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We empower educators with free professional learning through virtual courses, face-to-face workshops, and hands-on training, all offering free SCECHs.
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17 August
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ADA Documents: Microsoft Word Part 2Registration ends Aug 12Date: Aug 17Time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Learn strategies for making your Microsoft Word documents accessible, Part 2. Microsoft Word contains easily accessible features that can help anyone design documents that are ADA compliant. This webinar will focus on establishing strong design practices, such as using and adjusting built-in Styles and avoiding common pitfalls that might prevent a document from being compliant.
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ADA Documents: Microsoft Word Part 2Registration ends Aug 12Date: Aug 17Time: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: .Calendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Learn strategies for making your Microsoft Word documents accessible, Part 2. Microsoft Word contains easily accessible features that can help anyone design documents that are ADA compliant. This webinar will focus on establishing strong design practices, such as using and adjusting built-in Styles and avoiding common pitfalls that might prevent a document from being compliant.
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14 September
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AI Prompting Essentials for TeachingRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarLearn how AI-driven prompting can boost teaching efficiency and classroom impact. This course equips educators with essential AI literacy and prompt engineering skills to create engaging and customized classroom applications. We'll discover techniques for lesson design and managing workload with AI prompts that save time and improve learning. Participants will leave this course ready to incorporate prompt engineering into their daily practice with clarity and confidence.
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Creating a Digital Makerspace for your ClassroomRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarJust because you might not have a physical Makerspace in your school, that doesn't mean the learning, creating, and innovating is limited. You will learn about why digital making is important, how to structure engaging and creative work for students, how students can develop critical 21st-century skills - and discover a myriad of resources that can be used.
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Effective Online Classroom Communication StrategiesRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarMake the most of your online presence while complimenting your traditional classroom! Effectively use your district’s course management tool and/or a classroom website for organized communication with students and parents. Learn how to organize your online classroom/website, best methods for communicating online with students and parents, and how to create or locate online quality resources that will make your online presence successful.
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Empower Learners with Accessibility ToolsRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarParticipants will engage in activities that highlight practical strategies for integrating accessibility tools into their curriculum, ensuring that all students have equitable access to learning opportunities. The course delves into the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explores a rich array of digital tools (including websites, Chrome extensions, and artificial intelligence applications) aimed at enhancing accessibility in education. Educators will not only expand their toolkit of accessibility resources, but also develop skills to create more inclusive and adaptive learning experiences for every learner.
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Exploring Formative Assessment ToolsRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarExplore how formative assessment methodologies help teachers adapt to the changing needs of learners. Learn how online tools and simple tasks can uncover misconceptions, provide mastery of content, and support the learning process. Investigate research-based approaches to improve instruction and guide students to success. A variety of free, online formative assessment tools will be utilized during this course.
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Fact or Fiction? Building Media-Savvy LearnersRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarIn today’s media landscape, separating fact from misinformation is harder than ever—especially for students. This course helps educators teach students to critically evaluate media, recognize credible sources, and understand the impact of sharing unverified information. Together, we’ll work to break the cycle of misinformation and build smarter consumers and creators of media.
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Make It Stick: Presenting for Adult LearnersRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarThis course helps educators design and deliver presentations that truly connect with adult learners. Participants will explore how adults learn best and apply those principles to create engaging, memorable presentations. Through guided practice, they’ll refine key skills such as storytelling, body language, and audience interaction, while learning to integrate visuals and technology with purpose. By the end, participants will leave with a presentation plan that “sticks”—one that inspires, informs, and empowers every adult learner in the room.
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OER to Support Personalized LearningRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarOpen Educational Resources (OER) are free, editable classroom resources that can be used in curriculum. Competency-Based Education (CBE) personalizes learning for students by focusing on content mastery. Combining OER and CBE supports the flexibility of time, place, and pace while enhancing student agency through choice, voice, and authenticity. Participants will either create an authentic lesson or project incorporating an OER to enhance personalized learning, or develop a plan for personalized professional development in their professional context.
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Power Up: Digital LeaderRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarLearn about resources and practice with job-embedded exercises to extend your and your students’ digital citizenship. Explore how you can extend this impact beyond the classroom by moving beyond digital citizenship to a digital leader in your school and community, and encourage your students to do so as well.
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Social Media: Strategies for Designing Learning ExperiencesRegistration ends 9/9/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMSocial Media: Strategies for Designing Learning ExperiencesRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarSocial media tools and platforms can enable educators to lead and learn with other professionals from where they stand in classrooms, offices, and buildings. Explore how social media tools aid with building and expanding professional networks and create opportunities for building authentic learning experiences for our students.
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Teaching with Google WorkspaceRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarGoogle Workspace for Education is a robust and versatile set of digital tools. In this course, you will explore the most essential Google digital tools for teachers. Learn the basic skills across tools such as Google Drive, Documents, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Classroom, and much more. Distinguish yourself as an educator and demonstrate basic mastery withGoogle tools. Upon completion of the course, you will be presented with the opportunity to get your Google Educator Level 1 Certification at no cost.
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AI Community of Practice: Meeting the Personalized Needs of Each Learner CohortRegistration ends 9/9/20264:00 PM to 4:30 PMAI Community of Practice: Meeting the Personalized Needs of Each Learner CohortRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW Calendar
Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education? Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from January to June, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort will focus on Personalized Learning, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.
Differentiation is a critical part of planning, teaching, and learning experiences for every student. AI helps educators as a thought partner and resource generator to aid in the planning, ideating, and designing of artifacts that support learners based on where they are. Using AI helps educators focus more on the higher level analysis and problem solving to construct intentional differentiation within the timeframes they have for this important work.Optional SCECHs are available.
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AI Community of Practice: Reimagining Assessments in the Age of AI CohortRegistration ends 9/9/20264:00 PM to 4:30 PMAI Community of Practice: Reimagining Assessments in the Age of AI CohortRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 14Time: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW Calendar
Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education? Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort will focus on Reimagining Assessment for teachers, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.
What opportunities does AI provide to transform assessments into tools for deeper learning and reflection? Together, we’ll use AI to audit assessments for tight alignment with learning goals, design differentiated tasks that promote personalization and equity, build low-stakes formative checks that deliver precise, timely feedback, and prompt student reflection to strengthen ownership of progress and next steps. By sharing successes and troubleshooting challenges, we’ll develop assessment strategies that elevate teaching practice and empower every learner to direct their own growth.
Optional SCECHs will be available for participants.
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21 September
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Unveiling the Future: Fundamentals of AI (webinar)Registration ends Sep 14Date: Sep 21Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Gain a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI and its distinctions from traditional AI, along with the vital skill of prompt engineering to effectively engage with AI tools. Delve into the capabilities and limitations of popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity. Connect with MI educators to learn how others think about and apply Generative AI in their work. The session promises a collaborative hands-on learning experience, empowering participants to apply newfound knowledge seamlessly.
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AI Community of Practice: Meeting the Personalized Needs of Each Learner CohortRegistration ends 9/9/20264:00 PM to 5:30 PMAI Community of Practice: Meeting the Personalized Needs of Each Learner CohortRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 21Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW Calendar
Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education? Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from January to June, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort will focus on Personalized Learning, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.
Differentiation is a critical part of planning, teaching, and learning experiences for every student. AI helps educators as a thought partner and resource generator to aid in the planning, ideating, and designing of artifacts that support learners based on where they are. Using AI helps educators focus more on the higher level analysis and problem solving to construct intentional differentiation within the timeframes they have for this important work.Optional SCECHs are available.
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AI Community of Practice: Reimagining Assessments in the Age of AI CohortRegistration ends 9/9/20264:00 PM to 5:30 PMAI Community of Practice: Reimagining Assessments in the Age of AI CohortRegistration ends Sep 9Date: Sep 21Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW Calendar
Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education? Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort will focus on Reimagining Assessment for teachers, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.
What opportunities does AI provide to transform assessments into tools for deeper learning and reflection? Together, we’ll use AI to audit assessments for tight alignment with learning goals, design differentiated tasks that promote personalization and equity, build low-stakes formative checks that deliver precise, timely feedback, and prompt student reflection to strengthen ownership of progress and next steps. By sharing successes and troubleshooting challenges, we’ll develop assessment strategies that elevate teaching practice and empower every learner to direct their own growth.
Optional SCECHs will be available for participants.
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FREE Google Certification Training
REMC Association of Michigan is offering your Information Technology staff FREE training to develop EDU Workspace Amplified Admin skills and techniques. The CDW Google Certification Training is designed to provide those who have access to their district's Google Admin panel with educational best practices.
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 - there is still time to register!
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.