SEMIS Coalition’s Fall Professional Development
University of Michigan Detroit CenterThis event will build knowledge and skills among Place-Based Educators from across southeast Michigan with the support of the SEMIS Coalition Leadership team.
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This page shows events offered by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) and each of our six regional hubs as well as events that the GLSI will be participating in, supporting, or that feature a close partner.
GSI: Scan the Community with a Native Plant Lens
Grand Rapids, MIThis October Professional Learning Opportunity will engage participants in environmental and community inventories with place-based stewardship education. Educators will be introduced to the concept of scanning the community through the approach of biodiversity and native plants in your space. Together with your peers, you will: Discover different ways to conduct a community scan Explore the Calvin […]
EcoCareers Expo
Alpena, MIThe Northeast Michigan Great Lake Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI), in collaboration with the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments, MiSTEM Network, and MichiganWorks! is organizing a hands-on career exposure experience for eighth-grade students. The main objective of the event is to provide students with a firsthand view of real-life job opportunities in in conservation-related careers in northeast Michigan […]
GSI: Choose an Issue: Ed-Camp & Action Project Ideation
Grand Rapids, MIThis professional learning experience will be co-facilitated by our partners at the Kent Intermediate School District. Educators and community partners will participate in an "ed-camp" to explore action project themes, share ideas and resources, and develop connections amongst peers. The evening will provide space for educators to brainstorm with fellow educators and expert community partners to […]
WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning
Location TBD3P (place, project, and problem based) learning is gaining steam across the county. These student-centered approaches encourage students to work collaboratively with their teachers to identify real problems occurring in their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]
GSI Dinner & Dialogue: Develop Partnerships
Grand Rapids, MIGoundswell Stewardship Initiative's December Dinner & Dialogue will dive into the theme of Developing Community Partnerships. This event is a celebration of the Groundswell community and a thank you to the educators and partners who support the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative. These PLO events are open to any educators interested in learning more about Groundswell, those […]
GSI Fostering Belonging: Student Social/Emotional Health
Grand Rapids, MIIn response to requests from local educators and partners alike, Groundswell is offering a special event for our network. Dr. Jamie Langlois, associate professor in the GVSU School of Social Work, will be this professional learning's visiting expert. Join your peers in discussion and learning as we work to navigate the challenging spaces of social and […]
SEMIS Coalition’s Winter Professional Development
Ypsilanti, MIThe SEMIS Coalition professional learning model provides opportunities for teachers, community partners and administrators in a variety of categories including: coaching and mentoring, coalition building, whole-school professional development, collaborative assessment, and place-based curriculum co-development. This structured sequence was developed through best practices in adult learning theory, place-based and project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and academic service-learning […]
GSI Research Your Issue: Climate Change + Student Dialogue
Grand Rapids, MIMichigan Climate Action Network will be leading a virtual webinar about how to talk to students about climate change in the classroom and empowering youth to be environmental stewards. SCECH credits available: 2 These PLO events are open to any educators interested in learning more about Groundswell, those who are actively working on their student projects […]
WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning
Virtual Zoom, MI, United States3P (place, project, and problem based) learning is gaining steam across the county. These student-centered approaches encourage students to work collaboratively with their teachers to identify real problems occurring in their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]
GSI: Navigating Eco-anxiety and Denials in Teaching the Climate Crisis
Grand Rapids, MIGroundswell will host Dr. Kevin Holohan, Associate Professor of Educational Foundations at GVSU, for a presentation on his research regarding eco-anxiety; particularly with the lens on climate change in the classroom. Dr. Holohan will discuss how to address the anxiety that climate change can incite amongst students and educators and how to create a safe environment of […]
WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning
Location TBD3P (place, project, and problem based) learning is gaining steam across the county. These student-centered approaches encourage students to work collaboratively with their teachers to identify real problems occurring in their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]