 – 10:30 AM
MEA leadership has developed a 3-year strategic plan which was approved by the MEA Board in July 2021. Come meet with
the MEA President and MEA Executive Director to discuss the plan and provide input on action items for implementing the
plan statewide and in your locals.
Presenters: Paula Herbart and Michael Shoudy
202-302 BARGAINING BASICS
9 AM – 12:15 PM - This session continues through the 300 series.
This session will encompass all bargaining basic information that is needed to prepare for and engage in a successful
bargain. It will focus on bargaining for both EA groups and ESP groups. Topics covered will include bargaining team basics,
strategies, and styles, planning for bargaining, requesting, and analyzing unit and district economic information, collecting
non-economic information, legal aspects of bargaining, mediation, fact-finding, and impasse. We will also talk about ways to
build and create group unity to support your local’s bargaining efforts!
Presenters: Kim Abel, John Creasey, and Terese Fitzpatrick
17203 MEDIA RELATIONS 101
9 – 10:30 AM
Whether you’re a media novice or an old pro in need of some new tips, this session will provide you with best practices in how
to respond to, build relationships with, and benefit from reporters covering education in your community. Learn how to give a
great quote and get your local’s message to be part of the media’s coverage of your schools.
Presenters: Thomas Morgan and Doug Pratt
204-504 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE WITH A NEW TEAM
9 AM – 4:45 PM - This session continues through the 500 series.
MEA-Retired chapter presidents will gather for an all-day session with the new leadership team to set goals, share ideas and
concerns, get caught up on relevant state and national issues and plan for the next three years. Attracting, engaging, and
retaining members who will be active in the organization will be one of the focuses of the session. MEA staff and officers will
also be invited to stop by and share information.
Audience: MEA-Retired Members
Presenters: Judy Daley, Jeanne Hansen and Kay Walker Telma
205 CAPTURING OPPORTUNITY - HOW FEDERAL COVID FUNDS CAN SUPPORT STUDENTS AND MEMBERS SCECH
9 – 10:30 AM
The influx of federal COVID relief funds is an opportunity to show our communities what is possible when we provide the
necessary funding to educate Michigan students. Learn more about the American Rescue Plan, how these federal funds
can be used in impactful ways, and how to talk with members and the public to make the case for continued funding for our
students and schools.
Audience: Teachers
Presenters: Zach Crim and Tanner Delpier
206 ORGANIZING FOR ACTION: A PLANNING SESSION FOR BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY
9 – 10:30 AM
This session will use the NEA’s Organizing for Action Manual to describe how to build local power as part of the bargaining
process. When locals take the time to build meaningful rank and file member and community engagement, it expands the
possibility of what can be achieved at the bargaining table, legislature, and workplace.
Presenter: Suzanne K. Clark
207-307 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION - A 21-WEEK PROGRAM SCECH
9 AM – 12:15 PM - This session continues through the 300 series.
Together we will learn about our own identities, ways of encouraging relational consideration, including avenues to question
our frameworks of institutional biases - there are numerous strong ways that we can connect every day in quest for equity.
Presenter: Dan Slagter
208 TREASURERS WORKSHOP
9 – 10:30 AM
Plan to attend this session if you’re a first-time treasurer or would like a refresher on bookkeeping, budgeting, financial
reporting, and the importance of internal controls.
Presenters: Kelly Cline and Brett Smith
209 COMMUNITY LABOR COORDINATION ON EDUCATION JUSTICE ISSUES SCECH
9 – 10:30 AM
MI Ed Justice Coalition, MEA and other organizations have begun to establish structures for coordination in several counties.
This workshop will explore this model of coordination and collaboration and offer guidance on joint work leading up to the
November elections to ensure that we are educating and activating voters on education justice issues. This workshop will
also give you an opportunity to hear directly from community organizations around the state working on education issues
such as school funding, mental health supports, and eliminating bias in our schools.
Presenter: Trina Tocco
18300 SERIES WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
301 ELECTION 2022
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Get an update on the state of the 2022 election and MEA political priorities. Learn about candidates, ballot measures,
legislative districts and more.
Presenters: Jessica Lumbreras, Doug Pratt, and Amanda West
303 MICHIGAN EDUCATION FINANCE
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
This session will give attendees a basic understanding of how Michigan’s education finance system functions at both the state
and local level.
Presenter: Tanner Delpier
305 VALUE OF BELONGING: MEMBER BENEFITS
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
This session will show attendees the benefits of being MEA/NEA Members. Presenters from MEA, NEA and MEA Financial
Services will look at all of the benefits that are just MEA/NEA Members.
Presenters: Jason Diotte, Sandy Hupp, and Caleigh Hunt
306 HOW INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LEADERS ARE NAVIGATING
SOCIAL MEDIA, CURRENT EVENTS, & STUDENT WELLBEING SCECH
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Now, more than ever, students’ social-emotional health is deeply shaped by their social world, including social media and
technology. In this session, The Social Institute will share actionable tips and best practices for school leaders to empower
students to make healthy, high-character choices, both on campus and off.
Presenter: Andrea Jenkins
308 RUNNING SCHOOL BOARD RACES IN CONTENTIOUS TIMES
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
School board races are more important now than ever before. With newfound attention to school board races, a well-
grounded campaign with committed candidates is essential as we approach November 2022. Join us to discuss candidate
recruitment, as well as campaign strategy, messaging, and financing.
Presenters: Liza Parkinson and Beth Pyden
309 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE & CHAT WITH A LOBBYIST
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Budget, bargaining rights, Michigan Merit Curriculum, retirement issues, evaluation, employee rights, certification
requirements, teacher preparation, school rating scales school reform, transportation issues etc., are all topics of legislation
affecting higher education, K-12, and pre-K education. Meet with the MEA lobbyists for a current update on legislative
issues, as well as suggestions on how to communicate with legislators, and to chat with lobbyists and share observations,
techniques, and experiences with participants to use during Legislative Councils, legislator contacts, and written
communications to promote the MEA legislative agenda.
Presenters: Tammy Daenzer, Dr. David Michelson, and Andy Neumann
19400 SERIES WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
401 TAKING POWERFUL NOTES
1:30 – 3 PM
This session will discuss why taking notes as a local leader is so critical in both member representation and in bargaining.
Different types of notes taking will be discussed as well as what and how to write it down.
Presenters: Suzanne K. Clark and Wendy Epple
402-502 LEGAL ISSUES FOR LOCAL LEADERS
1:30 – 4:45 PM - This session continues through the 500 series.
This important session is useful for all new local leaders or those aspiring to be a leader in your local. Several staff from
MEA Legal Services will do an overview of state and federal labor laws that affect public school employees. In addition, we
will cover legal issues particular to MEA and NEA membership and governance.
Presenters: Lisa Harrison, Michelle Pollok and Dan Zarimba
403 ART IS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES SCECH
1:30 – 3 PM
Want to reach more students? Incorporating ART into what you are already doing can help and be FUN! Together we will explore
ways to add in ART into different disciplines more than just a coloring page. Word paintings, fractions based graphic arts,
decomposing sculpture, etc... Challenge yourself to think creatively and how it could interject the FUN back into your discipline.
Presenter: Dan Slagter
405 CULTIVATING RESILIENCE AT HOME AND IN SCHOOLS SCECH
1:30 – 3 PM
In this season educators will be given tools to help build their resilience protective factors to improve their well-being both in
their personal lives and professional lives.
Presenter: Lauren Snider Thompson
406 ROJD: DID WE JUST FIND A SILVER BULLET?
1:30 – 3 PM
Want to help build your ESP local into something awesome? Results Oriented Job Descriptions might just do the trick!
Seriously—this strategy could be your “silver bullet” that gets you and your members real respect and strength over the long
term! We’ll talk all about it, and more, together.
Audience: ESP
Presenters: Danielle Baranowski and Mark Hoffman
407 HEALTH INSURANCE AND DEI: MESSA AS A SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE
1:30 – 3 PM
This session will delve into the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ways MESSA can support addressing
inequities within a bargaining unit.
Presenters: Monica McKay, Dorian Prier-Piloto, and Rahshaan Watson
408-508 CREATING BUZZ FOR YOUR LOCAL
1:30 – 4:45 PM - This session continues through the 500 series.
Does your local need some new ideas for membership events that create buzz? This session will give you inexpensive and
creative ideas designed to create buzz, increase membership participation, and entice non-members to join your local. We
will explore ideas for unusual activities, interesting locations, unique participation gifts/prizes, and professional ways to
market your event to generate interest and excitement. We will create some buzz and have some fun along the way!
Presenters: Ginny Bollwahn, Saun Strobel, and Cyndi Ward
20409 RAISE TO WIN: POWERFUL PACS AND THE S&R PROCESS
1:30 – 3 PM
Let’s talk PAC strategy and ensuring successful screening and recommendation processes. Success now builds power for
years to come.
Presenters: Seth Furlow, Jessica Lumbreras and Amanda West
410 MAKING A STRONG COMEBACK BY BUILDING RESILIENCE SCECH
1:30 – 3 PM
The past few years has been difficult on everyone, including our educators. Tim McCormick, a former NBA athlete, Wolverine,
and sports announcer, will inspire you to think about adversity and the mental challenges we face when down, not just on
the field or court, but in our classrooms, or everyday life. Having resilience to pick yourself up and inspire those around you
can be difficult but digging deep and finding that inner strength will help drive you forward even during the worst times. Join
us for an inspiring session to help you reflect on the past few years and how to move forward. This session is for athletic
coaches, local and state leaders, as well as any member who loves sports and needs a little mental boost!
Presenter: Tim McCormick
500 SERIES WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
501 CHAT WITH THE MEA EXECUTIVES
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Meet with the MEA Executive Director, Mike Shoudy, and MEA Associate Executive Director, Marcy Kamienecki, to discuss
current initiatives and share your ideas and thoughts for moving the MEA forward.
Presenters: Marcy Kamienecki and Mike Shoudy
503 HOW TO HAVE DIFFICULT (POLITICAL) CONVERSATIONS SCECH
3:15 – 4:45 PM
We all know the cliche to not discuss religion, money, or politics. Unfortunately, there is much at stake in the 2022 Election
for educators and students. The need to advocate for our profession and our students this fall is immense. Learn how to be
that champion for education while maintaining your relationships with family and friends.
Presenters: Jessica Lumbreras, Liza Parkinson, and Amanda West
505 NEW ED CENTRAL: GET ON THE DATA TRAIN!
3:15 – 4:45 PM
During this hands-on session, participants will learn how to access and use MEA’s New Ed Central (NEC) app which will
enable year-round organizing in your local and take it to a whole new level! The NEC app provides access to the ME465D
Member Organizer Report which was developed specifically to use in membership campaigns. We will discuss how to use
NEC app to access new ed survey data collected from your members and potential members. This data is a particularly
powerful organizing tool given the revised survey asks respondents to list ways in which they want to become active in their
local. You can use NEC to track organizing conversations that have been held with members and potential members in your
local. This is the opportunity to take ownership of your local membership data!
Presenters: Mary Aldecoa, Mark Hoffman, Angela Lanczynski, and the MEA OAR Team
506 RECRUITING & ENGAGEMENT IN THE HIGHER ED ESP SETTING
3:15 – 4:45 PM
This session will provide an overview of how the Michigan State University Administrative Professional Association (MSU-APA),
MEA’s largest local, begins recruiting and engaging members from their initial hire and beyond. Discussion will take place
on how we use new hire orientations, probationary employee informational sessions, town halls, membership events, tours,
participation in university-wide activities and events, community engagements, and more, to recruit and engage members.
Audience: Higher Education/ESP
Presenters: Shannon Alston and Kandy Slack
21507 COOL & CONSERVATIVE
3:15 - 4:45 PM
We know through research that our membership is politically diverse. Often our conservative members may feel that their
voice isn’t always heard, and we know that it can be a greater challenge to sign up individuals who identify as Republican,
especially in many conservative parts of the state. This session will explore the political divide and discuss ways to bring
people together around education issues. Positive communication strategies will be discussed to help members become
better listers, become more empathetic to conservative views as well as respectfully help others see opposing viewpoints
while protecting the relationship.
Presenter: Chandra Madafferi
509 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SCECH
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Negative conflict in a business setting can be expensive, counter-productive, time consuming, and labor intensive.
Constructive conflict can bring about new ideas and problem-solving methods. This program focuses on providing the skills
necessary to manage negative conflict and promote positive working relationships.
Presenter: Dr. Keith Levick, PhD., LCSW
600 SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 28
601 REVIEWING YOUR GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS
8:30 – 10 AM
This session will review the mandated MEA and NEA requirements for your local’s constitution and bylaws. Bring your local
documents. You will have the opportunity to get answers to your questions.
Presenter: Lance Little
602 JOIN OUR TEAM OF PEER-DESIGNED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WEBINAR PRESENTERS! SCECH
8:30 – 10 AM
Have you attended one of our previous professional learning webinars and thought about doing one yourself? Are you
interested in bringing more meaningful professional learning to your education colleagues statewide through virtual
webinars? This session is for you! This introductory session will cover the following topics:
• How you can create and lead a professional learning webinar with MEA support.
• Why online webinars are effective for busy educators.
• Adult learning theory and the partnership principles of professional learning in the online webinar format.
Presenter: Chad Williams
603-703 TRANSFORMATIONAL CONVERSATIONS: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
AND IMPACTFUL DIALOGUES TO INTERNALIZE THE YOU IN UNIONS
8:30 – 11:45 AM - This session continues through the 700 series.
This session will delve into the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how they are essential in developing public
narrative and one-on-one conversations.
Presenters: Dorian Prier-Piloto and Jimalatice Thomas-Gilbert
604 MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING FOR LOCAL LEADERS
8:30 – 10 AM
Want to learn more about membership processing? What do IBL and LBL mean? This session is designed to cover topics
related to membership processing including how MEA calculates dues and how your role as a local leader makes all the
difference in getting things right regarding your unit’s membership records.
WANTED: Local Officers & Local Membership Chairs (LMCs) – rookies and veterans! We’ll cover what it means to be a
member in good standing and billing questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to access the Leader Portal site to see what
membership reports are available to assist you as a local leader.
Presenters: Melissa Kale and Cynthia McCurtis
22605 MEMBERSHIP: IT’S NOT THAT DIFFICULT!
8:30 – 10 AM
This session helps you understand how to increase membership at your local. During this session we will look at your local’s
membership list, how membership is categorized and the different reports that help decipher the acronyms that are used
to label members and non-members alike. The second half of the presentation focuses on strategies, and examples of how
locals can increase and maintain membership.
Presenters: Brian Makowski and Clint Waller
606 ORGANIZING YOUR ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION
8:30 – 10 AM
How to build a google platform base for a local association that will last beyond one leader.
Presenter: Gabriel Snyder
607-707 GROWING MEMBERSHIP: HOW TO ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
8:30 – 11:45 AM - This session continues through the 700 series.
This session will look at how to build a functional membership committee to grow membership. From identifying building
leaders to planning your year-round organizing calendar, each attendee will walk away with a plan to build their new
organizing committee!
Presenters: Danielle Baranowski, Justin Harper, Mark Hoffman and Caleigh Hunt
608 MICHIGAN’S INEQUITABLE FACILITY FINANCE SYSTEM
8:30 – 10 AM
This session will give attendees a basic understanding of how Michigan finances education facilities and show how that
system is inherently inequitable.
Audience: Teachers
Presenter: Tanner Delpier
609 SHARING SUCCESSFUL ASSOCIATION STRATEGIES
8:30 – 10 AM
1. Sharing successful strategies for local association leaders regarding communication, advocacy, and new membership
approaches. The “I’ll just send an email” is so 1990.
2. Sharing how to rethink outdated strategies for approaching the younger/next generation in Association membership. The
“Protection Spiel” is so 1990.
3. Networking — Giving time for session attendees to share with others a strategy or activity that they believe has had a positive
effect on increasing membership, driving member engagement, or communicating with members in their local Association.
Presenter: Jacob Oaster
610 DIVERSIFYING CLASSROOM LITERATURE PK-12 SCECH
8:30 - 10 AM
STUDENTS NEED TO FEEL A CONNECTION TO THEIR LEARNING RESOURCES. This session will explore the needs of
diversifying classroom literature resources in PreK-12th grade level settings. Various resources will be discussed with both
printed and electronic ideas being presented. Part of this session will be spent creating a list pertinent to the educator’s needs.
Presenters: Lynsie Pouliot-Robins and Dan Slagter
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