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MiSTEM Region 2
Professional Learning
​Opportunities

State, Regional and Local Professional Learning Opportunities




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
  • 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. 
  • 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
The cost is $25 for STEM Teachers in MiSTEM Region 2!
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

​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. 

​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: 
  • 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  
All participants will get the opportunity to:
  • 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.
The course is two days. Both days must be attended in order to earn SCHECHs and the stipend. 
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​Past Event
Sponsored by FIRST in Michigan, MiSTEM and Kettering University.


Location

Washtenaw Intermediate School District
1819 S. Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1406

Telephone

734-994-8100 x1267

Email

mistemregion2@gmail.com

These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.

  • Home
  • Summer Learning
  • Creating a Stem Culture
  • Empower STEM Teachers
  • MiSTEM Regional Director
  • Ten80 Race Day
  • Events/Field Trips
  • Professional Learning Opportunities
  • Intersection of ART & STEM
  • Integrating Business and Industry
  • Educator of the Year Award
  • Jackson County
  • Washtenaw County