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15 June
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Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 16: June 15, 2026 - August 5, 2026Registration ends 6/10/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMStudent-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 16: June 15, 2026 - August 5, 2026Registration ends Jun 10Date: Jun 15Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW CalendarIn this 6 week largely asynchronous, self-paced course, we’ll work to design learning for your students that makes it easier to meet the needs of all your students (even when they’re absent), allows you to have a clearer picture of student learning, and includes a blended learning framework to allow you to work with smaller groups of students while the learning continues in your classroom.
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Responsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education (webinar)Registration ends 6/10/202610:00 AM to 11:15 AMResponsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education (webinar)Registration ends Jun 10Date: Jun 15Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Delve into the legal and ethical implications associated with leveraging AI to enhance teaching, learning, and operational aspects, addressing critical areas such as student privacy, data protection, and responsible AI practices. Join us as we navigate the complexities of AI implementation and dive into strategies to mitigate potential risks with AI and equity gaps for students. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and connect with like-minded professionals around the ethical integration of AI in education.
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22 June
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Modern Classrooms Project Virtual Mentorship Program 6/22/2026 to 7/26/2026Registration ends 6/17/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMModern Classrooms Project Virtual Mentorship Program 6/22/2026 to 7/26/2026Registration ends Jun 17Date: Jun 22Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW CalendarCreate a blended, self-paced, mastery-based classroom through the Modern Classrooms Project, Virtual Mentorship Program. This opportunity includes: Personalized training on blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction; Detailed feedback on one unit’s worth of instructions materials; and One-on-one virtual coaching from an expert Modern Classroom educator. Participants will design resources they can quickly implement and build their support network through mentoring and small group meet-ups.
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Transformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & Efficiency (webinar)Registration ends 6/17/202610:00 AM to 11:15 AMTransformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & Efficiency (webinar)Registration ends Jun 17Date: Jun 22Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Explore the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on instructional practices and efficiency. Delve into how AI tools can help educators create personalized and differentiated instructional materials, meeting the diverse needs of students with heightened efficiency. Uncover the potential for AI to streamline teacher tasks and automating routine responsibilities. AI is currently impacting teaching and learning in known and unknown ways. Come engage in dialog with other educators about the ways that you want to utilize AI in the educational environment.
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23 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Marquette)Registration ends 6/9/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Marquette)Registration ends Jun 9Date: Jun 23Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Marquette-Alger RESACalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at Marquette-Alger RESA 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette MI
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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24 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Marquette)Registration ends 6/9/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Marquette)Registration ends Jun 9Date: Jun 24Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Marquette-Alger RESACalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at Marquette-Alger RESA 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette MI
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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25 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Hancock)Registration ends 6/5/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Hancock)Registration ends Jun 5Date: Jun 25Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Copper Country ISDCalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at Copper Country ISD, Conference Room B, 811 Hecla St., Hancock, MI 49930
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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26 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Hancock)Registration ends 6/5/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Hancock)Registration ends Jun 5Date: Jun 26Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Copper Country ISDCalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at Copper Country ISD, Conference Room B, 811 Hecla St., Hancock, MI 49930
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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29 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Kingsford)Registration ends 6/22/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Kingsford)Registration ends Jun 22Date: Jun 29Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Dickinson-Iron ISDCalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at Dickinson-Iron ISD, Borga Center, 1074 Pyle Dr. Kingsford MI 49802
- Dickinson-Iron ISD is in Central Time Zone. These sessions will be 9 am - 3 pm CST (10 am - 4 pm EST)
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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Learning with AI: Revolutionizing Assessment & Cultivating Student AI Literacy (webinar)Registration ends 6/24/20264:00 PM to 5:15 PMLearning with AI: Revolutionizing Assessment & Cultivating Student AI Literacy (webinar)Registration ends Jun 24Date: Jun 29Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Explore assessment through the lens of AI and consider how AI can foster inclusivity and personalization in measuring student learning. Investigate the dynamic capabilities of AI tools to generate various forms of assessments, create rubrics, and provide students with timely, individualized feedback. Additionally, discover strategies for cultivating AI literacy in students, encompassing foundational knowledge, awareness of risks and ethical implications, and critical assessment skills for AI outputs. Come collaborate with MI educators on strategies for improving assessment given the unique challenges and opportunities with Generative AI.
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30 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Kingsford)Registration ends 6/22/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Kingsford)Registration ends Jun 22Date: Jun 30Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Dickinson-Iron ISDCalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at Dickinson-Iron ISD, Borga Center, 1074 Pyle Dr. Kingsford MI 49802
- Dickinson-Iron ISD is in Central Time Zone. These sessions will be 9 am - 3 pm CST (10 am - 4 pm EST)
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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6 July
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Authentic PBL: Grow Student Voice and LearningRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarReady to shift ownership to your students? Explore how Project-Based Learning provides the real-world challenges students need for deeper engagement and understanding. This course focuses specifically on promoting Student Voice and Agency within your units. You will learn to craft compelling Driving Questions and examine the core elements that separate genuine PBL from simple projects. Leave with an actionable framework designed to empower your students and create experiences that truly matter.
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Developing Student Media LiteracyRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarWe are all immersed daily in media and exposed to various types of messaging from the time we get up until we go to bed. Help your learners access, analyze, evaluate, create, and even interact with media messaging to become effective communicators and critical thinkers. You will use REMC’s Media Literacy Toolkit to build your knowledge around media literacy, discover resources for use with your learners, and create practical applications to integrate media literacy in your classroom, regardless of the grade level or content area(s) you teach.
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Empowering Educators to Drive School TransformationRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarBecome a catalyst for meaningful change in your school community. This course is designed for teachers, coaches, specialists, and aspiring leaders who are ready to lead transformation from within their current roles. Participants will explore how to craft a shared vision, navigate different types of organizational change, and implement technology-driven initiatives that foster a dynamic and accountable school culture.
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Engaging Students Using Google ClassroomRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarExplore practical strategies to make Google Classroom more interactive and engaging. Learn to organize content, boost participation with built-in tools, and integrate multimedia and connected apps. Create a student-centered space that fosters collaboration, supports diverse learners, and streamlines communication—transforming Google Classroom into a powerful platform for engagement and learning.
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Game-Based Learning: Boost Engagement and LearningRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarReady to ignite student engagement? This course explores the foundational theory of Game-based Learning (GBL) and delivers practical methods for immediate classroom use. You'll gain tools and strategies to design learning experiences that use games to build complex skills, not just review facts. Reflect on the difference between GBL and gamification, and develop powerful game ideas that are fully aligned with your learning goals. Start building deeper student understanding through the power of play.
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Ignite Learning Through Media CreationRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarDiscover how to engage students through multimedia tools such as animation, video, and graphic design. This three-week asynchronous course introduces a variety of platforms for creative expression, assessment, and communication—while addressing best practices for legal and ethical use, including Creative Commons licensing. By the end of this course, you’ll walk away with a practical toolkit of multimedia strategies to enhance instruction and maximize student engagement.
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Improve Student Teamwork with Impactful StrategiesRegistration ends Jul 1Date: Jul 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarTransform your classroom dynamic. Equip students with mastery-level collaboration and communication techniques. Enhance learning and instantly improve classroom culture as students partner with you for success. This course promotes positive instructional changes that support powerful partnership learning.
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MiSEN and REMC SAVE partner to secure affordable networking solutions
The Michigan Statewide Educational Network (MiSEN) has partnered with REMC SAVE to launch a statewide Networking & Security Bid aligned with the federal E-Rate process through the issuance of a consortium FCC Form 470 through the support of E-Rate Central. This exciting partnership expands access to cost-effective network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions for Michigan schools, libraries, and rural healthcare entities.
Plan ahead: REMC Course schedule now available through December 2026
Educators can now plan ahead for a full season of professional learning! The REMC Course schedule is currently completed through December 2026, making it easier than ever to choose learning opportunities that fit your goals, your schedule and your classroom needs.
AI & Media Literacy Collaborative - New Dates and Locations Added!
This summer, Michigan educational leaders have an exciting opportunity to join a professional learning experience focused on strengthening responsible AI and media literacy use. AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative is designed to empower Michigan leaders with the tools, support, and resources needed to guide meaningful AI and media literacy learning in their buildings, schools, and communities.
Buy in bulk and save with the new REMC SAVE Copy Paper Contract
Paper is an essential purchase for every school and agency, and REMC SAVE’s paper contract can help you save both time and money on this everyday need. Through REMC SAVE’s competitive bid process, you can access state-compliant pricing without the need for local bidding, making purchasing easier and more efficient.
Next cohort starts June 15th
Reimagine your classroom and give your teaching a fresh boost with REMC’s Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM). Register to join this inspiring professional learning experience that will help you press reset and build a powerful, student-centered classroom - where every learner thrives.