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Elementary Math Leaders will learn with and from one another through a hands-on, collaborative learning lab. Participants will explore ways to build on children’s mathematical thinking, collaboratively plan for learning, and experiment with teacher moves and leadership moves. You’ll have opportunities to try things out, examine what happens, reflect with colleagues, and consider how the learning might shape your own practice and support the work of others.Please note: This event is for participants in the Elementary Math Leader Meetings only.

This session introduces educators to the field of medical laboratory science (MLS) and its growing role in healthcare.Participants will gain an overview of career opportunities, educational pathways, and local training options available to students.The session will also provide practical strategies for helping middle and high school students explore and pursue careers in this high-demand, often underrepresented healthcare field.This session will award 1.0 Career SCECHS.

A fun, practical training that helps teams plan a meaningful Family Partnership/Participation Group meeting during the holiday season. Participants will review why family engagement matters, what “data” can look like in early childhood, and how to use simple classroom data to plan activities that connect families to children’s learning.

In this session participants will learn how to respond to big behaviors associated with feelings of anger and rage. This Conscious Discipline informed training discusses the brain states of children experiencing anger and rage and helps teachers calibrate a response that regulates and supports the needs of children.

Prekindergarten educators participate in 8-half day sessions of intense training focused on the MAISA-GELN Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education’s mission to improve literacy equity, participants will learn about the researched based practices that are necessary for children to demonstrate adequate literacy progress. These practices are agnostic and support any curriculum.

Prekindergarten educators participate in 8-half day sessions of intense training focused on the MAISA-GELN Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education’s mission to improve literacy equity, participants will learn about the researched based practices that are necessary for children to demonstrate adequate literacy progress. These practices are agnostic and support any curriculum.

In this series participants will learn about the targeted social emotional supports elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the middle layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five who need additional targeted teaching or skill building. We highlight five data-based interventions that can be used with children who need this level of support.

In this session participants will learn how to use and track data as part of the implementation of a behavior plan for young children. Included in the session will be in depth instruction on the different data tracking tools available, how to share data with the behavior team, and using data to update behavior plans.

Navigating the new CTE Program/Early Middle College Application Process provides targeted professional learning for district leaders and program staff seeking approval for new Michigan Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Early Middle College (EMC) designs.Participants receive step-by-step guidance on application requirements, timelines, program design expectations, labor market alignment, and supporting documentation needed for the state while offering opportunities for questions and collaborative problem-solving.This learning experience equips attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop high-quality, compliant programs that expand student access to career pathways and postsecondary credentials.

This professional development session introduces educators to strategies for integrating assistive technology to support student learning within the TeachTown curriculum. Participants will explore how assistive technology tools—such as communication supports, visual aids, and accessibility features—can increase engagement, independence, and access for students with diverse learning needs. Please come prepared to share ideas about your students and the assistive technology (AT) devices they use, and explore ways to better integrate and maximize these tools in your instruction.

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is widely considered the best instructional model to support multilingual learners (English learners) in English proficiency development and academic achievement. SIOP is the only empirically-validated model of sheltered instruction.Do you have multilingual learners in your school or classroom? Students with disabilities? Students who have been historically disenfranchised? Students who may need extra support with content concepts and skills? SIOP components and features can benefit all of these learners.This virtual SIOP Training is divided into 9 modules: 3 are synchronous (live) and 6 are asynchronous (at your own pace). Participants will have two weeks to complete all modules.**All sessions and asynchronous work must be attended and completed to receive SCECHs**

In this session, we will take a closer look at the required components of the dyslexia screener under PA 146 by unpacking each subcomponent. This session is not focused on any specific screener from the MDE-approved assessment list, but rather on building a clear understanding of the screening requirements. Participants will build an understanding of what each measure assesses and how the results can tell us about the students we work with. Together, we will explore how screener data can be used to identify areas of strength and need and support informed instructional decisions.