Attend Live in Michigan or Join Live by Zoom
Join Summer Institutes June 15–18, 2026, for a professional learning experience focused on credit, connection, and educator renewal.
Choose the attendance option that fits your life: gather in person in Michigan or participate live online, with recordings available if you miss a session.
Choose How You Want to Attend
The same Summer Institutes conference experience is available through two clear paths. Select the format that works best for your schedule, location, and learning goals.
Attend Live in Michigan
Join educators gathering in Michigan for live professional learning, conversation, and connection throughout the conference.
- Attend live in Michigan
- June 15–18, 2026
- In-person collaboration and networking
- Graduate-level credit available
Attend Live by Zoom
Participate live online from your own location. If you miss a session, you can watch the recording later and complete requirements at your pace.
- Live Zoom participation
- Recordings available for missed sessions
- Up to one year to complete credit requirements
- Graduate-level credit available
One Conference Experience. Two Ways to Participate.
Whether you attend in Michigan or join live by Zoom, the focus is the same: practical learning, renewed energy, and relationship-based professional development for educators.
Earn graduate-level credit
Credit options are available whether you attend in person or live by Zoom.
Learn in real time
Engage with live conference sessions and practical strategies during the event.
Reconnect with purpose
Return to your work refreshed, replenished, and rejuvenated.
Choose the format that fits
Travel to Michigan or join online without losing access to the core experience.
Graduate-Level Credit Made Clear
The conference is designed to support educators who want meaningful professional learning and a clear path toward completing credit requirements.
Choose your attendance option
Select in-person attendance in Michigan or live participation by Zoom.
Participate in the conference
Attend live sessions, engage in learning, and complete required activities.
Complete requirements
Zoom participants have up to one year to complete all requirements for credit.
Need a Fully Flexible Option?
If the live conference dates do not work for you, explore on-demand graduate-level courses you can start anytime and complete on your own schedule.
Browse On-Demand Courses →Why Educators Return to Summer Institutes
Real feedback from educators and leaders who have experienced Summer Institutes.
“Your classes helped to bring me hope and energy and a positive outlook to face each day in education. Take heart in knowing that you have impacted the lives of so many through your Summer Institutes.”Don Johnson Washington Teacher
“I have been to hundreds of conferences and Summer Institutes sits at the very top of that list. As both a presenter and alumni of SI, I can unequivocally say that it opens the door to being your best!”Pat Ruel Author / World Champion Seattle Seahawks Coach
“I came expecting to be recharged and inspired – I didn’t expect to be changed! No other education classes than these with Summer Institutes have focused primarily on changing the teacher so that he/she can be unleashed to make the most powerful impact possible in the world and in individual lives!”Angela Schneider Michigan Teacher
Ready to Join the 2026 Conference?
Two ways to participate. The same Summer Institutes focus on credit, connection, and educator renewal.