RiseUp Grand Rapids
1 Day to Celebrate Great Teaching
Empowered knows that demands on teachers is high and resources and time often seem low. That’s why educators at our events:
- FEEL RECOGNIZED as we celebrate teachers and their craft;
- ARE EMBOLDENED by our 100s of free classroom resources;
- GET INSPIRED as we share ways to simplify prep and boost engagement;
- SHARE TIME with other change-making educators; and
- TAKE HOME a Teacher Swag Pack and 5 CEU/PD hours.
Join us on Wed. 06/18 from 8:30AM-3PM at the Grand Rapids Chamber for RiseUp Grand Rapids. MORE DETAILS BELOW.
Our RiseUp Workshops are a great way to experience our innovative educational strategy and get inspired by our offerings. Any K-12 educator is invited to join us on Wed. 06/18/25 from 8:30AM-3PM for RiseUp Grand Rapids – a truly different professional PD event that showcases our:
- INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY Easy ways to enhance what you’re already doing;
- CUSTOMIZABLE ACTIVITIES Hands-on, engaging, real-world relevant lesson plans;
- AI PLANNING TOOL Create or modify activities to boost impact;
- CLASSROOM RESOURCES That help bring learning to life;
- COMMUNITY Collaborative, supportive teachers transforming their craft;
- PARTNER RESOURCES Groups and resources that compliment/extend our offerings; and
- EMPOWERED HUB: FREE, 24/7/365 access to all of our teacher-ready resources.
You’ll leave refreshed, excited, and ready to put Empowered to use in your classroom. Spots are limited – register today.
COSTS AND BENEFITS
Registration for RiseUp Grand Rapids is $10/person. In exchange, attendees will receive:
- Free parking, breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks;
- All materials/resources for the day;
- Time with other change-making teachers;
- A Teacher Swag Pack with items for the classroom;
- FREE 1:1 support sessions to get you started; and
- 5 CEU hours/PD credits.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
We’ll meet at the Grand Rapids Chamber (across the street from DeVos Place) 250 Monroe Ave NW #150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 on Wed. 06/18/25. Our schedule is as follows:
- 8:30-9AM Check-In and Breakfast
- 9AM-12PM Morning Session
- 12-1PM Lunch and Networking
- 1-2:30PM Afternoon Session
- 2:30-3PM Wrap Up and Auction
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