About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

The Special Education Discipline in Action Series moves beyond the basics with interactive scenarios, real-world conversation strategies, and practical tools to strengthen team decision-making and elevate teacher voice in discipline and MDR processes.This series is designed for participants who have already completed the Discipline in Focus series (either by attending live or viewing the recording presentations) and are ready to move from foundational knowledge to real-world application. This advanced series focuses on the nuanced, day-to-day challenges teams face when making discipline decisions that are both legally sound and student-centered. Across 3 sessions, participants will “choose your own adventure” and work through a realistic discipline scenario, practice navigating difficult discipline conversations, and explore strategies to ensure teachers’ insights meaningfully shape MDR discussions. By the end of the series, participants will feel more confident analyzing complex discipline situations, advocating for appropriate supports, and collaborating with teams to make thoughtful, defensible decisions that prioritize students and relationships.

Join us for a professional learning session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness, tailored for school professionals.This workshop will delve into key aspects of human trafficking and its impact on our communities. The session will help participants to more clearly understand what Human trafficking is and equip them with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond, and empower those impacted by this pervasive issue.Key topics covered include: understanding Human Trafficking, identifying vulnerable areas, recognizing red flags, taking action, shedding light on victims unveiling perpetrators, and debunking misconceptions.Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your awareness and contribute to the fight against human trafficking in our community.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.

The Wayne RESA PSA Pupil Accounting Professional Learning Series is a comprehensive 4 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

Are you a teacher leader ready to take the next step into school leadership? This multi-session, cohort-based program is designed for impactful educators who are interested in pursuing administrative opportunities and want to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to lead at the building level.Through in-depth, collaborative learning experiences, participants will explore the core responsibilities of effective administrators while engaging in authentic leadership scenarios and strategic reflection. Sessions are centered on five essential Leadership Pillars: Instructional Leadership, Culture and Climate, Talent Management, Change Management, and Systems Thinking—providing a comprehensive foundation for future leaders.This selective program fosters a supportive professional cohort committed to growth, challenge, and preparation for real-world leadership demands.Application Required: Entry is by application only. Applicants must complete an electronic application and leadership essay, and submit two recommendation forms completed on their behalf.

This two-session professional learning series invites elementary principals 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 workshop meets the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requirement for implicit bias training for health professionals. This training will provide K-12 professionals training regarding the issue of implicit bias and how it relates to their areas of practice. In response to racism being named a public health crisis, the Michigan legislature has required all healthcare professionals to receive training on the topic of implicit bias. Specific areas to be covered by this training include how implicit bias is defined, how it exists and functions within systems and institutions, and how practitioners can notice, reflect on, and begin to redress their own implicit biases.Participants will learn about historical trauma and power structures, how they both manifest and perpetuate a culture of bias, and how doing internal work can begin to reverse the harm implicit bias causes in our school communities.CE Credits available for nurses and social workers.

When we talk about MTSS, we are talking about a system that organizes our resources, people, and practices to ensure all students are supported, especially those who have historically been underserved, including students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and those with academic or social-emotional needs. Too often, schools operate in silos, where general education, special education, and intervention efforts function separately, creating gaps where students can be missed; MTSS is designed to eliminate those gaps by creating a cohesive, aligned system where supports are layered and responsive. As districts implement supports to comply with the dyslexia law, MTSS systems are critical for those supports.

Are you a district grant manager navigating the complexities of Title I–IV funding, consolidated applications, and federal compliance? Join us for our FundED Learning Labs — a bi-monthly, hands-on series.Each Learning Lab pairs targeted micro-training led by MDE consultants with dedicated collaboration time, so you leave every session with both new knowledge and real progress on your district's work. Topics are timed to match the grant management calendar, covering what you need when you need it — from amendment season preparation and carryover procedures to program evaluation using MICIP and NexSys documentation.These Labs are ideal for district-level state and federal program leaders, grant managers, and budget directors responsible for Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, or Title V funding. Whether you're a seasoned grant manager or new to the role, this series offers a supportive space to deepen your understanding of federal funding requirements, troubleshoot challenges with peers, and stay ahead of critical deadlines. No question is too small — bring your laptop, your NexSys login, and your toughest compliance questions.

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 oninstructional practices and collaborative approaches that support equitable, effective literacy instruction and long-term success for all learners.

For too long, professional development has been a collection of disconnected events that are well intended, but rarely supported long enough to change daily practice and impact student learning. This series starts by naming that reality and then shifts the work toward building a coherent professional learning system: clear focus, classroom-connected (job-embedded) learning, and routines that help adults learn, try, gather evidence, and adjust over time.This workshop series is designed for teams of educators that must include: District Leadership, Building Administrative Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Lead Teachers, and other Instructional Leadership in your context that have a role to play in supporting the professional learning and development of your staff.This series is hybrid with both face-to-face learning sessions, in district brainstorming and planning, and asynchronous learning.For greater details please see the series SMORE flyer: https://app.smore.com/n/2rdyw

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