Skip to Courses Filter By Subject Area Course Type Role Format Course Partner Credit Type Free Micro-Credential #6: High Leverage Strategies for Mathematics Price: $50 Math, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs The aspiring or current K-12 educator will examine some of the fundamental strategies teachers can use with students to learn important mathematical content. They will build on their repertoire of effective practices to help students make meaningful access and appropriate progress. In this course, you will: Examine how to unpack the learning target and reflect… 4 hrs Self-Paced K12 Connect Free Micro-Credential #5: Developing Fraction Concepts Price: $50 Math, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs The K-12 educator will possess essential competencies in teaching fractions. They will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fractions as “fair shares” and components of a whole, recognizing these concepts as fundamental for building a strong mathematical foundation. Additionally, the educator will excel in guiding students who encounter challenges when working with fractions or decimals, skillfully… 4 hrs Self-Paced K12 Connect Free Micro-Credential #4: Foundations of Multiplication Price: $50 Math, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs The aspiring or current K-12 educator will watch videos to reflect on the progression of multiplicative thinking. They will understand why a variety of strategies are important to developing a strong foundation in understanding multiplication. Educators will then apply this knowledge to multiplication instruction and explore the relationship between multiplication and division. In this course,… 4 hrs Self-Paced K12 Connect Free Micro-Credential #3: Progression of Addition Price: $50 Math, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs The aspiring or current K-12 educator will explore videos and articles to reflect on how students develop a solid foundation for understanding addition. They will explore the foundational skills, strategies, and language that need to be mastered for students to progress with flexibility and efficiency to larger numbers. Educators will apply knowledge of addition instruction… 4 hrs Self-Paced K12 Connect Free Micro-Credential #2: Early Number and Counting Concepts Price: $50 Math, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs The aspiring or current K-12 educator will explore how students develop early number and counting concepts, what misconceptions they may have, and language to support continued number development. They will also explore the importance of the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (C-R-A) progression. In this course, you will: Reflect on the progression of early numbers and counting. Analyze an… 4 hrs Self-Paced K12 Connect Free Labor Rights Movement Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series will focus on the history of the Labor Rights Movement. This will include a discussion on and around Manifest Destiny and its effects, Latin American Labor Migration, education, and the revolving door migration experience. In this course, you will: Understand the… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Remembering the Holocaust Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Learn about primary sources like oral testimonies and artifacts for teaching the Holocaust. Access essential tools to deepen understanding of the Holocaust and its relevance today. In this course, you will: Examine the importance of oral testimony as a primary source and its foundational… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Teaching To and About First Peoples Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series will explore Maawndoonganan: Anishinaabe Resource Manual, an Indigenous-developed resource guide that can raise student engagement around historical content and civic engagement. This Confederation of Michigan Tribal Education Departments (CMTED) endorsed resource was developed to support educators in the implementation of Michigan’s… 2 hrs Facilitated Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Civil War to Civil Rights Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Course description: This webinar series will focus on the history of the Civil War Amendments up to the Civil Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss the U.S. South as a slave society, the Reconstruction Era, and the Jim Crow Era. Information includes the formation… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Civil Rights Movement Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series will focus on the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss how the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s sought to break down racial barriers to equal opportunity, desegregate society, and eliminate negative implications of racial… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Asian Americans & the U.S. Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series includes how Asian Americans have been excluded from U.S. immigration and citizenship, how they have fought for inclusion, and explores laws and court cases connected to Asian Americans. This series explores how Asian Americans exercised their rights and responsibilities within civic… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Teaching History for All Using Public Resources Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series will focus on the history of the Civil War Amendments up to the Civil Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss the U.S. South as a slave society, the Reconstruction Era, and the Jim Crow Era. Information includes the formation of political… 2 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Equal Rights Movement Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series will focus on the history of the Equal Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss the struggle for equal rights, including women’s rights, to determine where they lived, how they worked, and the implications for social and cultural change. In this course,… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Disability Rights Movement Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This webinar series will focus on the disability movement. The webinar will model discussion addressing equity and shared opportunities on how educator practices support diverse student populations. In this course, you will: Define “Disability” and explain how it is a social construction. Identify the… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Social Studies Classroom Practice and Pedagogy Free Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs 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… 2 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Intro to Computer Science Standards for K-5 Educators Free Blended & Online Learning, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. There is a national need for computer science education — including right here in Michigan, but many students are not receiving the opportunity to study this subject. 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Does it encourage natural curiosity from our students? In this practice-based course, you will reflect on some drawbacks to the current way mathematics is taught to secondary students… 10 hrs Self-Paced University of Michigan Free Intro to Computer Science for High School Educators Free Blended & Online Learning, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Having the opportunity to study computer science is critical for all high school students to remain competitive in the real world, both inside and outside of the technology field. This course demonstrates why equitable access to computer science is imperative for Michigan students and… 3 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Future Proud Michigan Educator: EXPLORE Course Planning Free Blended & Online Learning, Other, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Unleash your potential to shape future educators with MDE’s Facilitating Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore: Units 1-6 course. Explore the key features of this program and prepare your students for transformative clinical experiences. Plan your facilitation of each unit, collaborating with colleagues and designing… 12 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Future Proud Michigan Educator: Community Free Blended & Online Learning, Other, Subject Specific Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Empower yourself as an educator with the Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE: Community. Join the online hub, where you’ll connect with fellow educators, share resources, and ignite collaboration. Here, you’ll amplify your impact through collective knowledge, support, and discussions. Find inspiration and unlock your… 0 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Future Proud Michigan Educator: EXPLORE Educator Foundations Free Blended & Online Learning, Other, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. As an educator, your influence shapes Michigan’s education landscape. Join “MDE Facilitating Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore: Unit 0” to unlock vital skills for guiding aspiring educators. Reflect on your teaching experiences and refine your facilitation approach. Gain insight into the theory behind the… 6 hrs Self-Paced Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Free Inquiry-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education Free Best Practices, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 9 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Inquiry-based learning follows a natural progression of problem-solving that allows students to make their own discoveries and conceptualize ideas within their own environment. This hands-on course examines what inquiry-based learning is within secondary science education as well as space/place based learning, and how and… 9 hrs Self-Paced University of Michigan Free Introduction to Phenomenal Science Free Best Practices, Science, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. The Michigan Science Standards are changing how we think about science instruction in our state. This introductory course will help you understand the Michigan Science Standards and NGSS and you will discover the teacher-crafted Phenomenal Science curriculum. You will learn to identify the essential… 12 hrs Self-Paced CMU Free How can PBL Help Secondary Students “Figure Out” Science? Free Best Practices, Science, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an evidence-centered instructional approach that is rooted in extensive research and can help your students grapple with big ideas in science. In this interactive course, you will reflect upon and discuss how PBL can shift science instruction for secondary students,… 5 hrs Self-Paced Michigan State University Free How can PBL Help Elementary Students “Figure Out” Science? Free Best Practices, Science, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Whether you are teaching in the classroom or remotely using virtual instruction, Project-Based Learning (PBL) can support students in developing lasting scientific understanding of real-world phenomena. In this course, you will experience the tenets of PBL for elementary students through examples, videos, and discussions…. 5 hrs Self-Paced Michigan State University, MiRegistry Free Speed Spanish Price: $129 Joy, Personal Growth, Subject Specific Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Spanish is frequently used as a first or second language among students in many schools, and you may want to brush up on your own skills as a teacher or educator. This practical course will give you quick tips to learn the basics of the Spanish language that can be used right away. Whether you… 24 hrs Self-Paced MiRegistry Free Teaching Writing: Grades K-3 Price: $129 Subject Specific Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs This course is designed to equip educators with effective strategies, tools, and techniques for teaching writing to students in kindergarten through grade 3. 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In this comprehensive course, you will gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony, and you’ll be able to recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the… 24 hrs Self-Paced ed2go Free Speed Spanish II Price: $115 Subject Specific Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Would you like to become more fluent and comfortable speaking Spanish and think it could help with your career in education? This instructive course will build on your previous knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and fundamentals to advance your conversational skills. You will work on verb tense, sentence structure, and learn six new recipes for putting… 24 hrs Self-Paced MiRegistry Free Speed Spanish III Price: $115 Subject Specific Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs Fluency in Spanish as a second language can help you reach higher potential as a teacher and educator. In this advanced-level course, you’ll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you desire. 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