Professional Learning

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Executive Secretary to the Superintendent
Instructional Technology Coordinator

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K-12 School Counselor Meetings 2026-27
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
K-12 School Counselor Meetings 2026-27 These sessions will provide K-12 School Counselors with an opportunity to learn and grow in their role. The K-12 School Counselor meetings are designed to support continued growth of counselors by providing relevant professional learning, opportunities to collaborate around proble , ...
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Inquiry Day-By-Day: Teaching Discourse in Social Studies
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Inquiry Day-By-Day: Teaching Discourse in Social Studies We are preparing students to enter a world where disagreement is constant, information is overwhelming, and clarity is hard-earned. They will be expected to weigh evidence, listen across differences, and contribute thoughtfully to conversations that shape their c , ...
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Elementary Literacy Leaders Collaborative
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Elementary Literacy Leaders Collaborative The Char-Em Literacy Leaders Collaborative brings together instructional leaders from across the region to strengthen literacy practices and build system-wide coherence. Together, we are building the capacity and confidence of principals and leadership teams to lead literacy wi , ...
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CPI Initial: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2026-27
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
CPI Initial: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2026-27 CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a training program designed to equip staff with skills to prevent and manage challenging behaviors in crisis situations. It emphasizes proactive responses, de-escalation techniques, and safe disengagements, with the goal of , ...
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Math Collaborative 2026-27
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Math Collaborative 2026-27 This is an opportunity to network with fellow teachers throughout the region, update knowledge of current information being dispersed throughout the state, discuss and practice current topics in mathematics education, and share resources. As math leaders, participants are expected to dissemin , ...
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New Teacher Academy 2026-27
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
New Teacher Academy 2026-27 This year-long cohort aims to empower 1st through 3rd year educators by fostering collaboration, analyzing teaching techniques, sharing common struggles, co-developing potential solutions, promoting well-being, and providing personalized support. Participants will gain practical strategies t , ...
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CPI Refresher: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2026-27
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
CPI Refresher: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2026-27 This is a recertification training opportunity for staff members who have current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. As a reminder, certifications are valid for two years. Completion of a refresher course is required to maintain certification in use of , ...
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Strengthening Families Protective Factors
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Strengthening Families Protective Factors In three half-days, participants will learn about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, a research-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect, strengthening families, and promoting optimal child development. Attendance at all three days is required. , ...
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Strengthening Families Protective Factors
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Strengthening Families Protective Factors In three half-days, participants will learn about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, a research-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect, strengthening families, and promoting optimal child development. Attendance at all three days is required. , ...
Secondary Literacy Leadership Collaborative 2026-27
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Secondary Literacy Leadership Collaborative 2026-27 We’re expanding our K–5 Literacy Leaders’ Network to the secondary level. The Char-Em Literacy Leaders’ Network for Secondary Leadership Teams will bring together instructional leaders from across the region to strengthen literacy practices and build system-wide coher , ...
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Strengthening Families Protective Factors
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Strengthening Families Protective Factors In three half-days, participants will learn about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, a research-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect, strengthening families, and promoting optimal child development. Attendance at all three days is required. , ...
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MyPD – MI Virtual

Educators today are agents of their own learning, engaging in informal networks and independent pursuits for personal growth and development. Michigan Virtual’s MyPD is a vehicle to formally honor educators’ informal learning efforts. Through this SCECH-bearing experience, educators will engage in a process to tell the story of their independent learning journey, tying a specific learning objective to evidence of informal learning pursuits, reflecting on learning from those pursuits, and developing an action plan based on the professional implications that have emerged. A true model of adult learning theory, this learning experience offers maximum autonomy with supportive guidance, seeks to validate the experience of today’s educators, and creates a holding space for educators to focus on a problem relevant to their own context.

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About Char-Em Professional Learning

Char-Em ISD believes that professional learning should be based on research and result in a permanent change of knowledge or behavior of the participants and their professional practice.  A variety of learning opportunities are made available that support school improvement goals, educational initiatives, and personnel development that are aligned with the Michigan School Improvement Framework.

All school personnel within the Char-Em ISD service area have the opportunity to participate throughout the school year, as well as during the Area Wide Professional Learning Day traditionally held on or near Nov. 1.

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