State, Regional and Local Professional Learning Opportunities
MiSTEM Advisory Council Science & Engineering Action Area Landing Page
Regional NGSX Summer Training Virtual Offerings - soon TBA
NGSX = Next Generation Science Exemplar
MiSTEM Region 2 Educator training (must be an educator in the MiSTEM Region 2 area) - MiSTEM Grant Funded
When: TBD
Where: Virtual (zoom link will be sent)
Registration: Must complete registration form
When: TBD
Where: Virtual (zoom link will be sent)
Registration: Must complete registration form
Statewide NGSX Summer Training Virtual Offerings - soon TBA
NGSX = Next Generation Science Exemplar
MiSTEM Statewide Educator training (must be an educator in Michigan) - MiSTEM Advisory Council Grant Funded
Three cohorts offered:
Cohort #1:
When: TBD
Where: Virtual (zoom link will be sent)
Registration: Must complete registration form
Three cohorts offered:
Cohort #1:
When: TBD
Where: Virtual (zoom link will be sent)
Registration: Must complete registration form
Statewide Cereal City Summer Training Virtual Offerings
MiSTEM Statewide Educator training (must be an educator in Michigan)
Cereal City Virtual Training
For Elementary Educators
use this Application form for All Sessions below
Cereal City - Website
Why Cereal City Science?
We believe tomorrow’s leaders can be found in math and science classrooms all over the country. By challenging students to take on the roles of scientists and engineers, we help them to develop the creative, critical, and analytical thinking skills that will open a world of opportunity.
This is an application process - applications are due June 23, 2023. Sessions are limited to 20 participants per session.
Sessions include:
Through a MiSTEM Advisory Council Grant, we are offering a series of grant-funded Professional Learning Sessions for Pre-K through 5th grade educators.
Sessions include:
PreK-K:
August 1 - Kindergarten Life Science KLNG - Plants and Animals Live Here
August 8 - Kindergarten Physical Science KPNG - Motion: Pushes and Pulls
August 15 - Kindergarten Earth Science KENG - Weather and Climate
1st Grade:
August 2 - 1st Grade Life Science 1LNG - Plant and Animal Traits
August 9 - 1st Grade Physical Science 1PNG - Waves: Light and Sound
August 16 - 1st Grade Earth Science 1ENG - Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles
2nd Grade:
August 3 - 2nd Grade Life Science 2LNG - Plant and Animal Relationships
August 10 - 2nd Grade Physical Science 2PNG - Solving Problems with Properties
August 17 - 2nd Grade Earth Science 2ENG - Changing Earth: Today and Over Time
3rd Grade:
August 1 - 3rd Grade Life Science 3LNG - Life Cycles and Survival in an Ecosystem
August 8 - 3rd Grade Physical Science 3PNG - Forces and Interactions
August 15 - 3rd Grade Earth Science 3ENG - Weather, Climate, and Natural Hazards
4th Grade:
August 2 - 4th Grade Life Science 4LNG - Structure, Function, and Information Processing
August. 9 - 4th Grade Physical Science 4PNG - Energy and Waves
August 16 - 4th Grade Earth Science 4ENG - Processes That Shape Earth
5th Grade:
August 3 - 5th Grade Life Science 5LNG - Matter and Energy in an Ecosystem
August 10 - 5th Grade Physical Science 5PNG - Structure and Properties of Matter
August 17 - 5th Grade Earth Science 5ENG - Earth and Space Systems
Cereal City Virtual Training
For Elementary Educators
use this Application form for All Sessions below
Cereal City - Website
Why Cereal City Science?
We believe tomorrow’s leaders can be found in math and science classrooms all over the country. By challenging students to take on the roles of scientists and engineers, we help them to develop the creative, critical, and analytical thinking skills that will open a world of opportunity.
This is an application process - applications are due June 23, 2023. Sessions are limited to 20 participants per session.
Sessions include:
Through a MiSTEM Advisory Council Grant, we are offering a series of grant-funded Professional Learning Sessions for Pre-K through 5th grade educators.
Sessions include:
PreK-K:
August 1 - Kindergarten Life Science KLNG - Plants and Animals Live Here
August 8 - Kindergarten Physical Science KPNG - Motion: Pushes and Pulls
August 15 - Kindergarten Earth Science KENG - Weather and Climate
1st Grade:
August 2 - 1st Grade Life Science 1LNG - Plant and Animal Traits
August 9 - 1st Grade Physical Science 1PNG - Waves: Light and Sound
August 16 - 1st Grade Earth Science 1ENG - Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles
2nd Grade:
August 3 - 2nd Grade Life Science 2LNG - Plant and Animal Relationships
August 10 - 2nd Grade Physical Science 2PNG - Solving Problems with Properties
August 17 - 2nd Grade Earth Science 2ENG - Changing Earth: Today and Over Time
3rd Grade:
August 1 - 3rd Grade Life Science 3LNG - Life Cycles and Survival in an Ecosystem
August 8 - 3rd Grade Physical Science 3PNG - Forces and Interactions
August 15 - 3rd Grade Earth Science 3ENG - Weather, Climate, and Natural Hazards
4th Grade:
August 2 - 4th Grade Life Science 4LNG - Structure, Function, and Information Processing
August. 9 - 4th Grade Physical Science 4PNG - Energy and Waves
August 16 - 4th Grade Earth Science 4ENG - Processes That Shape Earth
5th Grade:
August 3 - 5th Grade Life Science 5LNG - Matter and Energy in an Ecosystem
August 10 - 5th Grade Physical Science 5PNG - Structure and Properties of Matter
August 17 - 5th Grade Earth Science 5ENG - Earth and Space Systems
Past Events...
Responsive Teaching Institute
February 19, 2019 - Washtenaw Intermediate School District.
The institute provides educators with the opportunity to critically reflect on their instructional practices, as well as, school policies to identify practices or policies that promote inequity.
The WISD is proud to continue their professional learning series on culturally responsive teaching. The Responsive Teaching Institute, grew out of what was known as the Responsive Mathematics Institute, because we realize that responsive teaching strategies can be implemented in any classroom. Over the last three years, the conference has also explored culturally relevant leadership practices. The Responsive Teaching Institute is an opportunity for educators to examine instruction from an equity perspective.
It is our hope that the cohort model will allow educators more time to engage with the speakers and develop their critical consciousness about inequities that might be present within their learning environments
February 19, 2019 - Washtenaw Intermediate School District.
The institute provides educators with the opportunity to critically reflect on their instructional practices, as well as, school policies to identify practices or policies that promote inequity.
The WISD is proud to continue their professional learning series on culturally responsive teaching. The Responsive Teaching Institute, grew out of what was known as the Responsive Mathematics Institute, because we realize that responsive teaching strategies can be implemented in any classroom. Over the last three years, the conference has also explored culturally relevant leadership practices. The Responsive Teaching Institute is an opportunity for educators to examine instruction from an equity perspective.
It is our hope that the cohort model will allow educators more time to engage with the speakers and develop their critical consciousness about inequities that might be present within their learning environments
- What is the relationship between racial literacy and culturally relevant instruction?
- How does racial literacy support culturally relevant instruction?
- How can we acknowledge and use students' strengths to promote deeper learning?
Past Event
Math Academy
Various Dates - Jackson County Intermediate School District.
This training is specifically designed to support the teachers at their grade-level. Details about each level of training can be found by going to the registration link below.
Hillsdale - Lenawee - Livingston - Jackson - Monroe - Washtenaw
Various Dates - Jackson County Intermediate School District.
This training is specifically designed to support the teachers at their grade-level. Details about each level of training can be found by going to the registration link below.
- K Math Academy: Day 1 & 2: 10/23 & 1/16; Day 3: 3/5
- 1st Grade Math Academy: Days 1 & 2: 11/13 & 2/4; Day 3: 3/17
- 2nd Grade Math Academy: Days 1 & 2: 12/3 & 2/5; Day 3: 4/22
- 3rd Grade Math Academy: Days 1 & 2: 1/30 & 3/3; Day 3: 4/8
- 4th Grade Math Academy: Days 1& 2: 1/22 & 2/20; Day 3: 3/19
- 5th Grade Math Academy: Days 1 & 2: 1/9 & 2/12; Day 3: 3/12
- 6th Grade Math Academy: Nov. 14 & Jan. 28
- 7th Grade Math Academy: Oct. 29 & Jan. 14
- 8th Grade Math Academy: Oct. 15 & Dec. 4
- Algebra 1 & 2 Academy: Oct. 2, Nov. 12, & Mar. 11
- Geometry Academy: Oct. 8 & Nov. 19
Hillsdale - Lenawee - Livingston - Jackson - Monroe - Washtenaw
Past Event
Masters of Mobility - Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
October 21-22, 2019 - Washtenaw Community College.
The Masters of Mobility Autonomous Vehicle Workshop provides an introduction to the autonomous & connected vehicle technology that is driving the mobility economy in Michigan.
Teacher participants will build and program a small autonomous vehicle, returning to their classrooms with a robust 3D printed, sensor-enabled mobile platform, additional sensor package, twelve classroom activities, and mission objectives for a competition event. These vehicles will engage students’ curiosity and introduce complex problem solving challenges. The Arduino technology, servos and motors found “under the hood” will provide multiple avenues for problem solving, teamwork and technical skill building. No previous programming experience is required.
The cost is only $25 for STEM Teachers in MiSTEM Region 2!
Hillsdale - Lenawee - Livingston - Jackson - Monroe - Washtenaw
October 21-22, 2019 - Washtenaw Community College.
The Masters of Mobility Autonomous Vehicle Workshop provides an introduction to the autonomous & connected vehicle technology that is driving the mobility economy in Michigan.
Teacher participants will build and program a small autonomous vehicle, returning to their classrooms with a robust 3D printed, sensor-enabled mobile platform, additional sensor package, twelve classroom activities, and mission objectives for a competition event. These vehicles will engage students’ curiosity and introduce complex problem solving challenges. The Arduino technology, servos and motors found “under the hood” will provide multiple avenues for problem solving, teamwork and technical skill building. No previous programming experience is required.
The cost is only $25 for STEM Teachers in MiSTEM Region 2!
Hillsdale - Lenawee - Livingston - Jackson - Monroe - Washtenaw
Past Event
Sponsored by Square One and Washtenaw Community College
K-12 Summit on Computer Science
October 25, 2019 - TCF Center (Cobo) - Detroit, Michigan
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is partnering with the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Michigan Virtual, Microsoft Imagine Academy, Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE), the MiStem Network and the REMC Association of Michigan, on a unique learning opportunity to connect statewide work in the areas of Computer Science, including the implementation of the new K-12 CS Standards and many other technology-driven initiatives.
October 25, 2019 - TCF Center (Cobo) - Detroit, Michigan
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is partnering with the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Michigan Virtual, Microsoft Imagine Academy, Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE), the MiStem Network and the REMC Association of Michigan, on a unique learning opportunity to connect statewide work in the areas of Computer Science, including the implementation of the new K-12 CS Standards and many other technology-driven initiatives.
Past Event
Learn to Build, Program and Control a Competition Robot
October 11-12, 2019 - Kettering University.
An Experiential Learning Model that will propel your students into a technologically diverse future.
There are a limited number of spots available. First priority will be given to high schools that do not currently have a FIRST Robotics Competition team.
This training is designed to immerse teachers into a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) atmosphere, where participants will be taken through a hands-on experience around high school level FIRST Robotics.
Where: Kettering University FIRST Robotics Center in Flint
When: Two days: Friday, October 11, & Saturday, October 12, 2019.
What's Covered:
October 11-12, 2019 - Kettering University.
An Experiential Learning Model that will propel your students into a technologically diverse future.
There are a limited number of spots available. First priority will be given to high schools that do not currently have a FIRST Robotics Competition team.
This training is designed to immerse teachers into a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) atmosphere, where participants will be taken through a hands-on experience around high school level FIRST Robotics.
Where: Kettering University FIRST Robotics Center in Flint
When: Two days: Friday, October 11, & Saturday, October 12, 2019.
What's Covered:
- All teacher expenses (travel, hotel, meals).
- $300 Stipend for participating in the two-day training (stipend to cover Friday evening & Saturday)
- $125 to the district to cover cost of Friday's substitute teacher
- build a competition robot drivetrain,
- program their creation to complete given tasks,
- drive their creations
- come away with a deep understanding of what it takes to run a competitive high school FIRST Robotics Team.
- Earn SCHECHs.
Sponsored by FIRST in Michigan, MiSTEM and Kettering University.