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Sturgis Professional Development 2026-2027
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Monday, September 21
 

8:00am EDT

New Teacher Contract Q&A
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Media Center
Limited Capacity seats available
Join Jodie Scheid to review the new teacher contract and to answer any questions you may have. 
Speakers
JS
Monday September 21, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Media Center
  Featured Session

8:00am EDT

Renaissance Next: Getting Started & Enhancing Core Instruction
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 102
Limited Capacity seats available
How can educators monitor data and inform instructional decisions in Renaissance Next for Teachers? How can educators use Renaissance Next data to inform instruction? 
Speakers
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Monday September 21, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 102
  Featured Session

8:00am EDT

Understanding the Michigan Merit Curriculum
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 101
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will introduce the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) requirements and the flexible options that allow students to fulfill requirements. 
Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 101
  Featured Session

10:15am EDT

HMH: Digging Deeper (K-5)
FULL
Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 106
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Join us for an interactive overview of our new K-5 HMH curriculum as we explore its key components and instructional resources. Participants will learn practical tips and strategies to navigate the materials with confidence and maximize their impact on student learning. Through collaborative discussion and shared experiences, teachers will learn from one another while engaging in guided brainstorming and dedicated planning time to support thoughtful, effective implementation across the district.
Speakers
DB

Danielle Bent

St. Joseph County ISD
K-5 Literacy Coach
avatar for Laura Frantz

Laura Frantz

K-5 Literacy Coach & K-12 ML Coach/Consultant
K-5 Literacy Coach & K-12 ML Coach/Consultant
JP

Jaimie Patrick

St. Joseph County ISD
K-5 Literacy Coach
Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 106
  Featured Session

10:15am EDT

Introduction to Flocabulary (K-8)
ALMOST FULL
Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 102
Limited Capacity filling up
How do Flocabulary's engaging activities and music-driven vocabulary instruction deepen comprehension, boost student engagement, and foster content mastery in all subject areas? 
Speakers
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 102
  Featured Session

10:15am EDT

Understanding the Michigan Merit Curriculum
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 101
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will introduce the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) requirements and the flexible options that allow students to fulfill requirements. 
Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 101
  Featured Session

1:15pm EDT

HMH: Digging Deeper (K-5)
FULL
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 106
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Join us for an interactive overview of our new K-5 HMH curriculum as we explore its key components and instructional resources. Participants will learn practical tips and strategies to navigate the materials with confidence and maximize their impact on student learning. Through collaborative discussion and shared experiences, teachers will learn from one another while engaging in guided brainstorming and dedicated planning time to support thoughtful, effective implementation across the district.
Speakers
DB

Danielle Bent

St. Joseph County ISD
K-5 Literacy Coach
avatar for Laura Frantz

Laura Frantz

K-5 Literacy Coach & K-12 ML Coach/Consultant
K-5 Literacy Coach & K-12 ML Coach/Consultant
JP

Jaimie Patrick

St. Joseph County ISD
K-5 Literacy Coach
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 106
  Featured Session

1:15pm EDT

Nearpod: Getting Started
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102
Limited Capacity seats available
How can Nearpod support teaching, enhance learning, and provide evidence of student progress? Create and edit engaging lessons with Nearpod. 
Speakers
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102
  Featured Session

1:15pm EDT

Understanding the Michigan Merit Curriculum
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 101
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will introduce the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) requirements and the flexible options that allow students to fulfill requirements. 
Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 101
  Featured Session
 
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