About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

For some, mathematics has always been motivating and for others, not so much.With so many distractions to pull away the attention of students, we find ourselves asking how we motivate secondary students to engage in learning they find challenging.Join us as we use what we know about motivation, productive struggle, and the adolescent brain to begin to open up the mathematics classroom. In this learning, you will attend 3 days of professional learning, connect research to practice in the context of your curricular resource, and reflect on instruction.Additionally, you will choose ONE date to also attend a secondary mathematics learning lab in Wayne County. Dates for learning lab will be determined after the leadership meetings begin.

Resource Program and general education Co-Teaching Pairs will learn about the basics of Co-Teaching.This will be geared towards new Co-teaching Pairs and staff new to Co-Teaching. The training will have a greater impact if participants participate with their co-teaching counterparts.Participants will explore:define the purpose/use of the CASLLS* practice language sampling and discover its significance as a means for selecting appropriate listening, language, and speech goals* analyze language samples and plot data onto CASLLS* examine data on CASLLS to select appropriate IEP goals, short-term goals, and weekly goals* acquire strategies/techniques to utilize in a classroom or therapy setting* explore methods to involve the parent/caregiver in carry-over of CASLLS targets into the home* examine CASLLS structures more thoroughly, incorporating them within activities to develop or enhance listening and spoken language* observe and compile strategies when working with children of varying ages, infants - elementary* discover resources appropriate for use when working with children, infants - elementary* obtain a list of therapy/classroom activities that embed CASLLS structures: Pre-Verbal, Pre- Sentence, Simple Sentence, and Complex Sentence

This Trainer Refresher course is designated for current MindSet Trainers. This course will provide a review of common language to assist those in conflict. The purpose of MindSet Safety Management training is to facilitate insight, raise awareness, enhance skills, and ultimately certify professionals in a system of preventing and managing aggressive behavior. The training emphasizes the development of collaborative partnerships among all stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for students. Participants will learn age- and size-appropriate communication and physical strategies to ensure safe, respectful, and effective interactions. The course also supports the development of documentation systems aligned with legal requirements and program evaluation needs.

Wayne County Counselors and Special Education professionals will receive information and resources that can assist them in working with neurodivergent students on postsecondary and career related goals.Counselors will learn how to navigate challenges of this population along with practical tools and techniques to reduce barriers to career success.

This Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Community of Practice (CoP) is a collaborative space for Wayne County school-based SLPs to connect, reflect, and grow together. Participants will engage in meaningful discussion around current challenges, emerging trends, and evidence-based practices impacting service delivery in schools. Through open dialogue and shared expertise, the group will strengthen professional practice while fostering a supportive and responsive network of colleagues. This meeting will be in-person.

This is an annual refresher for the foundational workshop Safe & Legal Support of Students with Health and Medication Needs course. This course reviews the safety and legal considerations when administering oral, topical, ear, eye, epinephrine auto-injector, and rescue inhaler medications and providing support in the school setting. Steps necessary to comply with the Michigan School Code and alignment with best practices are discussed. Yearly attendance to this refresher is a Tier 1 best practice for staff involved in supporting student health needs.Prerequisite: Must have attended the full-day, in-person Safe & Legal Support of Students with Health and Medication Needs course within the past 3 years.Participants must use a computer or tablet with a working camera and microphone; audio and video must stay on with each participant's face visible for the entire session.

Prekindergarten educators participate in 8-half day sessions of intense training focused on the MAISA-GELN Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education’s mission to improve literacy equity, participants will learn about the researched based practices that are necessary for children to demonstrate adequate literacy progress. These practices are agnostic and support any curriculum.

Join us for the Wayne County Community of Practice for Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists. This group will meet once in person and twice virtually throughout the year to connect, build a professional network, share resources, and engage in meaningful professional learning. Together, we will collaborate to enhance our practices and support the students and staff we serve.

Early Childhood Special Education staff, Special Education Directors and Supervisors will learn their role in ensuring a smooth transition from Early On MMSE (Part C) to Preschool Special Education Services (Part B). Components of the Transition Plan and Conference will be reviewed.This training will support compliant reporting of the Child Find components at Initial IEP for three year-olds transitioning form Early On.

Join our Early Childhood Special Education support team and preschool autism coaches in a collaborative community to discuss best practices in early childhood instruction. Each morning will be organized around professional learning topics that will be determined by the participants. Topics will likely include, deep diving into curriculum resources, EC PBIS and pyramid practices, individualized behavioral supports, using and teaching communication and AAC, and co-teaching with a team of professionals.The afternoon will consist of make and take time in WATT’s Maker Space. Staff will be able to create needed visuals and take back necessary tools to support in classroom learning.

Prekindergarten educators participate in 8-half day sessions of intense training focused on the MAISA-GELN Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education’s mission to improve literacy equity, participants will learn about the researched based practices that are necessary for children to demonstrate adequate literacy progress. These practices are agnostic and support any curriculum.

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Advisory Council in Wayne County provides a forum for Consortium members to meet, provide feedback and design activities to strengthen the experience for enrolled children and families. Membership includes administrators, owners, Early Childhood Specialists, parents/guardians of enrolled children, community, social service agencies, and the Great Start Collaborative-Wayne.The advisory council reviews program components and when needed, makes recommendations to promote high quality learning environments. This team sets goals for continuous quality improvement of the Great Start Readiness Program.Wayne RESA Early Childhood staff report out to the advisory council on seasonal topics: recruitment, full enrollment, budget, funding application, curriculum, MDE guidance and requirements, transportation, food service etc.