The MISBO Office will move to it's
new location on November 1st:
1640 Powers Ferry Road
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2012 Benchmarking Survey | |
Survey is now closed for data submission.
1st Edition of Data Available
November 1, 2012
Link to log into the survey - http://www.idp-benchmark.com/
If you have any problems with your login or other questions, please e-mail Support at support@idp-dashboards.com.
Please remember that you must have completed the survey to have access to the benchmarking tool and the data. |
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From the Executive Director:
Dear Colleagues,
Mobile Learning / BYOD / 1:1 / Hybrid Learning / Blended Learning / Mobile Learning / Online Learning / Tablets / APPS / Mobile Devices / Augmented Reality!
The pace at which technology is moving and changing the way we educate our children and operate our institutions is very FAST and there is no sign it is slowing!
How can you keep up on all of this and provide the support that your school leaders need to make critical decisions? Here are some resources that may help:
- NAIS has done significant research about technology in schools including a recently released survey on Mobile Learning - you can find their information HERE - you may need to be a NAIS member to access some of these reports.
- CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) - for the past four years CoSN in partnership with New Media Consortium (www.nmc.org) have published the Horizon Report K-12 Edition. I have found this to be the most valuable single resource of information about trends in technology in the K-12 education sector. You can access the report and related toolkit at no cost HERE.
- The "Committed Sardine" blog by Ian Jukes is a great resource and provides quick fast updates on trends in technology - you can join and become a committed sardine by clicking HERE.
- I use Twitter as a good resource for professional development. Most of the people that I follow are talking about trends and issues with educational technology - I try to keep up and look at this about once a week and try to 'tweet' something relevant when I come across it - so if you are thinking about tweeting, you may want to follow @marcll by starting HERE.
The upcoming MISBO / SAIS Annual Conference is full of great opportunities to learn about technology trends in independent schools. Enjoy the ride!
Sincerely,
Marc Levinson
Executive Director, MISBO
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2012 MISBO Annual Conference
October 21-22 Atlanta, Georgia
Leaders of the Future - What does that mean for your school?
Come join hundreds of peer schools in the region to learn how and why some schools stand above the rest. They are the ones that understand and embrace leadership - in all areas of their institution! Bring your entire adminstrative team and together learn best practices, along with the skills, tips and resources
they need to be effective leaders at your school.
Breakout presentations will apply to all areas of your team, including:
Business Officer, HR Professional, Technology Director, Facilities Director, and Head of School.
Register today to enjoy full conference registration for $350 for the first registrant and $300 for each additional registrant. Rates increase after October 5!
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Follett Virtual Bookstores, part of Follett Higher Education Group, was formed in 1873 with a mission to provide books and materials to the educational market. Throughout our long history we have continued to use the latest technology to ensure an efficient textbook fulfillment process for our school partners, and an easier and more cost effective book buying experience for the families we mutually serve. Our virtual bookstores combine our long established publisher relationships, processes and expertise to bring the right products at the best prices to your community. Follett customizes your web storefront to provide school selected materials in a range of formats including; used, new, rental and digital books which are available via a simple transaction. And because a bookstore is more than just books, we offer related products like educationally priced software and school logo spirit clothing or gifts as well.
Let Follett Virtual Bookstores create a solution for you. To learn more, contact Mitchell Syrkin, Director, MISBO Vendor Partner, at 404-840-0397 or msyrkin@fvb.follett.com |
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Pictures of Your School for the Website
The new MISBO website has launched, and we have received wonderful feedback!
We would like to add additional photographs to our homepage showcasing different member schools, and what makes each of them unique.
Thank you to all the schools that have already submitted photos - they clearly show what wonderful institutions we work for - but we want more! Do you have a LEED Certified Building to highlight, pictures of an historical event or anniversary, or a new building addition to your campus? Perhaps your students have had an outstanding performance you would like to showcase? Share your stories with other members! Try to include at least one photo that bears your school's name or logo if possible.
We need your image in the following format:
Format - .JPG or .PNG Dimensions are: 570 X 300
If you would like us to post an image of your school on our website, please send the approved photograph to cherylgoode@misbo.com Thank you!
Rights/Permissions: MISBO may use any or all of these photos, or a derivative thereof, in print or digital media at any time, with attribution to your school. If you submit photos which include minor children, please be certain that you have a signed photo/media release for them. |
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The many benefits of leasing versus buying include: lower maintenance costs, tax savings, and always having a newer model bus to name a few. All of our 15 Passenger Activity buses meet FMVSS and have dual rear wheels. We can deliver to any destination in the southeast for a nominal fee (all misbo members are included in our service area).
Contact one of our knowledgeable representatives to find out more about our buses.
Calvin Williams, 770-287-7368, calvin@busmaxrental.com
It is sincerely our pleasure to serve you. We are a family owned and have been doing business for over 25 years. |
FALL 2012 WEBINARS
Enrollment Agreements: Tips And Traps
Date: October 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Sara Goldsmith Schwartz, President and Managing Partner, Schwartz Hannum PC
Description: This engaging presentation will explore the key elements of a legally enforceable enrollment agreement, strategies for enforcement of enrollment agreements, including ways to increase collections, and tips for prevailing in educational malpractice claims. Sara will also provide a review of the disclosure obligations applicable to schools that offer payment plans subject to the Truth in Lending Act. An overview of best practices for converting from paper enrollment agreements to online enrollment agreements will be provided, and helpful checklists for drafting enrollment agreements and converting to online enrollment agreements will be distributed to attendees.
Learning Objective: Participants will learn strategies to enforce enrollment agreements, prevail in an education malpractice claim and more.
Date: October 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Tina Rodriquez, CFO & General Counsel, SAGE Dining Services
Description: Community-inclusive dining programs are an excellent choice from a financial, nutrition, and social perspective. yet many parents focus solely on the increased tuition cost, not the advantages their student will enjoy. To overcome this resistance, you need a strong communications plan and a compelling message. Join us for a discussion of winning communications strategies, and arguments you can use during your transition process.
Learning Objective: Participants will learn about the issues and questions to consider before moving to a mandatory lunch program.
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MISBO
1424 West Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
Ph: 404-609-6401, 800-466-4720 www.misbo.com |
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