About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Learn how autistic people may communicate in ways that are different but meaningful. In this session, we’ll talk about common misunderstandings, explore ways to build stronger two-way connections, and practice using positive language that highlights student strengths.Session Objectives:Identify 2 key features of autistic communicationDefine the double empathy problem & identify ways it may relate to therapeutic support for autistic individualsApply a strengths-based, anti-ableist reframing to deficit-model language commonly used in reports and conversations with caregivers.

This day long professional development will focus on teaching comprehensive social studies.Teachers will have an option to follow one of two morning tracks: Track 1 - Working with Dr. Noreen Naseem Rodriguez focusing on teaching comprehensive social studies–with a focus on including Asian American experiences and cultures–in elementary contexts (K-6) or Track 2 - Working with Dr. Katy Swalwell focusing on teaching comprehensive social studies in secondary (6-12).After a break, teachers will use the afternoon to work independently, together, or both to apply the knowledge gained in the morning sessions to their classroom.

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Join us for an informative session on using Microsoft accessibility tools to create an inclusive learning environment for all students. This session will cover built-in features such as Immersive Reader, Narrator, Magnifier, and Speech-to-Text, designed to support diverse learning needs. Educators will gain hands-on experience and practical strategies for integrating these tools into their classrooms to enhance accessibility, engagement, and student success. Whether supporting students with disabilities or optimizing digital learning for all, this session will provide valuable insights and resources.

This session will walk the participant through a brief history of the federal laws associated with Section 504. This session will review the requirements of Section 504 and how to implement your Section 504 procedures to assure your school is compliant with federal 504 mandates. We will examine Section 504 eligibility requirements plus the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the 504 process. The Wayne RESA toolkit of sample forms will be reviewed and Section 504 do's and don'ts will be examined to ensure district compliance.

Instructional Leadership is an integral part of an educational leader’s repertoire.Join us for this four part series that will allow for collaboration from content area experts who will provide insight through school visit opportunities on what to look for during math, science, social studies, and literacy instruction walkthroughs and observations.In addition, leaders will analyze the key elements and skills of strong instructional leaders.Participants will also have time to identify and discuss time management tips to support making time for instructional leadership activities as well as how to foster a school culture focused on student achievement and best practices in instruction.

This two-session professional learning series invites elementary principals, teachers and literacy coaches to strengthen their leadership impact by building a shared, research-aligned understanding of dyslexia. Using the MDE Dyslexia Handbook as a guide, and grounded in K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Law, the science of reading, and MTSS, the series focuses on instructional practices and collaborative approaches that support equitable, effective literacy instruction and long-term success for all learners.

This professional development session will introduce educators to the concept of executive functioning (EF), its role in student learning, and effective strategies to support students with EF challenges. Participants will learn practical tools to implement in the classroom that will help students develop these critical skills and improve their academic performance and behavior.

This two-session professional learning series invites elementary principals, teachers and literacy coaches to strengthen their leadership impact by building a shared, research-aligned understanding of dyslexia. Using the MDE Dyslexia Handbook as a guide, and grounded in K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Law, the science of reading, and MTSS, the series focuses on instructional practices and collaborative approaches that support equitable, effective literacy instruction and long-term success for all learners.

An Educational Benefit Review (EBR) analyzes a student's initial/triennial IEP and two subsequent annual IEPs to ensure they address the student's needs and promote progress. Participants learn the EBR process by reviewing these IEPs, focusing on services, goals, accommodations, and aids, to determine if the student is receiving meaningful educational benefits and to identify necessary IEP adjustments. Districts must bring a student's IEPs to the training.Participants will:Learn the purpose of the Educational Benefit ReviewUnderstand the process of the Educational Benefit ReviewApply knowledge about the Educational Benefit Review Process

Documenting Assistive Technology in the IEP is essential for compliance and quality implementation. This virtual course will cover how to correctly document AT in the various components of the IEP.

This workshop meets the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requirement for implicit bias training for health professionals. This two-part series will provide K-12 professionals with training regarding the issue of implicit bias and how it impacts our work with students with disabilities. Participants will explore the concept of anti-ableism and current language and words used in the disability justice movement. We will also examine how we were all socialized around people with disabilities, and reflect on and begin to redress our own implicit biases. Participants will look at their current practice and shifts they can make to ensure students with disabilities are receiving educational experiences that honor their full humanity. CE Credits available for nurses and social workers.