Professional Education Offerings

We've connected with colleagues at GVSU and with practitioners across the state (and beyond!) to offer a variety of workshops and webinars to assist educators as they continue to move teaching and learning forward. While some may be suited for specific teachers, administrators, or support staff, all offerings are free to all educators. 

You can search our list by Audience or by PE Track(s)* to find the offerings that interest you most. 

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Full Calendar of Offerings and Registration

Session Name
Designing Impactful Summer Schools Programs

Registration

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Date
4/15/2025

Time
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Format
  • Virtual

Location
Zoom

Audience
  • K-5 Teachers
  • 6-8 Teachers
  • 9-12 Teachers
  • School Leaders

PE Track(s)
  • Teaching and Learning

Description

Summer school is a powerful way to address learning gaps and accelerate student progress. Research shows it’s the second most effective tool for academic recovery, behind only high-intensity tutoring (Diliberti & Schwartz, 2024).

In this session, discover how to create summer programs that are not only rigorous but also memorable, meaningful, and fun. Explore practical strategies to make learning relevant and engaging, while equipping teachers, para-professionals, and volunteers to deliver impactful instruction that keeps students motivated all summer long.

Presenter(s)
Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

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Presenter Bio(s)

Ben Talsma has spread a love of learning to students of all ages over the course of 15 fabulous years in education. In addition to teaching, he has built a STEAM program to cultivate a new generation of innovators, while also supporting a plethora of afterschool activities. Ben is thrilled to be working with VAI as a Learning Solution Specialist to help teachers around the world improve the lives of their students.

SCECHs Available

There are no SCECHs available for this session. 

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