About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Regardless of whether you focus exclusively on grant management or balance it alongside other responsibilities, Wayne RESA, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education, invites you to join our quarterly meetings. These sessions are designed to keep you informed about funding opportunities, provide updates on the latest legislation and regulations affecting grants, and ensure you stay current with evolving best practices in grant administration. Additionally, each meeting will feature a shared learning segment covering hot topics in education, fostering collaboration and discussion on key issues impacting the field.

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 workshop covers the practical process of investigating a threat, determining whether it is serious, and taking appropriate calibrated proactive action. Important topics such as the FERPA restrictions on records, coordination with Special Education services, effective disciplinary practices, and dealing with public fears and concerns are discussed. Participants gain practical skills in using the CSTAG decision tree, interview protocols, documentation forms, and procedures for developing safety plans as they work together in teams to apply what they've learned to a series of case exercises using the CSTAG model. Typical school-based teams include principal or assistant principal, school resource officer, school health professionals (counselor, social worker, psychologist, nurse). Some schools may also choose to include teachers, aides, and other staff.CSTAG is aligned with the Guide Framework of United States Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center and is appropriate for use in the K-12 setting.Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop as electronic materials will be utilized during the training.

The Virtual Academy Leaders group meetings are designed to bring leaders of virtual academies together to discuss issues and trends, collaborate, and compare notes about the successes and challenges they've encountered. Regardless of whether your virtual academy is a distinct school within your district, or if you're including a full-time virtual option within your school, you are welcome to join us!

These network meetings provide opportunities for current administrators/leaders to collaborate and develop their knowledge and understanding of current educational topics and shifts. Leadership discussions will focus on the 5 pillars of leadership (Instructional Leadership, Culture and Climate, Talent Management, Change Management, and Systems Thinking).

The Michigan K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (Mi-BTAM) program is a proactive approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of school communities. It provides schools with tools and strategies to identify, assess, and manage potential threats in a supportive and collaborative manner. Mi-BTAM fosters a positive school environment by focusing on early intervention and promoting the safety of all students and staff.Mi-BTAM is aligned with the Guide Framework of United States Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center and is appropriate for use in the K-12 setting.

PBIS Tier 3 will focus on Functionality Behavior Assessment/Data Systems, Designing Tier 3 PBIS Plans, Emergency Interventions, and School-based WraparoundFunctional Behavior Assessment/Data Systems: Participants will learn the difference between basic and intensive functional behavior assessment. Also included will be a review of FBA data collection methods such as scatterplot and ABC recording, user-friendly graphic presentation of data, and a format for conducting behavior review meetings.Designing Tier 3 PBIS Plans: The essential components of a Tier 3 plan include: prevention strategies, teaching replacement behaviors, individualized positive reinforcement, a plan for responding to problem behavior, and home collaboration. Participants will learn strategies for effective implementation from real life examples.Emergency Interventions: In this session we will discuss MDE policy and Wayne County RESA guidance on the use of restrictive interventions such as seclusion, restraint, and exclusionary time-out.School-based Wraparound: The team-based wraparound process is recommended for students with intensive and comprehensive needs to ensure that the efforts of families, teachers, other caregivers and service providers are linked through one consistently implemented and carefully monitored plan. Participants will learn how to facilitate the school-based wraparound process.

Are you an educator who wants to elevate their leadership in maker education, deepen their impact beyond the classroom, and engage in hands-on making and meaningful discussions? Participants will explore intentional design, documentation, and facilitation strategies that enhance student engagement and learning through maker-centered experiences.This four-part series offers a yearlong journey of inspiration and innovation, guided by keynote speakers who will spark new thinking and introduce emerging ideas. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and dynamic discussions to deepen their practice and leadership in maker-centered learning.

This professional learning session focuses on the MAISA GELN Essential Practices for Birth–3, a set of research-based strategies that support children’s language, literacy, and social-emotional development in the earliest years. Participants will examine the practices in detail, discuss applications in diverse settings, and explore how to integrate them into daily routines. The session will also highlight the family-facing resource suite, designed to strengthen partnerships with caregivers and extend learning beyond the classroom.

All curriculum leaders are invited to join us for these monthly, virtual sessions designed to keep you up to date on pertinent local and state matters. We will spend time exploring legislative updates and delving into assessment and state accountability information. Information regarding Wayne County initiatives and opportunities will also be shared. This is a great opportunity for curriculum leaders to receive current information, ask questions, and find out what's happening around the state and within our county.

Join our Library Media Leaders Network to connect, collaborate, and share best practices in information literacy, media literacy, instructional technology, curriculum support, and school library trends. These meetings also provide insights into the Follett Destiny library management system and its role in supporting school libraries. Participants will stay informed on statewide initiatives through key partnerships with REMC, MDE, MASL, MACUL, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable updates on local developments in Wayne County. By building a strong network and support system, we can empower school librarians as instructional leaders, equipping them to lead transformative learning experiences that inspire and engage students.

These network meetings provide opportunities for current administrators/leaders to collaborate and develop their knowledge and understanding of current educational topics and shifts founded in the 5 pillars of leadership (Instructional Leadership, Talent Management, Culture and Climate, Systems, and Change Management)