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During this session, New GSRP providers will learn more about how to complete the general budget, transportation budget, monthly ledgers, and final expenditure reports.

This session provides new GSRP partners with a comprehensive review of all essential documentation required for submission prior to program opening for the upcoming academic year. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the necessary procedures and ensure all materials are completed accurately and in compliance with program requirements to facilitate a smooth and successful launch.

This workshop is intentionally scheduled for June, providing grant seekers and writers with the time they need to prepare for the upcoming competitive fall grant cycle. Focusing on smaller, highly competitive grants, rather than the Consolidated Application, the session is designed to equip participants with targeted strategies for navigating these competitive opportunities.Successful grant writing goes beyond just filling out applications—it requires strategy, precision, and a deep understanding of the 5 R’s: Research, Relationships, Relevance, Resources, and Reporting. Throughout this professional development session, participants will learn how to identify the right funding opportunities, build strong partnerships, craft compelling proposals, leverage available resources, and ensure effective grant management and reporting.As a bonus, each attendee will receive The Complete Book of Grant Writing: Learn to Write Grants Like a Professional, which includes 20 sample proposals and expert advice tailored for nonprofits, educators, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs.Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, this session offers practical, actionable strategies that will significantly boost your success rate.

ECS/ ECC staff will have the opportunity to participate in a community of practice in which they can dig deeply into the tier 1 pyramid practices that support their programs. Professional staff will be able to collaborate and problem solve together are implementation issues.

This session is for Wayne RESA employees only. For others who are interested in participating in SEED for the 23-24 school year, please register for 5434 Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (County-Wide).SEED is a peer-led professional development program that creates conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and society change toward greater equity and diversity.SEED’s unique methodology involves:Facilitating, ongoing, structured group conversations in which all voices can be heard.Examining how our own stories related to social systems.Learning from the lessons of our own lives as well as from texts.Turning oppressions and privilege into agency and action.SEED seminars help participants reflect upon and connect their individual experiences to the wider systemic context.Members of a SEED seminar gain new insights into how the world word and how they can make their schools more inclusive and fairer.Participating in a SEED seminar affords you the opportunity to becomes a part of a conversational community where open, authentic dialogue supports our mutual learning about diversity.Regular attendance promotes trust and builds a strong community.Participants who register for the SEED Seminar are asked to commit to ALL sessions in the series.

Providers will learn about the requirements of the GSRP Transportation grant.

This course will delve into pupil accounting information specific to New Year Days and Hours forms. We will cover steps for how to gather and submit the necessary information, and the correct procedures for submitting paperwork to your auditor. Additionally, this course provides a valuable opportunity to network with fellow pupil accountants from Wayne County. There will be a walk-in session after the training for in-person attendees to ask questions and work on their days & hours.

The purpose of the collective meetings is to bring together all of Wayne County’s COSAs for professional learning and collaboration focused on supporting educators in delivering high-quality, equitable literacy instruction. This ongoing development is essential for deepening expertise in both literacy content and coaching practices. These sessions are designed to build the capacity of COSAs to guide teachers through reflective practice, data-informed decision-making, and the use of evidence-based strategies. By continually growing in these areas, COSAs will model a growth mindset, promote instructional excellence, and help ensure that all students have access to meaningful literacy learning.

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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an early intervention evidence-based program that teaches participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen non-judgmentally, and how to give reassurance to youths who may be experiencing a mental health challenge and refer them to the appropriate professional support and services. The course is designed to teach you how to approach, assess, and assist youths who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health challenge or in a mental health crisis. Participants have two weeks before the start of class to complete the course pre-work, along with 5.5 hours of interactive live virtual curriculum training, a quiz, and an evaluation. During the course's live virtual session, participants must have their cameras on and ensure their audio is functioning properly.Please note: Youth Mental Health First Aid certification is valid for three years; we recommend completing this training at least once every three years to maintain certification status and receive updated content and materials.

The Wayne RESA Pupil Accounting Professional Learning Series is a comprehensive 11-month certification course designed to strengthen pupil accounting practices across our local districts.This professional development opportunity is ideal for both new and experienced 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 and residency requirementsData quality and MSDS submissions (General Collections, SRMs, TSDL)Audit preparation and compliance best practices

Participants will learn about the GSRP Start-Up/Expansion grant and the rules and restrictions.