Thu, 1 September 2011
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Thu, 1 September 2011
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Tue, 18 May 2010
I recently sat down with Phil Stoddard to go over the new Retirement News for Education employees. |
Mon, 17 May 2010
Recent changes in Michigan Retirement Law appear to end third party contracting. Jim spends time interviewing the owner of Contract Ed a major provider with administrators to local school districts.
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Fri, 12 February 2010
Podcast with Jim Ballard and Phil Stoddard, director of the state of Michigan's Office of Retirement Services about Carrot/Stick Reform Retirement for State and Educational workers. |
Tue, 12 January 2010
Jim visits with Peter Spadafore, Assistant Director - Government Relations at Michigan Association of School Boards Listen in! |
Fri, 29 May 2009
 Jim visits with Don Wotruba, Deputy Director of MI School Board Association about: stimulus monies and how they are being spent, school aid timelines, putting minimum number of school days back in school aide, MASSP's EXPLORE for all, and the Sheltrown/CTE bill. Listen in! |
Mon, 23 February 2009
Meet the Administrative Team of Lapeer East High School  Jim Ballard talks with Kelly Paige, Principal, and Michael Hobolth, Assistant Principal of Lapeer East High School. Subscribe Free with iTunes |
Thu, 12 February 2009
What high school principals need to know about Advanced PlacementMASSP Podcast #032 Advanced PlacementJim Visits Lapeer HS |
Fri, 30 January 2009
An Instructional Strategy That Has a Lot of Merit Jim visits with Dr. Yong Zhao, University Distinguished Professor, College of Education, MSU. We discuss the English concept of Personalized Learning.In November, 2008, Jim visited four high schools in England that used this model of instruction for 14 – 18 year old students. It is something he thought deserves a look by Michigan secondary principals. Dr. Zhao, is on the Board for iNet. An international network of secondary schools that are working together to find that way to capture the interest of secondary students into the learning process. We open the door for you to this very productive teaching method. Personalized learning is the challenge to meet more of the needs of more students more fully than has been achieved in the past. It is about ensuring that more students achieve their full potential during their school years and are better prepared for lifelong learning. It is concerned with a transformation of education and schooling that is fit for citizens in the 21st century. For more information: http://www.ssat-inet.net/whatwedo/personalisinglearning.aspx If you want ideas what other high schools are doing, we suggest you look at this site. International Networking for Educational Transformation (iNet) is an international network of schools, organizations and individuals who are committed to transforming learning through innovation. For more information: http://www.ssat-inet.net/ Subscribe Free with iTunes |
Tue, 27 January 2009
What and Why of the Michigan Language Requirements Jim visits with Yong Zhao, University Distinguished Professor, College of Education, MSU. Dr. Zhao is Chair of the Confucius Institute, which is sponsored in part by the Chinese language Council International. It’s mission is to develop high quality Chinese language and cultural education programs. Today’s MASSP Podcast visit is “what and why of the Michigan Language Requirements,” and how the Institute helps the school leaders. Foreign Language game discussed: ZON, Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game for Mandarin Chinese Language Learners – http://enterzon.com Related site Confucius Institute at Michigan State University |
Sat, 3 January 2009
Jim and MDE's Sam Sinicropi talk about Testing out. |
Fri, 2 January 2009
Jim and MDE's Sam Sinicropi talk about Homeless Children. Listen In |
Thu, 1 January 2009
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Fri, 22 August 2008
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Mon, 4 August 2008
<p>Changes in MEAP and MME for 08-09: Find out what you need to know about the MEAP and MME</p>Subscribe <a title="itunes link" href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=186762996"><em><strong>Free with iTunes</strong></em></a> |
Mon, 4 August 2008
Jim visits with Lisa Swem and talks about legal news school teacher evaluations and the implementation of IEP's and 504 plans. |
Fri, 1 August 2008
Jim visits with Dave Barry, President of MASSP and talks about Getting Ready for 08-09: Your First Faculty Meeting. |
Wed, 30 July 2008
Jim visits with John Petitto, Director of HR, Avondale Schools and talks about the Graduation Dropout Process (GAD). |
Fri, 6 June 2008
MASSP Association Update for June 6 2008 - Waiving Seat Time Requirements. Category:podcasts
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Tue, 11 March 2008
Tom Derderain Labor and Job contracts presentation, your role as a bargaining association. |
Thu, 31 January 2008
MASSP PodCast (Jan. 31, 2008) - Personal Curriculum procedures. Jim visits with Jeff Butler, LaPoint & Butler, P.C. http://www.spedlaw.com/. Jeff is a frequent presenter at MASSP events and his opinion is highly regarded by our membership. This podcast is all about the why's, do's, don'ts, caution's, and let's do the right thing of personal curriculum's. |
Thu, 25 October 2007
Guest, Don Wotruba, Lobbyist for Michigan School Boards. |
Sat, 6 October 2007
The MASSP Podcast for Oct 5 2007. Listen in as Capitol Correspondent, Tim Skubick, leads a panel of Michigan’s educational lobbyist and prys from them the behind the scenes happenings at our State Capitol. |
Wed, 12 September 2007
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Thu, 23 August 2007
MASSP Association Update for August 22nd 2007Guests, Don Wotruba, Lobbyist for Michigan School Boards. And Diane McMillan Associate Director |
Fri, 13 April 2007
Guest, Don Wotruba, Lobbyist for Michigan School Boards. Jim and Don discuss the latest in school funding issues. |
Fri, 23 March 2007
Topics include: MASSP President takes job in England, legislation before the House, ACT/MME survey comments, CTE definitions, common calendar, and updates on the "dance." |
Sat, 10 March 2007
Topics include: school funding, bullying, and career tech legislation; attendance policies trumped by testing out, and IEP to-do's. |
Thu, 22 February 2007
Interview with Chuck Wilber, Advisor to Governor Granholm- budget crisis, school cut-backs, tax increases, plus Michigan Promise grants. Updated for sound. |
Mon, 12 February 2007
The Dance. |
Mon, 5 February 2007
Topics: school funding, dual enrollment, HS Requirements for special education and 504 students, Governor's SOS, MASSP Summer Retreat. |
Wed, 13 December 2006
Michigan Promise Grant SB 1335 Info and changes, Special Education Correction Bill SB 1427, Definition of Career Technical Education, Board meeting info, Annual Convention and other convention Info, Secretary of the year program. Legislative day Feb 15th. " Michigan Advocacy Day " Happy Holidays from the MASSP Staff. |
Mon, 27 November 2006
This week Jim has a conversation with Steve Hoelsher, Coordinator for the Middle Start Project and member of the NASSP Middle Level Advisory Committee. Topics include Breaking Ranks at the Middle Level, Schools To Watch, ML to HS transitions, and impact of high school requirements at the MLiTunes Free Subscribe Link! Direct download: 01_MASSP_Association_Update_for_Nov_27th.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:28 PM |
Fri, 17 November 2006
State Board of ed meeting on Tues Seclusion and restraint and policy Michigan Merit Exam Cut Scores and update Content Standards Wed meeting selection of House and Senate Leadership SB-1335 Special Education SB 1427 |
Fri, 3 November 2006
The Michigan Merit Exam Update |
Sun, 15 October 2006
MASSP Directors Cast #004 Oct 11th UpdateSpecial Education laws as they relate to the new high school requirements. Jim Ballard and Guests : Brian Robert, and Matt. My Odeo Channel (odeo/abdf9719e94b6235) |
Tue, 3 October 2006
MASSP Association Update for Oct 3rd.Diane McMillan joins Jim on the PodCast Webinar Plans, New Content Standards Administrative Certs Convention Follow ups. |
Thu, 7 September 2006
CTE, moving back to MDE.MDE reports to Legislature Steriod Plolicy Congress Reauthorizes Perkins Act Course Versus Credit Does IEP Trump MMS And more on the 2006 Conference |
Tue, 29 August 2006
Governors Grant Money behind the high school requirement legislation. New Course Content Requirements. The Michigan Merit Curriculum Booklet Michigan Merit Exam 2007 Notes. 2006 Annual Convention notes, Best Practices Schools. New School Improvement Frameworks. Discipline. Merit Testing Experiences. How to manage your Office. Upcoming Presentations Governor signs school aid bill, and what that means. Professional Development Timeframe notes New Voluntary Administrators Certification Bill, notes on new standards and Timelines.  iTunes Subscribe Button |
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MASSP Directors Cast Michigan Association Of Secondary School Principals Podcast.
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Jim and Diane Talk to Sally Vaughn Chief Academic Officer for Education Services at MDE.
The MASSP Podcast for 12 September 2007.
