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Introduction to Conscious Discipline (September 16, 2026)This one-day training introduces participants to the foundational principles and practices of Conscious Discipline, a research-based approach to social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and classroom management. Participants will explore how Conscious Discipline integrates the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults and the Seven Skills of Discipline to create safe, connected, and cooperative environments for children and adultsBuilding Safety through Composure and AssertivenessThis interactive training unites teachers and administrators in building on the Powers, Skills, and Structures of Conscious Discipline—specifically around safety. Building the school family with an emphasis on the Power of Attention, focusing on what you want. This training explores how to use the Skills of Composure and Assertiveness supported by the Powers or Perception and Attention to establish safety as the foundation for learning and connection. This training explores the combined tools for establishing and maintaining safety. These tools help to optimally regulate the Survival State and include, Noticing, Adult Assertiveness, Composure, Routines with pictures, Safe Place and Safekeeper. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating emotionally and physically safe environments that foster trust and security.

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, determine the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people:Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation);What actions they have taken — and when — to prepare for suicide;Whether and when they attempted suicide or began a suicide attemptthat was either interrupted by another person or stopped of their own volition.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.

This session is designed to deepen understanding of how Structured Literacy is applied in the classroom. Participants will unpack the International Dyslexia Association Structured Literacy Infographic, examine the who, how, and what of instruction, and explore how Structured Literacy plays a critical role within a strong MTSS framework.The purpose of this professional learning session is to offer a focused, high-impact learning that supports leaders in understanding how Structured Literacy and the Reading Rope work together in the classroom to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students.

Designed to deepen understanding of how Structured Literacy is applied in the classroom. Participants will unpack the International Dyslexia Association Structured Literacy Infographic, examine the who, how, and what of instruction, and explore how Structured Literacy plays a critical role within a strong MTSS framework. Join us for this high-impact learning session that supports leaders in understanding how Structured Literacy and the Reading Rope work together in the classroom to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students.

A monthly gathering of Career and 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 a 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: 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.

MindSet Safety Management training provides professionals with strategies to prevent and manage aggressive behavior while promoting safe, respectful, and positive outcomes for students. The training focuses on communication, de-escalation, age- and size-appropriate physical strategies, documentation requirements, and supporting students with oppositional behaviors or communication deficits. Participants will engage in discussion, reflection, and real-world application with a focus on situations commonly seen in GSRP classrooms. Day 2 is intended only for staff identified as Key Identified Personnel (KIP) who may be responsible for performing restraint as a last resort in a GSRP classroom.

This training provides PreK–12 school staff with the knowledge necessary to safely and effectively perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived testing in accordance with federal regulations, state requirements, and district policies. Participants will learn the principles of CLIA-waived testing, quality control procedures, infection prevention practices, specimen collection and handling, documentation requirements, proper use of testing equipment, and the process for completing and submitting a CLIA Certificate of Waiver application. The course emphasizes student safety, accurate test performance, result reporting, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Participants will receive instruction on the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, including application completion, recordkeeping, and ongoing compliance responsibilities.

Empower Families. Elevate Students. Lead the Way.In its second year, the MiFamily Network isn't just a meeting; it’s a movement. It is an invitation to transition from the isolated efforts of a single building to the collective strength of a regional powerhouse. By aligning our voices and our resources, we ensure that every student—inside the classroom and throughout the community—is surrounded by a unified circle of support.Joining this network means standing alongside family-facing colleagues from Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties for four high-impact in-person meetings (lunch included). Together, we will challenge the traditional school-centric model to instead see parents as essential partners and communities as rich assets. Our goal is to reimagine schools as 'inside-out' family hubs, where the boundaries between the classroom and the community disappear to create a unified ecosystem of support for every child.

This eight-session virtual training series is designed to equip educators, support staff, and related service providers with practical, real-world strategies to effectively support autistic students across educational settings. Grounded in TEACCH strategies and real classroom scenarios, this interactive series focuses on building meaningful supports that promote independence, engagement, and student success.Each session combines research-informed content with applied examples, case studies, and immediately usable tools to help participants confidently meet diverse learner needs. Throughout the series, participants will engage with practical examples, problem-solving activities, and reflection opportunities to bridge theory and practice. The training emphasizes real-world application, ensuring attendees leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms or programs.By the end of the series, participants will have a comprehensive framework for supporting autistic students in ways that respect neurodiversity, promote autonomy, and build sustainable systems of support.

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.

In this course participants will learn effective strategies for supporting students with both a medical diagnosis of Autism and/or children eligible for Autism under IDEA in the GSRP classroom. Content will include acceptable ways to accommodate and/or modify the approved GSRP curriculum to support these students, common effective strategies to reduce anxiety, and some toileting support strategies.

Many middle and high school students identify as 'undecided,' yet indecision is often a developmentally appropriate stage rather than a deficit.This interactive professional development session require educators and school counselors with practical strategies to support students who are unsure about their career direction.Participants will explore the root causes of career indecision, examine mindset barriers, and explore tools to foster exploration, self-efficiency, and informed decision-making.This session will award 1.0 Career SCHECHs for school counselors.