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Want to learn more about The Essential Instructional Practices in Early Mathematics: Essential Instructional Practice (EIP) 6? EIP 6 states- Engage children regularly in brief (5-15 minute) interactive number sense routines focused on developing mental strategies for seeing quantity and working flexibly with numbers. This course focuses on Whole Number Number Talks which are one type of a Number Sense Routine you might choose to implement within your classroom.This is a self-paced course in Edupaths. In this course, you will be introduced to a Number Talk and the teaching practices that support the use of a number sense routine in the classroom. You will watch videos, plan for a number talk, practice recording student thinking, and consider the questions to use to support students' conceptual understanding of mathematics.Once the course window has opened, you will receive access via an Edupaths link to the course content.The cost of this workshop includes a Whole Number Number Talk book and a complete set of images to be used to support student understanding of numbers.To receive SCECHs, the course must be completed in its entirety by the last date of the course you are registered for. You can expect the full course to take approximately 8 hours to complete and can be broken into subtopics to more easily fit your schedule.Please be advised that once the registration period has closed, course materials will be sent to the address associated with your Learning Stream account. Once the materials are sent, the course is non-refundable.

This hands-on training is designed for new GSRP teachers and associate teachers as they prepare to open and implement a high-quality GSRP classroom. Participants will learn the essential parts of the GSRP classroom model, including how to create a balanced daily schedule, set up an engaging classroom environment, plan for choice time, support smooth transitions, and build strong adult-child relationships.Teachers will work through real classroom examples and begin creating tools they can use right away, including a visual daily routine, classroom layout ideas, planning structures, and strategies for supporting social-emotional learning. The training will also include guidance on intentional teaching, team teaching, outdoor learning, family engagement, and how to avoid practices that are not aligned with GSRP, such as worksheets, letter of the week, homework, and long rote whole-group activities.By the end of the session, teachers will have a clearer understanding of what a GSRP day should look and feel like, how to support children through play-based learning, and how both teaching team members share responsibility for planning, instruction, assessment, behavior support, family communication, and classroom implementation.

Discover how to use everyday routines to capture high quality anecdotal notes aligned with COR and Teaching Strategies GOLD. Participants will learn when and where to observe for specific developmental domains, making documentation more intentional, efficient, and meaningful for assessment and planning.

This session will introduce educators to YPAR, an innovative approach to positive youth and community development in schools. Young people are trained to conduct systematic research to improve their lives, their communities, and the institutions intended to serve them, applying real world contexts to their school experience.

Introduction to Restorative Practices (Day 1) training focuses on the key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's practice.Day 2: Using Circles Effectively applies the fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice the techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.As part of Wayne RESA's course offerings, participation in Restorative Practices Days 1 & 2 (Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively) is beneficial prior to attending Restorative Practices: Facilitating a Restorative Conference or Restorative Practices: Family Engagement and Empowerment.Please Note: In addition to learning skills to support positive relationship development and improve overall school climate and culture, participation in this course prepares schools to knowledgeably consider use of restorative practices as required in Michigan's 'Rethink Discipline' legislation (Public Acts 360-366 of 2016).

This introductory webinar equips educators with a foundational understanding of Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Participants will learn who benefits from AAC, explore a range of tools from low- to high-tech, and gain practical strategies to support communication and participation in inclusive classroom settings.

The MISTAR Consortium is hosting a series of IN PERSON trainings for MISTAR-Q System Administrators. This series will focus on the features and functionality of MISTAR-Q, with an intended audience of newer (2 years or less in the role) MISTAR System Administrators.Led by an experienced system admin and trainer, the training is organized as intensive, all-day sessions to cover the wide range of features and functions of MISTAR-Q. Topics will be presented as a combination of hands-on exercises, demonstrations, discussions and electronic resources.Each session builds off information learned in the previous session so it is advised to not register for the in-person boot camp if you will not be able to attend ALL 4 sessions.

Introduction to Restorative Practices (Day 1) training focuses on the key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's practice.Day 2: Using Circles Effectively applies the fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice the techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.As part of Wayne RESA's course offerings, participation in Restorative Practices Days 1 & 2 (Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively) is beneficial prior to attending Restorative Practices: Facilitating a Restorative Conference or Restorative Practices: Family Engagement and Empowerment.Please Note: In addition to learning skills to support positive relationship development and improve overall school climate and culture, participation in this course prepares schools to knowledgeably consider use of restorative practices as required in Michigan's 'Rethink Discipline' legislation (Public Acts 360-366 of 2016).

Join a Wayne RESA Special Education consultant for a guided review of each section of the MiStar IEP. Participants will gain practical tips for completing documentation that supports thoughtful, well-developed plans and ensures compliance. Special education staff who use other IEP systems are also encouraged to attend, as the session will address general best practices for developing meaningful and compliant IEPs.

This session introduces a set of essential career development resources to help middle and high school students explore and assess career pathways. Presenters will share practical tools and strategies that can be easily integrated into individual planning, small groups, and classroom settings. Participants will leave with ready-to-use approaches to help students explore interests and connect learning to future goals.

The MISTAR Consortium is hosting a series of IN PERSON trainings for MISTAR-Q System Administrators. This series will focus on the features and functionality of MISTAR-Q, with an intended audience of newer (2 years or less in the role) MISTAR System Administrators.Led by an experienced system admin and trainer, the training is organized as intensive, all-day sessions to cover the wide range of features and functions of MISTAR-Q. Topics will be presented as a combination of hands-on exercises, demonstrations, discussions and electronic resources.Each session builds off information learned in the previous session so it is advised to not register for the in-person boot camp if you will not be able to attend ALL 4 sessions.

Join our one-hour webinar to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for tech and our families. This webinar serves as a preview to our upcoming full-day training, “A Low-Tech Life Reset,” which will focus on enhancing children’s well-being in the digital age.