2025-26 Call and Webinar Schedule

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September 23, 2025 | 9:00 am
Decoding the Generations: Cracking the Code to Workplace Diversity

Tim Elmore's "A New Kind of Diversity" highlights a critical, often overlooked aspect of diversity in today's workplace: generational diversity. With up to five generations now working side-by-side, organizations face unique challenges and opportunities. This discussion will explore the core concepts of Elmore's book, focusing on how generational differences can lead to communication breakdowns, conflict, and decreased morale, but also how understanding these differences can unlock powerful collaboration and innovation. Reading the book is not necessary but encouraged. Participants will share their own experiences and challenges related to working in a multi-generational environment. Actionable insights and tools for building stronger, more collaborative teams in today's diverse workforce will be provided.

October 7, 2025 | 9:00 am
Think Like a Founder: Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Education

Mike Haynes, Director of Instructional Services, Char-Em Intermediate School District

In this energizing webinar, we will explore how to “think like a founder” by applying entrepreneurial mindsets to our everyday leadership. Through interactive activities and practical reflection, participants will identify ways to lead with creativity, ownership, and purpose—no business degree required. Come ready to reframe challenges, generate bold ideas, and leave with a clear next step to amplify your impact.

November 7, 2025 | 11:00 am
See a Need, Fill a Need

Jackie Gipe, MTSS Coach/Curriculum Support, and Nolan Saxe, Special Projects & District Assessment Coordinator at Berrien Springs Public Schools

This MiCoOp webinar will feature two of Berrien Springs' innovative off-site programs, Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan and Link Learning, as they detail their journey toward developing more structured, meaningful, and actionable data practices. They will discuss how they collaborate to successfully deploy data and make it accessible in ways that truly influence their organizational effectiveness and actively support the daily efforts of their entire team.

December 2, 2025 | 10:00 am
Enacting Systems-Change in School: Listening to Students & Redesigning Public Schools

In this hands-on session, educators will be guided through a systematic process for redesigning schools, using the Third Coast Learning Collaborative as a case study—an ongoing initiative across public middle schools in Western Michigan. Participants will learn to integrate empathy interviews (small group discussions) between students and educators to identify actionable ideas. The session will then explore the practical processes and logistics that in-field educators need to actually implement these ideas in their own contexts.

Presenters:
Cassie Nastase: Cassie, a former school counselor from West Michigan, believes in providing students with educational experiences that which cultivate curiosity, creativity and meaningful connection to self and community. She is passionate about integrating SEL standards and therapeutic approaches into everyday teaching practices to create nurturing learning environments that support the holistic development of students. Outside of her professional life, you may find her at one of Michigan’s beaches or exploring the Montana mountains with her husband and two daughters.

Chris McNutt: Chris McNutt is the co-founder and executive director of Human Restoration Project, a nonprofit organization focused on student engagement, well-being, and motivation. His work centers on realizing systems-based change, examining how progressive pedagogical shifts (e.g. PBL, ungrading) reimagine school to best suit the needs of students and teachers alike. He was a public high school digital media & design educator who focused on experiential learning, portfolio-driven assessment, and community involvement.

January 13, 2026 | 10:30 am
Building Your Bench: Revolutionize Your Hiring Practices for School Leadership

Dr. Thomas Bruce, Superintendent, Berrien Springs Public Schools

This webinar for educational leaders will supercharge your approach to recruiting top-tier principals and central office stars. Dive into crafting bold, competency-driven job posts, revamping interview processes, and mastering strategic shoulder taps to snag elite talent. Leave with a toolkit of actionable strategies to build a powerhouse leadership bench!

April 14, 2026 | 11:00 am
Reflections & Futures: A Superintendent Panel on the MiCoOp Journey

What began as a small network of early adopters focused on student-centered learning has grown into a collaborative effort to rethink how schools serve students. In this special webinar, join original and retired superintendents from the Michigan CoOp as they reflect on the formation of the network, the hurdles they faced, and the successes that shaped their leadership. Facilitated by Marsha Myles, who helped convene and support this visionary group, the discussion will offer practical insights, personal stories, and a forward-looking perspective on what education could—and should—become. Whether you're new to the MiCoOp, a longtime member, or a guest, this conversation promises inspiration and clarity for the road ahead.

May 6, 2026 | 10:00 am
Stop Reforming, Start Reimagining

In today’s rapidly shifting educational landscape, traditional reform—simply trying to "fix" what is broken—is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of modern learners. This webinar invites school leaders to step away from the cycle of incremental adjustments and embrace a radical shift toward "reimagining." Grounded in the "12 Big Questions" framework, this session provides a roadmap for leaders to pivot from a mindset of survival to a mindset of visionary creation.

Presenters:

Dr. Beverly Knox-Pipes, Speaker/Consultant, BKP Solutions, and Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University

Marsha Myles, Former President and CEO, EdTech Specialists, and Founder of the Michigan CoOp