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July 2008 Events
July 8–9	Mississippi Coaches Academy Hugh Ellis Walker - Alumni House Cleveland, MS In partnership with the Southeast Comprehensive Center (SECC) at SEDL, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will host the MS Coaches Academy 2008 for selected Mississippi school districts. Participation is by invitation only by the MDE. Contact: Katrina Merriwether Phone: 601-359-3954 E-mail: kmerriwether@mde.k21.ms.us Web site: http://secc.sedl.org/events/registrations/cc_reg_form.ph p?action=num_reg&event_ID=00098
July 15–16	Mississippi Coaches Academy MSU \| CAVS Center Canton, MS In partnership with the Southeast Comprehensive Center (SECC) at SEDL, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will host the MS Coaches Academy 2008 for selected Mississippi school districts. Participation is by invitation only by the MDE. Contact: Katrina Merriwether Phone: 601-359-3954 E-mail: kmerriwether@mde.k21.ms.us Web site: http://secc.sedl.org/events/registrations/cc_reg_form.ph p?action=num_reg&event_ID=00099
July 15–17	21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Institute InterContinental Dallas Hotel Dallas, TX This conference is for afterschool professionals who work with 21st Century Community Learning Centers. July 15 will be pre-conference events, including state coordinators meetings, a networking session, and a evening reception. Regular conference sessions will take place on July 16 and 17. Contact: Sean Grobe Phone: 240-485-100, ext. 103 E-mail: 21stcentury@sei2003.com Web site: https://www.sei2003.com/21stcentury/
July 17–18	Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Follow-up Migrant Education Technical Assistance Meeting MDE's Central High School Building Jackson, MS Follow-up meeting with the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) Office of Innovation and Improvement to continue to provide technical assistance in migrant education. Participation in this activity is by invitation only from the MDE. Contact: Debra L. Meibaum Phone: 601-991-9525 E-mail: debra.meibaum@sedl.org
July 29–30	Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Response to Intervention (RtI) Work Session #4 Hilton Garden Inn Meridian, MS The fourth follow-up RtI work session to continue planning the collaborative technical assistance to be provided to the MDE in its statewide RtI implementation initiative. Participants in this event include the MDE, the SERRC, the Southeast Equity Center, and the SECC. Participation in this event is by invitation only from the MDE. Contact: Debra L. Meibaum Phone: 601-991-9525 E-mail: debra.meibaum@sedl.org Web site: http://secc.sedl.org/events/registrations/cc_reg_form.ph p?action=num_reg&event_ID=00096
July 30	Webinar: Technology in Afterschool 1:00 pm CDT Would you like to learn how to use technology for more than tutoring and computer games in your afterschool program? In this free webinar, participants will learn how to integrate technology with academic content to create engaging and enriching afterschool activities. This webinar will also showcase free technology resources developed by the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning, including Afterschool Training Toolkit. Advance registration is required. Participants can register online. Contact: Laura Shankland Phone: 512-391-6556 E-mail: laura.shankland@sedl.org Web site: https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/1100001174/Registration. aspx?pageName=pj8cwm82t8l02nld
July 31	Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) School Support Team Training: Follow-up on Principal Mentorship Jackson Marriott Hotel Jackson, MS Follow-up professional development activity for targeted Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) School Support Team members to increase their capacity to mentor school building level principals. Participants will be MDE staff and MDE-identified school support team members. Participation in this activity is by invitation only from the MDE. Contact: Debra L. Meibaum Phone: 601-991-9525 E-mail: debra.meibaum@sedl.org Web site: http://secc.sedl.org/events/registrations/cc_reg_form.ph p?action=num_reg&event_ID=00097
July 31	Response to Intervention Coordination Council (RtICC) Austin Airport Marriott South 4414 South IH-35, Aus This is the monthly meeting for the RtICC. By invitation only. Contact:** Ada Muoneke Phone: 1-800-476-6861 ext 6540 E-mail: ada.muoneke@sedl.org

August 2008 Events
August 25–27	School Support Team (SST) Summit Radisson Austin North Austin, TX The Texas Comprehensive Center offers you the opportunity to continue to build your skills in Working Systemically to increase student achievement. This event is planned to build on the June Forum. Objectives: Promote coherence in technical assistance provided to Title I districts and schools Increase understanding of the phases, levels, components, and competencies that make up the Working Systemically approach to school improvement Increase understanding of NCLB provisions related to school support teams Identify and prioritize actions for using a systemic approach in implementing schools support teams Dress: Business Casual Contact: D’Ette Cowan Phone: 512-391-6510 E-mail: dette.cowan@sedl.org Web site: http://txcc.sedl.org/events/registrations/cc_reg_form.ph p?action=num_reg&event_ID=00087

September 2008 Events
September 29– October 1	Thinking Maps Training of Trainers: Georgia Department of Education Wyndham Peachtree City Peachtree City, Geo Members of the Georgia Department of Education will learn to use the Thinking Maps process and develop the knowledge and skills needed to train others in the use of this process throughout the state. Contact: Glenda Copeland Phone: 770-432-7675 E-mail: glenda.copeland@sedl.org

October 2008 Events
October 2–3	Thinking Maps Training of Trainers: Georgia Department of Education Wyndham Peachtree City Peachtree City, Geo Coaches and leadership facilitators will learn to use the Thinking Maps process and develop the knowledge and skills to train others in the use of this process. Contact: Glenda Copeland Phone: 770-432-7675 E-mail: glenda.copeland@sedl.org
October 14–15	Thinking Maps Leadership Training: Georgia Department of Education Wyndham Peachtree City Peachtree City, Geo Participants will learn the theory underlying the program as well as strategies to assist in monitoring implementation. Contact: Glenda Copeland Phone: 770-432-7675 E-mail: glenda.copeland@sedl.org
October 16–17	Thinking Maps Training of Trainers: Georgia Department of Education Wyndham Peachtree City Peachtree City, Geo Coaches and leadership facilitators will learn to use the Thinking Maps process and develop the knowledge and skills to train others in the use of this process. Contact: Glenda Copeland Phone: 770-432-7675 E-mail: glenda.copeland@sedl.org

November 2008 Events
November 6–7	SEDL Board of Directors Meeting Bi-annual meeting of SEDL's Board of Directors.