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11 May
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Google Certified Together - Level 1 CohortRegistration ends May 6Date: May 11Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW CalendarLearning cohort for support and guidance for educators working through Google Fundamentals training. The training will focus on six core pillars of the Google Level 1 Exam Guide. Don't study alone—join the REMC cohort for expert guidance and peer support.
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18 May
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Modern Classrooms Project Virtual Mentorship Program 5/18/2026 to 6/21/2026Registration ends 5/13/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMModern Classrooms Project Virtual Mentorship Program 5/18/2026 to 6/21/2026Registration ends May 13Date: May 18Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW CalendarCreate a blended, self-paced, mastery-based classroom through the Modern Classrooms Project, Virtual Mentorship Program. This opportunity includes: Personalized training on blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction; Detailed feedback on one unit’s worth of instructions materials; and One-on-one virtual coaching from an expert Modern Classroom educator. Participants will design resources they can quickly implement and build their support network through mentoring and small group meet-ups.
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19 May
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Malware Mayhem: Defend Your Devices from Hidden ThreatsRegistration ends 5/13/20264:00 PM to 5:15 PMMalware Mayhem: Defend Your Devices from Hidden ThreatsRegistration ends May 13Date: May 19Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Malware and ransomware can strike anytime, locking down files and stealing sensitive data. Learn how to prevent attacks, and keep your personal and professional devices safe from cybercriminals.
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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26 May
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Phishing 101: How Cybercriminals Trick You and How to NOT take the BaitRegistration ends 5/20/20264:00 PM to 5:15 PMPhishing 101: How Cybercriminals Trick You and How to NOT take the BaitRegistration ends May 20Date: May 26Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Phishing scams are smarter than ever—emails, texts, and websites designed to steal your data. Learn how to recognize these scams, avoid costly mistakes, and build safer online habits for yourself and your students.
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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1 June
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Amplifying Student VoiceRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarHow do we know when our instruction is engaging our students? How do we know if our instruction is promoting learning? The answers to these questions, among others, can be found through meaningful dialogue with our students. This course will focus on the importance of including student voice in the learning space. Together, we will look at ways to encourage student input and feedback to include them in designing instructional materials and activities, building community in the classroom, and assessing their learning in ways that work best for them.
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Blended Learning Environments with Google WorkspaceRegistration ends 5/27/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMBlended Learning Environments with Google WorkspaceRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarPersonalize your classroom experience with Google Workspace. Using Google Classroom, Meet, Slides, Forms and Docs, participants will create new digital classroom routines that support struggling students, build robust blended learning environments, design assessments, and learn how to provide valuable feedback. Take your teaching to the next level.
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Creating Digital Breakouts for the ClassroomRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarBreakout boxes have become a popular activity that has students combine critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Create your very own digital breakout box to engage and educate your students using Google Workspace tools like Sites, Docs, Drawings, and Forms along with additional resource . By the end of the course, you will have a fully functioning digital breakout that you can use right away with your student.
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Designing Learning Opportunities with Google ToolsRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarCreate learning activities to promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, agency and voice. Use frameworks such as the SAMR model and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) as a guide for successful technology integration. Utilize Google Classroom, Meet, Slides and Forms to design engaging learning experiences for students of all ages.
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Developing Student Media LiteracyRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarWe are all immersed daily in media and exposed to various types of messaging from the time we get up until we go to bed. Help your learners access, analyze, evaluate, create, and even interact with media messaging to become effective communicators and critical thinkers. You will use REMC’s Media Literacy Toolkit to build your knowledge around media literacy, discover resources for use with your learners, and create practical applications to integrate media literacy in your classroom, regardless of the grade level or content area(s) you teach.
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Improve Student Teamwork with Impactful StrategiesRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarTransform your classroom dynamic. Equip students with mastery-level collaboration and communication techniques. Enhance learning and instantly improve classroom culture as students partner with you for success. This course promotes positive instructional changes that support powerful partnership learning.
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Literacies for the Digital AgeRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis course reimagines literacy as a connected, evolving practice that includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and broader literacies such as digital, media, financial, civic, and computational. Through the lens of the 4Cs (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication), you’ll explore how technology helps deepen engagement and student agency. Educators will identify where the 4Cs emerge in literacy, compare tools that elevate these skills, and design tech-rich lessons that bridge traditional and modern literacies for today’s learners.
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OER to Support Personalized LearningRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarOpen Educational Resources (OER) are free, editable classroom resources that can be used in curriculum. Competency-Based Education (CBE) personalizes learning for students by focusing on content mastery. Combining OER and CBE supports the flexibility of time, place, and pace while enhancing student agency through choice, voice, and authenticity. Participants will either create an authentic lesson or project incorporating an OER to enhance personalized learning, or develop a plan for personalized professional development in their professional context.
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Online Safety and Ethical Skills for Responsible Students' PracticeRegistration ends 5/27/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMOnline Safety and Ethical Skills for Responsible Students' PracticeRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarAre your students truly prepared for life online? This course transforms your approach to online safety and ethics. You will understand the ISTE foundation and discover practical classroom strategies that promote ethical practices of Digital Citizenship. You’ll collect methods for embedding these essential skills into learning activities, allowing students to take ownership of their digital presence. Confidently guide your students to thoughtful, professional, and secure engagement with the connected world.
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Smart Data Practices: Using AI Responsibly in EducationRegistration ends 5/27/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMSmart Data Practices: Using AI Responsibly in EducationRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarEducators are increasingly expected to use data to guide instruction while also navigating new AI tools responsibly. This course helps you confidently use AI-supported workflows while protecting student privacy and maintaining professional judgment. Throughout this course, you will build an AI Data Playbook — a practical resource you can use immediately in your classroom, PLC, or school setting. The course emphasizes educator expertise, professional judgment, and responsible innovation rather than technical mastery of any single AI tool.
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Strategies for Everyday Efficiency and ProductivityRegistration ends 5/27/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMStrategies for Everyday Efficiency and ProductivityRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 1Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis course helps teachers manage time, tasks, and responsibilities more effectively—at school and at home. It focuses on building habits and systems for organization, balance, and productivity. Participants will learn to use calendars, take organized notes, and apply project management skills to classroom, school, and personal goals.
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Clinton Township)Registration ends 5/20/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Clinton Township)Registration ends May 20Date: Jun 1Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Macomb ISDCalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at MACOMB ISD, 44001 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Room 100A
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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2 June
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AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Clinton Township)Registration ends 5/20/20269:00 AM to 3:00 PMAI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative (Clinton Township)Registration ends May 20Date: Jun 2Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Macomb ISDCalendar: WW Calendar
This will be a combination of a two-day in-person workshop followed by asynchronous, personalized feedback to support application.
Location: The two-day in-person workshop will be held at MACOMB ISD, 44001 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Room 100A
- Lunch will be provided during the event.
Audience: This is designed for those in leadership roles, both formal (e.g. local principals, instructional coaches and RITS) and informal (e.g. lead educators).
Description: A comprehensive experience designed to turn educational leaders into internal experts. Using a "Train-the-Trainer" approach, this professional learning empowers you to lead AI and media literacy initiatives within your own building or district. You will gain the skills and resources to drive meaningful change in your local school.
Participants who fully participate in the experience will receive a $100 stipend. This project is funded by REMC Association and a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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More Than a Password: Safeguarding Your Identity in a Digital WorldRegistration ends 5/27/20264:00 PM to 5:15 PMMore Than a Password: Safeguarding Your Identity in a Digital WorldRegistration ends May 27Date: Jun 2Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Identity theft can devastate your finances, reputation, and career. Learn how cybercriminals steal personal information, the red flags to watch for, and steps you can take today to keep your identity safe.
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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AI & Media Literacy Collaborative - Register Now!
This summer, Michigan educational leaders have an exciting opportunity to join a professional learning experience focused on strengthening responsible AI and media literacy use. AI & Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative is designed to empower Michigan leaders with the tools, support, and resources needed to guide meaningful AI and media literacy learning in their buildings, schools, and communities.
Buy in bulk and save with the new REMC SAVE Copy Paper Contract
Paper is an essential purchase for every school and agency, and REMC SAVE’s paper contract can help you save both time and money on this everyday need. Through REMC SAVE’s competitive bid process, you can access state-compliant pricing without the need for local bidding, making purchasing easier and more efficient.
4 webinars to strengthen your school's defense
Starting in May, REMC is hosting a timely four-part webinar series designed to help K-12 educators, tech teams and school leaders build practical cyber resilience - for FREE! Each 75-minute session is virtual, actionable and eligible for 1.5 SCECHs with a short post-webinar activity.
Next cohort starts June 15th
Reimagine your classroom and give your teaching a fresh boost with REMC’s Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM). Register to join this inspiring professional learning experience that will help you press reset and build a powerful, student-centered classroom - where every learner thrives.
Join now! REMC project helps districts streamline and strengthen student data privacy
REMC launched the Michigan Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) Alliance project. This new initiative is designed to standardize and streamline data privacy protections for all students while providing support to the large management task of data privacy.