About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Wayne RESA’s Special Education New Teacher Academy will provide quality professional development experiences to enhance your professional growth and knowledge base with special education practices, issues, procedures, and forms.At the same time, it will help you meet the state-required hours of professional development you need to attain in your first three years of teaching.Participants must be first- and second-year teachers currently working in a Wayne County LEA/PSA special education classroom.

Build bridges to your legal communities through Mock Trial and explore pathways for students into the legal profession. Learn instructional strategies to elevate student voice through Mock Trial in and beyond the classroom. Connect with experienced coaches and learn how to connect with the Michigan Center for Civic Education’s Mock Trial, Courtroom Journalism, and Courtroom Artistry Programs.

The Next Generation Science Exemplar (NGSX) is a workshop series designed to explore the major ideas found in the National Research Council Framework and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These documents are at the core of the 3-Dimensions of the Michigan Science Standards. NGSX participants experience 3-dimensional science learning as both student and teacher using the Disciplinary Core Idea of Structure and Properties of Matter. They experience an anchor phenomenon and then engage in 3 key Science and Engineering Practices: Modeling, Argumentation, and Explanation. The second half of NGSX is integrating three-dimensional learning into science classrooms. Teachers learn key strategies and structures to support students in using science and engineering practices to develop, apply, and refine disciplinary and cross-cutting ideas. Teachers engage in these practices and investigate classroom cases to explore how to bring these approaches into their own classrooms, evaluate newly aligned curricula, and contribute to more balanced assessment systems for science.To learn more about NGSX visit:www.ngsx.org.

The Fundamentals of Restorative Practices training will focus on how to build strong & healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital from a unique paradigm within our classrooms and schools. Restorative concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's own practice, enabling participants an overview of how to begin and strengthen implementation of discipline-altering techniques ranging from restorative statements and questions to conversations and circles.

Come learn how participating in the History Day program can help students make history more meaningful and connected to their lives. The Hamtramck Historical Museum will show how museums and historical societies can be helpful partners in this process with the students. Come see samples of student work. Learn how you can get involved. This workshop is appropriate for teachers of Grades 3-12. Please Note: Parking at the HHM is only available as metered parking on the street. Location: The Hamtramck Historical Museum, 9525 Jos. Campau Ave., Hamtramck, MI 48212

We invite math teachers, leaders, coaches, and curriculum leads to join our network, focused on supporting equitable, evidence-based practices in math classrooms. Our goal is to help inform district work on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Each year we focus on the Essential Instructional Practices in Mathematics, aligning with state efforts toimplement them in K-5 classrooms. Meetings will emphasize using curricular resources, engaging students, growing teacher capacity, and effective instructional routines.While our overarching vision for learning is similar each year, we engage in variations on how we address that learning each year - bringing in new articles, videos, and specifics of content to build math leadership capacity over a series of years. We encourage you to join us for multiple years as we grow and learn together.

This session covers Tier 1 PBIS basics, Classroom PBIS, PBIS Data Reports, and Expect Respect Bully Prevention.• Tier 1 PBIS: Covers key components - administrative support, team operations, behavior expectations, school-wide systems, with a focus on cultural responsiveness and student voice.• Classroom PBIS: Emphasizes classroom management, teaching expectations, procedures, active supervision, reward systems, and handling problem behaviors and supporting teachers.• PBIS Data Reports: Guides participants in generating and analyzing PBIS data reports using office discipline and suspension data, and using MiStar Classroom Module for data collection and action planning.• Expect Respect Bully Prevention: Provides research-based strategies to reduce bullying, aligning with Tier 1 PBIS expectations.This training is for school personnel, including administrators, involved in their PBIS team and data reporting.

Learn the guiding principles and core practices for Student-Centered Coaching.Student-Centered Coaching is an evidence-based instructional coaching model that shifts the focus from 'fixing' teachers to collaborating with them to design instruction that targets student outcomes.Days 1 and 2 of this series will cover the Foundations for Student-Centered Coaching with Diane Sweeney.Days 3 and 4 will cover School Culture and Coaching Cycles with Julie Steele.This four-day learning experience has been designed for instructional coaches.Coaches are encouraged to invite an administrator to attend with them for days 1 and 3.Administrators should not register for this course unless they are planning on attending all four days.They should register for Student-Centered Coaching Workshops with Authors Sweeney and Steele(Administrators).

Join your coach and learn the guiding principles and core practices for Student-Centered Coaching. Student-Centered Coaching is an evidence-based instructional coaching model that shifts the focus from 'fixing' teachers to collaborating with them to design instruction that targets student outcomes. Administrators are invited to attend 2 days of the four-day training. Day 1 with administrators will cover the foundations for student-centered coaching with Diane Sweeney. Day 2 with administrators will cover school culture and coaching cycles with Julie Steele. This two-day learning experience highlights the partnership between coaches and administrators. Administrators are encouraged to attend with their coach.Coaches should not register for this course. They should register for Student-Centered Coaching Workshops with Authors Sweeney and Steele (Coaches).

Join us for an informative session on utilizing iPad accessibility tools to enhance learning for all students. This session will explore built-in features such as VoiceOver, Speak Screen, Magnifier, and Guided Access, designed to support diverse learning needs. Educators will gain hands-on experience and practical strategies for integrating these tools into their classrooms to improve engagement, accessibility, and student success. Whether supporting students with disabilities or simply looking to optimize digital learning, this session will provide valuable insights and resources.

As educators, it can be challenging to address the diverse needs of all students, including those who are neurodivergent or on the Autism spectrum. In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of Autism, explore strategies to support various learning styles, and learn how to meet the needs of all students through universal supports such as differentiation, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), peer support, and more. Our goal is for participants to leave feeling empowered with a deeper understanding of how to effectively engage and support all learners.

This insightful workshop is focused on addressing compassion fatigue and promoting self-care among school health professionals. In this session, we will explore the concept of compassion fatigue, discussing its prevalence and impact on caring professions like school social work, school nursing, and school counseling. Participants will learn to recognize the common signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and understand how it can affect their well-being and effectiveness in their roles. Additionally, we will delve into the importance of self-care and provide practical strategies for implementing self-care practices in daily life. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and effectiveness in your role.