Skip to Courses Filter By Subject Area Course Type Role Format Course Partner Credit Type Free MyPD – 10 SCECHs Price: $30 Math, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs As a professional educator, you are constantly seeking out ways to supplement your own continuing education and improve yourself. So, how can you receive credit for your efforts? This course will give you the means of receiving formal credit (SCECHs) for informal learning that has or will be completed on your own. With guidance, you… 10 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MyPD – 6 SCECHs Price: $20 Math, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs As a professional educator, you are constantly seeking out ways to supplement your own continuing education and improve yourself. So, how can you receive credit for your efforts? This course will give you the means of receiving formal credit (SCECHs) for informal learning that has or will be completed on your own. With guidance, you… 6 hrs Self-Paced Free AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Educators Price: $15 Best Practices, Other, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we teach, plan, and support students. Understanding this new technology can empower you to work smarter and more confidently. In this course, you’ll explore foundational AI concepts and uncover how this technology is already influencing classrooms and education. You’ll examine current and emerging tools, weigh the benefits and… 3 hrs Self-Paced Free MDE: Educator Excellence – Understanding MOECS Free Other, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs Staying on top of your Michigan educator certification is essential for your professional growth and career advancement. In this course, you will explore how to navigate the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) with ease, ensuring you understand key features for managing your credentials. Gain insights into certification types, renewal requirements, and frequently asked questions… 1 hr Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free MI Strategies: Success in Michigan Classrooms Price: $12 Other, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs As an educator, you know the value of sharing ideas and learning from others who truly understand the rewards and challenges of teaching. In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your own tried-and-true strategies while discovering new ideas or activities from fellow Michigan teachers. Come share your expertise and celebrate what’s going well… 2 hrs Facilitated Free Strategies and Tools for Co-Teaching Price: $98 Classroom Management, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 18 SCECHs In partnership with Model Teaching, an industry leader in supporting educators, this course equips you with the knowledge to select and apply co-teaching models effectively in your classroom. Model Teaching’s Mission is to improve student performance by directly supporting teachers with quality content and resources. The course will cover the six instructional models of co-teaching… 18 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free MV Skills Sprint: Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Tackling both synchronous and asynchronous learning methods is common for many teachers today. In this course, you will explore synchronous and asynchronous learning methods, including their key characteristics, benefits, and challenges. Additionally, you will learn practical strategies for leveraging these methods to create engaging and effective educational experiences that support the diverse needs of your… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Intro to Accessibility Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore the critical importance of ensuring that digital content used in education is accessible to all students. You will learn about the key principles of digital accessibility, covering practical tips and best practices for making images, videos, and written course materials inclusive and engaging for learners with diverse abilities and… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Learning Management and Student Information Systems Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Schools, whether online or traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Information Systems (SIS) to enhance educational delivery, streamline administrative processes, and improve communication among stakeholders. This professional learning course provides a comprehensive exploration of these systems, covering their core components, popular platforms, integrative capabilities, and strategies for effective implementation and user… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Screenshots and Screencasts Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In the modern classroom, screenshots and screencasts have become invaluable tools for educators striving to convey complex information effectively. These tools enable teachers to share visual and auditory content through images and video recordings, facilitating clear and swift communication of intricate concepts. In this course, you will explore the practice of creating and using screenshots… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Teaching Students Netiquette Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore strategies to effectively teach students the principles of netiquette, or the appropriate and ethical behavior when communicating and interacting online. By the end of the course, educators will be prepared to cultivate a culture of digital civility and responsible technology use within their classrooms and school communities. In this… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: FERPA and COPPA Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore the key legal frameworks and compliance requirements surrounding student data privacy and protection. Participants will be introduced to FERPA, which governs the handling and disclosure of students’ personally identifiable information in educational settings, as well as COPPA, which regulates the online collection and use of personal data from children… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Preparing Students for Online and Hybrid Learning Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore best practices to effectively prepare students for success in online and hybrid learning environments. The content of this course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to cultivate self-directed learning habits and empower students to be active, autonomous learners. In this course, you will: Analyze student needs for success… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: AI and Academic Integrity Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore the complex relationship between AI and academic integrity, examining how AI is being used in academic settings and considering the ethical considerations and policies surrounding its use. Additionally, you will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the academic context, and be better… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Communicating with Parents Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore strategies for effectively communicating and collaborating with parents to support student success. Teachers will come away with practical techniques for building these vital home-school connections and fostering productive partnerships with parents. In this course, you will: Analyze parent communication strategies and the benefits and/or barriers they would bring to… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free MV Skills Sprint: Social Presence Price: $10 Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Early Childhood, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs In this course, you will explore the critical role of social presence in effective teaching, both in fully online courses and blended classes that incorporate digital technologies. You will learn about the strategies and techniques instructors can use to establish a strong social presence and foster a sense of community, engagement, and connection among students…. 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free Educator Evaluation in MI: Evidence of Reflective Practice Free Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Collecting evidence of effective practice is a powerful way to support your ongoing reflection, professional growth, and teacher evaluation. This applicable course provides you with strategies for selecting meaningful pieces of evidence that align to your evaluation rubric. You will be guided on how… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Educator Evaluation: Self-Assessment and Goal Setting Free Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Goal proposal is a key moment for educators to take ownership of their evaluations. This reflective course will provide you with foundational information and best practice strategies to help you assess your current practice and set goals for your next evaluation cycle. You will… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Educator Evaluation in MI: Measurement of Student Growth Free Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. While there are specific legislative requirements that drive the teacher evaluation process, there are also many opportunities for teacher decision making and autonomy. This resource-heavy course will provide you with the tools needed to document evidence of student growth and make student growth a… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Being a Reflective Teacher Price: $10 Best Practices, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Educators constantly grapple with educational challenges and unique classroom experiences. Throughout this course, you will reflect on your teaching practices, explore resources that align with opportunities for growth, and identify how you will move forward both in and out of the classroom. You will participate in self-reflection, celebrate your successes, and learn from others in… 3 hrs Self-Paced Free Reaching Your Potential through Self-Advocacy Price: $10 Best Practices, Personal Growth, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Advocating for one’s self is no simple task. It is a life skill that needs support and practice. This self-awareness course guides you in building self-advocacy as a skill for yourself and with your students through a three part process: understanding your own needs, knowing your supports, and communicating your needs. While you learn more… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Virtual Free Navigating the Framework: Personalized Pathways to Success Price: $20 Best Practices, Classroom Management, Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs As an educator, empowering your students and enhancing your professional growth are paramount. Gain a deeper understanding of your school’s evaluation framework and access practical resources that will elevate your teaching practice. In this course, you will embark on a personalized learning journey, exploring key areas of the evaluation framework and equipping yourself with the… 3 hrs Self-Paced Free Take Care of Yourself: A Course in Well-Being and Self-Care Free Joy, Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. As an educator in our current climate, you may have been told to “take care of yourself” and to “focus on your wellness” but what are tangible steps to take to fulfill this well-meaning advice? This hands-on course will focus on your overall physical,… 3 hrs Self-Paced MiRegistry Free A to Z Grant Writing Price: $129 Other, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs A well-crafted grant proposal is paramount for every organization including non-profits, businesses, or individuals looking to support their cause and raise necessary funds. In this comprehensive course, you will become familiar with the grant writing process from A to Z. From the beginning stages of researching potential funders to polishing and submitting a complete proposal… 24 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Building Teams that Work Price: $129 Other, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Teams are becoming a staple in today’s workplace. In this immersive course, you will learn the components of a successful team dynamic and the stages of its development. Through real-life scenarios and examples, you will master the skills needed to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting both from the… 24 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Achieving Success with Difficult People Price: $129 Other, Personal Growth, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Do you want to know how to interact with anyone, regardless of how difficult you perceive them to be? This course will give you the skills to effectively meet your needs while protecting the dignity and rights of others to form more cooperative relationships. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take… 24 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Educator Evaluation in MI: Preparing for Summative Evaluation Free Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Planning for your summative educator evaluation allows you to adequately prepare for the end of one evaluation cycle and also look ahead to the next. This action-oriented course focuses on teacher and student growth; specifically, identifying areas in the evaluation process for teacher involvement… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Educator Evaluation in MI: Unpacking the Framework Free Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Implementing a complex evaluation rubric is a challenging endeavor, but, can be supported through collaboration and communication. This strategy-based course provides you with the tools to translate the formal language of your evaluation rubric into classroom observables that drive planning and instruction. You will… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Educator Evaluation in MI: Preparing for Formative Review Free Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Educator evaluations can be an important tool in facilitating reflection and applying feedback to your practice, and through collaboration, you can aid in maintaining an accurate picture of your own teaching methods. This proactive course empowers you to lead your own professional growth while… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Social-Emotional Learning: Adult SEL and Self-Care Free Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Please note: The microlearning experience is being hosted by Arist where an account creation will be required. The challenges of current events on top of the typical stress surrounding learning environments can impact not only students but adults and educators as well. In this… 2 hrs Self-Paced MiRegistry Free Certificate in Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Promotion Price: $115 Other, Personal Growth, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to… 12 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Certificate in Stress Management Price: $95 Other, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 14 SCECHs Understand strategies and therapies used to reduce and manage stress. This course will help you explore the physiological, social and psychological impacts of stress and provide you with methods to get stress under control. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy. 14 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit Price: $115 Joy, Other, Personal Growth, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 16 SCECHs Examine how Optimal Healing Environments impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level. This course will give you the skills to recommend methods for enhancing the personal care and work environments around you to support health and well-being. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please… 16 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Get Assertive! Price: $115 Personal Growth, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Almost everyone desires to exude confidence and be treated respectfully in all areas of their lives, whether it be at home, in the classroom, or with a boss, but few of us know where to start finding our more assertive side. In this applicable course, you will analyze your own behaviors and understand others’ in… 24 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Keys to Effective Communication Price: $115 Administration, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Modern research shows that only four percent of communication is verbal, yet it can be a difficult task to decipher non-verbal cues and communication. This integral course takes into account different modalities, cultures, gestures, and word meaning to help you bridge the gaps in your communication. You will gain confidence in your communication methods to… 24 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free DLN: Leading Collaborative Meetings in a Virtual World Price: $20 Administration, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs Virtual meetings have become the new normal and will forever change the way some teams interact. However true, if collaboration is the true belief system of the organization, both individuals and teams will transfer the ‘brick-and-mortar’ practices to the virtual world. Successful teams understand the importance of setting norms, having clearly defined outcomes, creating space… 6 hrs Self-Paced MASSP Free Intro to CEL’s 5D/5D+ Teacher Evaluation System Free Administration, Evaluation, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This on-demand module provides an overview of CEL’s foundational ideas, 5D instructional framework, 5D+ rubric, and 5D+ inquiry cycle. It fulfills the minimum statutory requirements for teacher training in the district adopted evaluation tool. Participants gain both an understanding of the background and purpose… 3 hrs Self-Paced MASSP Free DLN: A Teacher’s Guide to Khan Academy Price: $40 Blended & Online Learning, Teacher Advocacy Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs Khan Academy is a free resource teachers can use to assign lessons and monitor student progress. With thousands of free lesson resources including questions, videos, quizzes and unit tests, Khan Academy is a great resource for any teacher. Khan Academy even offers personalized SAT practice for students and allows coaches to monitor Math & ELA… 8 hrs Self-Paced MASSP
