Professional Learning
Empower Educators
We empower educators with free professional learning through virtual courses, face-to-face workshops, and hands-on training, all offering free SCECHs.
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17 July
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AI Community of Practice: Exploration for Applications for RITS MembersRegistration ends 7/15/202510:00 AM to 11:30 AMAI Community of Practice: Exploration for Applications for RITS MembersRegistration ends Jul 15Date: Jul 17Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW CalendarThis session is ONLY for RITS Members and REMC Directors.
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21 July
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Transformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & EfficiencyRegistration ends 7/17/20259:00 AM to 10:15 AMTransformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & EfficiencyRegistration ends Jul 17Date: Jul 21Time: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on instructional practices and efficiency. Delve into how AI tools can help educators create personalized and differentiated instructional materials, meeting the diverse needs of students with heightened efficiency. Uncover the potential for AI to streamline teacher tasks and automating routine responsibilities. AI is currently impacting teaching and learning in known and unknown ways. Come engage in dialog with other educators about the ways that you want to utilize AI in the educational environment.
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22 July
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CDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification (Marquette)Registration ends 7/17/20258:00 AM to 3:00 PMCDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification (Marquette)Registration ends Jul 17Date: Jul 22Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Marquette-Alger RESACalendar: WW CalendarThe CDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification training will guide your IT staff through educational best practices and EDU Workspace Admin console skills and techniques. This Fundamentals course covers Admin Console basics and key settings configurations for the educational use of Workspace for Education. This in person class also provides access to a test console environment, so participants can experiment in the console without making any changes to their own environment. The day concludes with an online exam/certification that may be taken onsite or at home.
Level 1:
8:00-8:30: Introductions & Housekeeping
8:30-10:30: Domain Management, Security, Users & OUs, Services & Inheritance
10:30 Short Break
10:45-12:00: Directory & Groups, Drive & Shared Drives
12:00-12:30: Lunch (provided by REMC 21)
12:30 - 2:00: General Gmail Settings, Chrome Management, Chrome Device Settings
2:00 Short Break
2:15-3:00: Admin Roles, Google Vault, Reports Basics
3:00 - 4:30: Exam
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24 July
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AI Community of Practice: Exploration for Applications for RITS MembersRegistration ends 7/15/202510:00 AM to 11:30 AMAI Community of Practice: Exploration for Applications for RITS MembersRegistration ends Jul 15Date: Jul 24Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW CalendarThis session is ONLY for RITS Members and REMC Directors.
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28 July
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Learning with AI: Revolutionizing Assessment & Cultivating Student AI LiteracyRegistration ends 7/24/20259:00 AM to 10:15 AMLearning with AI: Revolutionizing Assessment & Cultivating Student AI LiteracyRegistration ends Jul 24Date: Jul 28Time: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore assessment through the lens of AI and consider how AI can foster inclusivity and personalization in measuring student learning. Investigate the dynamic capabilities of AI tools to generate various forms of assessments, create rubrics, and provide students with timely, individualized feedback. Additionally, discover strategies for cultivating AI literacy in students, encompassing foundational knowledge, awareness of risks and ethical implications, and critical assessment skills for AI outputs. Come collaborate with MI educators on strategies for improving assessment given the unique challenges and opportunities with Generative AI.
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31 July
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AI Community of Practice: Exploration for Applications for RITS MembersRegistration ends 7/15/202510:00 AM to 11:30 AMAI Community of Practice: Exploration for Applications for RITS MembersRegistration ends Jul 15Date: Jul 31Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW CalendarThis session is ONLY for RITS Members and REMC Directors.
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1 August
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AI Communities of PracticeRegistration ended Jun 16Date: Aug 1Time: 12:00 AMLocation: OnlineCalendar: WW CalendarRegistration has closed.
Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education? Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to engage with networking opportunities with your peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen your understanding of effective Gen AI integration in your practice and the classroom.
Registrants will choose to join a cohort focused on one of four areas: reimagining assessments, student engagement, building staff AI literacy (focused for coaches & specialists, librarians), and AI Integration (focused for school leaders). All cohorts will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.
Optional SCECHs will be available for participants. All synchronous meeting times will be 4:00-5:30pm. Dates for each cohort strand are still to be set.
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4 August
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Creating a Digital Makerspace for your ClassroomRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarJust because you might not have a physical Makerspace in your school, that doesn't mean the learning, creating, and innovating is limited. You will learn about why digital making is important, how to structure engaging and creative work for students, how students can develop critical 21st-century skills - and discover a myriad of resources that can be used.
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Enhancing Instruction for All LearnersRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarAddress diverse student learning needs with technology integration. Identify basic principles of universal design, differentiated instruction and best practice teaching strategies to enhance existing or new lessons or classroom activities. Apply these strategies using technology integration to improve learning. Learn to find and use interactive learning activities to address a variety of learning styles. Address learning barriers and support learners using technology tools.
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Game-based Learning to Build Student Understanding & EngagementRegistration ends 7/31/202512:00 AM to 12:01 AMGame-based Learning to Build Student Understanding & EngagementRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarGames have been used as a learning tool for centuries. Chess was used to teach strategic thinking as far back as the Middle Ages. The genesis of Kindergarten in the mid-1800s was Friedrich Fröbel’s ideas of learning through play. Game-Based Learning (GBL) can help students learn content by reviewing content and practicing assessments. Explore the power of GBL beyond content reviews and board game creations. Design powerful GBL experiences to increase student engagement and understanding.
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Infusing STEM into EducationRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarEducators will enhance their expertise in STEM education by exploring effective strategies for integrating STEM across various subjects. They will also discover practical techniques for incorporating technology tools to enrich STEM learning. A key focus of the course will be the Michigan Career Development Model, mandated by law, and its alignment with the Career Readiness Framework. Participants will also gain insights into fostering and supporting the development of Durable Skills that students need for success in STEM careers. Finally, they will have the opportunity to design an authentic STEM learning experience tailored to their students, fellow educators, or administrators.
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Making the Most of Your Google ClassroomRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarGoogle Classroom is an easy way to organize and distribute your classroom assignments. You can share documents through Classroom, and create safe, two-way conversations between you and your students. Learn all the ins and outs of Google Classroom including how to add and grade assignments, post daily warm ups, add parents and guardians, and much more. Plus, we’ll show you the many ways you can integrate multiple applications into Google Classroom. (e.g., Geogebra, Discovery, Flipgrid, edPuzzle, etc.)
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Open Education Resources (OER) for School LeadersRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarEducational leaders will learn about freely available OER for use in curriculum, discover ways OER support differentiated instruction, understand how OER are vetted for quality, and explore how OER can support teaching, learning, and professional development. Participants will complete portions of a guidebook relevant to their individualized need or role. Open Educational Resources (OER) are free, openly licensed and high-quality, and allow users to retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute them for educational purposes.
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Power Up: Effective CommunicationRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis course is designed with multiple differentiated pathways to help you address questions regarding building positive classroom culture and relationships, impacting student learning, developing skills in feedback, and addressing challenging conversations. By reflecting on the course content, engaging with other participants, and applying it to classroom practices, participants will grow in their understanding of the importance of effective communication in education.
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Practical Differentiated InstructionRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore the instructional strategies that support diverse learners. Learn the six elements of differentiation. Understand common language for implementing practical differentiation. Impact success through thoughtful and intentional planning and implementation.
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Preparing Professional PresentationsRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn to plan and deliver effective presentations targeted to adults. Use research-based practices for connecting with adult learners. Integrate various forms of presentation technology such as Padlet, Prezi, Google Slides, and more to maximize engagement. Use guidelines to create reliable session descriptions for marketing materials. Devise a simple process to secure feedback from session participants.
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Searching Safely and StrategicallyRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarIt has become essential for teachers and students to know how to search safely and efficiently to retrieve reliable information. The course provides educational database links to safe, accurate sites. Participants will also learn to evaluate information from the internet to determine its authenticity. Participants will also leave with a good grasp of what is available in Michigan eLibrary; FREE resources for every resident in Michigan.
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Social Media: Strategies for Designing Learning ExperiencesRegistration ends 7/31/202512:00 AM to 12:01 AMSocial Media: Strategies for Designing Learning ExperiencesRegistration ends Jul 31Date: Aug 4Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarSocial media tools and platforms can enable educators to lead and learn with other professionals from where they stand in classrooms, offices, and buildings. Explore how social media tools aid with building and expanding professional networks and create opportunities for building authentic learning experiences for our students.
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We are hiring a Cooperative Procurement Analyst
The REMC Association seeks to contract with an individual to support REMC SAVE functions such as: prepare bid documents, evaluate bid responses, make recommendations for contract awards, draft contract documents, contract management, exhibiting and marketing for the REMC SAVE project.

REMC SAVE Computer Bid has new devices and promotional pricing
The REMC SAVE 2025–26 Computer Bid officially launched on April 1 and will run through March 31, 2026. This year’s contract includes exciting product updates, promotional pricing opportunities, and detailed vendor awards - all designed to help schools across Michigan access the latest technology at the best value.