WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS : By Topic

General Information
Typically, workshops are free of charge to representatives of Middle States member schools, except where noted. Enrollment in each workshop is limited to 22, and is offered on a first come, first served basis. Due to the limited space, we reserve the right to limit attendance from each school to two attendees, and we require reservations at ALL workshops. We request 72 hours or more notice of cancellation on reservations for workshops so that those on waiting lists may have an opportunity to attend. Substitutes for registrants are welcome. Registering for a workshop that is indicated as "CLOSED" will place you on a waiting list for that workshop, and will alert us to the fact that we may need to add an additional session. If you need a workshop that we do not offer, please contact Lynn Mclean at lmclean<at>css-msa.org or 215-662-5603 x5040 / Direct Dial 267-284-5040

To register online for a workshop, you will need a membership username and password. This information has been sent to the primary contact (usually the head or principal) of each member institution. Middle States will be happy to send the user name and password to the primary contact we have on file via phone, fax, or email, if you request it via phone, fax, or email. (Logging in as a member institution, also provides you with access to more materials online available only to members.) For questions about registering for a workshop please contact Lyn Graham at lgraham<at>css-msa.org or 215-662-5603 x5038 / Direct Dial 267-284-5038

GO DIRECTLY TO:

AFG Protocol Overview Workshops (also for those using VTV)
AFG/VTV Protocol 2nd and Subsequent Use Workshops (also for those moving from AFG to VTV)
Excellence by Design Protocol Overview Workshops
Reflections on Standards of Quality Protocol Overview Workshops
Reflections on Standards of Quality (C/T Version) Protocol Overview Workshops
Pathways Overview Workshops
AFG/VTV Internal Coordinators Workshops
Reflections on Standards of Quality Steering Committee Chair Workshops
Maintaining the Momentum (for AFG/VTV schools who have hosted a visit)
AFG Protocol Chair Training
Reflections on Standards of Quality Protocol Chair Training
Reflections on Standards of Quality (C/T Version) Protocol Chair Training
Other Workshops
Commission Meetings
Advisory Committee Meetings

 

Accreditation for Growth (AFG) Overview (also for those using Validating the Vision)
***For elementary, secondary or PK-12 schools using AFG protocol for accreditation FOR THE FIRST TIME
Reservations required. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Summer 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

June 5, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

July 9, 2007
Titusville High School
Titusville, PA (Crawford County)

August 14, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

August 24, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

September 21, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

September 25, 2007
Montgomery Area Community Athletic Center
Montgomery, PA (Lycoming County)

October 17, 2007
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ (Essex County)

October 19, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November 1, 2007
Steel Valley High School
Munhall, PA (Allegheny County)

November 7, 2007
Carver Professional Development Center
Gambrills, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

November 8, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November 27, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
Cancelled

December 4, 2007
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ (Essex County)

December 11, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

January 9, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

January 16, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
**For Philadelphia City Schools**

February 28, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

March 27, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

April 2, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

April 10, 2008
Carver Professional Development Center
Gambrills, MD (Anne Arundel County)

April 24, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
CANCELLED

April, 2008
TBA
Western PA

May 6, 2008
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ (Essex County)

May 8, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

May 8, 2008
North Allegheny Intermediate High School
350 Cumberland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

May 21, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

May, 2008
TBA
Western PA

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

August 26, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

September 17, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

October 14, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November 18, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November, 2008
Anna Arundel County

December 9, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

TBD
Western Region

TBD
New York/New Jersey

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

January 15, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

February 26, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

March 25, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

April 28, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

April, 2009
TBD
Anna Arundel County

April, 2009
TBD
New York/New Jersey

May 20, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

June 23, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA


Accreditation for Growth (AFG) 2nd and Subsequent Use (also for those moving from AFG to Validating the Vision)
****For elementary, secondary, or PK-12 schools using AFG/VTV protocol for accreditation FOR THE SECOND TIME
Reservations required. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Summer 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

June 11, 2007
Gateway High School
Monroeville, PA (Allegheny County)

August 16, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

November 6, 2007
David Brearley Middle-High School
Kenilworth, NJ (Union County)

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

April 28, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
Closed - Full Enrollment

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

August 12, 2008
Butler Area High School
Butler, PA

August 14, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November 12, 2008
TBD

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

April 29, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Excellence by Design Overview

**Invitation to this workshop is extended to those schools piloting the newly-developed Excellence by Design protocol. Middle States staff members will assist schools with specific techniques in preparing the self study and preparation for the team visit, with particular emphasis on the review of Standards for Accreditation, selection and review of pertinent curriculum areas for review, implementation of a sound planning process, and the development of a school-based plan for growth and improvement. Specific attention will be given to the use of the self-study template as a tool to support schools through the self-study process, as well as timelines for completing key tasks. Opportunity will be provided for school-specific questions to be addressed.

Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

May 16, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
**By Invitation Only**

Reflections on Standards of Quality Overview
****For elementary, secondary, or PK-12 schools using Reflections for Standards of Quality protocol for accreditation (NOT for Career/Technology Schools - see below)
Reservations required. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

August 15, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
Cancelled - Low Enrollment

November 13, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

May 6, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

November 20, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

April 2009
TBD
New York/New Jersey

May 5, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Reflections on Standards of Quality (C/T Version) Overview
****For Career/Technology Institutions using Reflections on Standards of Quality (C/T Version) protocol for accreditation
Reservations required. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

NONE SCHEDULED - contact the office for further information

Pathways to School Improvement Overview
****For PK-12 schools using Pathways protocol for accreditation
Reservations required. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

NONE SCHEDULED - contact the office for further information

Internal Coordinators Workshop (for those using the AFG or VTV protocol)
****Fee for this workshop is $125 per person

**This workshop will provide Internal Coordinators working with the AFG or VTV protocol with practical guidance on how to organize and facilitate the planning process at their schools. Planning Team operation, facilitation skills, and strategic thinking will be highlights of this interactive workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to network with partner schools engaged in the AFG/VTV planning process. It is recommended that attendees bring a laptop computer with CD drive so that they can get the most out of materials that will be provided at the workshop.

Reservations required. Full payment for each registration is due to Middle States not later than 10 business days prior to the workshop session. Middle States accepts as full payment either a check in the full amount or a purchase order from the institution.

A full refund will be granted for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the workshop session. There will be no refunds for cancellations after that date. These workshops are provided by presenters under contract to CSS and are conducted only when there are sufficient numbers of registrants to cover the cost of the workshop. Substitutes for registrants are welcome.

Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

September 19, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
CLOSED - Full Enrollment

November 12, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

April 16, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

June 25, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

September 24, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November 14, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

April 7, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

June 25, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Steering Committee Chair Workshop (for those using the Reflections on Standards of Quality protocol)
****Fee for this workshop is $125 per person

**This workshop will provide Steering Committee chairs working with the Reflections protocol with practical guidance on how to organize and facilitate the self-study process at their schools. Faculty engagement, organization, and improvement planning will be highlights of this interactive workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to network with partner schools engaged in the Reflections process. It is recommended that attendees bring a laptop computer with CD drive so that they can get the most out of materials that will be provided at the workshop.

Reservations required. Full payment for each registration is due to Middle States not later than 10 business days prior to the workshop session. Middle States accepts as full payment either a check in the full amount or a purchase order from the institution.

A full refund will be granted for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the workshop session. There will be no refunds for cancellations after that date. These workshops are provided by presenters under contract to CSS and are conducted only when there are sufficient numbers of registrants to cover the cost of the workshop. Substitutes for registrants are welcome.

Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

November 6, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
CANCELLED

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

TBA
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Maintaining the Momentum (for those who have hosted an AFG or VTV team)
****Fee for this workshop is $125 per person

You’ve hosted your Middle States AFG/VTV team, you’ve read their report, and now you’ve got to accomplish the activity steps and objectives you’ve set for yourselves. How do you keep the energy level high so that your school becomes the place you’ve envisioned? Listen to the voices of experience from two educators who have been there! This workshop is designed to highlight some successes and pitfalls they encountered, and to allow an exchange of ideas among participants.

Reservations required. Full payment for each registration is due to Middle States not later than 10 business days prior to the workshop session. Middle States accepts as full payment either a check in the full amount or a purchase order from the institution.

A full refund will be granted for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the workshop session. There will be no refunds for cancellations after that date. These workshops are provided by presenters under contract to CSS and are conducted only when there are sufficient numbers of registrants to cover the cost of the workshop. Substitutes for registrants are welcome.

Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Summer 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

June 26, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA
Cancelled - Low Enrollment

AFG Chair Training
By invitation only. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Summer 2007 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

June 8, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

June 29, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

August 27, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

October 30, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

November 16, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

February 8, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

March 28, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

May 9, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

June 30, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

August 22, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

October 17, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

December 12, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

March 27, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

May 8, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

June 26, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Reflections on Standards of Quality Chair Training
By invitation only. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

November 28, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

May 7, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

November 21, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

May 6, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Reflections on Standards of Quality (C/T Version) Chair Training
By invitation only. Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

NONE SCHEDULED - contact the office for further information

Other Workshops
Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Building Blocks for the Future: Developing Effective Objectives and Action Plans
****Fee for this workshop is $125 per participant

**Middle States’ accreditation protocols emphasize future planning for improved student performance. Are you wondering how to translate your priorities for student growth and improvement into objectives that are clear, focused, and sustainable? Does the idea of long-term action planning have you baffled or overwhelmed? This workshop will offer guidance through the process, including activities and examples that will guide you to success as you prepare for your team visit. You will come away with a solid sense of how objectives can be structured for maximum effectiveness, and how to construct an action plan that will serve as a useful framework for school improvement throughout the term of accreditation. This day will help steer you toward success, will help you to avoid the most common pitfalls in the planning process, and will allow an exchange of ideas among participants.

Reservations required. Full payment for each registration is due to Middle States not later than 10 business days prior to the workshop session. Middle States accepts as full payment either a check in the full amount or a purchase order from the institution.

A full refund will be granted for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the workshop session. There will be no refunds for cancellations after that date. These workshops are provided by presenters under contract to CSS and are conducted only when there are sufficient numbers of registrants to cover the cost of the workshop. Substitutes for registrants are welcome.

Questions? Contact Lyn Graham at x5038 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5038 or via email at lgraham<at>css-msa.org

Fall 2007 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

November 9, 2007
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

May 20, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2008 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

November 19, 2008
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2009 -- workshops run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

May 12, 2009
MSA OFFICE
Philadelphia, PA

Commission Meetings
By invitation only. Questions? Contact Dr. Kenneth Kastle at x5041 / Direct Dial: 267-284-5041 or via email at kkastle<at>css-msa.org

Fall 2007
October 26-27, 2007
Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2008
April 18-19, 2008
Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2008
October 24-25, 2008
Philadelphia, PA

Advisory Committee Meetings
By invitation only. Questions? Contact Lynn McLean at 267-284-5040 or via email at lmclean<at>css-msa.org

Spring 2008
Caribbean Schools Advisory Committee
TO BE DETERMINED

International Schools Advisory Committee
February 21, 2008
AAIE Conference
New Yorkk NY

Traditional Reports Advisory Committee
April 3, 2008
MSA Office
Philadelphia, PA

Strategic Protocols Advisory Committee
April 4, 2008
MSA Office
Philadelphia, PA


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