About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

This workshop series will guide participants through key sections of the CETA-R, a comprehensive tool designed to assess classroom practices for students with higher support needs. Each session will focus on one to two sections of the CETA-R, providing an in-depth exploration of the content. Participants will engage in problem-solving and goal-setting activities to enhance the implementation of effective strategies within their classrooms.

This PD offering supports teachers’ assessment and interventions for Tier II and Tier III and serves as a complement to evidence-based instruction in Tier I instruction in mathematics. AVMR2 supports teams of K-5 teachers to implement tier II and Ill instruction in place value, multiplication, and division in the elementary mathematics classroom. Teachers learn to utilize a diagnostic assessment from Math Recovery® that targets students' current understanding in mathematics for the focus mathematics topics. Participants are then supported to recognize students' progress during tier 1 mathematics instruction, and to implement tier II and tier Ill interventions based on progress monitoring.The cost for this course includes a diagnostic assessment kit from US Math Recovery Council and resources to support intervention, including manipulatives, an intervention resource with activities, and a one-year membership to US Math Recovery.Contact Janine Owen (phone 734-334-1688); owenj@resa.net

Looking for practical ways to strengthen your writing instruction? Join us for a two-part, one-hour each, after-school virtual book study leaning into the book How to Become a Better Writer by Carl Anderson. Together, we’ll dive into key chapters and explore strategies you can use right away. We will share insights and practical tips aligned with Essential Practice #6 in literacy instruction, helping you refine your approach and support your students as writers. No full-day commitment—just an hour of meaningful learning and discussion! By signing up, you'll receive a copy of Carl Anderson's new 2024 release, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher.

Instructional Leadership is an integral part of an educational leader’s repertoire.Join us for this four part series that will allow for collaboration from content area experts who will provide insight through school visit opportunities on what to look for during math, science, social studies, and literacy instruction walkthroughs and observations.In addition, leaders will analyze the key elements and skills of strong instructional leaders.Participants will also have time to identify and discuss time management tips to support making time for instructional leadership activities as well as how to foster a school culture focused on student achievement and best practices in instruction.

This workshop aims to equip participants with strategies to create a more inclusive and welcoming school environment for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth. Workshop participants will review terminology related to the LGBTQ+ community and explore societal constructs of traditional gender roles for males and females. This training will also examine the relationship between biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation to better understand gender non-conforming youth. Finally, we will discuss strategies to increase awareness and reduce intolerance towards LGBTQ+ students and identify practical steps to create a more inclusive and welcoming school environment for all.

Join us for the 2026 Wayne RESA Maker-STEM Summit, where educators come together to explore dynamic ways to expand maker and STEM opportunities for students. This inspiring, hands-on event brings together passionate teachers, librarians, and educational leaders who are successfully integrating maker-centered learning into their classrooms and schools.-Discover innovative tools and emerging trends-Engage in interactive workshops-Gain valuable resources-Connect and collaborateWhether you’re a seasoned maker educator or curious about bringing hands-on, minds-on learning to your students, this summit will provide you with the inspiration, strategies, and tools to make it happen. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a growing community that is shaping the future of STEM and maker education!

This session will provide updates on the 2026-2027 GSRP enrollment process and a review of the latest forms.

Please join us if you'd like to create your first career fair or explore strategies to revamp an established fair. Together, we'll explore strategies to connect with guests, different career fair models, and organizational tips to help ensure it's a worthwhile career exploration event. You'll leave with tools and resources to get started.This session will award 1.0 Career Scechs for each session.

In today’s educational landscape, family engagement is crucial for student success and overall school community health. We are excited to invite you to a series of transformative workshops designed to empower school leaders, educators, parent outreach coordinators, attendance agents and community stakeholders in fostering meaningful connections with families.Our expert facilitators will guide you through innovative approaches to communication, engagement techniques, and best practices that can be implemented in your school and community.Join us for interactive sessions, collaborative discussions, access to resources and practical strategies that will equip you to strengthen partnerships with students and families. Together, we will explore ways to build trust, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the vital role families play in education.Let’s work together to create a supportive environment where every family feels valued and involved in their child’s learning journey. We can’t wait to see you there!

Small Groups, Big Results by Julia Lindsey offers a practical, student-centered approach to designing and facilitating small group instruction that actually moves learning forward. Grounded in classroom realities, the book helps educators clarify the purpose of small groups, make intentional instructional decisions, and use formative assessment to respond to student needs in real time.During this 4:30–6:00 book study, we will dive into the first three chapters to build a shared understanding of:-Why small groups matter-How to plan them with intention-What effective small group instruction looks like in actionFor the remaining chapters, participants will have choice in what they explore next based on their instructional context and current needs, allowing for deeper learning and meaningful application. This book study is designed to support educators in strengthening small group instruction in ways that are manageable, responsive, and impactful for students.

A program for impactful teacher leaders who are interested in pursuing administrative opportunities.This is a multi-session, cohort-based leadership development program for aspiring administrators focusing on the skills and responsibilities necessary to be effective building-level leaders.In-depth collaborative learning sessions will be centered on 5 Leadership Pillars (Instructional Leadership, Culture and Climate, Talent Management, Change Management, and Systems Thinking).Entry to this cohort is by application only.Registrants must complete an electronic application and leadership essay and include two completed recommendation forms submitted on the applicants behalf.

Principals with 1-3 years of experience will have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with a community of leaders to explore the realistic challenges of school leadership and gain practical, useful strategies for enhancing leadership capacity. Some topics of discussion include: The Principal as an Instructional Leader, Coaching Struggling Teachers, Dealing with the Demands and Expectations of the Principalship, Filtering Through Staff and Parent Complaints, Understanding School Health and Special Education Requirements from and Administrative Lens, and many additional topics that build leadership capacity. This offering has also been approved by MDE to meet the new administrator mentoring requirement as outlined in MCL 380.1249b