Center for Leadership and Learning

Webinars

Teach4 Endurance: The Swim Session

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 releasing what doesn’t add value to your life. The “race” {school year} is now on and in full force. During the Swim session, we’ll focus on letting go of control, asking for help when needed and allowing ourselves to complete an honest self-reflection … it’s time to get in the water! Facilitator: Brian Dalton – Rochester Community School District

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Schoology Series: Using Google Drive Assignments to create editable worksheets

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 to learn how to leverage Google and Schoology to create a better learning experience for your students, as well as making your workflow more efficient with worksheets and PDFs. Facilitator: Kathleen Ader – Novi Community School District

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Using HyperDocs for Student Learning

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 lessons, tasks, and assessments together in one document that can easily be differentiated for particular students or groups. In this course we will explore ideas, tools, and templates to help you create your own HyperDocs that you can start using with your students tomorrow. Facilitators: Karma Nordsrom – Ann Arbor Public Schools and Ellen Brooks Monroe Public Schools

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Partnering with Parents in Education

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 tends to be the biggest barrier, which often leads to a disconnect between the two. Learn some communication techniques that work to make parents your go-to-partners in education. Facilitator: Jacquelyn Cunningham Ed.S – Lincoln Park Public Schools  

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Creating a space for it all: Academics, SEL and Self-Care

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 reduce some of the stress. Starting with the end in mind, the webinar will also focus on self-care and how to regulate your own emotions through these challenging times. Facilitator: Mary Spence – Ann Arbor Public Schools

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College Bound: Expert Application Advice for Educators

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 processes and requirements for students hoping to go to college. Help your students by learning: Who should choose test optional? How important  are letters of rec? What’s the best advice you should give to a student thinking about college? One size doesn’t fit all – learn how residential colleges like MSU’s Residential College helps students connect to a meaningful learning community. Facilitator: Rugelio Ramereiz,MSU Residential College in the Arts and Humanities

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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.