About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Resource Program Teachers, Teacher Consultants, and Special Education Administrators are invited to join Resource Fridays to obtain support from Wayne RESA Special Education Consultants. The virtual office hours will be a place to ask questions, network, and obtain resources to support your practice.

In this course participants will learn effective strategies for supporting students with both a medical diagnosis of Autism and IEPs which indicate an eligibility of Autism in the GSRP classroom. Content will include acceptable ways to modify the approved GSRP curriculum to support these students, common effective strategies to reduce anxiety, and some toileting support strategies.

In this series participants will learn about the foundational elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the bottom layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five. The two key components of the model that will be discussed are the development of nurturing and responsive relationships and the creation of high quality supportive classrooms.

This interactive professional development session explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can create more inclusive, engaging, and accessible preschool environments. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of UDL principles, identify common learning barriers, and explore practical strategies for adapting classroom routines, activities, and environments to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Through hands-on activities and reflection, educators will leave with actionable steps to implement UDL in their classrooms, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed.

This session is for Wayne RESA employees only. For others who are interested in participating in SEED for the 23-24 school year, please register for 5434 Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (County-Wide).SEED is a peer-led professional development program that creates conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and society change toward greater equity and diversity.SEED’s unique methodology involves:Facilitating, ongoing, structured group conversations in which all voices can be heard.Examining how our own stories related to social systems.Learning from the lessons of our own lives as well as from texts.Turning oppressions and privilege into agency and action.SEED seminars help participants reflect upon and connect their individual experiences to the wider systemic context.Members of a SEED seminar gain new insights into how the world word and how they can make their schools more inclusive and fairer.Participating in a SEED seminar affords you the opportunity to becomes a part of a conversational community where open, authentic dialogue supports our mutual learning about diversity.Regular attendance promotes trust and builds a strong community.Participants who register for the SEED Seminar are asked to commit to ALL sessions in the series.

This session will help school personnel prepare for, schedule, and administer the 2025 spring assessments.Provides an overview and gives information that everyone involved in the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT administration process needs to know.

The Wayne RESA Pupil Accounting Professional Learning Series is a comprehensive 11-month certification course designed to strengthen pupil accounting practices across our local districts.This professional development opportunity is ideal for both new and experienced staff seeking to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s pupil accounting requirements, improve compliance, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data reporting.Participants Will:- Learn core content aligned with the Michigan Pupil Accounting Manual- Complete real-world projects using actual district timelines and scenarios- Participate in hands-on workshops and peer collaboration- Earn certification by completing 90% of coursework and achieving 80% masteryTopics Include:Understanding the Pupil Accounting ManualCount Day procedures and documentationEnrollment and residency requirementsData quality and MSDS submissions (General Collections, SRMs, TSDL)Audit preparation and compliance best practices

Educators and administrators are expected to measure and evaluate a wide-range of educational initiatives including school climate, student satisfaction, school safety, socio-emotional issues, as well as access to technology, to name a few.Surveys have been demonstrated to be an efficient and cost-effective method by which to obtain stakeholder feedback in a timely manner.Some districts purchase commercial survey software while others use Google forms.Regardless of approach, most educators and administrators have not received adequate training designing local surveys that lead to valid and reliable results.This professional development addresses this need by teaching participants the basic and essential skills needed to create a user-friendly K-12 survey in order to obtain quality results.

A monthly gathering of Career Technical Education (CTE) Directors from across Wayne County, where we convene to collaborate, share insights, and strategize on enhancing our CTE programs.This meeting serves as vital platform for directors to discuss new initiatives, best practices, and the ever-evolving landscape of vocational education. The monthly agenda focuses on program improvement, topics include:updates on CTE legislation, curriculum development, continuous improvement, administrative responsibilities, program compliance, networking opportunities, roundtable discussions, and guest speakers.This meeting represents an invaluable opportunity to ensure our CTE programs are aligned with industry demands and effectively equip our students with the skills they need to succeed.Participation is crucial as we work together to drive excellence in career education throughout our community.

The Michigan DEI Facilitators network is an offering for leaders in DEI throughout Michigan schools. Leaders will come together to build relationships, share in learning to grow their capacity for equity work, and gain and share resources. Strategies for supporting school administration, staff, students, and communities in their efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion will be discussed and developed.

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

This session will help school personnel prepare for, schedule, and administer the 2025 spring assessments.Provides an overview and gives information that everyone involved in the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT administration process needs to know.