As we approach the holidays, I am reminded of this quote from Lao Tzu. “The wise do not lay up their own treasures. The more they give to others, the more they have for themselves.” I sincerely thank you for all that you give every day on behalf of all of us at Michigan Virtual.
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Sincerely,
Anne Craft
Executive Director of Outreach
Michigan Virtual
Learning Matters is a program on WJR Radio (760 AM). Hosts Ann Thomas of WJR and Anne Craft of Michigan Virtual chat with some of Michigan’s educational leaders about innovation and the future of learning. The most recent episode on September 19 highlights how tools and resources already available to Michigan schools can be leveraged to better serve our communities.
And that’s a wrap! Listen to the entire second season of the BRIGHT podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Michigan is home to so many outstanding educators. In this podcast, powered by Michigan Virtual, we talk to inspirational Michigan educators known for their innovative approach to learning and hear first-hand what their classrooms look like, how these changes impact students, and what advice they have for fellow teachers looking to try something new.
In partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and MEMSPA, two free SCECH-bearing courses are now open for registration. Developed with subject matter experts from the Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, this series aims to address the rising concern of adolescent suicide. Learn to recognize the symptoms, identify school-based strategies, and know what to do in the aftermath of a suicidal event.
Educators can earn 13 SCECHs through a facilitated book study hosted by Professional Learning Services. Dive into The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight and identify ways in which you can apply the teachings. Since this is a synchronous PD course, participants will have opportunities to collaborate with peers as well.
With support from the state of Michigan, the most comprehensive mental health and prevention education program and social emotional learning (SEL) programming is now available to schools and districts at no cost! This highly customizable, scaffolded curriculum contains more than 1,000 lessons that address real issues that K-12 students encounter every day. Administrators can utilize free data reporting to see the real-time effectiveness of the SEL and mental health lessons.
See the data-reporting features available for the free program Michigan Cares. Administrators can assess student progress and see real-time data. Reporting features include student and teacher usage/engagement, as well as the impact on class or school climate.
This recent blog post shares how cyberbullying can affect nearly all students and how educators can teach and address concerns of cyberbullying in their classrooms.
More than 20 tools and resources for teachers and students are compiled to help strengthen approaches in competency-based education.
