WINTER CONFERENCE PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH UNIONISM: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REIMAGINED
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
WINTER CONFERENCE
PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH UNIONISM:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REIMAGINED
FEBRUARY 7-8, 2019 COBO CENTER, DETROIT
1216 Kendale Blvd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-332-6551
800-292-1934
Greetings MEA leaders and members!
Welcome to MEA’s newly renamed Winter Conference, where we
ask you to reimagine what’s possible.
MEA’s biggest conference of the year is better than ever, offering
you strategies to build strength in your local associations which
are the foundation of our powerful advocacy for students, school
employees and public education.
Our solidarity represents our commitment. Our union lifts up our
profession.
The frontline educators 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.
Here at the Winter Conference, you will find the tools to harness
the energy bubbling under the surface of your local association.
Learn about the issues. Hone communication skills. Incorporate
new bargaining techniques. Develop organizing strategies. Build
political action.
We face many challenges, but together we can meet them with
courage and vision. Together as one force we have the capacity
to improve lives by protecting and strengthening public education
for our students and communities.
You have never walked away from the fight to protect public
education—you have embraced it. Your determination is our
greatest hope for the future.
Enjoy MEA’s Winter Conference 2019!
Paula J. Herbart
President
www.mea.org Affiliated with the National Education Association
Index
Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Conference Shuttles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Online Registration (each member must sign into the system to register)
Regular Registration (via mail or fax to MEA Headquarters with payment or credit card information)
Registrations Not Requiring Payments (Board Paid Conference, Committee)
Hotel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parking Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
MEA SCECH & ESP Certificate Program Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SCECH Eligible Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ESP Certificate Program Eligible Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Conference-at-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Sessions by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Session Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-37
Further Information
www.mea.org/winterconference
Contact:
Carolyn Cortright, Conference Registration Address: Winter Conference
Michigan Education Association
ccortright@mea.org
PO Box 2573
FAX: 517-336-4009 East Lansing, MI 48826-2573
Phone: 800-292-1934, ext. 5491; 517-337-5491
Locations
DETROIT MARRIOTT COBO CONFERENCE CENTER
400 Renaissance Center One Washington Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48243 Detroit, MI 48226
313-568-8000 313-877-8777
Printing sponsored by MEA Financial Services.
32019 Conference Schedule
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
4–8:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration; Detroit Marriott, Level 3
7:30–9 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Educator Reception; Detroit Marriott
For those in their first five years of employment in education–see page 5 for details.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
7–8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakfast; Detroit Marriott
7:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bus Shuttle to Cobo Begins
8 a.m.–4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration; Cobo Center
8 a.m.–4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhibits; Cobo Center
9–10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Series Sessions
10:30–10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Series Sessions
12:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch; Cobo Center
Speaker: Paula J. Herbart, MEA President
MEA Human Rights Awards Presentation for Elizabeth Siddell Human Rights Award
and Educational Excellence Award
2–3:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Series Sessions
3:30–3:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break
3:45–5:15 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Series Sessions
5:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Bus Departs to Detroit Marriott
9–11:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Afterglow Reception; Hosted by MESSA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
7–8:30 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakfast; Detroit Marriott
7:30 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bus Shuttle to Cobo Begins
8 a.m.–2 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration; Cobo Center
8 a.m.–2 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhibits; Cobo Center
9–10:30 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Series Sessions
10:30–10:45 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 Series Sessions
12:30 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch; Cobo Center
1:30–3 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 Series Sessions
3:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Bus Departs to Detroit Marriott
Conference Shuttles
Thursday, February 7 Friday, February 8
Continuous shuttle 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Continuous shuttle 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Times are subject to change. Please check your conference program upon registration.
4Two awards will be presented during lunch on Thursday, February 7, at COBO Hall:
Elizabeth Siddall Human Rights Award
This award recognizes MEA members who have developed and implemented programs that have enhanced
international or intercultural awareness among educators and their students. As a classroom teacher, Elizabeth
Siddall’s professional and personal commitment stands as an inspiration to students and colleagues. She
dedicated her energies to the development of greater understanding between persons of all races, cultures,
creeds and nations. Her life represented a commitment to international understanding.
Educational Excellence
The nominee should have demonstrated commitment to educational excellence and a concern for the
improvement of student-focused education.
For more information or if you know of someone you would like to submit for these or the other Awards for Human Rights &
Excellence, please go to mea.org/hrawards.
MEA New Educator Welcome Reception
Open for EA and ESP members with five years or less in education
Join your colleagues for a fun evening
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Please note your attendance on the registration form
5Presents the
700 Series
In Your Session
Prize Giveaway
Each 700 series session will draw a winner of a
$100 Visa gift card at the conclusion of the session.
14 Chances to Win!
*Must be present to win.
You’re invited to the MESSA Information Center where you can talk with MESSA
Field Representatives and other staff to get answers to your questions.
Center Hours:
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you–we’re here to help!
Hosted by MESSA Field Representatives
62019 Conference Registration Information
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES (ONLINE, MAIL OR FAX):
REGISTRATION FEES WHERE TO MAIL OR FAX THE FORM
Regular $200 Registration received/processed by Friday, Mail to: Carolyn Cortright
January 11, 2019. Member Engagement Department
Late/On-site $350 For any registration received on-site at the PO Box 2573
conference or after January 11, 2019. East Lansing, MI 48826-2573
Registrations can be done by individual members online (credit card is Fax to: 517-336-4009
required), faxed in if paying by credit card, or mailed to MEA headquarters Attn: Registration Coordinator
for processing if paying with either a check or credit card.
PAYMENT IN FULL MUST ACCOMPANY THE REGISTRATION FORM
Check or money orders–make payable to Michigan Education Association
Credit card payment–complete all information on the form
ON-SITE REGISTRATION DATES/TIMES:
Wednesday, February 6, 4–8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, February 8, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Detroit Marriott Cobo Center Cobo Center
HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE:
To register online for the 2019 MEA Winter Conference, go to www.mea.org/winterconference
Find the conference registration information under Upcoming Events. Online registration must be paid with a credit card. Each member
must sign into the system separately in order to register. Because of the way the system works one person can’t register multiple people;
each person has to sign in to register themselves and pay at that time.
When registering online, you will be selecting your sessions and meals, so you do not need to put in more than one option (like you do on
the actual registration form when mailing in). If a session is not listed for you to select, it is full and no longer available.
Should you have technical questions, please email MEA IT at meait@mea.org.
HOW TO REGISTER BY MAILING OR FAXING YOUR REGISTRATION FORM:
Select your first, second and third choice for each of the session series. This is to ensure that if some sessions are filled before your
registration request is processed, you will be assigned sessions that interest you.
PLEASE NOTE: Some sessions continue into the next time block (e.g., 101-201); please check all time blocks that cover each session to avoid conflicting times.
If you do not plan to attend a session during a time slot or a meal, mark “NOT ATTENDING.” PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING BLANK.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Plan to register early since some sessions have limited enrollment. Substitutions and/or session/meal changes may be made by contacting
the registration coordinator up until Friday, January 11, 2019 or at on-site registration. Changes received by January 25, 2019 will be
reflected in the registration packet.
All cancellations must be in writing. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after January 25, 2019.
7Hotel Reservations & Parking
2019 MEA Winter Conference
February 7-8, 2019
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
Available rooms are king or two queens at the negotiated rate of $159, plus 15% room tax for a total of $182.85. This rate is only
guaranteed for reservations made through 6 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019. After that time, the Detroit Marriott does not
guarantee this rate.
Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is noon.
Reservations may be made online at: https://book.passkey.com/go/MEAWinterConf2019, or by calling
1-877-901-6632 and mentioning you are with the MEA Winter Conference.
Reservations must be made no later than 6 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019. After January 11, 2019, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis only.
Detroit Marriott requires your credit card number to accompany your reservation.
Full refund of deposit will be made upon cancellation of your room reservation if it is received by 6 p.m. on the day of your scheduled arrival.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Valet Parking Center Garage 313-259-2186
GM Wintergarden and Marriott Hotel entrance Located directly across from the Marriott Hotel lobby entrance.
$25.00 for 0-8 hours $6.00 for 0-1 hour
$35.00 for 8+ hours $12.00 for 1–3 hours
$18.00 for 3–4 hours
For additional parking information please call Metropolitan $20.00 for 4–8 hours
Parking Services at 313-568-5676 (Monday–Friday from $26.00 for 8–24 hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) $80.00 lost ticket fee
Beaubien Place Garage 313-568-5676
Accessible from Beaubien St. or St. Antoine. Open 24 hours per day, 7 PARKING FEES ARE SUBJECT TO RATE INCREASE.
days a week, including holidays. Parking facilities are not owned or operated by the
$20.00 per day maximum Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
$2.00 per 30 minutes until maximum of $20.00 (weekdays)
$3.00 per hour until maximum of $15.00 (weekends beginning
after 5 p.m. Friday)
$3.00 per hour until maximum of $15.00 (standard holidays)
Port Atwater Parking 313-259-3595
Accessible from Beaubien St. near Tower 200. Please note: These doors
may be locked on evenings and weekends.
$2.00 for every 20 minutes
$20.00 maximum per day per 24 hours (Monday-Friday)
$10.00 maximum per 24 hours (Saturday and Sunday)
82019 MEA Winter Conference
COBO CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION CENTER • FEBRUARY 7-8, 2019
Please read page 7 before filling out registration form on pages 9 and 10.
To register online go to: https://netforum.mymea.org/members
ALL payment information for the conference MUST accompany this registration form.
Please complete the ENTIRE registration form. All information is necessary to process the registration.
Member’s Name:
Last First Initial
Previous/Maiden Name Last 4 Digits of Soc. Security # Badge Name: (First Name Preference)
Profession:_____________________________________ First time attending this conference? Yes No Are you a local president? Yes No
EA Instructional EA Non-Instructional ESP Instructional ESP Non-Instructional Higher Ed Instructional Higher Ed Non Instructional Other
School District:
Home Address: Number Street Lot/Apt. #
City / Town State Zip Code
Cell Phone: Area Code and Number Home Phone: Area Code and Number Home Email Address: (You will be receiving a confirmation letter at this address)
TYPE OF REGISTRATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE MEMBER INFORMATION:
■ MEA (>5 years)
Regular/Online $200 January 11, 2019
■ MEA (≤5 years)
Late/On-site $350 after January 11, 2019
■ MEA Staff
■ MEA-Retired
All registrations after January 11, 2019 will be completed on-site; fee is $350
■ Student MEA
■ Non-member
CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2019 Mail Form and Payment to:
Amount Enclosed: $_____________________________________ Carolyn Cortright Registration for Sessions
Number of forms included with payment_____________________ Michigan Education Association
PO Box 2573 Conference information on the web at
East Lansing, MI 48826-2573 www.mea.org/winterconference
PAYMENT METHOD:
OR For Accounting Use Only
■ Check (payable to MEA) Check #_________________
FAX Credit Card Registration to:
Received from:_______________________________
517-336-4009
■ VISA ■ MasterCard ■ Discover ■ AmEx Exp. Date__________
Card Number Registration Coordinator:
Carolyn Cortright
Printed Name of Authorized Signer 800-292-1934, ext. 5491
ccortright@mea.org
Authorized Signature
BPAPI
92019 MEA Winter Conference
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
To prevent unnecessary follow-up, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING BLANK.
SESSIONS:
Please select three choices for each series. If you do not plan to attend a session during a time slot, please mark “NOT ATTENDING.”
NOT
SERIES TIME FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE THIRD CHOICE
ATTENDING
100 Series Thursday 9-10:30 a.m.
200 Series Thursday 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
300 Series Thursday 2-3:30 p.m.
400 Series Thursday 3:45-5:15 p.m.
500 Series Friday 9-10:30 a.m.
600 Series Friday 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
700 Series Friday 1:30-3 p.m.
MEALS:
Please make your choice for each meal. If you do not plan to attend a meal, please mark “Not Attending.”
MEALS TIME CHOICE
Wednesday Wednesday 7:30-9 p.m. Yes Not Attending For educators in the first five years of education work.
New Educator Reception Detroit Marriott See page 5 for details.
Thursday 7-8:30 a.m.
Thursday Breakfast Yes Not Attending
Detroit Marriott
Thursday 12:30 p.m. Lasagna Buffet (including salads. There will be vegan and gluten free options available on the buffet.)
Thursday Lunch
Cobo Center Not Attending
Thursday Dinner On your own
Thursday Afterglow 9-11:30 p.m.
Yes Not Attending
Reception Detroit Marriott
Friday 7-8:30 a.m.
Friday Breakfast Yes Not Attending
Detroit Marriott
Southwest Buffet (including salads, flour tortillas, chicken, beef and toppings for fajitas, spanish rice
Friday 12:30 p.m. and ranchero beans. There will be vegan and gluten free options available on the buffet.)
Friday Lunch
Cobo Center
Not Attending
Friday Dinner On your own
Before submitting, please make sure you have completed pages 9 and 10.
Please make a copy of the completed registration form for your records.
If you need hotel accommodations, find the Hotel Reservations information included in this packet on page 8.
10MEA SCECHs & ESP Certificate Program Credit
DO YOU WANT/NEED SCECHS OR
ESP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CREDIT?
Select sessions that qualify for State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) credit are marked with SCECH.
Select sessions that qualify for ESP Certificate Program credit, in accordance with MEA-approved guidelines, are
marked with ESP logo.
See page 12 for qualifying sessions. Attendance must be verified by the presenter(s) or facilitator(s) at the close of
each approved session.
For both types of credit, please note the procedures:
NUMBER 1: Pick up attendance form
YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER TO RECEIVE SCECH OR ESP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CREDIT.
Each conference attendee must pick up a SCECH & ESP Session Attendance form from the registration area
on-site. It’s that simple. Look for the sign that says “SCECH & ESP Session Attendance Forms available here”.
NUMBER 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 to the presenter or facilitator, if one is assigned, when you arrive at your qualifying
session so 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 SESSION 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 Program credit.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
11MEA SCECHs & ESP Certificate Program Credit
STATE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLOCK HOURS (SCECH )
ELIGIBLE SESSIONS
110 More Than Sad 312-412 Making Movies Meaningful (Virtual Version)
204
Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-aggressions, Implicit and Explicit 510-610 Maximizing Supports for Students
Biases 710 Are You Using Technology to Your Best Advantage
If you have any questions about the SCECH program or what is required of you, please call 517-333-6262.
ESP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ELIGIBLE SESSIONS
The sessions listed below have been certified as part of the ESP Certificate Program.
CORE–BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE–MEDICAL/HEALTH
510-610 Maximizing Supports for Students 110 More Than Sad
512-612 Workplace Violence: What You Can Do About It
ELECTIVE–NUTRITION
CORE–COMMUNICATION 516 A Higher Purpose–A Great School Day Begins with Us!
108 Media Relations 101
213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed ELECTIVE–SAFETY
514
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media to Drive Your
112 Seclusion and Restraint
Message
504 Seclusion and Restraint
611 Becoming an Influencer
512-612 Workplace Violence: What You Can Do About It
616
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media to Drive Your
Message
703 Internal Communications that Build Strength ELECTIVE–SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
709 Be a Force in Your Community 112 Seclusion and Restraint
504 Seclusion and Restraint
CORE–GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT/PSYCHOLOGY
110 More Than Sad ELECTIVE–TECHNOLOGY
306-406 A Discussion on Being Transgender: What it Means, What it Can Be 514
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media to Drive Your
Like and What You Don’t Know Message
516 A Higher Purpose–A Great School Day Begins with Us! 616
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media to Drive Your
Message
CORE–LEGAL/ETHICAL 703 Internal Communications that Build Strength
710 Are You Using Technology to Your Best Advantage
105 The Fair Labor Standards Act and Michigan’s Wage Laws
112 Seclusion and Restraint
206 Workers Compensation ELECTIVE–WORK ENVIRONMENT/SCHOOL
211 Hot Topics: A Legal Update ORGANIZATION
305 FMLA, ADA and Leaves 105 The Fair Labor Standards Act and Michigan’s Wage Laws
504 Seclusion and Restraint 204
Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-aggressions, Implicit and Explicit
705
School Employees Gone Wild: The Internet, Social Networking Sites, Biases
Email and the First Amendment 206 Workers Compensation
305 FMLA, ADA and Leaves
ELECTIVE–CULTURAL DIVERSITY/EQUITY 502
Safe and Supportive Working Environments: A Must for all LGBT
204
Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-Aggressions, Implicit and Explicit Employees
Biases 705
School Employees Gone Wild: The Internet, Social Networking Sites,
Email and the First Amendment
If you have any questions about the ESP Certificate Program or what is required of you, please call 517-333-6260.
122019 MEA Winter Conference – Thursday Session Grid
100 Series 200 Series 12:30 300 Series 400 Series
9:00–10:30 AM 10:45 AM-12:15 PM PM 2:00-3:30 PM 3:45-5:15 PM
101-201 LET IT GROW! Teamwork of EA & ESP Working Together 301-401 Reimaging Your Local
L
102 Chat With the MEA Executives 202 It All Starts With A Meal U 302 2019-2021 MEA Budget 402 Taking Powerful Notes
N
103 Preparing and Running a Crisis C 303 MESSA Health Benefits 403 Investing – The Power of Making
203 Save Money With MESSA
– The Higher Ed Formula H Bargaining - A Legal Update Educated Choices
204 Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro- 404 Strategies for Bargaining When Your
104 Save Your Dues Using MEA and 304 From Confrontation to
Aggressions, Implicit and Explicit Unit Does Not Receive Maximum Medical
NEA Benefits Collaboration Insurance Funding From Your Employer
Biases F
105 The Fair Labor Standards Act O 405 From Confrontation to
205 MERC Update 305 FMLA, ADA and Leaves
and Michigan’s Wage Laws R Collaboration
306-406 A Discussion on Being Transgender: What It Means, What It Can Be
106 Student Loan Forgiveness 206 Workers’ Compensation
Like & What You Don’t Know
A 307 So You Think You Want to Form
L 407 MESSA’s Website and Other
107-207 MESSA Worksite Wellness Workshop a MESSA Medical Insurance
L Technology
Consortium or APA
208 MESSA’s New Lower-Premium 308 Election 2018 Recap and
108 Media Relations 101 408 How to – P.R. Bargaining
Plan, Essentials by MESSA Organizing for Future Elections
309 Know Your Financial 409 Preparation, Preparation,
109 How to Lobby and Join the MEA 209 Electing Your Employer and P Opportunities or Restraints Before Preparation. Getting Prepared to
Lobby Team Running Great PAC Campaigns A You Begin to Bargain Bargain Successfully
R 310-410 Pre-Retirement Information Meeting for MIP and Basic Plan
110 More Than Sad 210 By the Numbers T Members
I
111 Maintaining Your Teaching
C 311 Professional Growth Continuum 411 Robert’s Rules in a Nutshell –
Certification/Making Your Way 211 Hot Topics: A Legal Update
I for ESPs How to Run an Effective Meeting
Through the S.P.A.
212 How to Create Power and P
112 Seclusion and Restraint Support for your Bargaining A 312-412 Making Movies Meaningful (Virtual Version)
Proposals N
113 Reviewing Your Local’s 213 Storytelling: Message Framing to T 313 Robert’s Rules in a Nutshell – 413 Navigating the Seas of Member
Governance Documents Get Noticed S How to Run an Effective Meeting Retention
114-214 A Beginner’s Bargaining Primer 314 Taking Powerful Notes 414 Building Bridges Not Walls
115-215 Introduction to Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) 315-415 A Beginner’s Bargaining Primer
116-216 LPA Training: Everything You Need To Know To Lead
316-416 Overcome Your Fear of Speaking in Public
Your Local Association
117 Facilitating an “AR Training 217 Best Practices for On-Line
317 Higher Education Roundtable 417 New Higher Education Forum
Program” Education14
2019 MEA Winter Conference – Friday Session Grid
500 Series 600 Series 12:30 700 Series
9:00–10:30 AM 10:45 AM-12:15 PM PM 1:30-3:00 PM
501 Treasurer Training – Money 601 Using MEA Research Products
701 K-12 School Finance
Matters in Bargaining
502 Safe and Supportive Working 602 What the Labor Movement Can L
Environments: A Must for All LGBT Learn From the Fight for Marriage U 702 Tips for New Leaders
Employees Equality N
603 Investing – The Power of Making C 703 Internal Communications That
503 Chat With the MEA Executives
Educated Choices H Build Strength
704 Using Google to Organize Your
504 Seclusion and Restraint 604 Tips for New Leaders
Association
F 705 School Employees Gone Wild:
505-605 Millennials: Who Are They, How Do They Work, and What It Means O The Internet, Social Networking Sites,
For You R Email and the First Amendment
506-606 How to Engage and Retain Members in A Challenging Times 706 Thank You for Being a PAL
A
607 Cope With Stress and Become L 707 Retirement Plan Choices for New
507 MESSA Insurance 101
More Resilient Hires
L
608 On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!
708 Positive Mindset – An Innovative
508 Legislative Update 2018 Preparing Members for the
Approach to Lead Your Local
Challenges of Bargaining
509 Newly Developed Bargaining P
609 Chat With a Lobbyist 709 Be a Force in Your Community
Language and Strategy Advice A
R 710 Are You Using Technology To
510-610 Maximizing Supports for Students
T Your Best Advantage?
511 It’s Time To Talk To Your I
611 Becoming an Influencer 711 Student Loan Forgiveness
Members C
I 712 Newly Developed Bargaining
512-612 Workplace Violence: What You Can Do About It P Language and Strategy Advice
A
713 Now We’re Coordinating: How to
513 Professional Development for 613 Working Together: MESSA and N Make Your Coordinating Council
Members MEA T Coordinate
514 Post, Like, Share, Comment – S
614 Developing a Local Membership 714 Title IX- Faculty Being Dismissed
Using Social Media to Drive Your
Engagement Plan for Title IX Violations
Message
515-615 Introduction to Interest Based Bargaining (IBB)
616 Post, Like, Share, Comment –
516 A Higher Purpose-A Great
Using Social Media to Drive Your
School Day Begins With Us!
Message
517 Robust Member Engagement
617 EEOC and Title IX
PlansSessions by Category
BARGAINING 409
Preparation, Preparation, Preparation. Getting 303
M ESSA’s Health Benefits Bargaining–a Legal
Prepared to Bargain Successfully Update
103 Preparing and Running a Crisis–The Higher Ed 413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention 305 FMLA, ADA and Leaves
Formula
414 Building Bridges Not Walls 314 Taking Powerful Notes
114-214 A Beginner’s Bargaining Primer
509
Newly Developed Bargaining Language and 402 Taking Powerful Notes
115-215 Introduction to Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) Strategy Advice 705
School Employees Gone Wild: The Internet,
203 Save Money with MESSA 511 It’s Time to Talk to Your Members Social Networking Sites, Email and the First
206 Workers Compensation 514
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media Amendment
208 MESSA’s New Lower-Premium Plan, Essentials to Drive Your Message
by MESSA 604 Tips for New Leaders
210 By the Numbers 608
On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! Preparing Members
MEA FINANCIAL SERVICES
211 Hot Topics: A Legal Update for the Challenges of Bargaining 104 Save Your Dues Using MEA and NEA Benefits
212 How to Create Power and Support for Your 611 Becoming an Influencer 403
Investing–The Power of Making Educated
Bargaining Proposals 616
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media Choices
301-401 Reimaging Your Local to Drive Your Message 603
Investing–The Power of Making Educated
303 MESSA Health Benefits Bargaining-A Legal 702 Tips for New Leaders Choices
Update 703 Internal Communications that Build Strength
304 From Confrontation to Collaboration
305 FMLA, ADA and Leaves
704 Using Google to Organize Your Association MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
709 Be a Force in Your Community 101-201 LET IT GROW! Teamwork of EA & ESP Working
307 So You Think You Want to Form a MESSA 710 Are You Using Technology to Your Best
Medical Insurance Consortium or Area Together
Advantage? 102 Chat with the MEA Executives
Purchasing Agreement (APA)
712
Newly Developed Bargaining Language and 103 Preparing and Running a Crisis–The Higher Ed
309 K now Your Financial Opportunities or Restraints Strategy Advice
Before You Begin to Bargain Formula
314 Taking Powerful Notes 104 Save Your Dues Using MEA and NEA Benefits
315-415 A Beginner’s Bargaining Primer FINANCE 106 Student Loan Forgiveness
402 Taking Powerful Notes 302 2019-2021 MEA Budget 107-207 MESSA Worksite Wellness Workshop
404 Strategies for Bargaining When Your Unit Does 501 Treasurer Training–Money Matters 202 “It all Starts with a Meal”
Not Receive Maximum Medical Insurance 203 Save Money with MESSA
Funding from Your Employer 209 Electing Your Employer and Running Great PAC
405 From Confrontation to Collaboration GOVERNANCE Campaigns
409 Preparation, Preparation, Preparation. Getting 113
Reviewing Your Local’s Governance Documents 210 By the Numbers
Prepared to Bargain Successfully 313
Robert’s Rules in a Nutshell–How to Run an 213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed
413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention Effective Meeting 301-401 Reimaging Your Local
502 Safe and Supportive Working Environments: 411
Robert’s Rules in a Nutshell–How to Run an 306-406 A Discussion on Being Transgender: What it
A Must for all LGBT Employees Effective Meeting Means, What it can Be Like and What You
507 MESSA Insurance 101 501 Treasurer Training–Money Matters Don’t Know
509 Newly Developed Bargaining Language and 604 Tips for New Leaders 313 Robert’s Rules in a Nutshell–How to Run an
Strategy Advice 702 Tips for New Leaders Effective Meeting
512-612 Workplace Violence: What You Can Do About It 713
Now We’re Coordinating: How to Make Your 409 Preparation, Preparation, Preparation. Getting
515-615 Introduction to Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) Coordinating Council Coordinate Prepared to Bargain Successfully
601 Using MEA Research Products in Bargaining 411 Robert’s Rules in a Nutshell–How to Run an
608 On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! Preparing Members Effective Meeting
for the Challenges of Bargaining HIGHER EDUCATION 413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention
611 Becoming an Influencer 103
Preparing and Running a Crisis–The Higher Ed 503 Chat with the MEA Executives
701 K-12 School Finance Formula 505-605 Millennials: Who are They, How Do They Work,
705 School Employees Gone Wild: The Internet, 109 How to Lobby and Join the MEA Lobby Team and What It Means for You?
Social Networking Sites, Email and the First 117 Facilitating an “AR Training Program” 506-606 How to Engage and Retain Members in
Amendment 217 Best Practices for On-Line Education Challenging Times
712 Newly Developed Bargaining Language and 317 Higher Education Roundtable 508 Legislative Update 2018
Strategy Advice 414 Building Bridges not Walls 511 It’s Time to Talk to Your Members
417 New Higher Education Forum 602 What the Labor Movement Can Learn from the
508 Legislative Update 2018 Fight for Marriage Equality
COMMUNICATIONS 513 Professional Development for Members 604 Tips for New Leaders
101-201 LET IT GROW! Teamwork of EA & ESP Working 517 Robust Member Engagement Plans 607 Cope with Stress and Become More Resilient
Together 609 Chat with a Lobbyist 608 On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! Preparing Members
103 Preparing and Running a Crisis–The Higher Ed 614
Developing a Local Membership Engagement for the Challenges of Bargaining
Formula Plan 609 Chat with a Lobbyist
108 Media Relations 101 617 EEOC and Title IX 611 Becoming an Influencer
109 How to Lobby and Join the MEA Lobby Team 710
A re You Using Technology to Your Best 614 Developing a Local Membership Engagement
210 By the Numbers Advantage? Plan
213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed 717
Title IX-Faculty Being Dismissed for Title IX 702 Tips for New Leaders
301-401 Reimaging Your Local Violations 708 Positive Mindset–An Innovative Approach to Lead
304 From Confrontation to Collaboration Your Local
309 K now Your Financial Opportunities or Restraints 709 Be a Force in Your Community
Before You Begin to Bargain LEGAL 711 Student Loan Forgiveness
314 Taking Powerful Notes 105
The Fair Labor Standards Act and Michigan’s
316-416 Overcome Your Fear of Speaking in Public Wage Laws
402 Taking Powerful Notes 205 MERC Update MEMBER RETENTION
405 From Confrontation to Collaboration 206 Workers Compensation 101-201 LET IT GROW! Teamwork of EA & ESP Working
408 How to–P.R. Bargaining 211 Hot Topics: A Legal Update Together
102 Chat With the MEA Executives
15Sessions by Category
104 Save Your Dues Using MEA and NEA Benefits 506-606 How to Engage and Retain Members in 504 Seclusion and Restraint
106 Student Loan Forgiveness Challenging Times 509 Newly Developed Bargaining Language and
107-207 MESSA Worksite Wellness Workshop 511 It’s Time to Talk to Your Members Strategy Advice
202 “It all Starts with a Meal” 514 Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social 512-612 Workplace Violence: What You Can Do About it
203 Save Money with MESSA Media to Drive YOUR Message 514 Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social
301-401 Reimaging Your Local 602 What the Labor Movement Can Learn From the Media to Drive Your Message
413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention Fight for Marriage Equality 609 Chat with a Lobbyist
503 Chat With the MEA Executives 614 Developing a Local Membership Engagement 616 Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
505-605 Millennials: Who are They, How do They Work, Plan to Drive Your Message
and What it Means for You 703 Internal Communications That Build Strength 705 School Employees Gone Wild: The Internet,
506-606 How to Engage and Retain Members in 704 Using Google to Organize Your Association Social Networking Sites, Email and the First
Challenging Times 706 Thank You for Being a PAL Amendment
508 Legislative Update 2018 708 Positive Mindset–An Innovative Approach to Lead 707 Retirement Plan Choices for New Hires
511 It’s Time to Talk to Your Members Your Local 712 Newly Developed Bargaining Language and
602 What the Labor Movement Can Learn From the 709 Be a Force in Your Community Strategy Advice
Fight for Marriage Equality
604 Tips for New Leaders POLITICAL PROTECTING PUBLIC EDUCATION
607 Cope with Stress and Become More Resilient
109 How to Lobby and Join the MEA Lobby Team 102 Chat with the MEA Executives
611 Becoming an Influencer
209 Electing Your Employer and Running Great PAC 209
Electing Your Employer and Running Great PAC
613 Working Together: MESSA and MEA Campaigns
Campaigns
614 Developing a Local Membership Engagement 213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed
304 From Confrontation to Collaboration
Plan
306-406 A Discussion on Being Transgender: What it 308
Election 2018 Recap and Organizing for Future
702 Tips for New Leaders Elections
Means, What it Can Be Like and What You
708 Positive Mindset–An Innovative Approach to Lead Don’t Know 503 Chat with the MEA Executives
Your Local
308 Election 2018 Recap and Organizing for Future 508 Legislative Update 2018
711 Student Loan Forgiveness Elections 514
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
405 From Confrontation to Collaboration to Drive Your Message
MESSA 413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention 609 Chat with a Lobbyist
107-207 MESSA Worksite Wellness Workshop 508 Legislative Update 2018 616
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
203 Save Money with MESSA 609 Chat with a Lobbyist to Drive Your Message
208
MESSA’s New Lower-Premium Plan, Essentials 611 Becoming an Influencer
by MESSA 706 Thank You for Being a PAL SOCIAL JUSTICE
303
MESSA’s Health Benefits Bargaining–a Legal 110 More Than Sad
Update PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 204 Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-aggressions,
307
So You Think You Want to Form a MESSA Implicit and Explicit Biases
Medical Insurance Consortium or Area 102 Chat with the MEA Executives
109 How to Lobby and Join the MEA Lobby Team 213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed
Purchasing Agreement (APA)
110 More than Sad 306-406 A Discussion on Being Transgender: What it
407 MESSA’s Website and Other Technology
112 Seclusion and Restraint Means, What it Can Be Like and What You
507 MESSA Insurance 101 Don’t Know
607 Cope with Stress and Become More Resilient 204
Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-aggressions,
Implicit and Explicit Biases 502 Safe and Supportive Working Environments:
613 Working Together: MESSA and MEA A Must for all LGBT Employees
312-412 Making Movies Meaningful (Virtual Version)
502
Safe and Supportive Working Environments: 514 Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
ORGANIZING A Must for All LGBT Employees to Drive Your Message
503 Chat with the MEA Executives 516 A Higher Purpose–A Great School Day Begins
101-201 LET IT GROW! Teamwork of EA & ESP Working
504 Seclusion and Restraint with Us!
Together
508 Legislative Update 2018 602 What the Labor Movement Can Learn From the
103 Preparing and Running a Crisis–the Higher Ed
Fight for Marriage Equality
Formula 510-610 Maximizing Supports for Students
616 Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
202 It all Starts With a Meal 512-612 Workplace Violence: What You Can Do About it
to Drive Your Message
204 Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-aggressions, 513 Professional Development for Members
Implicit and Explicit Biases 710
A re You Using Technology to Your Best
209 Electing Your Employer and Running Great PAC Advantage? TECHNOLOGY
Campaigns 312-412 Making Movies Meaningful (Virtual Version)
213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed
301-401 Reimaging Your Local
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES 407 MESSA’s Website and Other Technology
514
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
304 From Confrontation to Collaboration 111 Maintaining Your Teaching Certification/
to Drive Your Message
307 So You Think You Want to Form a MESSA Making Your Way Through the S.P.A.
616
Post, Like, Share, Comment–Using Social Media
Medical Insurance Consortium or Area 112 Seclusion and Restraint
to Drive Your Message
Purchasing Agreement (APA) 204 Blind Spots: Recognizing Micro-aggressions,
704 Using Google to Organize Your Association
308 Election 2018 Recap and Organizing for Future Implicit and Explicit Biases
705
School Employees Gone Wild: The Internet,
Elections 211 Hot Topics: A Legal Update
Social Networking Sites, Email and the First
405 From Confrontation to Collaboration 213 Storytelling: Message Framing to Get Noticed Amendment
408 How to–P.R. Bargaining 310-410 Pre-Retirement Information Meeting for MIP and 710
A re You Using Technology to Your Best
413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention Basic Plan Members Advantage?
414 Building Bridges Not Walls 311 Professional Growth Continuum for ESPs
505-605 Millennials: Who are They, How do They Work, 413 Navigating the Seas of Member Retention
and What it Means For You 502 Safe and Supportive Working Environments:
A Must for all LGBT Employees
162019 Winter Conference Session Listings
100 Series Thursday, February 7
101-201 LET IT GROW! TEAMWORK OF EA & ESP WORKING TOGETHER
9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This session continues into the 200 series. If you register for this session, you should not register for anything else during
the 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. time slot.
Let It Grow! Learn the TEAM concept of organizing with EA and ESP locals working together. You will learn ways
to nurture your locals to grow together. Find out organizing techniques that allow these relationships to work to the
advantage of both groups. We all know there is power in numbers! Joining EA and ESP members to take action, organize,
and work together can be more powerful than people working apart. This session will include an opportunity to hear from
four different EA and ESP teams that will share how they work together to achieve more–TEAM! Former EA President
from Linden, Brett Smith, will also join us to talk about his positive experiences with EA and ESP working together.
Maintain what your individual local group does best, but supplement it by combining efforts with the other local and/or
locals in your district. “It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become!” The Lorax.
Presenters:
Renaye Baker, MEA UniServ Director
Sandy Grier, MEA UniServ Director
Linda LaVictor, UniServ Organizational Development Specialist
102 CHAT WITH THE MEA EXECUTIVES
9–10:30 a.m.
This session will repeat as Session 503 on Friday morning.
Meet with the MEA Executive Director, Mike Shoudy, and MEA Associate Executive Director, Marcy Felegy, to discuss
current initiatives and share your ideas and thoughts for moving the organization forward.
Session size is limited to 30 participants.
Presenters:
Mike Shoudy, MEA Executive Director
Marcy Felegy, MEA Associate Executive Director
103 PREPARING AND RUNNING A CRISIS–THE HIGHER ED FORMULA
9–10:30 a.m.
Every bargaining crisis is unique and a Higher Ed bargaining crisis needs a special formula to be successful when dealing
with a campus community. Learn when to follow MEA’s Crisis Manual and when to rip out the pages and follow a different
plan for success.
Audience: Higher Education Members
Presenters:
Charles Bacon, Ferris State University EA President
Suzanne Clark, MEA Attorney-Arbitration Specialist
104 SAVE YOUR DUES USING MEA AND NEA BENEFITS
9–10:30 a.m.
If you have a computer or cell phone, you should be saving money by using your MEA and NEA benefits. Come join us and
see how easy it is to save money. If you go out to restaurants or if you are buying a car, you should absolutely attend!
Session size is limited to 40 participants.
Presenters:
Alexis Bates, MEA Help Center Supervisor
Jason Diotte, MEA-Financial Services Manager
SCECH–SCECH credit –ESP credit
17105 THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND MICHIGAN’S WAGE LAWS
9–10:30 a.m.
This session will provide an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act and issues that often arise under this federal law;
such as what constitutes hours worked, unauthorized work, waiting time, meal and break periods, trainings, overtime, and
much more. This session will also review Michigan’s wage and fringe benefit law and its requirements, and discuss ways
to bargain and otherwise protect our support staff members.
Audience: ESP Members
Presenters:
William “Burt” Burleson, MEA UniServ Director
Doug Wilcox, MEA Staff Attorney
106 STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
9–10:30 a.m.
This session will repeat as Session 711 Friday afternoon.
This session will arm you with valuable information to take to your members to save them money on their student loan
payments as well as forgiveness programs available for public school employees.
Presenters:
Grat Dalton, MEA UniServ Director
Terese Fitzpatrick, MEA UniServ Director
Christine King, MEA UniServ Director
Jon Toppen, MEA UniServ Director
Marty Zmiejko, MEA UniServ Director
107-207 MESSA WORKSITE WELLNESS WORKSHOP
9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This session continues into the 200 series. If you register for this session, you should not register for anything else during
the 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. time slot.
A worksite wellness program is a great way to help your members learn about their MESSA wellness benefits, as well as
pick up some tips for healthy living and building community in your workplace. This session will give you the tools you
need to build a worksite program for your district, and will feature tips on building surveys, health themed social events,
provide educational resources, and more.
Presenter:
Rhonda Jones, MESSA Health Promotion Consultant
108 MEDIA RELATIONS 101
9–10:30 a.m.
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 locals’ message to be part of the media’s coverage of your schools.
Presenters:
David Crim, MEA Communications Consultant
Douglas Pratt, MEA Director of Public Affairs
109 HOW TO LOBBY AND JOIN THE MEA LOBBY TEAM
9–10:30 a.m.
Lobbyists will share observations, techniques, and experiences with participants to use during legislative councils,
legislator contacts, and written communications to promote the MEA legislative agenda. Observations and suggestions to
begin your own legislative councils will be discussed. Resources, including written and on-line material, will be part of this
presentation.
Presenters:
Tammy Daenzer, MEA UniServ Director
David Michelson, MEA Lobbyist
Andy Neumann, MEA Lobbyist
18110 MORE THAN SAD SCECH
9–10:30 a.m.
More than Sad is a program designed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The program teaches educators
to recognize signs of mental health distress in students and refer them for help. National and state statistics will also be
discussed.
Presenter:
S tephanie Brookhouse, Haslett EA Member
111 MAINTAINING YOUR TEACHER CERTIFICATION/MAKING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE S.P.A.
9–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to renew your current teaching certification or progress to the next certification level. This training provides in-
depth information regarding certification requirements and maintaining one’s certification through the renewal process.
Presenter:
Paul Helder, MEA Field Services Consultant
112 SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT
9–10:30 a.m.
This session will repeat as Session 504 Friday morning.
This session provides an overview of the new seclusion and restraint law and suggests basic contract language to ensure
members are protected. Participants will learn about this new law, what it means, and who is mandated to do what. There
are many questions to be answered in order to begin the process of informed collaboration with the administration to
develop well thought-out policies that meet the framework requirements.
Presenter:
Aesha Baldwin, MEA Field Services Consultant
113 REVIEWING YOUR LOCAL’S GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS
9–10:30 a.m.
This session will help you review and update your local’s constitution and bylaws so they meet MEA’s requirements.
Guidance and prototype language will be provided. Bring your local’s documents for additional assistance.
Presenter:
L ance Little, Owosso EA Member, MEA Board Member and Vice Chair of the MEA Governance Review Committee
114-214 A BEGINNER’S BARGAINING PRIMER
9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This session will repeat as Session 315-415 Thursday afternoon.
The session continues into the 200 series. If you register for this session, you should not register for anything else during
the 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. time slot.
This session is designed to introduce new bargainers to the bargaining process, the do’s and don’ts of bargaining and
teach participants how to prepare for bargaining.
Presenters:
Deb Lotan, MEA UniServ Director
Tim Smith, MEA UniServ Director
Joe Washington, MEA UniServ Director
SCECH–SCECH credit –ESP credit
19115-215 INTRODUCTION TO INTEREST-BASED BARGAINING (IBB)
9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This session will repeat as Session 515-615 Friday morning.
The session continues into the 200 series. If you register for this session, you should not register for anything else during
the 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. time slot.
In this session, the participants will be introduced to the principles and practice of Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB). By the
end of this session the participants will be able to answer the following questions:
1. What is Interest-Based Bargaining?
2. How is IBB different than traditional bargaining?
3. When is it appropriate to use this approach?
4. How can the team get the training they need to become effective IBB practitioners?
Session size is limited to 35 participants.
Presenters: Tanya Karpinski, MEA UniServ Director
Gezelle Oliver, MEA UniServ Director
116-216 LPA TRAINING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SUCCESSFULLY LEAD YOUR LOCAL
ASSOCIATION!
9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
The session continues into the 200 series. If you register for this session, you should not register for anything else during
the 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. time slot.
NOTE: This session is limited to Local Presidents Academy (LPA) participants, and is required for everyone participating in
the LPA Program whether in their first or second year.
LPA participants will spend the morning with Dr. Paul Corona, who will work with you in a workshop style to help you
reflect on yourself, set personal goals to help transform your life, and to help you unlock your full potential to be the best
leader you can be. Dr. Corona is a professional leadership coach and an instructor at Northwestern University. Time will
be spent networking and learning with other LPA participants from around the state at this high-powered session. You will
hone your skills, develop your abilities and get the information, ideas and confidence you will need to successfully lead
your local association in the coming year. Topics to be covered will include: job responsibilities and survival strategies;
leadership styles; developing a goal-oriented plan for the year; assessing the funding and resources you will need to
move your local forward; engaging your members; and standing up to critics. Good to Great and the Social Sectors by Jim
Collins will be covered. LPA participants will receive this book prior to attending and are strongly encouraged to have read
it before this session.
Presenters:
Chandra Madafferi, MEA Vice President
Dr. Paul Corona, Clinical Associate Professor, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
117 FACILITATING AN “AR TRAINING PROGRAM”
9–10:30 a.m.
Creating a powerful, active association can’t be done alone–you need to develop a strong team to stand behind you.
One of the best ways to develop your team is to offer an extensive Association Representative (AR) Training Program.
Participants will learn about the MSU-APA AR Training Program and how it can be adapted to fit any association.
Participants will leave with an outline and materials from the entire 10 Module Training Plan.
Audience: Higher Education Members
Presenter:
Melanie Waltz, MEA UniServ Director
20200 Series Thursday, February 7
202 IT ALL STARTS WITH A MEAL
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
For the last several years, the Hudsonville EA has had a success rate of almost 100% in signing up new members. Want
to know how they do it? Well, it all starts with a meal. Come learn how the leaders of the Hudsonville EA have worked
with (not against) administration to collaborate on everything from bargaining a benefits rich contract to ensuring a full
capacity local association. The leaders will provide tips for running a successful local association that culminates in the
new hire meeting, a meeting where every new hire becomes a member before the meeting ends.
Presenters:
K rista Abbott, MEA UniServ Director
Rebecca Schipper, Hudsonville EA Member
Rachelle Stokes, Hudsonville EA President
203 SAVE MONEY WITH MESSA
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Want to reduce the amount deducted from your paycheck for health care? Attend this session to learn about MESSA’s
newest options, including lower premiums, new deductible options, coinsurance, prescription drug riders and more.
Presenters:
Viola Collin, MESSA Field Representative
Robert Kwiatkoski, MESSA Field Representative
RaeAnn Loy, MESSA Field Representative
Matt Zimmerman, MESSA Field Representative
204 BLIND SPOTS: RECOGNIZING MICRO-AGGRESSIONS, IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT BIASES SCECH
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This session is designed to help participants recognize biases and micro-aggressions toward members of under-
represented groups. We will also discuss the impact on the workplace climate and overall student achievement as a result
of the aforementioned. The session will be interactive, so come with an open mind and a willingness to share.
Presenter:
Aesha Baldwin, MEA Field Services Consultant
205 MERC UPDATE
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This session will discuss recent developments under our public bargaining law, the Public Employment Relations Act,
including the new amendments to the bargaining law addressing prohibited topics of bargaining for teachers such as
layoff and recall, evaluation and discipline, and cases issued by MERC and the courts. Strategies on how to best continue
advocating for our members will also be addressed.
Presenter:
Doug Wilcox, MEA Staff Attorney
206 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Help–I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! If this happens on the job, you will likely become enmeshed in the workers’ disability
compensation system. This session deals with basic provisions of the act, common problems and issues, and what you
need to know and do to protect your rights.
Presenters:
William “Burt” Burleson, MEA UniServ Director
Michelle Pollok, MEA Attorney-Arbitration Specialist
208 MESSA’S NEW LOWER-PREMIUM PLAN, ESSENTIALS BY MESSA
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
MESSA’s newest plan, Essentials by MESSA, can significantly reduce your premiums and deductibles while still providing
the peace of mind and service MESSA is known for. In this session, you will learn about this new plan and all of the
features.
Presenters:
Danielle Fell, MESSA Competitive Market Research Consultant
Monica McKay, MESSA Field Representative
SCECH–SCECH credit –ESP credit
21209 ELECTING YOUR EMPLOYER AND RUNNING GREAT PAC CAMPAIGNS
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
School board elections are one of the most, if not the most, important elections that affect our members’ working
conditions and their students. Participants will learn how to run a school board campaign from start to finish and how to
raise PAC funds to win elections.
Presenters:
Jessica Lumbreras, MEA UniServ Consultant–Member & Political Organizer
Daryl Szymanski, Walled Lake EA President and MEA Board Member
210 BY THE NUMBERS
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
The basic, fundamental principles of financial analysis, cost analysis and how to use this data in bargaining will be covered
in this session. Basic terminology of school finance, introduction to the information of a school district’s financial audit and
discussion on how to use this information will be presented. This session will demonstrate how to determine the cost of
your proposals.
Presenters:
Linda Kato, MEA E-Dues SNAP
George Przygodski, MEA UniServ Director
211 HOT TOPICS: A LEGAL UPDATE
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Public education and public employees are under attack at both the state and federal levels. This session will review new
laws and amendments that affect public employment in education.
Presenter:
Lisa Harrison, MEA General Counsel
212 HOW TO CREATE POWER AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR BARGAINING PROPOSALS
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Utilizing the experiences and lessons from “inclusive” bargaining processes adopted by local associations in their efforts
to advance identified member and community priorities, this session will give you the introductory tools and ideas
necessary to make sure your bargaining proposals have the support of the membership and your community prior to
introducing them at the bargaining table.
Soliciting and ensuring support throughout the bargaining process will also be a focus of this session.
Presenter: Craig Culver, MEA Bargaining Consultant
213 STORYTELLING: MESSAGE FRAMING TO GET NOTICED
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Push back against anti-union, anti-public education forces by reasserting school employee/union voices in the narrative–
telling our stories in ways and places that get attention. This session will help you determine what and where to
communicate, elevating member voices in the process.
Presenter:
Brenda Ortega, MEA Editor
217 BEST PRACTICES FOR ON-LINE EDUCATION
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Join a current UniServ Director who was a former faculty member who is also very experienced with on-line education.
Learn tips and strategies to navigate the process and make the classes more worthwhile for your students.
Audience: Higher Education Members
Presenter:
Bill Milligan, MEA UniServ Director
22You can also read
