About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Behavior Teams: Intensive Training – Cohort 1 is a multi-session, team-based professional learning experience designed to strengthen district capacity to support student behavior. Participating teams of 5–6 members—including a general education teacher, special education administrator, special education teacher and or providers, building administrator, building level support personnel-behavior specialist, PBIS coach, social worker, etc.,—will engage in four in-person sessions focused on applying behavior science to real student, classroom, and systems-level needs. Through intensive training and collaboration, teams will build confidence in developing and implementing effective behavioral interventions, using data to guide decision-making, and facilitating efficient, solution-focused behavior meetings. Districts are expected to support full team participation and implementation between sessions to ensure strategies are applied with fidelity and sustained impact.

Leading an alternative, non-traditional, or virtual school requires adaptability, innovation, and a strong professional network. This leadership network creates space for administrators and building leaders to collaborate, problem-solve, and stay informed on current educational shifts impacting unique learning environments.Each session provides timely updates from the Michigan Department of Education and RESA consultants, along with practical ideas for strengthening staff meetings, cultivating positive school culture, and navigating emerging challenges. Select sessions also include leaders from our Alternative School Leadership Cross-County Collaborative, expanding connections beyond Wayne County.Meetings are offered at no cost. Invitations are sent prior to each session. If you are a leader of an alternative, non-traditional, or virtual school and are not receiving invitations, please contact Dr. Linda Lazar, Leadership Development Consultant, at lazarl@resa.net

The Wayne RESA Pupil Accounting Professional Learning Series is a comprehensive 10 part course designed to strengthen pupil accounting practices across our local districts.This professional development opportunity is ideal for both new and experienced PSA staff seeking to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s pupil accounting requirements, improve compliance, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data reporting.Participants Will:- Learn core content aligned with the Michigan Pupil Accounting Manual- Complete real-world projects using actual district timelines and scenarios- Participate in hands-on workshops and peer collaboration- Earn certification by completing 90% of coursework and achieving 80% masteryTopics Include:Understanding the Pupil Accounting ManualCount Day procedures and documentationEnrollment requirementsData quality and MSDS submissions (General Collections, SRMs, TSDL)Audit preparation and compliance best practices

The Adult Learner Collaborative (ALC) Quarterly Meetings & Professional Learning Convenings provide structured professional development for educators, program staff, and partners serving adult learners.These sessions foster collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and the sharing of effective practices to improve learner persistence, completion, and workforce readiness outcomes.Participants engage in facilitated discussions and problem-solving around instructional strategies program performance, supportive services, policy updates, and cross-agency partnerships.The collaborative format promotes regional alignment and equips participants with practical tools and strategies to strengthen program quality, increase access and support adult learner success.

These quarterly collaborative meetings provide Homeless and Foster Care Liaisons in Wayne County with targeted updates, resources, and best practices to strengthen support systems for vulnerable students.The first two hours focus on McKinney-Vento requirements, including policy updates, identification procedures, dispute resolution, transportation, and strategies for removing barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic success for students experiencing homelessness.The final hour is dedicated to foster care, addressing educational stability requirements under federal and state law, collaboration with child welfare partners, transportation planning, and best practices for supporting the educational success of students in out-of-home care.Each session offers valuable opportunities for cross-role collaboration, problem-solving, and the sharing of effective practices to ensure compliance and improve outcomes for students experiencing homelessness and those in foster care.

This foundational session invites leaders to embrace a Relationship-First Approach, where connection drives meaningful and lasting impact.In this full-day, in-person learning experience, participants will explore how intentional relationship-building strengthens trust, enhances engagement, and improves outcomes for students, families, and communities. This session is supported by MiFamily Region 10 and aligned with the MiLEAP Michigan Family Engagement Framework, emphasizing authentic partnerships between schools, families, and communities.This work is further strengthened through collaboration with United Way of Southeastern Michigan’s Community School District Alliance, which supports the conditions for schools to thrive through strong relationships, collaborative leadership, and coordinated supports.Facilitators are trained and certified by The Center for Relational Learning, ensuring the session is grounded in research-based relational practices.

This foundational workshop examines the safety and legal issues that must be considered when administering medications and providing support in the school setting to students with asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, seizures, and other acute and chronic health conditions. Steps necessary to comply with the Michigan School Code and alignment with best practices are discussed. Specific instruction and hands-on practice for safely administering oral, topical, ear, eye, epinephrine auto-injector, rescue inhaler, and nebulizer medications is included.Please Note: This workshop meets Michigan's required 'stock' epinephrine auto-injector training mandate for designated K-12 school staff (Public Act 187 of 2013).**Attendance at least once every 3 years is considered a Tier 1 best practice for staff involved in supporting student health needs.

The Adult Learner Collaborative (ALC) Steering Committee Professional Learning Community (PLC) provides targeted professional learning for regional leaders responsible for guiding adult education programming and continuous improvement efforts.Participants engage in collaborative planning, data review, and strategic problem-solving to strengthen program quality align regional priorities, and address emerging needs of adult learners.The PLC focuses on leadership practices, policy updates, performance outcomes, partnership development, and system alignment to improve access, persistence, and completion.Through shared decision-making and peer learning, members strengthen their capacity to lead effective programs and support positive outcomes for adult learners across the region.

The Adult Learner Collaborative (ALC) Steering Committee Professional Learning Community (PLC) provides targeted professional learning for regional leaders responsible for guiding adult education programming and continuous improvement efforts.Participants engage in collaborative planning, data review, and strategic problem-solving to strengthen program quality, align regional priorities, and address emerging needs of adult learners.The PLC focuses on leadership practices, policy updates, performance outcomes, partnership development, and system alignment to improve access, persistence, and completion.Through shared decision-making and peer learning, members strengthen their capacity to lead effective programs and support positive outcomes for adult learners across the region.

What if the most powerful classroom management tool you have isn't a strategy — it's you? This transformative four-session professional learning series is designed for K-12 educators who are ready to move beyond reactive responses and build classrooms grounded in calm, connection, and confidence.The series opens with the science of self-regulation, inviting educators to explore their own triggers, stress responses, and nervous system states — because you cannot co-regulate a student if you haven't regulated yourself. From there, participants shift their lens on student behavior, learning to read dysregulation not as defiance, but as data, and developing the critical skill of recognizing warning signs before escalation occurs.Session three turns to the most evidence-based classroom management tool available: relationships. Educators will explore intentional connection strategies, culturally responsive practices, and restorative approaches for repairing trust after conflict. The final session synthesizes the series into practical, scenario-based de-escalation skill-building, reframing authority not as control, but as the highest expression of calm and strategic communication.Each session produces a tangible, personalized tool that, across the series, builds into a complete professional framework — one that is yours to carry into your classroom from day one. Whether you are navigating your first classroom or bringing decades of experience, this series will meet you where you are, challenge how you see yourself and your students, and equip you with the skills to lead with intention even on your hardest days. Calm is not the absence of chaos. It's a decision — and this series will help you make it.What’s working, and what more do you need? Participants will receive continuous support and an opportunity to share their celebrations in two check-in sessions.

This three-part book study explores The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects by Joan Sedita. Participants will engage in guided discussion and reflection across three sessions, each aligned to a section of the book. Together, we will examine how the strands of writing work together and consider practical implications for classroom instruction. Participants are encouraged to purchase their own copy of the book to support full engagement in the study. Participants are welcome to join this series at any point during the year.

These quarterly collaborative meetings provide Homeless and Foster Care Liaisons in Wayne County with targeted updates, resources, and best practices to strengthen support systems for vulnerable students.The first two hours focus on McKinney-Vento requirements, including policy updates, identification procedures, dispute resolution, transportation, and strategies for removing barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic success for students experiencing homelessness.The final hour is dedicated to foster care, addressing educational stability requirements under federal and state law, collaboration with child welfare partners, transportation planning, and best practices for supporting the educational success of students in out-of-home care.Each session offers valuable opportunities for cross-role collaboration, problem-solving, and the sharing of effective practices to ensure compliance and improve outcomes for students experiencing homelessness and those in foster care.