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This session is for schools and districts participating in the WRESA PBIS contract process for 2026-27. The target audience is individuals identified at a District PBIS Coach or Coordinator

This session supports GSRP preschool teachers to intentionally teach behavioral expectations as a Tier 1 EC PBIS 'Big 6' practice. Through reflection, discussion, and hands-on activities, teachers learn why expectations must be explicitly taught, positively stated, and developmentally appropriate. Participants will analyze and revise classroom expectations, practice teaching them using modeling and visuals, and plan how to reinforce expectations throughout daily routines. This session emphasizes proactive instruction, active teacher engagement, and practical takeaways that teachers can immediately apply to strengthen classroom climate and prevent challenging behavior.

This intensive, full-day training equips Trusted Messengers (parent leaders, educators, coaches, leaders) to lead a transformative 3-part series in their center, school, or district. The content is focused on the needs of families with children from Birth to Grade 5. The series is designed to partner with parents and caregivers to reset children's health and well-being by addressing the challenges of a digital childhood.Participants will be equipped with the complete toolkit to facilitate this learning in their communities, including:The 3-Part Series Content:* Part 1: The Digital Glitch: Decoding 'The Great Rewiring' of the developing brain and why today's kids are 'wired but tired' (The Anxious Generation).* Part 2: The Dirt & Independence Exchange: The practical 'how-to' of trading screen-time for risky play, sensory development, and real-world independence (The 'Barefoot & Balanced' life).*Part 3: The Connection Reset: Navigating the transition by utilizing 'Play Therapy' secrets and 'Practical Anger Management' tools to handle 'big feelings.'*Ready-to-Use Resources: All Trusted Messengers receive the comprehensive Learning Library (Field Guide of mentor texts), presentation Slides, and Handouts for immediate use.Ongoing Support: Access to coaching and co-facilitation support from the MiFamily team.

Session 1 - This session will explore how motor development, crossing the midline, and playful, hands-on experiences build a strong foundation for early writing. Participants will learn how to support children before they even pick up a pencil by strengthening the physical, cognitive, and developmental skills essential for writing. Educators will also examine the developmental stages of writing and gain practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to support preschoolers’ writing readiness through meaningful, engaging experiencSession 2 - This session focuses on strengthening teachers’ use of interactive and scaffolded writing techniques to support children at all stages of early writing development. Participants will explore strategies for modeling writing, sharing the pen, and providing just-right support to help children build confidence and independence as writers. In addition, this training highlights practical ways to embed authentic writing experiences throughout the daily routine, so that writing becomes a natural and purposeful part of the classroom environment. Educators will leave with concrete strategies, examples, and planning ideas to intentionally incorporate beginning writing opportunities across the day.

Come learn how to use foundational strategies for creating a safe and healthy classroom culture. Participants will explore key ideas relating to supporting children’s social and emotional development.

This session supports GSRP preschool teachers to strengthen the use of clear, explicit directions as a Tier 1 EC PBIS practice. Through reflection, discussion, modeling, and hands-on practice, teachers learn how effective directions are brief, specific, positively stated, and developmentally appropriate. Participants analyze real classroom examples, practice delivering directions with peers, and plan how to apply these strategies during daily routines with visuals. The session emphasizes proactive instruction and consistent adult practices that increase child engagement, prevent challenging behavior, and support a positive classroom climate.

This Community of Practice provides behavior specialists with an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills in implementing evidence-based behavior supports within school settings. Participants will collaborate to review current practices, discuss challenging behavior cases, analyze behavioral data, and share effective intervention strategies. The session will emphasize problem-solving, collaboration, and the application of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) principles to improve student outcomes. Participants will also identify resources and develop action steps to enhance behavioral supports, increase implementation fidelity, and promote equitable, safe, and supportive learning environments

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.

This professional development session provides educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively implement the WIN Learning Career Readiness System in the classroom. Participants will receive hands-on training on navigating the platform, assigning courseware, monitoring student progress, utilizing reporting features, and integrating academic and employability skills into instruction. The training will also cover implementation best practices, instructional strategies, and available support resources to ensure successful adoption and maximize student outcomes.

Navigate through the MI School Data Portal to review State assessment data and reports.

No need to be intimidated by the WIDA English Language Development Standards! They are very accessible and can help you integrate language development and content learning that is suitable to the grade level and the various English language proficiencies of your students. This framework supports the design of educational experiences that are student-centered, culturally and linguistically sustaining, and responsive to the strengths and needs of multilingual learners. Join us as we integrate content and language to ensure the success of our multilingual students.

The Wayne County Women in Leadership Network brings together women serving in educational leadership roles across Wayne County schools and districts to learn, connect, and grow alongside one another. In a profession that continually calls leaders to navigate change, foster innovation, and support the success of others, this network provides a space to invest in your own leadership journey while building meaningful relationships with colleagues who understand both the rewards and the complexities of educational leadership.Centered on this year's theme, Built for This Moment: Leading Beyond the Title, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, strategic learning, and authentic networking designed to strengthen leadership capacity, encourage collaboration, and inspire purposeful action. Together, we will explore practical strategies, share experiences, celebrate successes, and learn from challenges while discovering new ways to lead with confidence, authenticity, and resilience.Whether you are an experienced leader or stepping into a new leadership role, this network is designed to encourage and equip you for the opportunities ahead. Every participant brings a unique perspective, voice, and leadership story that enriches our collective experience.Join us as we celebrate the power of women leading with purpose, supporting one another, and making a lasting impact on students, schools, communities, and the future of public education.