Professional Learning & Events Schedule
Welcome Meijer Swartz Creek!
We are thrilled to expand Project SEARCH Michigan with our new partner host site at Meijer Swartz Creek in partnership with Flushing Community Schools.
Instructor: Deb Isham — deborah.isham@flushingschools.net
Professional Learning & Events Schedule
Connect with educators, business leaders, and advocates transforming the future of employment for young adults with disabilities.
Virtual Professional Learning
Level up from your laptop! Join Project SEARCH's virtual professional learning sessions and gain game-changing tools to support young adults with disabilities on their path to employment. Reignite your passion, learn fresh strategies, and connect with a powerhouse community—no commute required. (All Project SEARCH partners are welcome)
- September 2, 2025
- September 24, 2025 - Beyond the Basics: Elevating Skills Training with Purpose and Precision
- December 17, 2025 - Neurodiversity at Work: Creating Inclusive Employment Cultures
- February 3, 2026 - Sustaining the Spark: Building Resilient Teams and Programs
- May 13, 2026 - From Roadblocks to Breakthroughs: Celebrating Challenges and Sharing Innovation
New Site Development Virtual Team Meetings
Launching something amazing? Start with the right team! New Site Development Virtual Team Meetings bring together educators, business leaders, and service partners to build strong foundations for future success. Collaborate, strategize, and set your site up to thrive—all from wherever you are.
Statewide In-Person Meetings
Calling all changemakers! Project SEARCH in-person statewide meetings are your front-row seat to innovation, collaboration, and impact. Connect with passionate educators, business leaders, and advocates who are transforming the future of employment for young adults with disabilities. Let’s build brighter pathways—together, face-to-face. (All Project SEARCH partners are welcome)
- October 22, 2025 - Creating Community Conversations
- March 19, 2026 - Implementing Community Conversations
Retreats
Recharge. Reconnect. Reignite. Project SEARCH in-person retreats are where passion meets purpose! Join groups of instructors, business liaisons, skills trainers, or VR partners for hands-on learning, bold collaboration, and fresh inspiration to elevate your impact. Let’s build brighter futures—together.
- Instructor Retreat - October 23, 2025
- Skills Trainer Retreat - December 12, 2025
- Business Liaison Retreat - April 24, 2026
- Vocational Rehabilitation Partner Retreat - May 21, 2026
Corewell Health Trenton & Lincoln Park Public Schools
See how business partnerships and dedicated educators create life-changing workforce pathways for Project SEARCH interns in Wayne County.
Partner & Intern Impact Videos
Explore video spotlights and intern stories from across Michigan
The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide network of educational leaders advancing equitable outcomes for students with disabilities through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.