About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne 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.

Join us for an enriching professional learning opportunity designed to enhance your social studies instruction! We invite K-12 educators to participate in four dynamic sessions focused on creating inquiry-based lessons aligned with Michigan K-12 Social Studies Standards.Through hands-on collaboration with fellow educators, you'll experience and design inquiries using the C3 Framework's Inquiry Design Model. You will leave each session with an inquiry to implement in your classroom.Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching practice and connect with other innovative educators!Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions, but it is not required.Session Dates: 9/24/25; 11/20/25 (Fall 2025); 2/25/26 (Winter 2026); 4/22/26 (Spring 2026). You will need to sign up for each date individually. Lunch will be included.

A Community of Practice for School Psychologists is a collaborative network where school psychologists come together to share knowledge, resources, and best practices aimed at supporting student well-being and academic success. This group fosters professional growth through peer support, discussion of current challenges, and the development of evidence-based strategies. By engaging in regular exchanges of ideas and experiences, members deepen their expertise, enhance their problem-solving skills, and create a stronger collective impact within their schools and communities.

We invite multilingual and special education teams to collaborate in a strategic planning session.Wayne County has the largest population of multilingual learners in Michigan, and these students are often misidentified for special education serviceseither being over-identified and placed in programs they may not need or under-identified and not receiving the necessary support. To address this challenge, effective collaboration between ML and SPED teams is essential.Join WRESA Multilingual and Special Education Consultants for collaborative, facilitated work time in an area of your choice. Possibilities include:-Developing MTSS and evaluation protocols for multilingual learners with suspected disabilities-Distinguishing between difference, disability, and delay: Analyzing data and creating next steps for specific students in your school or district-Developing IEPs and providing services for multilingual learners with exceptionalities

Wayne RESA and Oakland Schools instructional technology leaders are coming together for a collaborative session to share best practices, explore emerging instructional technology trends, and strengthen connections in K-12 education. Engage in meaningful discussions, access valuable resources, and stay informed on statewide initiatives through key partnerships with REMC, MDE, MACUL, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your impact and stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving EdTech landscape!

We invite multilingual and special education teams to collaborate in a strategic planning session.Wayne County has the largest population of multilingual learners in Michigan, and these students are often misidentified for special education serviceseither being over-identified and placed in programs they may not need or under-identified and not receiving the necessary support. To address this challenge, effective collaboration between ML and SPED teams is essential.Join WRESA Multilingual and Special Education Consultants for collaborative, facilitated work time in an area of your choice. Possibilities include:-Developing MTSS and evaluation protocols for multilingual learners with suspected disabilities-Distinguishing between difference, disability, and delay: Analyzing data and creating next steps for specific students in your school or district-Developing IEPs and providing services for multilingual learners with exceptionalities

Participants will learn about GSRP financial rules with a focus on pro-rating costs and budgeting building expenses

The Adaptive Schools Foundation and Advanced Seminars present a productive, practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups in becoming effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning. The work of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to develop the resources and capacities of the organization and of individuals to cohesively respond to the changing needs of students and society.The training not only explores what makes teams effective, but how to develop skills as facilitators and informed group members in informal and formal settings, in small and large groups. It takes participants beyond the idea of professional learning communities to the actual implementation, describing specific ways to weave the collaborative fabric of a faculty, develop group member skills, and acquire the principles and understandings to engage in a continuous cycle of team and individual improvement. Adaptive Schools is the “how” of professional learning communities: how to behave in groups, how to lead them, and how to facilitate them for improved leading, teaching, and learning.

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is widely considered the best instructional model to support multilingual learners (English learners) in English proficiency development and academic achievement. SIOP is the only empirically-validated model of sheltered instruction.Do you have multilingual learners in your school or classroom? Students with disabilities? Students who have been historically disenfranchised? Students who may need extra support with content concepts and skills? SIOP components and features can benefit all of these learners.This virtual SIOP Training is divided into 9 modules: 3 are synchronous (live) and 6 are asynchronous (at your own pace). This training incorporates a wide variety of technology tools into the SIOP model to support learning for ALL learners. Participants will have two weeks to complete all modules.This is an online event.**All sessions and asynchronous work must be attended and completed to receive SCECHs**

The Adaptive Schools Foundation and Advanced Seminars present a productive, practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups in becoming effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning. The work of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to develop the resources and capacities of the organization and of individuals to cohesively respond to the changing needs of students and society.The training not only explores what makes teams effective, but how to develop skills as facilitators and informed group members in informal and formal settings, in small and large groups. It takes participants beyond the idea of professional learning communities to the actual implementation, describing specific ways to weave the collaborative fabric of a faculty, develop group member skills, and acquire the principles and understandings to engage in a continuous cycle of team and individual improvement. Adaptive Schools is the “how” of professional learning communities: how to behave in groups, how to lead them, and how to facilitate them for improved leading, teaching, and learning.

Studies suggest that up to 80% of the information we learn comes through our vision, therefore early detection iscritical. You will learn about this research and the role Early On providers play in this process. You will learn how touse the new vision screening tools and equipment. Bring your program’s SPOT Vision Screener to have hands-on practice.

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.