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CARE Coaching 2025 Summer Seminar

Join us for the next CARE Coaching Summer Seminar in Detroit

The CARE Coaching Summer Seminar brings together passionate educators focusing on collaborative learning and innovative strategies to support student success. Each day will feature practical, actionable approaches to enhance teaching and learning.

Our week together concludes with learning how to empower students through formative assessments, foster independence and growth. Together, these sessions aim to build capacity and inspire transformative educational practices that create greater learning opportunities for our students.

  • Date: June 16-19, 2025
  • Opening: 8:00 – 8:30am (Coffee and Muffins)
  • Session Times: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Lunch will be provided) 
  • Location: 4420 Livernois, Troy, MI 48098
  • Cost per session:
    • $500 for two topics/days
    • $600 for two topics/days with credit
    • $1,000 for four topics/days
    • $1,200 for four topics/days with credit
  • Credit: Attendees can earn 1 Graduate Credit or 1.5 CEUs per 2-day session
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Facilitator: Yvonne Oronoz-Williams


Yvonne Williams serves as the Director of Educator Engagement at WCEPS, where she leads a team of 35 coaches supporting schools nationwide in implementing programs that foster success for all students. With over 29 years of experience in education, Yvonne has worked with students from kindergarten through high school and specializes in empowering educators with practical strategies to create inclusive learning environments. Her work focuses on collaboration with schools and districts to meet their unique goals, ensuring sustainable and impactful professional growth for teachers.

Yvonne holds a master’s degree in Bilingual Education and is a first-generation college graduate. A dynamic presenter, she is passionate about helping educators recognize and leverage students’ cultural and linguistic assets while enhancing educational experiences for all learners.

Topics & agenda by day: 

June 16 (Monday)
Empower Newcomers for Academic Success

June 17 (Tuesday)
Support Students Classified as Long-Term Learners

June 18 (Wednesday)
Build Capacity to Bridge Content Learning and Language Development

June 19 (Thursday)
Promote Autonomy Through Formative Assessment Practices

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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellation requests must be received at least 14 days before the event to receive a full refund