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SRO6: Self-Care and Wellness

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. School Resource Officers routinely encounter stress while helping to create and ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. It’s paramount that those in this role take their own self-care and wellness seriously. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course provides an…

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Take Care of Yourself: A Course in Well-Being and Self-Care

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. As an educator in our current climate, you may have been told to “take care of yourself” and to “focus on your wellness” but what are tangible steps to take to fulfill this well-meaning advice? This hands-on course will focus on your overall physical,…

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Social-Emotional Learning: Adult SEL and Self-Care

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Please note: The microlearning experience is being hosted by Arist where an account creation will be required. The challenges of current events on top of the typical stress surrounding learning environments can impact not only students but adults and educators as well. In this…

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Health & Safety for Licensed Child Care Providers, Module C

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This course covers three mandatory training topics as part of the initial health and safety training requirements for licensed child care providers. In this required training, child care providers will obtain a general knowledge of the following topics: Infant, Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation…

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Health & Safety for Licensed Child Care Providers, Module B

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This course covers four mandatory training topics as part of the initial health and safety training requirements for licensed child care providers. In this required training, child care providers will obtain a general knowledge of the following topics: Child Development- Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, and…

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Michigan’s Child Care Center Administration Business Series

Are you interested in becoming a Program Director of a licensed child care center or are you an established Program Director looking for strategies and best practices for managing a child care center? If so, this course is for you! This state developed course meets the child care administration requirement for center program directors and…

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Infant and Toddler Development and Care Practices

This course is for infant and toddler caregivers seeking professional learning to meet licensing requirements or enhance their understanding of best practices. The course covers aspects of working with infants and toddlers, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, nurturing social-emotional development, prioritizing health and safety, addressing trauma, and honing observational skills. Participants will engage in…

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Health & Safety for Licensed Child Care Providers, Module A

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This course covers the three mandatory training topics required prior to caring for children as a licensed child care provider. In this required training, child care providers will obtain a general knowledge of the following topics: Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease (including Immunizations)…

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Transportation Training for Licensed Child Care Providers

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Transportation safety is crucial in child care settings to protect children from harm. In this course, you will learn best practices for safely transporting children, including vehicle safety, car seat regulation, and direct supervision. Understanding guidelines for transportation, vehicle types, and the consequences of…

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SRO4: Mental Health Interventions and Care Coordination

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Providing a continuum of school-based supports to students who are experiencing mental health challenges is an essential component of a safe and supportive school learning environment. When significant emotional and behavioral problems arise, knowing how to work with others in your school to connect…

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DLN: A Counselor’s Guide to CTE

This course is designed for counselors seeking to enhance their understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and its implementation. Participants will learn about various funding sources available, the essential components of a successful state-approved CTE program, and the numerous benefits these programs offer to students. Additionally, the course will cover creative strategies for recruiting…

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Michigan Ongoing Health & Safety Training Refresher 2025

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. All child care providers in Michigan (licensed and license-exempt) must complete an annual health and safety refresher training. Created with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), this course focuses on best practices around health and safety topics for…

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MDE: Educator Excellence – Understanding MOECS

Staying on top of your Michigan educator certification is essential for your professional growth and career advancement. In this course, you will explore how to navigate the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) with ease, ensuring you understand key features for managing your credentials. Gain insights into certification types, renewal requirements, and frequently asked questions…

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Licensing Citation: Ongoing Health & Safety Refresher 2024

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This training is for licensed child care providers that were cited for not completing the required ongoing health and safety training in 2024. In this course, you will revisit the following health and safety topics: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid for Infants, Children,…

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DLN: A Principal’s Guide to CTE

This course is designed for new, existing, or prospective secondary administrators seeking to enhance their understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Participants will learn about various funding sources available for CTE programs, the essential components of a successful state-approved CTE program, and the numerous benefits these programs offer to students. Additionally, the course will…

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Understanding the Modern Military

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Students and families need guidance from school counselors on the full range of career and education choices available to them after highschool, including options for joining the military. This resource-driven course will present you with information that will help in understanding an array of…

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Home-Based Providers: Are you Running on Empty?

This course is designed to support home-based providers with strategies to improve work-life balance, opportunities for peer networking, and tools to reduce the burden of business operations. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each…

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Home-Based Providers: Budgeting

This course is designed to support home-based providers with resources, tools, and templates to develop a strong budget, determine the cost of care, and support fee collection. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each…

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Home-Based Providers: Checking Your Financial Health

This course is designed to support home-based providers with resources, tools, and templates to develop a strong budget, determine the cost of care, and support fee collection. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each…

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Home-Based Providers: Envelopes, Receipts, and Paperwork

This course supports home-based providers with resources, tools, and templates to promote organization and strong recordkeeping. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each offering 2 training hours. Providers may choose to complete any or…

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Home-Based Providers: Setting and Collecting Fees

This course is designed to support home-based providers in setting tuition/fees, developing policies to support fee collection, and identifying strategies to collect overdue payments and late fees. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each…

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Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Practice in Pre K-12 Education

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Over half of all U.S. children have experienced trauma in their lives. Educators are often affected by this trauma as well as they help students meet the challenges they face. This course will inform you about anti-racist, trauma-informed education while helping you become more…

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Bloodborne Pathogens

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates there are about 5.6 million workers in the health care industry and related occupations that are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The good news is that bloodborne pathogens, often called BBPs, can only spread if the blood or other infectious bodily fluids of an infected…

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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…

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Social Studies Classroom Practice and Pedagogy

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar will focus on the what, the why, and the how of using the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework. It will provide the means to engage students in disciplinary thinking to deepen their understanding of the world and their place in…

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Fostering Student Agency Through Positive Relationships

Teaching today’s students is complex, and teaching those same students in a remote setting is more challenging than ever. This course will help you reflect on how you have built relationships in the past year of teaching and how to improve upon them to promote well-being and engagement both face-to-face and online. You will be…

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SRO2: Teaming and Collaborative Data-based Problem Solving

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. A safe and supportive learning environment can be maximized when relevant stakeholders are working together via a data-based, problem-solving approach.  Designed for School Resource Officers, this course provides an overview of what it takes to improve team building within your school, break down communication…

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Licensing Citation: Ongoing Health & Safety Refresher 2023

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This training is for licensed child care providers that were cited for not completing the required ongoing health and safety training in 2023. In this course, you will: Examine the primary reasons childcare providers need to administer medications. Learn about prevention and responses to…

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Start Your Own Edible Garden

This course is designed to provide individuals interested in gardening with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and maintain a successful garden. You will learn essential gardening techniques, understand the basics of plant selection and care, and acquire practical tips for managing a garden effectively. Whether you aspire to have a beautiful garden at…

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Certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health

Learn a groundbreaking, holistic and integrative approach to treating mental health problems. This course will provide complementary methods of care which are combined with medications and psychotherapy to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please…

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Empowering Students With Disabilities

Reaching and empowering every student is the goal of teaching, but requires differentiated approaches. This real-world based course will show you practical tools and solutions for providing effective support to students with physical or learning disabilities and how to support those students in succeeding in their learning journeys. You will see through simulations and first-hand…

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Understanding Adolescents

As many changes occur to emotional, physical, and cognitive development, navigating the stages of adolescence can prove to be complicated for young individuals and those who care for them. This informative course will help you gain insight into the workings of the adolescent mind and how to be supportive in the important role you as…

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Enhancing Language Development in Childhood

There are many ideas and products that claim to be the best for developing a child’s speech and communication, but not all are necessary or effective. This user-friendly course for teachers and caregivers helps you discover how children process language and how they become proficient communicators. This course will help you enrich your child’s life…

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Mindful Practices: Everyday SEL for Adults

Intuitively, we understand that educators cannot fully teach what they cannot model. That’s one reason educator social-emotional competency is vital to any successful school-wide SEL program. Through mindful practices and self-reflection, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to strengthen your social-emotional competency and create positive, supportive learning environments for yourself and your students….

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Introduction to Esports

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Esports is a billion-dollar industry teeming with career opportunities, college scholarships, and a wide range of STEM skills students can develop. In this course, educators will be introduced to the unique and exciting extracurricular activities available to students within esports. Whether you’re simply interested…

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Social-Emotional Learning: Creating a Professional Culture Based on SEL

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Self-evaluation and growth of an educators’ own social and emotional competencies can aid in fostering these skills in their students. This course focuses on creating a social-emotional learning (SEL) culture within a school. Specifically, you will engage in activities that grow educator social and…

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Social-Emotional Learning: Trauma-Informed Support

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. In recent years, there has been an increase in understanding the influence that childhood traumatic experiences can have on students in their learning environments. This proactive course will show how social and emotional learning can offer students skills to help tackle those experiences. You…

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Certificate in Mindfulness

Lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness coaching with a deep understanding of the practice of mindfulness. This course will provide in depth knowledge of mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness and happiness, mindful eating, mindful movement, and mindful relationships. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to…

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Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit

Examine how Optimal Healing Environments impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level. This course will give you the skills to recommend methods for enhancing the personal care and work environments around you to support health and well-being. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please…

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Intro to Computer Science for Middle School Educators

Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Computer science increasingly permeates our student’s futures in their options for higher education and career choices. This foundational course demonstrates why equitable access to computer science opportunities is imperative for Michigan students, and how Michigan’s K-12 Computer Science Standards can be leveraged for effective…