Webinars

(More recent webinars can be found under the Members Only Resources for Michigan CoOp members.)

October 15, 2024

Michigan College Access Network 101

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) works as a statewide leadership nonprofit on policies, programs, and grants to accelerate more Michigan students into high-wage earning careers through […]
April 10, 2024

Big Picture Learning in Grand Rapids, MI

How bold is your district in offering choice to your students? Would you consider creating a school within a school for students to learn through project-based […]
October 21, 2023

Write for Resiliency

Opening the door to Oxford Virtual Academy staff’s shared experience of connection and the use of writing to explore and build resiliency. In this webinar, you […]
January 25, 2023

Leadership Transition: A Conversation

Leadership transition, particularly with the role of the district superintendent, can drastically change the course and vision of a district. School districts, especially those with innovative […]
March 9, 2022

Micro-Credentials for Teacher Development

The Northern Cass micro-credential program is designed to empower educators to engage in a continuous improvement process which personalizes their professional learning. This process helps educators […]
February 16, 2022

Creating Community in a Virtual Setting

While virtual learning continues to receive negative attention in the headlines, districts around the country are finding success in their virtual programs. Learn how these districts […]
November 30, 2021

Student-Centered Learning Panel Discussion

The Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute completed a study titled Student-Centered Learning In Michigan K-12 Schools: Factors that Impact Successful Implementation. During this panel discussion, researchers shared […]
November 18, 2021

TREK Initiative Professional Learning

Val Verde Unified School District believes in “motivating, not mandating” when it comes to moving their teachers from a teaching culture to a learning culture. Adding their […]
April 28, 2021

Creating a Trauma Informed District

Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium, and Keweenaw (CLK) share their journey to be a trauma informed district. After going through the Capturing Kids Hearts program, they […]
October 29, 2020

Deeper Competency-Based Learning

Karin Hess, Rose Colby, and Daniel Joseph offer a guide for transitioning to student-centered learning in their new book Deeper Competency-Based Learning: Making Equitable, Student-Centered, Sustainable […]
May 9, 2019

Creating a Learner-Centered District

Dr. Cory Steiner, Superintendent of Northern Cass School District in North Dakota shared their system-change journey. While their small rural district had graduation rates of 97-98% […]
April 16, 2019

Who You Know

Julia Freeland Fisher shares how her book, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks, explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators […]
March 7, 2019

Learn Next

If we want students to be prepared to drive their own learning, we must provide educators with professional development that models the personalized and competency based […]
January 24, 2019

Virtual Learning Academy (VLACs), New Hampshire

Conversation with Steve Kossakoski, CEO and Co-Founder of VLACs, and Lisa Kent, Program Manager for VLACs learning pathways. Completion-Based Funding Report referred to by Steve in webinar. […]