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.
Are you a West Michigan teacher new to place-based education (PBE)? Maybe you have implemented PBE in your classroom and want to learn more? This institute will lead you through […]
GLSI/Mi-STAR Place-Based Education Professional Learning Community for Educators using Mi-STAR Unit 6.1: "Water on the Move" - The Water Cycle This three-day professional development opportunity will introduce teachers to place-based education and ways […]
This institute will deepen participants' understanding of 3-dimensional and place-based learning through field explorations that explore subjects such as climate change, geoheritage, and garden health. Up to 7 SCECH per […]
You are invited to join us for Connect, Understand, Cherish, the 2024-2025 LSSI All Team Kick-off and Dinner and Dialogue featuring author Sally Cole-Misch, winner of this year’s Great Lakes […]
This workshop will be anchored in methods and lesson modelling from the BEETLES Project. The BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) Project is a student and nature centered […]
Groundswell provides immersive professional learning opportunity (PLO) experiences focused on teaching place-based education (PBE) practices. Learn more about the practice of place-based education on the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative PBE Webpage. Educators […]
This event features dinner and time for curriculum design/planning including: an introduction to our Place-Based Education Planning Tools, an introduction to how SEMIS coaching works throughout the school year, open […]
Educators and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the state will gather to explore the unique ecosystems and cultural assets of West Michigan, share about awesome projects happening in their communities, […]
3P (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 […]
This event will build knowledge and skills among Place-Based Educators from across southeast Michigan with the support of the SEMIS Coalition Leadership team.
This 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 […]
