Center for Leadership and Learning
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 with “Curriculum Inclusivity in Action” or stand alone. Facilitators: Elizabeth Lulis, MI/Chrissy Waldhor, OK
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 and implicit biases we all have that prop up white privilege at the expense of students and families of color. To do anything less is to deny the world in which our students live, to concede that some students deserve less. Facilitators: Eriece Colbert, IA/Keri Roberts, WA
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 any specific art training…all you need is a journal and something to write with; there really isn’t a right or wrong way to use them. Explore how to incorporate visual journals within your own subject area, grade level, or in your own personal lives! Facilitator: Dr. Jane Montero, MI
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 literature, poetry, and art, and will be invited to connect their experiences to their own teaching contexts. Facilitator: Shannan Hibbard, MI
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 the five phases are and how to put design thinking to use in your classroom. Facilitator: Dr. Jane Montero, MI
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 that arts education is a critical part of the education of our youth in opening new worlds to them, encouraging creativity, and presenting opportunities for careers. Join MACC Arts Education Program Manager Chad Swan-Badgero as he outlines grant funding opportunities for teachers and schools to support arts related projects in the classroom, and walks you through submitting a successful application to MACC. This is a great way for you to access funding to support your classroom! Facilitator: Chad Swan-Badgero, MI
Upcoming Events –
Core Safety Practices- MEA Professional Learning Webinar Series – Winter 2024
Hundreds of MEA members participated in the fall series of professional learning opportunities relating to student violence. The series continues with more offerings focusing on de-escalation, post-incident best practices, communication infrastructure, leveraging policies and law, and managing stress.