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TRAILS Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Enrollment in this course is limited to current TRAILS partners. Please enroll if you’ve been invited by TRAILS to do so. Reach out to [email protected] if you have questions!   There is robust evidence that social emotional learning (SEL) increases students’ capacity to learn…

Free

Introduction to Competency-Based Education

What if school looked different…on purpose? This microcourse will help you rethink traditional education and explore how Competency-Based Education (CBE) can transform learning. You’ll discover the core values that drive CBE, what truly makes it different, and why it’s more than just a new system—it’s a better way to serve every learner. Whether you’re just…

Free

Competency Based Education: Reflection & Goal Setting

Empowering learners begins with self-awareness and purpose. In this course, you’ll explore how structured reflection and SMART goal setting cultivate learner agency and drive continuous growth in a Competency-Based Education framework. Learn how to embed these practices seamlessly into your school or classroom culture. Gain access to tools, sample questions, and strategies that support learner-centered…

Free

PTL: Module 4

Students in our classrooms should be given the opportunity to meet state standards regardless of diverse needs. In this applicable course, you will investigate strategies for guiding instructional staff to improve programs, instruction, student support services, and learning. You will observe current research regarding curriculum development and practices, as well as their implications for teaching…

Free

PTL: Module 5

Before anything, the safety and well-being of students and school staff should be the first priority of school leaders. This informative course will introduce you to proactive, research based school-wide approaches and classroom practices for developing a safe, caring, and productive learning community that embraces diversity of staff, students, and community. You will cover topics…

Free

AI Integration: Investigating Outreach

Effective outreach and communications are vital when school districts plan to integrate AI to support teaching, learning, and operations. This micro-credential will help you assess your current communication strategies with stakeholders and develop plans to foster transparent, two-way communication about AI initiatives in your district.

Free

PTL: Module 6

School leaders must be familiar with and know how to enforce laws and policies related to their district on a daily basis. This practical course will introduce you to legal structures of Michigan public education and statutes related to the administration of school laws. You will pay specific attention to laws related to the educational…

Free

Bloodborne Pathogens Training – ASL version

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Welcome to the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training for Educators – ASL version! Welcome to this critical course on bloodborne pathogens. This course will teach you about these pathogens, their effects, and how to protect yourself and others. You’ll gain vital knowledge to ensure safety…

Free

AI Integration: Investigating Business & Technology

Many districts are beginning to explore the use of AI to automate and streamline routine administrative tasks. This micro-credential will help you assess your current administrative workflows and technology infrastructure to identify opportunities for AI integration in your district’s operations.

Free

AI Integration: Investigating Learning Assessments

AI tools are beginning to transform how educators assess student learning. But how can educators in your district thoughtfully explore and integrate these tools to enhance formative assessment practices? Completing this micro-credential will demonstrate your ability to analyze current assessment practices and identify meaningful opportunities for AI integration. You’ll also develop a pilot implementation plan…

Free

Basic First Aid

Accidents can happen at any time or in any place and it is important to be prepared in those situations. This course provides essential training on first aid practices as well as how to implement them in real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you will be able to handle unexpected or potentially dangerous…

Free

Fire Safety

Fires are one of the most common emergencies to contend with in workplaces, and can be one of the most harmful if not dealt with properly. This informative course will give you the knowledge to safely react and respond to a fire emergency in your own place of work. You will gain insight into what…

Free

CPR Refresher

Knowing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill that could be potentially life-saving when you least expect it. If you have already been trained to perform CPR, this review course will give you the chance to re-examine the major procedures. You will go over how CPR works, when CPR should be performed, and how to perform…

Free

Emergency Response

While we can’t control when life-threatening emergencies happen in a workplace or school, being prepared can minimize property damage and greatly reduce the chances of serious injuries or death. This course will give an overview to school employees of what they should do in the case of an emergency in the workplace. You will ready…

Free

Flu Symptoms and Prevention Strategies

Schools can be an ideal environment for viruses to spread and, at the same time, children are among the groups that are most impacted by the flu. In this proactive course, you will learn to keep your students, your staff, and yourself healthy by recognizing characteristics of influenza and participating in prevention strategies. You will…

Free

Diversity in the Workplace

In an increasingly globalized economy, employees and work cultures will continue to become more and more diverse. This essential course will help meet any unique challenges you or your coworkers may encounter working with or managing a diverse body of people. You will navigate your own perceived differences and discover the advantages of cultural diversity…

Free

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination for Employees

Sexual harassment and discrimination are concerns for every workplace including education professionals. This informative course will build your awareness around the subject and teach you what to do if you become a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination at work. You will come to understand how to maintain a friendly, professional environment with your co-workers…

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Conflict Resolution Strategies

Try as we may, conflict is sometimes an unavoidable part of human nature, as we all have beliefs for which we are willing to argue over or even fight. This course will help you as an administrator, teacher, counselor, or HR professional to create conflict resolution strategies for your workplace. As conflicts arise in daily…

Free

Discrimination in the Workplace

Hiring and firing school employees based on protected categories such as religion, race, sex, or disability is illegal like in any workplace. This awareness-level course will help you determine how to avoid discrimination in your employment practices, help you protect yourself from becoming a victim of discrimination, and help foster a healthy and safe work…

Free

Violence in the Workplace

Unfortunately, workplace violence is a real, significant threat to workers’ health and safety, even in a school setting. This proactive course will teach you the major causes and types of workplace violence, their warning signs, and how to prevent it. You will learn to identify violence in the workplace, and the methods used to counteract…

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Hazard Communication

Chemicals can pose a wide range of health and physical hazards, and exposure to hazardous chemicals is common for workers in a large variety of industries. This informative course will help school employees learn about OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standards and chemical safety hazards including labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and hazard assessment. You will…

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Personal Protective Equipment

During certain work tasks, educators and support staff who do not wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), could be put under unnecessary risks that affect their health, not just their job. This awareness-level course will introduce you to the proper PPE for your work environment along with how to wear and maintain your equipment…

Free

Title IX/Sexual Misconduct at Educational Facilities

Sexual assault and sexual misconduct are an ongoing and serious problem at schools across the country. This course will help you understand Title IX and its companion laws regarding sexual misconduct in education, and their role in helping to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct. This course is designed for all employees at educational institutions…

Free

MyPD – 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…

Free

Seclusion and Restraint

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. The improper use of seclusion or restraint on students can lead to emotional harm or injury. This awareness-level course meets the training requirements for all educators and support staff on the Policy for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint for public schools. You…

Free

Run, Hide, Fight

It is an unfortunate reality that there is growing concern surrounding active shooter incidents in recent years. Although rare, these events can be unpredictable and chaotic making preparedness difficult. This proactive course teaches prevention and response to workplace violence with the Run, Hide, Fight method recommended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the…

Free

MyPD – 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…

Free

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention in the Workplace

While many people have been able to work from home or remotely during the coronavirus outbreak, some teachers have been asked to return to their classrooms to teach in person. This awareness-level course will help you understand exactly how coronavirus (covid-19) is spread as well specific practices to reduce the risk of transmission while at…

Free

MI-Access Training: Participation and Scoring Administration

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan’s alternate assessment, better known as MI-Access, provides alternative achievement standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This course guides you through how to administer the Participation and Supported Independence levels of the MI-Assessment and how to use standard scoring rubrics for each type…

Free

FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

This course is designed primarily for people working in post-secondary education institutions, but is applicable to K-12 organizations as well. It shares the importance of protecting student privacy in compliance with FERPA regulations, emphasizing the legal liabilities associated with unauthorized disclosure of personal information. In this course, you will: Identify the various types of personal…

Free

IEP Boot Camp: Writing Meaningful and Compliant IEPs

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Individual education programs — commonly called “IEPs” — are critical to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. Created with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education (OSE), this course explores the procedural and…

Free

IEP Boot Camp: Transition Age Students

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Individual education programs — commonly called “IEPs” — are critical to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. Created with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education (OSE), this course explores the procedural and…

Free

HIPAA Compliance Training

Understanding and adhering to HIPAA regulations is essential for school staff, as it ensures the privacy and security of students’ protected health information. In this course, you will gain a solid understanding of standard HIPAA terminology, concepts, and disclosure practices while learning the consequences of unauthorized disclosure of protected health information. By the end of…

Free

IDEA Equitable Services and Proportionate Share

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. If you are a finance or special education administrator in a public school setting, understanding the IDEA Equitable Services and Proportionate Share requirements is critical. In this course, you’ll explore how to meet federal requirements for serving parentally placed private school children with disabilities….

Free

PTL: Application

Gaining a PK-12 administrator certificate strengthens your leadership skills and opens up new job opportunities. Here, you can apply for the Path to Leadership program to secure your spot in the next cohort of educators and receive your individual development plan to earn a Michigan School Administrator Certificate. With each cohort you will start with…

Free

Social-Emotional Learning: Introduction to SEL

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Many educators find it challenging to meet the social and emotional needs of their students to help them succeed academically. This introductory course provides an insight into social-emotional learning (SEL) and a pathway to the initial steps of integrating SEL into your school or…

Free

Intro to UDL: Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that makes instruction appealing to and usable by as many learners as possible. This course serves as an introduction to UDL. First, you will learn what UDL is and how it can benefit learners. From there, you will explore the three principles of UDL and discover how…

Free

AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Educators

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…

Free

AI Integration: Investigating Leadership & Vision

Many district leaders are beginning to understand the potential uses of AI to assist with teaching, learning, and operations. This micro-credential will help you assess your district’s current leadership awareness of AI’s potential and develop initial strategies for building a shared vision and actionable plan for AI integration.

Free

Abbott Elementary TV Series Study – MV DeliverED

Reflect on real-world classroom experiences and identify action-oriented practices that empower you and your students. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: Book: Make Teaching Sustainable Online Course: Abbott Elementary TV Series: Explore themes from the award-winning TV series Abbott Elementary and uncover insights to enrich your own educational practice. Surprise Treats: Because,…