Webinars

Student vaping was highlighted as a growing concern, and school nurses were shown to be essential partners in addressing it. Positioned at the forefront of prevention, they educated school communities about the health risks of e-cigarettes, identified early signs of nicotine use, and connected students with cessation support and resources. The presentation also highlighted how schools could implement alternatives to suspension to strengthen student engagement and reduce repeat offenses. Presenter Dayna Bennett,…

Add Post This session focused on the Teens Against Tobacco Use program, led in Michigan by the Barry County Substance Action Task Force and Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. TATU trained high school leaders to deliver fun, interactive, and age-appropriate presentations to younger students. Fourth graders learned about the chemicals in nicotine products, the health problems associated with use, the financial costs, and most importantly, the skills to resist peer pressure…

The Probationary Pitfalls: Navigating Teacher Evaluations and Non-Renewals webinar, recorded on September 23, 2025, guided school leaders through the legal and practical requirements for managing probationary teachers. Attorneys MaryJo Banasik and Austin Munroe from Thrun Law Firm explained how to correctly calculate probationary periods, develop and implement Individualized Development Plans (IDPs), and document performance concerns to avoid costly missteps. Participants reviewed the importance of mid-year progress reports, year-end evaluations, and classroom observations,…

Many K-12 school policies respond to student tobacco use and vaping with punitive approaches, such as suspension and exclusion from activities. While these actions are common, they do not address the root causes of nicotine addiction or provide the support students need to quit for good. During this session, an MDHHS tobacco policy consultant provided an overview of best practices for developing a comprehensive K-12 commercial tobacco-free/vape-free policy. The presentation included information…

The May 22 with MDHHS featured Dr. Brittany Tayler from Hurley Hospital and MSU and Tom Moore, Public Consultant at MDHHS. The webinar focused on the health and behavioral impacts of nicotine use, particularly among youth, and highlighted the need for schools and communities to adopt more supportive, restorative approaches to tobacco cessation. Key topics included the neurological and physical effects of nicotine on adolescents, emerging trends in e-cigarette and synthetic nicotine…

This Cambridge International webinar provided a deep dive into the Cambridge education system, with a special focus on its potential expansion in the U.S., particularly Michigan. The session covered Cambridge’s flexible curriculum model from early years through A Level, highlighting innovative courses, assessment practices, and internationally recognized diplomas. Key topics included: Structure and benefits of the Cambridge Pathway (PreK–12) Emphasis on durable skills like collaboration, reflection, and critical thinking Assessment philosophy prioritizing equity and…

Dr. Farid Shamo shares the latest data on how commercial tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, are impacting Michigan high school students. This session highlights key trends including early experimentation, increasing female usage, and co-use with marijuana. Participants will also learn about shifting student perceptions of risk, mental health implications, and the role schools play in prevention and intervention. https://youtu.be/kXC7A1BUlio View the Slide Deck

The 6th Session of the College Board Leader2Leader Webinar was about using data! Joined by CB Director Brad Brunner and Sandusky MS/HS teacher Erin Carlson, principals and school leaders were shown how to leverage PSAT School Day Data to lead learning in their schools. The webinar will include instructions on accessing and analyzing fall, 2024 PSAT data in the College Board’s K-12 Score Reporting Portal. The webinar will introduce principals to the new…

College Board is expanding into the world of CTE with their Career Kickstart program. Career Kickstart Developer, Alexa Schlechter discussed the development of the program and how it provides access and opportunity to high school students. Schools learned about the new pilot Cybersecurity pathway which consists of two courses: Networking Fundamentals and Cybersecurity Fundamentals, with its second pilot year slated for 2025-26 school year. This webinar dove into how the CB Career…