Professional Learning
Professional learning and development opportunities for educators in Genesee, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties.
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*Last updated on September 29, 2025
Professional Learning Opportunities
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2025-2026 School Year
Pathways to CS Integration Project
Seeking Teachers
Michigan high schools are preparing for a new requirement: by the 2027–28 school year, every high school must offer an in-person computer science course. To support this shift, the Pathways to CS Integration Project will develop engaging, career-relevant instructional resources that integrate computer science (CS) with core content areas.
Applications due 09/30/25
Michigan high schools are preparing for a new requirement: by the 2027–28 school year, every high school must offer an in-person computer science course. To support this shift, the Pathways to CS Integration Project will develop engaging, career-relevant instructional resources that integrate computer science (CS) with core content areas.
We’re seeking 8 innovative Michigan high school teachers (two each from English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) to join a collaborative workgroup. Together, you’ll design sample lessons and units that align with both Michigan CS standards and your content area, helping schools meet the new requirement while inspiring students.
Pathways to CS Integration Project - Seeking Teachers
Ongoing
Applications due 09/30/25
10/18/25
Science Educators Conference
Science is Sweet
Join us in a transformative conference that will empower educators at all levels with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to elevate science education.
October 18th, 9am-3:30pm in Clinton Township, MI.
$20 Registration Fee
No registration deadline listed
Join us in a transformative conference that will empower educators at all levels with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to elevate science education. Together we will ignite curiosity, nurture creativity, and prepare the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers, positioning science education as the foundation for a brighter, more innovative future.
October 18th, 9am-3:30pm in Clinton Township, MI.
Science is Sweet - Science Educators Conference
10/20/25
Oakland Schools & Sphero Partnership
FREE STEM/Computer Science Symposium
This FREE symposium is for principles, school leaders, & PK-12 STEM/STEAM educators providing hands on professional learning experience designed through engaging activities with Sphero indi, BOLT+, RVR+ and Blueprint Engineering.
October 20th, 2pm-9am in Waterford Township, MI.
FREE Registration Includes:
Lunch, Hands-On Training, Professional Development Hours, Certificate upon completion
No registration deadline listed
Sphero is thrilled to partner with Oakland Schools for a FREE STEM/Computer Science Symposium for principals, school leaders, and PK–12 STEM/STEAM educators eager to bring coding, robotics, and climate focused problem-solving into the classroom. This dynamic opportunity will provide hands-on professional learning experience designed through engaging activities with Sphero indi, BOLT+, RVR+, and Blueprint Engineering.
October 20th, 9am-2pm at Oakland Schools in Waterford Township, MI
FREE STEM/Computer Science Symposium
CS Fundamentals Introduction Virtual Workshop
Code.org
3-Day Series Option 1 - 2025
3-Day Series Option 2 - 2026
02/25, 03/03, 03/11
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
10/14, 10/21, 10/28
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
2 Day Series Option 3 - 2026
06/16, 06/17
8:30am-11:30pm ET
This workshop is a foundational course designed to introduce basic coding concepts intended for educators with little to no experience with CS Fundamentals curriculum. Register for the workshop that fits your schedule!
Curriculum guide, SCECHs and $150 Stipend will be provided!
Registration costs covered by MiSTEM Network Advisory Council Grants
This workshop is intended for educators that have very little or no experience with CS Fundamentals curriculum. This is a foundational course designed to introduce basic coding concepts. Educators will leave the workshop series knowing how to access the lessons, implement the lessons, use the management system, and implement powerful teaching strategies.
CS Fundamentals Introduction Virtual Workshop
New Series: CS Connections (Kdg-5)
Code.org - 4-Part Series
Interactive Maps
10/21/2025
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
Geometric Star Quilt
03/04/2026
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
Book Covers
05/12/2026
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
Maker w/ Micro: Bit
01/15/2026
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
The CS Connections FREE online workshops is a four-part virtual series that supports educators implementing CS into their elementary classrooms. Educators can attend any one of the four workshops or they can attend all four workshops.
No registration deadline listed
The CS Connections Online workshops is a four-part virtual series that supports educators implementing CS into their elementary classrooms. Facilitators will model skilled-based lessons so teachers can integrate them into their core instructional time. The educators will also be able to plan, reflect, and modify lessons. Educators can attend any one of the four workshops or they can attend all four workshops. FREE!
New Series: CS connections (Kdg-5)
Ongoing
SCRIPT Workshops
Learn what it takes to build a local computer science education plan for your school district by attending a SCRIPT Workshop!
This FREE offering is lead by Cheryl Wilson from MDE. Stipends available!
Workshops offered by appointment
The Strategic CSforALL Resource and Implementation Planning Tool (“SCRIPT”) is a framework used to guide the creation of customized implementation plans to meet the goals and needs of school districts that are seeking to create computer science education plans, guided by CSforALL values of rigor, inclusion, and sustainability. Cheryl Wilson from MDE leads this process free of charge. Our MiSTEM Region can provide stipends for teachers who participate in the summer (or sub reimbursements).
Interested in setting up a workshop, email Sarah Keenan-Lechel skeenanlechel@geneseeisd.org or Cheryl Wilson WilsonC41@michigan.gov
SCRIPT Workshops
Ongoing
Previously Offered Professional Learning
Take a look back at some of the previously offered opportunities for learning in our Region and across the state!
08/02/25 - 08/03/25
Design & Build ROVs
Join this FREE 2-day ROV building workshop, where teachers will design, build and test ROVs while exploring local environments in Alpena, MI. Lodging may be available upon request and is limited.
* this learning opportunity ended on 08/02/25 *
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED!!
Design & Build ROVs
08/02/25 - 08/03/25
Join this FREE 2-day ROV building workshop, where teachers will design, build and test ROVs while exploring local environments. This place-based learning experience will help you build skills to confidently integrate ROVs into your curriculum. Lodging may be available upon request and is limited. Aug 2- 3, 2025 in Alpena, MI.
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED!!
Project-Based Learning Design Workshop
07/29/25 - 07/31/25
Location: Port Huron, MI
08/05/25 - 08/07/25
Location: Flint, MI
Deepen your understanding of PBL and the impact it can have on student learning and engagement throughout this three day workshop.
Teams, including administrators, are welcome to apply!
* this learning opportunity ended on 08/05/25 *
As a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) cohort member you will deepen your understanding of PBL and the impact it can have on student learning & engagement throughout these three days, and are invited to continue learning and keeping community with our PBL Network throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Teams, including administrators, are welcome to apply!
Project-Based Learning Design Workshop
08/05/25 - 08/07/25
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Flint, MI
07/29/25 - 07/31/25
St. Clair County CC Experience Center
Port Huron, MI
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
TeacherCon 2025
Computer Science Professional Learning
Explore exciting Computer Science workshops with CSforMichigan Collaborative this summer in Bay City, MI!
* this learning opportunity ended on 07/28/25 *
TeacherCon 2025
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Computer Science Professional Learning
This summer, CSforMichigan Collaborative is thrilled to welcome teachers to a variety of engaging Computer Science workshops. Workshops are tailored to different grade levels and content areas. Each session is designed to inspire, inform, and elevate your teaching experience. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow educators and explore innovative CS topics. Join us for an enriching summer of learning and collaboration! July 28, 2025 - Aug. 1, 2025 in Bay City, MI.
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
TeacherCon: code.org
Train-the-Trainer
Join the Elementary CS Bootcamp (TtT) for this program following Code.org's personalized learning model and building a statewide network of facilitators to deliver high-quality CS training in Bay City, MI.
* this learning opportunity ended on 07/28/25 *
TeacherCon: code.org
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Train-the-Trainer
Join the Elementary CS Bootcamp (TtT)—a professional development program designed to equip K-5 professional learning providers with the skills to facilitate computer science (CS) implementation within the elementary curriculum. Led by the CSforMichigan Collaborative, this program follows Code.org's personalized learning model and builds a statewide network of facilitators to deliver high-quality CS training. TeacherCon 2025 in Bay City, MI!
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
TeacherCon: AVMR
Add+VantageMR® (AVMR) Training
Deepen your understanding of numeracy development with an in-depth AVMR training at TeacherCon 2025 in Bay City, MI. SCECHs will be provided!
* this learning opportunity ended on 07/28/25 *
TeacherCon: AVMR
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Add+VantageMR® (AVMR) Training
Join us at TeacherCon 2025 for in-depth AVMR training, designed to deepen your understanding of numeracy development and equip you with practical strategies to support student success in mathematics. Lodging, Breakfast, and Lunch will be provided. SCECHs will be provided.
Join us for an enriching summer of learning and collaboration!
July 28, 2025 - Aug. 1, 2025 in Bay City, MI.
Academy of Natural Resources
Michigan DNR:
Classic: 07/13/25 - 07/18/25
Location: Roscommon, MI
North: 08/03/25 - 08/08/25
Location: Alberta, MI
Learn about Michigan’s diverse natural resources & experience activities that you can bring back to your students.
30+ SCECHs available!
* this learning opportunity ended on 08/03/25 *
Learn about Michigan’s diverse natural resources while you discover current trends in managing them and experience activities that you can bring back to your students! We offer programs at two locations that qualify for 30+ state continuing education clock hours (SCECH) available at no fee!
Academy of Natural Resources
Michigan DNR:
06/17/25
Regional Mi-STAR Collaboration Day
Middle School science teachers are invited to Yale Junior High School for day of resource sharing, learning, and collaboration around Mi-STAR. Mileage reimbursement available!
* this learning opportunity ended on 06/17/25 *
Middle School science teachers who use Mi-STAR for their science curriculum throughout Genesee, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties (MiSTEM Region 6) are invited to come together this summer, on June 17 2025 at Yale Junior High School (198 School Drive, Yale MI, 48097) for a day of resource sharing, learning, and collaboration around Mi-STAR. Mileage reimbursement available!
Regional Mi-STAR Collaboration Day
06/17/25
06/09/25 - 06/12/25
Algebra in Manufacturing
During this 4-day activity workshop in Rockford, MI, you will receive curriculum and activities that connect Algebra 1 to Career and Technical Education programs in Business, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, and Manufacturing Processes. Registration fees are covered and $1,400 travel stipends are available!
* this learning opportunity ended on 06/09/25 *
This workshop implements an innovative approach to math instruction with proven success at closing the achievement gap in mathematics education by strategically integrating math concepts into technology laboratory instruction and boost rigor in CTE. Registration will be paid for and a base travel stipend of $1,400 for lodging, mileage, parking and meals. June 9-12, 2025 in Rockford, MI.
Algebra in Manufacturing
06/09/25 - 06/12/25
06/09/25 - 06/12/25
Geometry in Construction
During this 4-day activity workshop in Rockford, MI, you will receive curriculum and activities that connect Geometry to Career and Technical Education programs in Construction. Registration fees are covered and $1,400 travel stipends are available!
* this learning opportunity ended on 06/09/25 *
This workshop implements an innovative approach to math instruction with proven success at closing the achievement gap in mathematics education by strategically integrating math concepts into technology laboratory instruction and boost rigor in CTE. Registration will be paid for and a base travel stipend of $1,400 for lodging, mileage, parking and meals. June 9-12, 2025 in Rockford, MI.
Geometry in Construction
06/09/25 - 06/12/25
05/03/25
Watershed Wonders
3P Learning Program containing over 20 hours of out-of-school watershed curriculum for grades 5-12. For-Mar Nature Preserve in Burton, MI. $200 Stipends were awarded
* this learning opportunity ended on 05/03/25 *
MiSTEM Region 6, in partnership with For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum and the Flint River Watershed Coalition, has developed this 3-P learning curriculum that contains over 20 hours of out-of-school watershed curriculum for grade levels 5-12.
Watershed Wonders
05/03/25
02/26/25
High School Math Support: Desmos
Desmos-based professional learning session from 8:30am-3pm in Attica, MI
* this learning opportunity ended on 02/26/25 *
Each district in Region 6 was allocated one seat in this session.
High School Math Support: Desmos
02/26/25
Secondary math teachers in MiSTEM Region 6 are invited to attend a Desmos-based professional learning session. Join Andy Malbouef to explore the Desmos graphing calculator, discuss P/SAT Prep, use the Geometry Tool, create Desmos activities, Polypads, and computational layers.
02/20/25
Advancing Equity Through Decision Making in STEM Teacher Education
1-Day convening Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 9am-4pm in Lansing, Michigan
* this learning opportunity ended on 02/20/25 *
In collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Michigan State University is offering a 1-Day convening on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 9am-4pm in Lansing, MI to discuss advancing equity through decision making, with specific attention to teacher education. This event will bring various stakeholder together from MSU, the state, and the country to engage in realizing equitable STEM education across the State of Michigan.
Advancing Equity Through Decision Making in STEM Teacher Education
02/20/25
