Professional Learning
Educators are integral to Michigan's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) ecosystem. Expert teachers, conveying the excitement of STEM through interdisciplinary, hands-on inquiry, and problem solving, are our most precious resource. Our region has many outstanding STEM teachers pre-K through college, as well as outside of formal learning environments.
Professional Learning from the MiSTEM Network Collaboratives
The CSforMichigan Collaborative is offering a variety of educator learning opportunities related to empowering educators and expanding access to high-quality Computer Science Experiences through Code.org workshops, Data Science workshops, and Elementary CS Bootcamp. For more information and to apply, click the link to this CSforMichigan Landing Page.
- CS Discoveries (Code.org)
- CS Principles (Code.org)
- AP CSA (Code.org)
- Data Science: Bootstrap (in partnership with the Michigan M in STEM Collaborative)
- Elementary CS Bootcamp
- CS Fundamentals (Code.org)
The Michigan M in STEM Collaborative is offering a variety of educator learning opportunities related to culturally responsive mathematics, foundational mathematics, and project, problem & place-based education including Data Science. For more information and to apply, click the link to this M in STEM Landing Page.
- Math Recovery AVMR 1
- Math Recovery AVMR 2
- Math Recovery AVMR Fractions
- Algebra in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship & Design (AMPED)
- Geometry in Construction (GIC)
- Data Science: Bootstrap (in partnership with the CS for Michigan Collaborative)
- Project-based, Problem-based, Place-based (3P) Train the Trainer
The Science & Engineering for Michigan Collaborative is offering a variety of educator learning opportunities related to advancing science in elementary schools, building a strong STEM culture and identity inside the classroom, Cereal City K-5 science teacher training, NGSx Pathway, and Mi-STAR Phase 1 training. For more information and to apply, click the link to this Science & Engineering Landing Page.
- Advancing Science in Elementary Schools: A Call to Action
- Battelle Teacher Academy
- Cereal City Science Virtual Learning
- NGSx Pathway
- Mi-STAR Phase 1 Introduction to the Curriculum
- Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Place-Based Education Institute
Professional Development Hubs at ISDs/RESAs in our Region
Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA)
Kent Intermediate School District (KISD)
Montcalm Area Intermediate School District (MAISD)
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD)
Newaygo County Regional Education Service Agency (NCRESA)
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD)
Other PD Providers in our Region
Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI)
Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office (GVSUCSO)