Center for Leadership and Learning
Assessment is not the point at which we expect to support students in social-emotional learning and yet it can be. When we engage in assessment
Now more than ever, it is difficult for educators to have concerned conversations with administrators, parents, and students, especially when you don’t have the authority
Like the stretch between Winter break and Spring break, the bike section of an Ironman event is the long and grueling. If something goes wrong
The run is the last leg of the race, and like the school year, as we approach the end of the year, we are exhausted.
Explore research-based programs that educators can use themselves or with their students to set the tone in our schools. The idea will roughly follow Maslow’s
It’s June and you made it to the finish line! However, there’s always the next race. But before lacing up your shoes for September, it’s
Assessment is not the point at which we expect to support students in social-emotional learning and yet it can be. When we engage in assessment
Explore research-based programs that educators can use themselves or with their students to set the tone in our schools. The idea will roughly follow Maslow’s
Educators will engage in practical and immediate steps to assess the manner in which literature is providing equitable representation to all students. May be paired
Talking about racial justice in public education—constructively, honestly, and openly—is difficult. We as educators must continually challenge and dismantle, piece by piece, the structures, policies
Research supports the increase in retention rates when utilizing a visual journal or sketchbook for notetaking. Utilizing a visual journal or sketchbook does not require
Engage in music-making while exploring new resources that may help K-8 students process their experiences during the pandemic. Participants will experience cross-curricular experiences in children’s
Have you ever thought about how to integrate the five phases of design thinking into your curriculum? Join Jane Montero for an informational session on
Michigan has an epic and fascinating geologic history. Some of the most amazing events in Earth’s past have left their evidence in the rock record
Some students avoid Math like the plague, but we can do better at helping students foster a love of Math. Learn how to relate to
For some students, Math is a subject to be avoided, however it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how students experience anxiety in math
What does the future hold for our nation’s youth? What do educators envision for students emerging from schools? We should see our students not only
Feeling whiplash as we move from remote to in-person, and back to remote? So do your students! One of the key skills an educator can
Teaching grammar in an ELA class can be maddening! Ever feel like you don’t know the answer to why a sentence is incorrect; you just
Schoology is a powerful platform, and with many more educators using it, the Schoology Series is here to help you leverage this tool to improve
If you want to give your students the drill and practice they need in order to correct their language usage, and are not sure what
Learning Management System (LMS) platforms like Schoology can be used with many other learning applications. Join us in one of our special “Schoology Series” sessions
Quality practice will look, sound, and feel different in in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments. Participants will learn about best practices for pedagogy in any
This is a repeating two-part series. Select 101 or 201 – start times are staggered for registration purposes. In an effort to support and maintain
After leveling up your EdTech capacity during the pandemic, let’s consider the key components of what quality blended lesson design looks like. We’ll share how
Creating and producing your own podcast can be both effective and rewarding. Podcasts provide an easy and unique way to convey information, as well as
Traditional grading practices often go unexamined despite their potential for harm. This webinar is designed to critically examine assumptions about grading, look at current grading
Meet a pair of outstanding educator colleagues from Oklahoma and Montana to learn how to engage students with digital reading strategies. Differentiate and maximize your
Explore a few examples of what distance education might “look” like in K-12 classrooms from EdTech experts. We will also explore the transition thinking required
How can I use common Google and Edtech tools to support collaborative math practice and discussion at a distance? We will explore one learning cycle
This session will discuss how popular EdTech tools can be leveraged to collect formative assessment and inform instruction in an asynchronous environment. Facilitators: Kristal Jaaskelainen
Tools like Seesaw, Flipgrid, and Google Classroom are beloved by educators across the nation, and can be utilized to serve our students with direct, targeted
Assessment is not the point at which we expect to support students in social-emotional learning and yet it can be. When we engage in assessment
Research supports the increase in retention rates when utilizing a visual journal or sketchbook for notetaking. Utilizing a visual journal or sketchbook does not require
Engage in music-making while exploring new resources that may help K-8 students process their experiences during the pandemic. Participants will experience cross-curricular experiences in children’s
Have you ever thought about how to integrate the five phases of design thinking into your curriculum? Join Jane Montero for an informational session on
What does the future hold for our nation’s youth? What do educators envision for students emerging from schools? We should see our students not only
In this workshop, we will explore best practices for on-line digital-visual accessibility. The majority of our time will be spent learning about practical tools and
How do you support students with IEPs, language learners, and older students with developing literacy skills in a distance learning environment? Learn strategies for providing
Assessment is not the point at which we expect to support students in social-emotional learning and yet it can be. When we engage in assessment
Now more than ever, it is difficult for educators to have concerned conversations with administrators, parents, and students, especially when you don’t have the authority
Explore research-based programs that educators can use themselves or with their students to set the tone in our schools. The idea will roughly follow Maslow’s
Educators will engage in practical and immediate steps to assess the manner in which literature is providing equitable representation to all students. May be paired
Talking about racial justice in public education—constructively, honestly, and openly—is difficult. We as educators must continually challenge and dismantle, piece by piece, the structures, policies
Research supports the increase in retention rates when utilizing a visual journal or sketchbook for notetaking. Utilizing a visual journal or sketchbook does not require
Engage in music-making while exploring new resources that may help K-8 students process their experiences during the pandemic. Participants will experience cross-curricular experiences in children’s
Have you ever thought about how to integrate the five phases of design thinking into your curriculum? Join Jane Montero for an informational session on
For some students, Math is a subject to be avoided, however it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how students experience anxiety in math
What does the future hold for our nation’s youth? What do educators envision for students emerging from schools? We should see our students not only
The second installment of this very popular series on “Embodiment:’ With a mini recap of Part 1,a deeper dive into how regulation of the nervous
We’ve prepared for the “race” {school year} with the Warm Up session. You have developed your purpose, focused on clarity of mind and committed to
The coronavirus has caused significant disruption. For teachers, it has caused substantial changes in their personal and professional life. This Webinar focuses on the challenges
Have you ever been told that you or another educator have a “presence” when they enter the classroom? Those with this “presence” seem to be
Teach4Endurance: The Warm Up Session is exactly what it sounds like. It is a warm up to get yourself ready for an upcoming challenge (i.e.
Wondering how to help students that struggle with behavior and social and emotional skills? Based on research by Dr. Marc Bracket and Dr. Ross Greene,
The everyday stresses of teaching have been dramatically increased by the pandemic. Utilizing mindfulness practices to enhance your effectiveness with students and their families can
Explore and discuss with peer educators the year that was COVID and how to transition back to in-person learning. Learn about ways to translate your
Explore and discuss with peer educators the year that was COVID and how to transition back to in-person learning. Learn about ways to translate your
Students are facing a perfect storm of traumatic events including a nationwide pandemic, economic instability, racial unrest over police killings, months of anxiety and isolation
Feeling whiplash as we move from remote to in-person, and back to remote? So do your students! One of the key skills an educator can
The second installment of this very popular series on “Embodiment:’ With a mini recap of Part 1,a deeper dive into how regulation of the nervous
Teaching grammar in an ELA class can be maddening! Ever feel like you don’t know the answer to why a sentence is incorrect; you just
So many frustrated colleagues and parents battle each other on a daily basis, but ultimately we have the same goal. Educating our students-their children. However,
Quality practice will look, sound, and feel different in in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments. Participants will learn about best practices for pedagogy in any
So many frustrated colleagues and parents battle each other on a daily basis, but ultimately we have the same goal…educating our students-their children. However, communication
This is a repeating two-part series. Select 101 or 201 – start times are staggered for registration purposes. In an effort to support and maintain
After leveling up your EdTech capacity during the pandemic, let’s consider the key components of what quality blended lesson design looks like. We’ll share how
Are you a teacher early in their career or an aspiring educator preparing or getting ready to start your career? There are so many things
Worries about switching to Schoology this fall? Interested in getting a head start wrapping your brain around what your digital classroom might look like? Regardless
Feeling whiplash as we move from remote to in-person, and back to remote? So do your students! One of the key skills an educator can
Teaching grammar in an ELA class can be maddening! Ever feel like you don’t know the answer to why a sentence is incorrect; you just
Schoology is a powerful platform, and with many more educators using it, the Schoology Series is here to help you leverage this tool to improve
If you want to give your students the drill and practice they need in order to correct their language usage, and are not sure what
Learning Management System (LMS) platforms like Schoology can be used with many other learning applications. Join us in one of our special “Schoology Series” sessions
A HyperDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for online learning! More than just some links on a page, a HyperDoc allows you to bundle
Quality practice will look, sound, and feel different in in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments. Participants will learn about best practices for pedagogy in any
After leveling up your EdTech capacity during the pandemic, let’s consider the key components of what quality blended lesson design looks like. We’ll share how
Creating and producing your own podcast can be both effective and rewarding. Podcasts provide an easy and unique way to convey information, as well as
Our youngest learners are navigating the world online and offline. How can we best accommodate the digital world, keeping our early childhood student’s diverse and
Worries about switching to Schoology this fall? Interested in getting a head start wrapping your brain around what your digital classroom might look like? Regardless
In this workshop, we will explore best practices for on-line digital-visual accessibility. The majority of our time will be spent learning about practical tools and
Do you want to find a way to organize yourself AND your students by finding everything in one place? You can create a virtual classroom
This session will discuss how to use Pear Deck to transform your PPT/Google Slides into interactive presentations. Assess student understanding in real time or at
How can I use common Google and Edtech tools to support collaborative math practice and discussion at a distance? We will explore one learning cycle
Did you know that there are hundreds of apps that can be integrated into Google Classroom? In this advanced training, come learn how to use
How do you support students with IEPs, language learners, and older students with developing literacy skills in a distance learning environment? Learn strategies for providing
Google Slides is a tool that allows educators to share a variety of information with students in a dynamic fashion. In this course, participants will
This session will discuss how popular EdTech tools can be leveraged to collect formative assessment and inform instruction in an asynchronous environment. Facilitators: Kristal Jaaskelainen
Tools like Seesaw, Flipgrid, and Google Classroom are beloved by educators across the nation, and can be utilized to serve our students with direct, targeted
Google Classroom isn’t just a place to post homework; it can help improve your ability to connect with your students, respond to their needs, and
Take a deeper dive into the many features of Seesaw. Learn how to create your own custom Seesaw activities. Also discover how Seesaw’s built-in features
Practice Seesaw skills in this interactive session as your students might! You will learn the basics of how Seesaw works for student and family engagement
Explore research-based programs that educators can use themselves or with their students to set the tone in our schools. The idea will roughly follow Maslow’s
Educators will engage in practical and immediate steps to assess the manner in which literature is providing equitable representation to all students. May be paired
Talking about racial justice in public education—constructively, honestly, and openly—is difficult. We as educators must continually challenge and dismantle, piece by piece, the structures, policies
Engage in music-making while exploring new resources that may help K-8 students process their experiences during the pandemic. Participants will experience cross-curricular experiences in children’s
Have you ever thought about how to integrate the five phases of design thinking into your curriculum? Join Jane Montero for an informational session on
For some students, Math is a subject to be avoided, however it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how students experience anxiety in math
What does the future hold for our nation’s youth? What do educators envision for students emerging from schools? We should see our students not only
No matter your title, your students see you as experts and mentors for their college search journey. Universities like Michigan State University have changed many
Now more than ever, it is difficult for educators to have concerned conversations with administrators, parents, and students, especially when you don’t have the authority
Like the stretch between Winter break and Spring break, the bike section of an Ironman event is the long and grueling. If something goes wrong
The run is the last leg of the race, and like the school year, as we approach the end of the year, we are exhausted.
It’s June and you made it to the finish line! However, there’s always the next race. But before lacing up your shoes for September, it’s
Engage in music-making while exploring new resources that may help K-8 students process their experiences during the pandemic. Participants will experience cross-curricular experiences in children’s
Self-care is often the first thing that gets ignored when life becomes stressful. Taking care of yourself will help you to better care for those
The second installment of this very popular series on “Embodiment:’ With a mini recap of Part 1,a deeper dive into how regulation of the nervous
We’ve prepared for the “race” {school year} with the Warm Up session. You have developed your purpose, focused on clarity of mind and committed to
Teach4Endurance: The Warm Up Session is exactly what it sounds like. It is a warm up to get yourself ready for an upcoming challenge (i.e.
Over the years, the education profession has become increasingly stressful. Too much stress can negatively impact health, well-being, work attitudes and turnover. Learn the basic
So many frustrated colleagues and parents battle each other on a daily basis, but ultimately we have the same goal. Educating our students-their children. However,
No matter your title, your students see you as experts and mentors for their college search journey. Universities like Michigan State University have changed many
So many frustrated colleagues and parents battle each other on a daily basis, but ultimately we have the same goal…educating our students-their children. However, communication
Now more than ever, it is difficult for educators to have concerned conversations with administrators, parents, and students, especially when you don’t have the authority
Like the stretch between Winter break and Spring break, the bike section of an Ironman event is the long and grueling. If something goes wrong
The run is the last leg of the race, and like the school year, as we approach the end of the year, we are exhausted.
It’s June and you made it to the finish line! However, there’s always the next race. But before lacing up your shoes for September, it’s
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) is the statewide agency tasked with supporting arts and culture programming across the entire state. And they believe
Self-care is often the first thing that gets ignored when life becomes stressful. Taking care of yourself will help you to better care for those
Grant writing is an excellent way to make a significant change to your teaching environment, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming to pursue. Together we
The coronavirus has caused significant disruption. For teachers, it has caused substantial changes in their personal and professional life. This Webinar focuses on the challenges
Are you a teacher early in their career or an aspiring educator preparing or getting ready to start your career? There are so many things
Upcoming Events –
Open Doors – MEA Professional Learning Webinar Series – Fall 2023
The sessions in this series present us topics and techniques that provide a chance to reframe how we perceive opportunities – finding a door where we saw only walls; how we relate to each other – opening doors for others; and how we grow and discover – opening doors to new ideas and ways of thinking.
As the leaves turn, join us for this Fall series to learn, laugh, and lean on each other – the door of 2024 is before us.