About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

This session will provide an overview of dyslexia, including its characteristics and how it impacts learning.Participants will explore practical classroom strategies to support all students and discuss the implications of Michigan's legislation for schools.Instructional coaches, literacy leaders, and principals will gain insights to guide effective literacy practices and schoolwide support.

This Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Foundation Training has proven effective in resolving violent situations. By participating in this program, participants will gain the skills and confidence necessary to handle crisis situations in schools with minimal anxiety and maximum security. This training will help participants intervene more safely when student behavior becomes dangerous without damaging any professional bond already established with students. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be CPI certified for a one-year period. Following this initial 2-day foundation training, a formal refresher CPI training is recommended annually.This is a HYBRID format course, Day 1 is completed in an asynchronous format and MUST be completed before attending Day 2 (In person).Please Note: Successful completion of this course addresses multiple required training components for Key Identified Personnel as described in the Michigan State Board of Education's Policy for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint.

Day 1:The University of Florida Literacy Institute Essential Background Knowledge training will provide educators with the necessary knowledge to support the development of foundational literacy skills. The session will provide an overview of research on reader development and principles of effective reading instruction and intervention. We then take a closer look at the key foundational reading skills UFLI Foundations addresses: phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, decoding, encoding, and oral reading fluency. The intended audience for this session includes teachers, interventionists, building leaders, central office staff, and literacy leaders. Lunch and coffee will be provided!Day 2:The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) will deliver a comprehensive look at the UFLI Foundations explicit and systematic phonics program. This will include a brief overview of the program, review of essential background knowledge needed for implementation, as well as an overview of the manual and materials needed. Each lesson step will be covered in-depth with an opportunity to practice the newly learned strategies. Finally, there will be a brief overview to progress monitoring and differentiation. The intended audience for this session includes classroom teachers and interventionists. Lunch and coffee will be provided!Cost:*Participants will choose one registration type which will determine the materials they receive*-Classroom Teachers: $1,100 - Classroom teachers will receive 1 copy of the UFLI Foundations Teacher Manual as well as a full set of implementation materials for 30 students-Interventionists: $425 - Interventionists will receive 1 copy of the UFLI Foundations Teacher Manual as well as a full set of implementation materials for 6 students-Coach/Educator Supporting Implementation (Literacy Coach, Other): $250 - Participants supporting the UFLI Implementation will receive 1 copy of the UFLI Foundations Teacher Manual

This series will cover the newly available K-12 Data Literacy and Data Science Learning Progressions!This national, flexible framework is designed to help education leaders bring data literacy and data science into every student’s learning journey. Built with input from educators, researchers, and the public, these progressions set clear expectations for what students should learn from the earliest grades through graduation.-Create activities that weave Data Literacy into your current curriculum using a hands-on, collaborative approach.-Apply Data Literacy and Data Science principles across all grade levels and content areas.-Lunch and additional resources included.

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.

Introduction to Restorative Practices (Day 1) training focuses on the key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's practice.Day 2: Using Circles Effectively applies the fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice the techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.As part of Wayne RESA's course offerings, participation in Restorative Practices Days 1 & 2 (Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively) is a prerequisite to attending Restorative Practices: Facilitating a Restorative Conference or Restorative Practices: Family Engagement and Empowerment.Black Family Development, Inc., a license partner of the International Institute of Restorative Practices, facilitates this formal Restorative Practices training.Please Note: In addition to learning skills to support positive relationship development and improve overall school climate and culture, participation in this course prepares schools to knowledgeably consider use of restorative practices as required in Michigan's 'Rethink Discipline' legislation (Public Acts 360-366 of 2016).

This session is for Wayne RESA employees only. For others who are interested in participating in SEED for the 24-25 school year, please register for 5473 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 csan 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.

Join us for a dynamic, in-person learning experience designed to ignite a love of reading in your students while strengthening their comprehension skills.In this full-day session, you'll explore effective strategies for building vocabulary, background knowledge, and language structures.Our learning will be guided by Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension-Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language by David and Meredith Liben.Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical tools and insights that will transform your approach to teaching reading!

Navigating AI: Practices and Possibilities is a collaborative professional learning series designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices effectively. Hosted by Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, this tri-county initiative includes three full-day, in-person learning sessions and three virtual sessions, providing a comprehensive and flexible approach to AI in education. Throughout the series, participants will explore AI tools, classroom guidelines, and ethical considerations, develop AI literacy aligned with ISTE Standards, and discover best practices for implementing AI across content areas using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The series will culminate in a celebration of successes, showcasing innovative applications of AI in the classroom. This hands-on and discussion-driven series is designed to support educators at all levels of AI familiarity, empowering them to navigate the evolving landscape of AI with confidence and creativity.The series is designed as a yearlong hybrid experience, combining three full-day, in-person learning events with three 90-minute virtual sessions led by keynote speakers who will inspire new thinking and introduce emerging ideas. Each in-person day will follow a consistent, interactive structure focused on collaboration, exploration, and design. Educators will rotate through 90-minute sessions in both the morning and afternoon.

Introduction to Restorative Practices (Day 1) training focuses on the key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's practice.Day 2: Using Circles Effectively applies the fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice the techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.As part of Wayne RESA's course offerings, participation in Restorative Practices Days 1 & 2 (Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively) is a prerequisite to attending Restorative Practices: Facilitating a Restorative Conference or Restorative Practices: Family Engagement and Empowerment.Black Family Development, Inc., a license partner of the International Institute of Restorative Practices, facilitates this formal Restorative Practices training.Please Note: In addition to learning skills to support positive relationship development and improve overall school climate and culture, participation in this course prepares schools to knowledgeably consider use of restorative practices as required in Michigan's 'Rethink Discipline' legislation (Public Acts 360-366 of 2016).

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 virtual, 2.5-hour session will review the key points of Special Education Discipline for General Education Administrators. As a general education administrator, we’ll focus on your role and responsibility related to each key point. This will be a fast-paced session so we can cover critical content while honoring your time as administrators.Example “must-knows” include what encompasses disciplinary removals, important considerations for MDRs, how to ensure good communication, and options when students are coming back to school after a disciplinary incident.