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This workshop will provide an overview of the 2026-2027 Data Collection transition requirements using the SPP Indicator B-13 federal reporting requirements. The most current B-13 manual and checklist will be reviewed to ensure understanding and provide time for discussion. Additionally, participants will learn where to locate the evidence/documentation to support selected responses on the B-13 Checklist in order to demonstrate compliance with the federal reporting requirements.

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**

These sessions provide participants the opportunity to be a part of a Professional Reading & Reflecting Community. This is a unique learning opportunity developed for those who love to read and discuss with others! Participants will receive a copy of an article one week prior to the session. Participants are encouraged to read the article and come to the session prepared to reflect and discuss. Articles will center on teaching and learning in science.

Are you an educator who wants to elevate their leadership in maker education, deepen their impact beyond the classroom, and engage in hands-on making and meaningful discussions? Participants will explore intentional design, documentation, and facilitation strategies that enhance student engagement and learning through maker-centered experiences.This four-part series offers a yearlong journey of inspiration and innovation, guided by keynote speakers who will spark new thinking and introduce emerging ideas. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and dynamic discussions to deepen their practice and leadership in maker-centered learning.

Participants will learn about the innovative, school-based, approach to the School Blue Envelope program:A suicide prevention and crisis response program.This comprehensive program equips administrators and school personnel with S.A.F.E. steps and multi-disciplinary response protocols to activate in those moments when they learn of a student experiencing suicidal thoughts. Now in their 7th year of school partnerships, and tracking 6300 student events recorded by over 100 school districts, Jody will share real-time data, helpful trends, and hopeful results as we expand to Southeast Michigan!

This workshop will offer an overview of using Boardmaker 7 to provide visual supports, low-tech communication boards and interactive activities for your students. It will include hands-on experience using Boardmaker Community Activities as well as creating materials and interactive programs to support communication, activities, and scheduling.

SEED is a peer-led professional development program that creates conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and society change toward greater equity and diversity.SEED’s unique methodology involves:Facilitating, ongoing, structured group conversations in which all voices can be heard.Examining how our own stories related to social systems.Learning from the lessons of our own lives as well as from texts.Turning oppressions and privilege into agency and action.SEED seminars help participants reflect upon and connect their individual experiences to the wider systemic context.Members of a SEED seminar gain new insights into how the world word and how they can make their schools more inclusive and fairer.Participating in a SEED seminar affords you the opportunity to becomes a part of a conversational community where open, authentic dialogue supports our mutual learning about diversity.Regular attendance promotes trust and builds a strong community.Participants who register for the SEED Seminar are asked to commit to ALL sessions in the series.

Transition To Workforce Tuesdays is a professional learning series designed to connect school counselors with workforce professionals from a variety of high-demand industries.Each session features guest speakers who share insight into career pathways, training programs, industry credentials, apprenticeships, and employer expectations.Counselors will gain up-to-date labor market information, practical resources, and partnership connections to better support students as they transition from high school to employment, skilled trades, technical training, military service, or postsecondary education.Each session includes time for Q&A and actionable strategies counselors can implement immediately.

Early Literacy Lunch & Learns are monthly, bite-sized learning opportunities for teachers, coaches, interventionists, and administrators to explore timely, research-based literacy topics. Each month begins with a shared research article and reflection protocol, followed by a brief lunchtime virtual discussion to unpack key takeaways and connect the learning to classroom and school practice. These sessions are practical, collaborative, and designed to fit easily into educators’ schedules. Just bring your lunch and your thinking.

This Professional Learning Community brings together educators and specialists supporting students in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Impairment (EI) Resource settings to strengthen practice through collaboration, shared expertise, and problem-solving.Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue around real-world challenges, explore evidence-based best practices, and exchange practical tools and resources that can be implemented immediately. The PLC will provide a structured yet flexible space to analyze student needs, refine instructional and behavioral supports, and ensure alignment with inclusive and legally sound practices.Through collective learning and shared leadership, members will leave with actionable strategies, expanded resource banks, and a stronger professional network dedicated to improving outcomes for students with ASD and EI.

Modeling is one of the most powerful ways we honor a student’s right to communication. In this one-hour virtual session, we’ll explore how aided language modeling supports autonomy, language growth, and authentic voice for AAC users and emerging communicators. Participants will leave with practical, realistic strategies for embedding modeling into everyday instruction and interactions.

The language assets of students deserve recognition and celebration. This webinar is aimed at Wayne County (WC) district and school administrators, as well as high school staff involved in assisting students in preparing for and applying for the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. Participants will receive updates on WC-specific application procedures, recent awards data, approved language assessments, required materials, key deadlines, and more.The MSOB was created to encourage students to study world languages and to embrace their native and heritage languages. It recognizes high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language. Beyond providing employers with a means to identify individuals with strong language and biliteracy skills, the MSOB also serves as a tool for colleges and universities to acknowledge applicants’ language abilities for admission decisions, placement, and potential college credit.Join us as we celebrate our languages and elevate the assets of all our language learners!